The Jammies - Music Discovery

Welcome back to The Jammies! We’ve got another packed episode of new indie music, with new albums from Old Mervs, Greta Van Fleet, Stimpies, and Penelope Road, plus a surprise EP from Joshua Slone.

We’re also diving into some fantastic new discoveries, including The Gringos and Civic Video, two newer bands with debut EPs that have been doing wonders for me. Plus, we’ve got new music from Ax and the Hatchetmen, plenty of saucy singles, and a look ahead at upcoming albums from artists like Jonah Kagen, Bo Staloch, Kings of Leon, and Hans Williams.

Closing out the show with our Artist Showcase: BoxNoise and their song “With You, Without You” from their album Things I Barely Remember. Thanks so much to Ethan, Abbie, and Andy for collaborating and sharing their music right here on The Jammies!

Happy Halloween, and thanks so much to everyone listening! The Jammies will be back soon with Part 1 of our Year-in-Review, celebrating some of the best music of 2026 from January to June of this year!

Also, congratulations to the Milwaukee Brewers on their World Series Championship! What a run it has been and one hell of a good time to watch. History made, and that’s thanks to an incredible team effort. I recorded this episode of The Jammies right before Game 3 of the World Series (wow what a game!) The series has since wrapped up 4-1! Cheers to the Brewers, it sincerely means so much to Milwaukee and to Wisconsin! Go Brewers!

As always, there is a Jammies Playlist with every song recommended on this episode. The link below will send you right over to Spotify with the full list of songs mentioned:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/735TbvGiXoCLjtYdnqhZLr?si=4-6X2k9CQ5KN8KBFYEqr6A&pi=aI3ZPGzuTU6aF

For everything else The Jammies is working on, check out Linktr.ee/TheJammies

Thanks so much for listening!
Reach out to the show via email TheJammiesShow@gmail.com

-Matt

This is a midway check-in episode of The Jammies, where I share what I’ve been listening to lately, highlight new and upcoming album releases, and offer a quick snapshot of the music shaping the next main episode. If you’re looking for new artists to check out or want some early context before the full monthly episode drops, this is a short, laid-back listen to catch you up on what’s been on repeat.

Thanks again to my buddy Derek for the intro music!

Artists to mention in episode 24:

Stimpies - The Gringos - BoxNoise - and more!

New and Upcoming Albums/EPs:

10/2 - Carparks by Old Mervs album

10/9 - Long Life Living for a Lover Boy (EP) - Joshua Slone

10/9 - Palace for the People by Greta Van Fleet

10/9 - Doing Good by Stimpies

10/9 - EXIT STAGE / ENTER REAL by Dipsea Flower (debut album)

10/23 - Maybe in Time by Penelope Road (debut album)

10/30 - Eternity of Anything by Jonah Kagen

Check out some of the music on the Jammies Playlist, link to Spotify below:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CpiK9Jo6bMTso0Q7sYWSv?si=hCeSh5p6T2ylS7XkX1QSEw&pi=onCF8fg8QrOEO

For everything else The Jammies is working on, check out Linktr.ee/TheJammies and Instagram @thejammiesshow for lots more content.

Thanks so much for listening!
Reach out to the show via email TheJammiesShow@gmail.com

-Matt

Welcome back to The Jammies! This month we’re calling it the Autumn of Alt Rock, with new albums from Movements, Porch Light, plus a fantastic new EP from Wet Denim.

We’ve got a ton of new music to talk about, including nine brand-new albums from the likes of The Bends, Buffalo Traffic Jam, Cassia, almost monday, Winyah, Palace, and somehow even more. Plus some brand new Jammies artists that have quickly become favorites of mine like Dogs with Hats, Big Sleep, The Baxbys, and dollop.

Closing out the show with our Artist Showcase: Wet Denim and their song “Mirrors” from their brand new EP: Water For Dogs. Thanks so much to Wet Denim for collaborating and sharing their music right here on The Jammies.

