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Remembering Brian Wilson | Setlist Kitchen
Remembering Brian Wilson | Setlist Kitchen
Setlist Kitchen's Best Albums of 2025
Setlist Kitchen's Best Albums of 2025
All Write-Ups by Josh Kitchen, except where noted By: Melina Aguilar, Danielle McDuffie, Deepa Mahadevan, Stephen Irvine, and Ricardo Avendaño Vera1. Ken Pomeroy - Cruel JokeIt’s all in the storytelling. Ken Pomeroy comes from a long line of storytellers—her great-grandmother (her Mamaw) imbuing in her the traditions of her Cherokee lineage and giving her the name “Little Wolf with Yellow Hair (ᎤᏍᏗ ᏀᏯ ᏓᎶᏂᎨ ᎤᏍᏗᎦ).” That foundation helped shape Pomeroy’s outlook and how she sees herself in the wor
DREAM BIG: Weyes Blood In 2025
DREAM BIG: Weyes Blood In 2025
By: Josh Kitchen / December 28, 2025Weyes Blood's 2022’s And In the Darkness, Hearts Aglow is a truly immense record—a multi-storied world that provides endless of solitude, respite, wonder, and that titular fiery, burning glow. It’s a deeply satisfying set of songs, offering a kind of refuge you can return to again and again.Like 2019’s Titanic Rising, Hearts Aglow is a record where Weyes Blood, aka Natalie Mering, spends every track flexing her impressive vocal chords both within and without
THE SHREDLIST: Best Guitar Solos of 2025
THE SHREDLIST: Best Guitar Solos of 2025
By: Josh Kitchen / December 22, 2025Face-melting solos, bone-breaking riffs, perfectly timed and meticulously planned chords and fret decisions. (Or at least they’d have you believe they were.) One of the year’s best movies features a real-life blues legend guitar hero. There was a lot of insanely good guitar playing in 2025. Here are some of the best, with insights straight from the players’ mouths.1. Goodbye - Tchotchke (Emily Tooraen)GoodbyeMy favorite solo of the year from one of the best al
The Joy Is the Point: Why The World Needs SNACKTIME
The Joy Is the Point: Why The World Needs SNACKTIME
By: Josh Kitchen / December 22, 2025SNACKTIME are a pride of Philadelphia. Formed in 2020, the funk and soul collective began playing free outdoor shows during COVID, coming together to fuse eclectic musical tastes, vibrant personalities, and Philly’s spirit of brotherly love — showing up for their community when people needed connection most. That ethos defines SNACKTIME: a band that truly has something for everybody, without sacrificing serious musical chops. What started on Philly streets has
Breathing In the Air on Magic Mountain: With Hannah Cohen
Breathing In the Air on Magic Mountain: With Hannah Cohen
By: Josh Kitchen / December 18, 2025Hannah Cohen is sitting in her Catskills mountain cabin, furnished with rustic stonework and warm wood ceilings. She’s in a cozy knit sweater, her pup Jan—short for Janis Joplin—snoozing just off to her left. Outside, the property is covered in a blanket of snow, pine and hemlock poking through a wintry dreamscape. The air is crisp and pure.This is the world where Cohen wrote and recorded her first album in over five years, Earthstar Mountain. Named after one
Coyote With Innocent Eyes: Ken Pomeroy Between Arrival and Becoming
Coyote With Innocent Eyes: Ken Pomeroy Between Arrival and Becoming
By: Josh Kitchen / December 16, 2025Listening to Ken Pomeroy talk about her own work, you’re struck by her humility. She’s 23, but her music has already appeared on two major television shows — including one she also acts in alongside Ethan Hawke — she’s performed with legends like Wanda Jackson, John Craigie, and Iron & Wine, and she even sang and appeared in one of the biggest films of 2024, Twisters. Her sophomore album, Cruel Joke, released in May, earned near-universal acclaim and attention
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By: Josh Kitchen / December 12, 2025On Weakened Friends’ first album in four years, collaboration is key. After two records of lead vocals and most of the songwriting handled by Sonia Sturino, on Feels Like Hell bandmate and wife Annie Hoffman steps fully into the songwriting fold. And like any good marriage, communication and compromise make all the difference. Feels Like Hell is a record that Sonia says is “unequivocally the best thing this band has ever done.” Reader—Sonia is correct.On Feels
