In an exciting update from ReGen, readers and Patrons have been actively participating in voting for the Top 20 releases of 2025, significantly influencing the upcoming Top 50 Albums and Top 25 EPs list. As the voting continues with more staff input, the eclectic taste showcased reflects a diverse array of genres beyond the core goth/electro/industrial focus. Notable picks from news writer Peter Still include Zanias’s Cataclysm and Assemblage 23’s Null, alongside other innovative artists.
What do you think sets apart the albums and EPs that resonate most this year, and how do evolving musical styles challenge our perceptions of genre boundaries?