As always, there is a Jammies Playlist with every song recommended on this episode. The link below will send you right over to Spotify with the full list of songs mentioned:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3BmBRb1RZXhp1PxiOC5hCo?si=KnaZSzqBQ4-GxbqCrXbsKw&pi=Y9lQsZP4RZOC1

For everything else The Jammies is working on, check out Linktr.ee/TheJammies

Thanks so much for listening!
Reach out to the show via email TheJammiesShow@gmail.com

-Matt

This is a midway check-in episode of The Jammies, where I share what I’ve been listening to lately, highlight new and upcoming album releases, and offer a quick snapshot of the music shaping the next main episode. If you’re looking for new artists to check out or want some early context before the full monthly episode drops, this is a short, laid-back listen to catch you up on what’s been on repeat.

Thanks again to my buddy Derek for the intro music!

Artists to mention in episode 23:

dollop

Dogs with Hats

Stimpies

The Baxbys

Big Sleep

New and Upcoming Albums/EPs:

Holding On (EP) – Fudge – August 28th.

Billions (EP) – half-alive – August 28th.

WILDCHILD – Alex Warren – August 28th.

I Must Be Dreaming – Alabama Shakes – August 28th.

Happier Now – Movements – September 4th.

lemon gelato – Cassia – September 4th.

THANK GOD IT’S ALMOST MONDAY - almost monday – September 9th.

Water For Dogs (EP) – Wet Denim – September 17th.

Hush – Porch Light – debut album, September 18th.

Right Here, Right Now – Winyah – September 18th.

If You Insist – The Bends – debut album, September 18th.

Wind Up – haffway – September 18th.

Ox – Palace – September 18th.

Stray Dogs – Nothing But Thieves – September 25th.

Stick & Poke (EP) – Ax and the Hatchetmen – September 25th.

Carparks – Old Mervs – October 2nd.

Palace for the People – Greta Van Fleet – October 9th.

Check out some of the music on the Jammies Playlist, link to Spotify below:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/36fzlHu2lTzPQlLN9x8XdH?si=UyJWXit5QJaDYebbnL5HgA&pi=lTbo69OuQI2y3

For everything else The Jammies is working on, check out Linktr.ee/TheJammies

Thanks so much for listening!
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-Matt

The Jammies is back with a massive episode of new indie music! We’re diving into new albums and EPs from Evening Elephants, The Backfires, Grand View Point, and The Rose Hips, plus checking out two artists making their Jammies debut: Cassia and Maws.

Wholeheartedly, Terribly Sweet by Evening Elephants has been a much anticipated album for me this year, and after a few weeks with it, I have many thoughts on this lovely album.

We are also talking about two debut EPs from some newer artists in: Grand View Point and their debut EP: Lean Into The Sun - and - The Rose Hips new EP: Into The Garden.

The Backfires showcased their music in last episode right here on The Jammies and now we have their sophomore album to discuss: Stardust.

We have 12 upcoming albums and 3 new EPs that are sure to pack our fall with plenty of new and amazing music!

Saucy singles and a little story time to end the show this month, before kicking it over to our Artist Showcase: Maws - and their latest single "Undone".

Thanks so much to Maws for collaborating and sharing their music on this one, and thank you to everyone out there listening into The Jammies!

As always, there is a Jammies Playlist with every song recommended on this episode. The link below will send you right over to Spotify with the full list of songs mentioned:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4hXXlUj7ziwN8AQcB6xrSq?si=rvIszCWYQYuZEfCmYHk0bg&pi=U2PQKRjvQXKfA

For everything else The Jammies is working on, check out linktr.ee/thejammies.

Thanks so much for listening!
Reach out to the show via email TheJammiesShow@gmail.com

-Matt

Welcome into The Jammies, episode 21! Thank you so much for being here! While this episode did get cut a little short because of some crazy circumstances involving my house/neighborhood and an EF3 tornado... This month is still packed with some incredible artists, new albums, and a whole lot of music recommendations.

