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2292: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part 17 Jan 27, 2026

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It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. We’re getting down to the final few submissions and this one is a gem from Mike Kohli. He picks three great pieces of music from McLusky, Population II and Rosalia to share with you, listener.

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Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

2291: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part 16 Jan 26, 2026

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It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. Today, the inimitable BJ Bonin takes us on a journey through his 2025 in music, featuring tunes from Valarie June, Jim Gruidl, Smut and The New Eves.

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If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

2290: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part 15 Jan 23, 2026

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It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. We have a triple header to close out the week, featuring best of 2025 picks from Noah Crane, Sunny Varney and Kevin Bartlett. Get ready for a plethora of great songs from last year!

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Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com

If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

2289: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part 14 Jan 22, 2026

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It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. In today’s episode, we hit you with a double shot of Bill Mulligan and Justin Steiner, who deliver a fantastic set of picks from 2025, including Gweeno and Deep Sea Diver.

Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com

Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com

If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

2288: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part 13 Jan 21, 2026

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It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. Mike Snider and Jason Goebel take center stage in today’s episode, talking up their favorites from last year, including Mavis Staples and Cmat.

Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com

Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com

If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

2287: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part 12 Jan 20, 2026

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It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. In today’s episode, it’s David Leedy from Kenosha and Mark Neese from Okemos. They discuss music from Tyler Childers, My Morning Jacket, Ladybird, Wet Leg and (The London) Suede.

Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com

Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com

If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

2286: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part 11 Jan 19, 2026

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It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. First, we hear from Niklas Nygards in Sweden, followed by Jay Ignacio from the suburbs of Louisville. Between them, these two astute music lovers come up with a big batch of great music from 2025, including Future Cloud & Radar and Mei Semones, among others.

Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com

Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com

If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

2285: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part Ten Jan 16, 2026

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It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. We stay in Europe for the follow-up Roger Grace’s picks and check in with Liam McIndoe in Dublin. Liam offers a roundup of some of his favorite live shows of 2025, as well as picks for favorite song and album.

Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com

Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com

If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

2284: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part Nine Jan 15, 2026

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It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. Scotland beckons today, as Roger Grace’s call wrapping his favorite music from last year is jam-packed. It features music from Maple’s Pet Dinosaur, The Last Dinner Party, Those Damn Crows, Bratakus, Black Stone Cherry and Wet Leg.

Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com

Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com

If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

2283: Listeners Pick the Best Music of 2025, Part Eight Jan 14, 2026

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It’s time for our annual review of the best music of 2025, as chosen by our listeners. In this installment, we hear from our pal from California, Jeff Frank and Kevin Clement, who wraps up his 2025 in music from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com

Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com

If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.

Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

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