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The 40 Best Albums of 2025 So Far
...According to some guy in Chicago. Plus, every new full-length I wrote about in No Expectations this year and more stellar LPs.
Jun 5
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May 2025
No Expectations 110: Deadhead
A Taste Profile interview with Foxwarren’s Andy Shauf and Avery Kissick. Plus, new LPs from Moontype and Florry.
May 29
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No Expectations 110: Deadhead
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No Expectations 109: Dark Star
Another trip to the Sphere to see Dead & Company. Plus, new albums from Grace Rogers, Paper Castles, and Ben Hackett.
May 22
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josh terry
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No Expectations 109: Dark Star
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No Expectations 108: Free Association
A Taste Profile interview with Friendship’s Dan Wriggins. Plus, a 15-song playlist and a new album from Maia Friedman.
May 15
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No Expectations 108: Free Association
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No Expectations 107: Small Things
Eight (8!) new albums to check out this week. Plus, a 15-song playlist and gig recaps from Japanese Breakfast to Robber Robber and more.
May 8
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josh terry
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No Expectations 107: Small Things
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April 2025
No Expectations 106: #1 Best of All Time
A Taste Profile interview with Mamalarky’s Livvy Bennett and Noor Khan. Plus, a 15-song playlist and a stellar new album from the Convenience.
Apr 24
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josh terry
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No Expectations 106: #1 Best of All Time
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No Expectations 105: Real Estate Agent
Five new albums from Mamalarky, Neu Blume, Brown Horse, and more. Plus, a 15-song playlist. Don’t sleep on these recs.
Apr 17
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No Expectations 105: Real Estate Agent
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No Expectations 104: It Will Get Worse
New albums from Lily Seabird, Hataalii, and Will Johnson. Plus, gig reports on Astrid Sonne and Lucky Cloud as well as an essay on nurturing your…
Apr 10
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No Expectations 104: It Will Get Worse
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No Expectations 103: Arrow
A double newsletter. 10 great new LPs (including five from Chicago). Plus, a 30-song playlist, ‘Eephus’ at the Music Box and more.
Apr 3
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josh terry
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No Expectations 103: Arrow
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March 2025
No Expectations 102: Plate Numbers
Five stellar new albums from Monde UFO, Raisa K, Saba and more. Plus, ‘Red Rooms’ and ‘Palo Alto.’
Mar 20
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josh terry
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No Expectations 102: Plate Numbers
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No Expectations 101: Cool Blue Night
Four new albums that might be the best of 2025 so far. Plus, ‘Mickey 17,’ ‘Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World,’ and a stellar new novel…
Mar 13
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No Expectations 101: Cool Blue Night
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No Expectations 100
What I've learned from writing weekly music newsletters since December 2022. Plus, five new LPs worth your time.
Mar 6
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