This episode's Artists to Mention are Moravian, Plastic Scene, and a quick mention of The Rose Hips. Moravian has been putting out some fantastic rock songs over the past couple of years, Plastic Scene might just be one of the most exciting unknown bands I've discovered all year (seriously, go listen to Whitest Water), and The Rose Hips are quickly building momentum with three excellent singles that make them an artist worth keeping an eye on.

We're also discussing new albums and EPs from Neighbour Andy, SIENNA SPIRO, Congress The Band, DWLLRS, and more!

There are over 20 saucy singles to dive into, and it's a great lineup featuring new music from Certainly So, innlet, Brookside, Bo Staloch, Fudge, Old Mervs, Porch Light, Winyah, WHATMORE, and plenty more!

Closing out the show with our Artist Showcase: The Backfires, featuring one of their latest singles: Married in Vegas! ahead of their upcoming album: Stardust (releasing August 7th).

As always, there is a Jammies Playlist with every single song recommended on this episode. The link below will send you right over to Spotify with the full list of songs mentioned:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ROuP0imkoXOuqCv1vHiw7?si=wvaNIcpSSNihM28f7p3GEQ&pi=3geEg7gqQAeqJ

For everything else The Jammies is working on, check out linktr.ee/thejammies.

Thanks so much for listening!
Reach out to the show via email TheJammiesShow@gmail.com

-Matt

This is a midway check-in episode of The Jammies, where I share what I’ve been listening to lately, highlight new and upcoming album releases, and offer a quick snapshot of the music shaping the next main episode. If you’re looking for new artists to check out or want some early context before the full monthly episode drops, this is a short, laid-back listen to catch you up on what’s been on repeat.

Thanks again to my buddy Derek for the intro music!

Artists to mention in episode 21:

Moravian

Plastic Scene

Nothing But Thieves

New and Upcoming Albums/EPs:

Visitor (Deluxe) – SIENNA SPIRO – released July 3rd.

Wasted While I’m Young – Congress The Band – released July 10th.

tell you when you’re older - DWLLRS – released July 10th.

Dustpiles – Waylon Wyatt – released July 17th.

When The Lights Went Out – The Braymores – releasing July 24th.

Wholeheartedly, Terribly Sweet – Evening Elephants – releasing July 31st.

Mile of Music Festival (Appleton, WI) Recommendations:

Mile of Music 2026 from 7/30 – 8/2. Hundreds of artists making original music.

Fudge – playing all weekend at multiple venues.

The Braymores – playing one night, Friday July 31st.

The Back Alley is only there Thursday 7/30.

Harvey Street, Colors in Corduroy, Good Boy Daisy – there all weekend.

Check out some of the music on the Jammies Playlist, link to Spotify below:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1DBHbbrsSd0pbgzcdhNr4F?si=NzX2Sih-ShuWwo9e_iikxQ&pi=cUEwGW-zQrSVy

Thanks so much for listening!
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-Matt

Welcome into The Jammies, episode 20! Thank you so much for being here! This episode is stuffed full with so many music recommendations. Tons of new artist just dropped incredible new projects like Marginalia by Rum Jungle, Amateur At Best by Brenn!, Something I Could Lose by Allo Monroe, Haven't Seen You In So Long by The 4411, and even more new albums and EPs to discuss throughout the episode!

The artists to mention this episode include Fudge, The Backfires, and JW Francis. All three are high recommendations, Fudge is great for some juicy guitar riffs and long jam sessions, The Backfires make nothing but consistent and solid indie rock songs, and JW Francis has become a quick friend and an immediate great artist to listen to.

We’re also talking new singles from artists like Dogpark, Wet Denim, and even a new song from Greta Van Fleet!

Closing out the show with our Artist Showcase: JW Francis, and a new one called: Radio Tower - off his brand new album: Magic River (out now!)

As always, there is a Jammies Playlist with every single song recommended on this episode. The link below will send you right over to Spotify with the full list of songs mentioned:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RJseShwFaKi4RguCUsBQA?si=H3d2zHV4RQGUMk5xTO8UPg&pi=GcOspYEaQ-eEr

For everything else The Jammies is working on, checkout linktr.ee/thejammies

Thanks so much for listening!
Reach out to the show via email TheJammiesShow@gmail.com

-Matt

This is a midway check-in episode of The Jammies, where I share what I’ve been listening to lately, highlight new and upcoming album releases, and offer a quick snapshot of the music shaping the next main episode. If you’re looking for new artists to check out or want some early context before the full monthly episode drops, this is a short, laid-back listen to catch you up on what’s been on repeat.