40 Reliquias: The Best Songs of 2025
40 Reliquias: The Best Songs of 2025
By: Josh Kitchen / December 9, 2025Quiet rage, a thirst for art in a time of great political strife and unrest, finding love, community, and life through body, motion, and dance and in resistance. It's in these themes and ideas that the music of 2025 has come to solidify. From ROSALIA's aching yearning for beauty and love through pain by way of Vivaldian opera-pop, to Geese's alt-rock sins of their fathers bursting through in absolution and rage, to Japanese Breakfast's comedown from the highs o
It's a Skuzland After All
It's a Skuzland After All
By: Josh Kitchen / December 1, 2025"Sip my spit, drink my blood/Suck me dry, call me a cunt/I'll break your heart, that's what you want/I'll ruin us before we start."Jazelle Zanaughtti aka uglyworldwide, spits these lines over a pulsing club beat. One half of the chameleonic art-pop duo skuzland, along with partner-in-crime Robot Moonjuice, she delivers them in their killer summer track “POOR CHOICES.” In the music video, Jazelle unleashes these lyrics like a deranged siren-carnival barker, her
Kirsten Izer On Her New Single, "Anyone But Me"
Kirsten Izer On Her New Single, "Anyone But Me"
By: Josh Kitchen / November 26, 2025LA-based New Jersey transplant Kirsten Izer wants to get real. After dropping her poignantly relevant The Perfect Hire EP earlier this year, she’s already back with a brand-new single, “Anyone But Me,” where she examines feelings of insecurity and imposter syndrome that anyone trying to make sense of life in the modern world can relate to.Izer has been hungry for a life in music since she was just ten years old, obsessed with GarageBand and falling in love wit
Give Thanks: Sessa Returns With the Lush Pequena Vertigem de Amor
Give Thanks: Sessa Returns With the Lush Pequena Vertigem de Amor
By: Josh Kitchen / November 25, 2025Sergio Sayeg has only been making music under the moniker Sessa for six years now, but the São Paulo native’s classically Brazilian-influenced oeuvre sounds as if it’s been floating around in the musical ether for decades. Earlier this month, Sessa released his third studio album, Pequena Vertigem de Amor, and it’s his best one yet. On his first two records, Grandeza and Estrela Acesa, Sessa leaned into more studio-adorned elements like strings and a tradition
Still Blank's Self-Titled Debut Album Is Just Quite Right
Still Blank's Self-Titled Debut Album Is Just Quite Right
By: Josh Kitchen / November 21, 2025When Jordy and Ben met in Liverpool in 2022, neither of them expected they’d end up starting a band together—let alone write and record a full-length album and have it out on a major label within a couple of years. But sometimes the alchemy is just right and the stars really do align. Jordy, who hails from Hawaii, was studying at University in Liverpool when she met Ben, who’s from Manchester. She’d been playing a few gigs opening for his band, and the two hit
Diana Silvers Talks Her Debut Album, From Another Room
Diana Silvers Talks Her Debut Album, From Another Room
By: Josh Kitchen / November 20, 2025You've probably seen Diana Silvers' face. From the cool and mysterious Hope in Olivia Wilde’s coming-of-age hit Booksmart, to Maggie in the horror-thriller Ma—co-starring Octavia Spencer in the titular role about a group of teenagers who befriend a lonely older woman only for things to spiral into something much darker—Silvers has already made a name for herself in film, TV, and modeling.This year marked another career highlight with Silvers releasing her debu
It's Kind of A Cosmic Gumbo: Frankie Cosmos Dish On Their New Album - Different Talking
It's Kind of A Cosmic Gumbo: Frankie Cosmos Dish On Their New Album - Different Talking
By: Josh Kitchen / November 19, 2025When Greta Kline started releasing demos on Bandcamp in 2014 as Frankie Cosmos, her DIY ethos and bedroom-pop lo-fi tracks were immediately embraced for their honest and raw vulnerability. Songs like “Leonie” and “Art School” felt like glimpses into the mind of an artistic, hyper-creative 20-year-old who sang as if she had to get every idea out or risk losing the chance to speak. Over the next decade, Frankie Cosmos would evolve into a larger musical idea, wit
