As the year wraps up, the author celebrates their favorite indie and alternative tracks from 2025, highlighting a strong presence of Skep Wax and recent releases from precious Recordings of London. Notably, they reflect on finally hearing The Motorcycle Boy’s best track in high quality and express a mixed admiration for the AI-generated content from Copperplate. The mix of tracks is presented without a specific ranking, showing a diverse selection that spans various sub-genres.
One intriguing takeaway is the balance between traditional music production and the rising influence of AI in the industry. This raises a thought-provoking question: How do we balance the appreciation for human creativity with the innovations brought about by AI in music?