Thanks again to my buddy Derek for the intro music!

Artists I know I will mention in episode 20:

Fudge

The Backfires

JW Francis

New and Upcoming Albums/EPs:

Something I Could Lose (EP) - Allo Monroe - May 29th

Marginalia – Rum Jungle – June 5th.

Why The Lights Flicker – Telescreens – June 12th.

AMATEUR AT BEST – Brenn! – June 12th.

Nothing’s Accidental (EP) – After Louise – June 12th.

Haven’t Seen You In So Long (EP) – The 4411 – releasing June 26th.

Magic River – JW Francis – releasing June 26th.

Visitor (Deluxe) – SIENNA SPIRO – releasing July 3rd.

Check out some of the music on the Jammies Playlist, link to Spotify below:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1fSUitowMI5vaZLPFIDuqv?si=IJ-bhCVzThaNP53gS0AoJQ&pi=cAFteAurSKWfZ

Catch you all on July 3rd for the main episode (20)!

Thanks so much for listening!
Reach out to the show via email TheJammiesShow@gmail.com

-Matt

Welcome into The Jammies, episode 19! Thank you so much for being here! This episode is packed with incredible new music and tons of new discoveries. Covering artists like SIENNA SPIRO, innlet, LEAP, and Dom Louis, while also diving into new releases and upcoming albums from Young the Giant, Josiah and the Bonnevilles, Who Ate All The Crayons, Brenn!, Allo Monroe, and more.

SIENNA SPIRO absolutely stole the show this episode with some of the most impressive vocals I’ve heard in a long time, while innlet quickly became one of my favorite discoveries of the year with their jammy beach-rock sound that feels like Ax and the Hatchetmen and Arcy Drive joined forces and created a super-group.

We’re also talking new singles from artists like Hans Williams, Old Mervs, Chance Peña, The 4411, Rec Hall, Movements, and Arcy Drive, plus upcoming albums including Marginalia by Rum Jungle, Why The Lights Flicker by Telescreens, Visitor (Deluxe) by SIENNA SPIRO, and more.

As always, there is a Jammies Playlist with every single song recommended on this episode. The link below will send you right over to Spotify with the full list of songs mentioned:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2QxTvdC9WfPElW9UB8Iolp?si=ByI-_KUhSMuU5bawH_77uQ&pi=Jyoxo5kYT4-Ss

For everything else The Jammies is working on, checkout linktr.ee/thejammies

Thanks so much for listening!
Reach out to the show via email TheJammiesShow@gmail.com

-Matt

This is a midway check-in episode of The Jammies, where I share what I’ve been listening to lately, highlight new and upcoming album releases, and offer a quick snapshot of the music shaping the next main episode. If you’re looking for new artists to check out or want some early context before the full monthly episode drops, this is a short, laid-back listen to catch you up on what’s been on repeat.

Thanks again to my buddy Derek for the intro music!

Artists I know I will mention in episode 19:

LEAP

SIENNA SPIRO

New and Upcoming Albums/EPs:

EVERGREEN (EP) - Who Ate All The Crayons – released April 30th

Victory Garden - Young the Giant - released May 1st

As Is - Josiah and the Bonnevilles - released May 8th

Something I Could Lose (EP) - Allo Monroe - releasing May 29th

Check out some of the music on the Jammies Playlist, link to Spotify below:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2lFXy5eKnFH0TkPv9LVMzh?si=O6fn7d7KRySq6amogaalow&pi=OqD37k9lTgeJ6

Catch you all on May 29th for the main episode (19)!

