The New Dad Rock
Two college radio DJs during the 90s, hosts Keith and Steve helped expose bands like Nirvana, Pavement and PJ Harvey. They went to shows, interviewed musicians and reviewed albums for various zines and papers. They worked security at concerts and once, even did load-in for Phish. Now they’re dads. Whether you want to explore lesser-known music or take a trip down memory lane, tune in to The New Dad Rock. Join hosts Keith and Steve as they navigate the ages together, sharing their love of music across various eras and genres. Always well intentioned, often well informed, seldom boring, The New Dad Rock will expand your mind.
The New Dad Rock
Episode 109: The Top 25 Albums of 2025 — From #1 All the Way Down
The dads are back—and this time, the list is real. After months of listening, debating, reshuffling, and second-guessing, Steve & Keith finally unveil their definitive Top 25 Albums of 2025. But in classic New Dad Rock fashion, they do it backwards: starting with their Album of the Year and counting all the way down to #25, unpacking the twists and surprises hidden inside every pick.
This is the victory lap. The payoff. The moment the spreadsheets, late-night texts, and questionable life choices all point toward.
Along the way, the dads break open what made 2025 such a wild, shape-shifting year in music: the art-damaged provocateurs, the bands leveling up, the newcomers melting faces, the legends refusing to quit, and the records that came out of nowhere to absolutely own their heads and their headphones.
Expect passionate defenses, good-natured outrage, accidental agreements, and at least one “Wait, that made it where on your list?” It’s thoughtful, chaotic, sentimental, and deeply nerdy—the exact energy you tune in for.
Whether you're here to discover new favorites, validate your impeccable taste, or yell at your speakers about what got snubbed, Episode 109 is your essential guide to the very best music 2025 had to offer.
Queue it up. Count it down. And long live The New Dad Rock.
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