Hirons On Her Debut EP Future Perfect
Hirons On Her Debut EP Future Perfect
By: Josh Kitchen / November 7, 2025Graphic designer and artist Jenny Hirons never planned to release the music she’d been quietly exploring in her personal life. Though she’s been playing piano since the age of six, her professional world has long revolved around how she sees — not hears — the world. As founder of Studio Hirons, a multidisciplinary creative agency specializing in art direction, illustration, and graphic design, she’s built a career around visual storytelling.But like all great w
Janine On Finding Paradise in Pain
Janine On Finding Paradise in Pain
By: Josh Kitchen / November 4, 2025“Everything had been flipped upside down, my heart ripped out of my chest, and I didn’t know how I could keep living.” New Zealand singer-songwriter Janine has long made a name for herself through honest, reflective pop music—spanning introspective ballads to dance-driven anthems her fans can’t get enough of. But a year ago, she faced a devastating loss when her father suddenly passed away. In this new normal, she returned home to New Zealand to be with and car
Ripples & Paper Moons: Eleni Drake
Ripples & Paper Moons: Eleni Drake
Finds the Light in the Dark on New Album - ChuckBy: Josh Kitchen / October 31, 2025“I see the state of everything around me / I excavate the meaning of it to feel seen,” Eleni Drake sings on “Paper Moons,” from her latest soul-baring offering, Chuck — out today. It’s a sentiment from someone searching for, and then realizing, it’s okay to feel joyful in a time of great collective pain. On Chuck, Drake sings about not regretting the feeling of light and appreciating life. On “A Wonder Day,” she r
It's Time To Get Feral In The Grass: Super Hit Talks New Album Menacing Earthworks
It's Time To Get Feral In The Grass: Super Hit Talks New Album Menacing Earthworks
By: Josh Kitchen / October 28, 2025“It’s time to get feral in the grass / time to make love to the world. But something isn’t right. What is it? I don’t know.”These lyrics from the opening track of Menacing Earthworks, Super Hit’s first album in three years, ask the listener to stop and think about the mess we’re in. What is there to do when your entire world is constantly being crushed by sadomasochistic imperialist fascist overlords hell-bent on putting the planet through a monolithic white na
You Can't Keep A Good Zombie Down
You Can't Keep A Good Zombie Down
Colin Blunstone On SIxty Years Of The ZombiesBy: Josh Kitchen / October 28, 2025It’s the time of the season / When love runs high / What’s your name, who’s your daddy? Is he rich like me?Those lyrics from "Time Of The Season," By The Zombies tickle my brain in a way that so many other songs I love just don’t. You can hear the sultry drums and smooth “aahh’s” sung by lead singer Colin Blunstone, accompanied by Rod Argent’s neon-tinged kaleidoscopic keyboard, Chris White’s jazzy bass, Hugh Grundy’
Hannah Jadagu Hopes You Get All Her Time
Hannah Jadagu Hopes You Get All Her Time
Lindsay Ell Still Believes In Magic
Lindsay Ell Still Believes In Magic
JULESY Is Ready To Flip The Bed
JULESY Is Ready To Flip The Bed
Seriously, She's Fine. Ariana And The Rose Talks Breakups, Bad Dates, And The Comedy In Dating
Seriously, She's Fine. Ariana And The Rose Talks Breakups, Bad Dates, And The Comedy In Dating
Dave Alvin: Blaster, Guilty Man, & King of California
Dave Alvin: Blaster, Guilty Man, & King of California
Creativity Is Stronger Than Destruction
Creativity Is Stronger Than Destruction
Had to Come Here to Go There: Tei Shi Reaches New Heights
Had to Come Here to Go There: Tei Shi Reaches New Heights
Willin’: Lauren Lovelle Brings a Breath of Fresh Air to Country Music
Willin’: Lauren Lovelle Brings a Breath of Fresh Air to Country Music
Skipping Around & Playin' Dumb: Tchotchke Return With An Instant Classic
Skipping Around & Playin' Dumb: Tchotchke Return With An Instant Classic
Kiss And Tell With garbagebarbie
Kiss And Tell With garbagebarbie