Thanks so much for listening!
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-Matt

Welcome into The Jammies, episode 18! Thank you so much for being here! This episode is so loaded with so much great music, it was hard to fit even 33% of it into the episode's title! Covering artists like Telescreens, Visit Neptune, After Louise, Nothing But Thieves, and The Sways. Also going over tons more albums from artists like Sam Barber (Broken View), Foxtide (Entropy), and hallpass (Spillway).

Allo Monroe is our Artist Showcase this episode, showing up and showing off with their latest single: Sway. We deep dove into Allo Monroe's catalog of music last month, and now they are here to close out the show with an absolute jam! Go check Allo Monroe out, and make sure to keep an eye out for their new EP releasing in May!

As always, there is a Jammies Playlist with every single song recommended on this episode. The link below will send you right over to Spotify with the full list of songs mentioned:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02zh8QEnWmggnRasSBZv4W?si=T7oNDOmzTqqu0eE9DNikng&pi=_ggV7ZUPSrCOm&pt=355199ed3ee34e6b78b46fab3fb50507

For everything else The Jammies is working on, checkout linktr.ee/thejammies

Thanks so much for listening!
Reach out to the show via email TheJammiesShow@gmail.com

-Matt

This is a midway check-in episode of The Jammies, where I share what I’ve been listening to lately, highlight new and upcoming album releases, and offer a quick snapshot of the music shaping the next main episode. If you’re looking for new artists to check out or want some early context before the full monthly episode drops, this is a short, laid-back listen to catch you up on what’s been on repeat.

Thanks again to my buddy Derek for the intro music!

Artists I know I will mention in episode 18:

Telescreens

Visit Neptune

New and Upcoming Albums:

Broken View – Sam Barber - released April 3rd.

Junkyard Cat EP – released April 3rd.

Colorado’s On Fire Again Live ’25 – RMCM - live album released April 10th.

Entropy – Foxtide – released April 17th.

Spillway – hallpass – released April 17th.

The Great Divide – Noah Kahan – releasing April 24th.

Big Blue Moon – The Moss – releasing April 24th.

EVERGREEN (EP) - Who Ate All The Crayons – releasing April 30th.

Check out the music on the Jammies Playlist, link to Spotify below:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1xFPgfBdCyobUWaEYNRc0T?si=ut80GU_eSmiWPjNZp-MJcA&pi=sfdmci3-QKysq

Catch you all on May 1st for the main episode (18)!

Thanks so much for listening!
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-Matt

This month is stacked.

We’ve got 30+ artists in the mix, 6 deep dives, 4 new albums, over 15 saucy singles, and 9 upcoming releases to keep on your radar through May.

On this episode, I dive into:

• The Technicolors (albums: Ultraviolet Disguise & Metaphysical)
• spill tab and their album: AngieAngieAngie (Deluxe)
• Allo Monroe and their EP: Smoke In My Lungs
• Sam Fender
• The Greeting Committee
• First impressions on the new Quarters album

Plus full album talk on:

• MOMENTUM! – Never Ending Fall
• Around The Fire – moondoggy
• Take Me With You – Mellow Swells

And of course… a loaded batch of Saucy Singles, including what might be my song of the episode.

We also look ahead at a packed lineup of upcoming releases from artists like hallpass, Foxtide, Sam Barber, Noah Kahan, Young the Giant, and more.

Jammies Spotify Playlist Link:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/775rsLQekOny4jQVdZNDjT?si=YO1J7IywTmOIcdk4su4ZYQ&pt=70ee439f57e7681b9379360ceda73ce6&pi=YQEBuE3rQnaEh

For everything else The Jammies is working on:

Linktr.ee/TheJammies

Thanks so much for listening!
Reach out to the show via email TheJammiesShow@gmail.com

-Matt

This is a midway check-in episode of The Jammies, where I share what I’ve been listening to lately, highlight new and upcoming album releases, and offer a quick snapshot of the music shaping the next main episode. If you’re looking for new artists to check out or want some early context before the full monthly episode drops, this is a short, laid-back listen to catch you up on what’s been on repeat.

Thanks again to my buddy Derek for the intro music!

