Best New Music • 2025
Dive into a meticulously Sodwee curated playlist of 400 standout tracks released over the past year — a hand-picked treasure trove of fresh sounds, hidden gems, and pure musical gold.
Dave – The Boy Who Played The Harp
Dave returns with The Boy Who Played The Harp, a deeply introspective and lyrically flawless third album that fuses biblical symbolism with Brixton soul. Featuring Kano, James Blake, and Nicole Blakk, it cements his reign as UK rap’s thinking man—poetic, powerful, and unapologetically human.
Kevin George – Half Amazing
Kevin George’s Half Amazing Blends Genres Like a Sonic Alchemist — Moody, Magnetic, and Made to Stay on Repeat. Hit play and get lost in the vibe!
Unter – Incompréhension
If it wasn’t for my colleagues at the cinema I work with, I wouldn’t have come across these…
Sal Dulu – B (feat. Koncept Jack$on)
Released on his very own label Duluoz Records, talented producer and musician Sal Dulu drops a quality track today that also announces the incoming "Xompulse" debut album due out on February 19, 2021. Following an equally top-notch jam titled "Alien Boy 96" the Dublin-based artist dropped last month.
Hoosh – Nights
Hoosh first caught our ear with the ultra-introspective "Living Inside" a few months back. Today, the Sudan-born, Miami-based singer-songwriter is back with more catchy-as-hell self-exploration in "Nights", a laid back acoustic bop with sneakily potent lyrics about the vices that muddy up our pursuit of a life that's a little more whole.
KeepitSwain – Thoughts on Thursday
"Thoughts on Thursday" is really an amazingly pure piece of great hip-hop. Killer rapping, an unreal beat, and even a little hook at the end, it simply checks all the boxes. Get that consciousness streaming and get this one spinning.
seeyousoon – Steamy
Frankly, this is just too good to ignore. Seeyousoon is already generating some much-deserved buzz, but you still have a quickly shrinking chance to get in on the ground floor. Get this one spinning.
Ben Beal – Bluebird
"Bluebird" is the upcoming single from Ben Beal. A brilliant piece of music combining jazz and alternative elements blended together so masterfully. Bluebird was produced by Hudi as well as Gregory Ross. "Bluebird" features the signature vocals by Kill Bill: The Rapper. The track is out on June 24th Today as we publish this article) via Fishbowl Records, a jazz-rap label from Dust Collectors & Too Lost.
Hoosh – Living Inside
Whether you're still stuck in the house or back out in the world, this is one you shouldn't miss. Get it spinning, and check out some of Hoosh's other tracks for even more masterful vibes.