When the new music picks are this plentiful, why wait until December to reveal which albums have caught the eyes (and ears) of Globe music writers this year? Here are 20 favorite releases from 2025.

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Radiohead, Pulp, and others have delivered unforgettable performances at Glastonbury. But some iconic sets almost didn't happen.

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Pulp have released the new music video for their latest single Tina, from their UK No.1 comeback album More. The release ...

What a great album – and what a great story to lift the heart in these fetid times. A story that crosses oceans and decades and brings together a Canadian singer-songwriter for once worthy of the ...

Bilbao BBK Live has grown from a small 5,000-attendee event into one of Spain’s major festivals. Held in a scenic park high above Bilbao, ...