Artists I know I will mention in episode 17:

The Technicolors (albums: Ultraviolet Disguise and Metaphysical).

spill tab (album: AngieAngieAngie)

New and Upcoming Albums:

MOMENTUM! – Never Ending Fall – released March 6th.

Around The Fire – moondoggy – released March 6th.

Take Me With You – Mellow Swells – released March 13th. (first new music since 2023).

I HOPE THIS ISN’T THE END OF THE WORLD - Quarters – released March 13th.

Broken View – Sam Barber - new album releasing April 3rd. (new single: Borrowed Time)

Junkyard Cat EP – releasing April 3rd. (new single: Fool)

New singles from reoccurring artists:

I've Always Been Strange - Codfish

Somebody - Good Neighbours (off Blue Sky Mentality deluxe album released February 13th).

You and Me - Cameron Whitcomb

Check out the music on the Jammies Playlist, link to Spotify below:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6rkeaWIgpHaBiq7ImrV0ON?si=syVBMwSdR46P1FvDeCS4RA&pi=V0ezBzO0SzmRa

Catch you all on March 27th for the main episode (17)!

Thanks so much for listening!
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-Matt

Episode 16 is packed after a very busy month in music!

The episode highlights The 4411, the first new band of the year that fully clicked, along with a deep dive into half-alive and why their upbeat, spirit-lifting sound has been in heavy rotation.

I also talk about the magic with the artist Brookside, the small but memorable catalog of Wendy Lane, and the biggest recommendation of the episode - Magenta Wave. Other features include Paper Driver, almost monday, and a handful of newer artists worth keeping an eye on.

On the release side, I cover Dogpark’s EP Corporate Pudding, Edgehill’s debut album Ode To The Greyhouse, plus a long list of standout singles from both returning favorites and new discoveries. The episode wraps with upcoming releases on the radar.

P.S. Also checkout two songs I forgot to mention by Brookside: Sirens Pt. I and Sirens Pt. II.

Jammies Playlist Link Below:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0aiWer7LNJVGA0hHw82PPM?si=afqQSFGRTdqSEKrm3iCWbw&pt=f86baa58aa85eeaf763f38f3e47b6786&pi=YgdTyV2bTdyRP

Everything else The Jammies is working on: linktr.ee/thejammies

Thanks so much for listening!
Reach out to the show via email TheJammiesShow@gmail.com

-Matt

This is a midway check-in episode of The Jammies, where I share what I’ve been listening to lately, highlight new and upcoming album releases, and offer a quick snapshot of the music shaping the next main episode. If you’re looking for new artists to check out or want some early context before the full monthly episode drops, this is a short, laid-back listen to catch you up on what’s been on repeat.

Thanks to my buddy Derek for the intro music!

Artists I know I will mention in episode 16:

The 4411 (forty-four eleven) - Brookside - Paper Driver - half-alive - almost monday - Magenta Wave

New singles from reoccurring artists:

What's Next - Coal Dust - Dumb Waste of Nothing - All by Rum Jungle

HEADLIGHTS - PERFECT WORD - both by Quarters

Stupid POV - Margot Sinclair

Shine - Creature Canyon

In my life, I still need a place to go - Codfish

New and Upcoming Albums:

Corporate Pudding (EP) – Dogpark. Released January 30th, 6 songs.

Under The Streetlights – Michael Marcagi. Released February 6th, 10 songs.

Ode to the Greyhouse – Edgehill. Releasing on February 13th, 9 songs, debut album!

Check out the music on the Jammies Playlist, link to Spotify below:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/285pkLI49hxikNzHs3Og4J?si=ldjcjE_DQPukZcrs4BAQbA&pi=R3_I66NmSv-O-

Thanks so much for listening!
Reach out to the show via email TheJammiesShow@gmail.com

-Matt

Welcome to The Jammies Awards 2025, a year-end indie music awards episode celebrating the best songs, albums, EPs, and artists of 2025. This special edition of The Jammies highlights standout indie rock, indie folk, alternative, and emerging artists that defined my year of listening. From breakout EPs and unforgettable singles to hidden gems and jammiest tracks. Featuring dozens of artist nominations and approved music throughout the episode, this is the most music-packed Jammies episode to date and a great guide for discovering new indie music heading into 2026.

