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2025 in Music: Jillian's Favorite Releases
As 2025 reaches an end, I’ve taken a moment to reflect on my favorite releases of the year — and share some of my top moments with the internet.

Jillian Cote
Oct 8, 202521 min read


'Malibu' by The Driver Era is the Song of the Summer
All the motifs of a dreamy, spontaneous summer are captured in The Driver Era’s new summer single “Malibu”.

Jillian Cote
Aug 3, 20222 min read


"Get A Good Look" at Sports' New Release
Nearly a year after predecessor EP “Get A Good Look Pt.1”, the Oklahoma-grown band Sports released their album “Get A Good Look” on February 11, 2022

Jillian Cote
Feb 20, 20222 min read


Review: Grouplove's 'This Is This' is a Sonic Grab-Bag
The alt-rock band is back with a new release and a different sound.

Jillian Cote
Mar 24, 20213 min read


New Single “Baby Baby” Marks a Re-Entrance to the Music Scene for Sports
With a heavily flanged guitar tone and reverb, “Baby Baby” shows that Sports has not lost their sound but leaves speculation on whether or not their upcoming two-part album will show artistic growth and experimentation.

Jillian Cote
Nov 16, 20202 min read


Baird Defies Genre in His Album 'BIRDSONGS VOL. 2'
Baird's new album BIRDSONGS Vol. 2 creates a pure, warm environment — despite it being a fall release, the tracks evoke a sense of a sunny summer breeze.

Jillian Cote
Nov 13, 20202 min read


Wallows’ Quarantine EP Will Have You Dancing Through Heartache
For alt-rock band Wallows, quarantine has been a period of creativity and progression as seen in their new EP Remote.

Jillian Cote
Nov 10, 20202 min read


Eliza and the Delusionals' New EP Creates a World of its Own
Eliza & The Delusionals' newest EP, A State of Living in an Objective Reality, explores the human experiences of melancholy, creation, and everything in between.

Jillian Cote
Mar 22, 20202 min read


Harry Styles’ "Lights Up" Shines a Light on Sexuality and Self-Identity
Over two years after the release of his debut solo album, Harry Styles’ new single “Lights Up” marks a new era for the singer.

Jillian Cote
Oct 27, 20192 min read
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