Japanese Breakfast Find The Bliss In Melancholy At The Santa Barbara Bowl
Japanese Breakfast Find The Bliss In Melancholy At The Santa Barbara Bowl
Purity Ring Drop Breezy New Single: “imanocean”
Purity Ring Drop Breezy New Single: “imanocean”
All in a Jobber’s Day’s Work: Booked to Lose, Built to Last
All in a Jobber’s Day’s Work: Booked to Lose, Built to Last
Escapism in Overdrive: Nova May’s Neon Manifesto
Escapism in Overdrive: Nova May’s Neon Manifesto
On the Shoulders of Giants: Dagger Polyester Emerges
On the Shoulders of Giants: Dagger Polyester Emerges
Kennedy Shaw Is Pulling Out of Here To Win
Kennedy Shaw Is Pulling Out of Here To Win
Tchotchke Return With Beach Boys Inspired New Single "Poor Girl"
Tchotchke Return With Beach Boys Inspired New Single "Poor Girl"
All 83 Songs on Bruce Springsteen's Tracks II: The Lost Albums - Ranked
All 83 Songs on Bruce Springsteen's Tracks II: The Lost Albums - Ranked
Blu DeTiger on Brian Wilson, Carol Kaye, and Why Geniuses Play Bass
Blu DeTiger on Brian Wilson, Carol Kaye, and Why Geniuses Play Bass
Donate to Support Matthew Sweet's Long Term Stroke Recovery, organized by Catherine Lyons for Matthew Sweet
Donate to Support Matthew Sweet's Long Term Stroke Recovery, organized by Catherine Lyons for Matthew Sweet
Sail On, Sailor - Matthew Sweet Remembers Brian Wilson
Sail On, Sailor - Matthew Sweet Remembers Brian Wilson
Sad As A Guy Can Be – Storefront Church Reflects on Brian Wilson
Sad As A Guy Can Be – Storefront Church Reflects on Brian Wilson
Sloppy Jane’s Haley Dahl on The Beach Boys Album That Rewired Her Brain
Sloppy Jane’s Haley Dahl on The Beach Boys Album That Rewired Her Brain
AV Club Talks Dreading And Shredding Ahead Of Her Stellar Debut Single
AV Club Talks Dreading And Shredding Ahead Of Her Stellar Debut Single
Jack Ladder Searches for A Feeling In Great New Track, "Missing"
Jack Ladder Searches for A Feeling In Great New Track, "Missing"
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Dani Miller Wants The Whole Damn Cake
Dani Miller Wants The Whole Damn Cake
Bob Dylan's Eight Best and Four Worst Songs for His 84th Birthday
Bob Dylan's Eight Best and Four Worst Songs for His 84th Birthday
Be Glad! Sparks’ New Record, MAD!, Is a Triumph
Be Glad! Sparks’ New Record, MAD!, Is a Triumph
Strawberry Fuzz Are Sort Of Like A Cosmic Gumbo
Strawberry Fuzz Are Sort Of Like A Cosmic Gumbo
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Every Black Cloud Needs to Cry: A Conversation with Sunday (1994)
Really Good Vibrations: Inside Brian Wilson's Smile with David Leaf
Really Good Vibrations: Inside Brian Wilson's Smile with David Leaf
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Music, Dreams, And Second Chances With Robert Lester Folsom
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It Sure Seems Like Bruce Springsteen Is Finally Releasing Tracks 2
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Slaughterhouse: California Takeover
Somewhere Green With Abby Kenna
Somewhere Green With Abby Kenna
Carriers Drop Soaring New Single "Motion"
Carriers Drop Soaring New Single "Motion"
Young Girl With Fire: Weyes Blood Covers Neil Diamond's "Shilo"
Young Girl With Fire: Weyes Blood Covers Neil Diamond's "Shilo"
The 25 Best Tracks of the First 25% of Our Hell Year 2025
The 25 Best Tracks of the First 25% of Our Hell Year 2025
Niis Drop NIIS WORLD Announcement and Deliver Blistering New Track 'Low Life'
Niis Drop NIIS WORLD Announcement and Deliver Blistering New Track 'Low Life'
Dennis Wilson: Love Surrounds Me
Dennis Wilson: Love Surrounds Me
We’re Here for You – Los Angeles Fire Resources « Music Forward Foundation
We’re Here for You – Los Angeles Fire Resources « Music Forward Foundation
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Ella Rosa's STIMULATED Gothic Romance
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The 20 Best Albums of 2024
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Being Great In Your Own Backyard with Chris Lambert
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Moving In Circles With Alex Kolo
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Setlist Kitchen: Songs to Know in November 2024
