There are years that drift by quietly. 2025 isn’t one of them. In just a few months, the world’s most provocative artists have released projects that refuse to blend into the algorithm. These are albums made to be felt — played out loud, danced to, cried to, and dissected in group chats at 2 AM.
Whether it’s the feverish techno energy of FKA Twigs, the velvety heartbreak of The Weeknd’s possible farewell, or the glitter-covered rebellion of Lady Gaga’s Mayhem, this year’s standout records remind us that music is still a cultural battleground — and the brave are back at the frontlines.
Below, TheDiary’s editors share the albums we can’t stop looping.
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FKA TWIGS — EUSEXUA Inspired by a long stay in Prague and its underground techno scene, Eusexua is both fever dream and dance ritual. It’s layered, intense, and wildly alive. The beats hit hard, but so do the subtleties. It’s music you move to before you even realize you’re moving. A new era for Twigs — and a defining one. |
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LADY GAGA — MAYHEM She’s back. And she’s loud. Mayhem is Gaga’s most unapologetic work in years — a chaotic, electric collage of pop’s past, present, and future. Think Bowie meets Berlin nightlife with a touch of Blondie and a whole lot of Gaga. Every track feels like a performance, every lyric like a manifesto. This is Gaga reclaiming the stage — not that she ever left. |
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BAD BUNNY — DEBÍ TIRAR MÁS FOTOS A love letter to Puerto Rico in rhythms. Bad Bunny doesn’t just return to his roots — he expands them. From bomba to salsa and reggaeton, Debí Tirar Más Fotos is a vibrant, genre-crossing exploration of Caribbean identity. It’s not just an album; it’s a manifesto, one that pulses with pride, intimacy, and sonic precision. Essential listening. |
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SABRINA CARPENTER — SHORT ’N SWEET: DELUXE With a wink and a whisper, Sabrina Carpenter continues her reign. The deluxe version of Short ’n Sweet offers five new tracks — all effortlessly flirty, sharply written, and soaked in pop perfection. Her collaboration with Dolly Parton? Iconic. Carpenter isn’t just riding the wave; she’s controlling the tide. |
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THE WEEKND — HURRY UP TOMORROW If this really is the final chapter of The Weeknd as we know him, what a way to close the book. Hurry Up Tomorrow balances emotional grit with cinematic ambition. From a bold Thriller sample to sweeping dark-pop anthems, Abel Tesfaye shows he still knows how to surprise us — and seduce us — in a single track. |
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