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We Are Not Alone With Katrina Ford
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There Will Be Ink & Oil : A Conversation With Storefront Church
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A Long Time Coming With Cam Jacob
It Was A Pleasure Meeting Rex Detiger on Zoom on June 29, 2024 At 12:00PM EST
It Was A Pleasure Meeting Rex Detiger on Zoom on June 29, 2024 At 12:00PM EST
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Hinds Get Back Up at The Paramount In Los Angeles
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A Simple Man: Jimmy Carter 100
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A Simple Man: President Jimmy Carter Turns 100
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Sunday (1994) Play Their Live Debut At the Echo in Los Angeles
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August Up and Coming Artists
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The Sounds of Metal with meg elsier
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The Marginalia Of Trust With Cola
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June 2024 Songs to Know Playlist
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June Up And Coming Artists Playlist
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Top 30 Songs of 2024 (So Far)
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Matthew Sweet Hates Going Out. But He Doesn't Feel Bad About it Anymore.
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alright (okay) Are More Than Just Alright, Okay?
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Bully Plays The Echo
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Donny Benét Brings His Infinite Desires to The Regent
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Girl and Girl Make Their La La Land Debut
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Jack Ladder Is Thinking About The Past While He Shakes His Ass
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Sloppy Jane Releases Stellar "Claw Machine" From A24's I Saw The TV Glow
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Caroline Romano Is Your Next Favorite Pop Star
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I Saw Rock And Roll Future And Its Name Is Grace Cummings
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SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: MAY 2024 SONGS TO KNOW
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Mannequin Pussy Stun At Sold Out Show At The Fonda
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Who Cares About "Who Cares About The Rock Hall?"
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SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: APRIL 2024 SONGS TO KNOW
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Weyes Blood Releases Music Video For Titanic Rising's Andromeda
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Over and Over It Goes WIth The Tubs
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Watching Movies Every Day With Ambar Navarro
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Natalie Shay is Doing Well
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Single Review: Wild God by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
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Song Review: He Loves Me Yeah! by Faye Webster
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Night Terrors With The Dream Eaters - Interview
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Sunday (1994) - Interview
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Top 20 Bruce Springsteen Songs 2004-2024
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SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: MARCH 2024 SONGS TO KNOW
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Last Dinner Party : Prelude to Ecstasy
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SINGLE REVIEW: Broken Man by St. Vincent
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SINGLE REVIEW: Common Man - Grace Cummings
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