All music featured in this episode has been approved by the artists. If a nomination does not include music, it’s simply due to not hearing back in time. Thank you to every artist who responded and to everyone out there releasing music, the world is better because you do.

Major Awards and Nominees:

EP of the Year

Honorable Mentions:

She Ain’t About It – Vision Arcade

Otherworld – Rec Hall

Nominees:

Upstate – Brenn!

The Garden – Bo Staloch

where do we go from here – Nikki and The Barn Boys

Fall Back – Florence Road

Music for the Soul – Sam Barber

Nostalgia – Sons of Habit

It’s So Good To See You – Noah Richardson

Your Name Stuck to My Teeth – Elias Hix

Album of the Year

Nominees:

Recency Bias – Rum Jungle

Colorado’s On Fire Again – Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners

Old Mervs – Old Mervs

The Pit – Arcy Drive

When I Change My Mind I Don’t Mean It – Chance Peña

Dark – EDEN

Breach – Twenty One Pilots

bones – Rainbow Kitten Surprise

Thinking Too Much – Joshua Slone

Best Song of 2025

Nominees:

For the Jets – Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners

Best I Know – Old Mervs

Natural Disaster – Brenn!

Spinning – Chance Peña

City Walls – Twenty One Pilots

Eraser – The Terrys

Lonely Jester – Margot Sinclair

Lights Fall – Arcy Drive

Drowning – Nikki and The Barn Boys

Backwards – Rum Jungle

Artist of the Year

Nominees:

Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners

Sam Barber

Brenn!

Vision Arcade

Old Mervs

Florence Road

Who Ate All The Crayons

Rec Hall

Rum Jungle

The Stews

Best Artist Under 50,000 Monthly Spotify Listeners

Nominees:

Margot Sinclair

Who Ate All The Crayons

Nikki and The Barn Boys

Junkyard Cat

The Brungas

The Debtors

The High Lines

Certainly So (honorable mention)

Banger of the Year

Golden – HUNTR/X

One Of These Mornings – Zeds Dead

Dead Or Alive – Evening Elephants

Stone Man Rises (Wildcard) – Codfish

Jammiest Song of the Year

Nominees:

Too Much To Lose – The Stews

Best I Know – Old Mervs

Don’t You Give Up On Me Yet – Jonah Kagen

Golden – HUNTR/X

Doubletake – Edgehill

Eyes – Vision Arcade

Even If You Do – Certainly So

Supper – Who Ate All The Crayons

The Jammies returns in 2026 on February 27, continuing with monthly indie music discovery episodes released on the last Friday of every month.

Explore the Jammies Playlists for full context on every song and artist mentioned:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0GWa9NEHX6Gy3ijpJrghRz?si=jBBO888KSaOaVEPRji8hOg&pi=ELTjjFLIQgWMi&pt=ec54957ef120bf6dd178859c02b2960d

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We’re closing out the 2025 Year in Review with a deep dive into the music that carried me through the second half of the year. This episode focuses on all the music that worked well for me from July through December, specifically the music that has stuck with me for months now, all the music I was ecstatic to get back to!

Along the way, I revisit artists like Florence Road, Certainly So, EDEN, Rec Hall, and Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Sam Barber, and many more. Going over all my favorite albums and EPs, as well as a long list of singles that I loved all summer, fall, and into winter.

This episode is about reflecting on what actually held up, highlighting key tracks, and wrapping up the year with a full snapshot of my listening habits. If you’re searching for indie music discovery, year-end music recommendations, or the best albums of 2025, this one ties everything together.

Episode’s Spotify Playlist: Every song mentioned, all in one playlist (link below)

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We’re kicking off the first half of the 2025 Year in Review with a massive dive into the artists, albums, EPs, and songs that stuck with me the most from January through June — the music I kept coming back to all year long.

We start in January with two huge discoveries: the Strokes-flavored rock of Margot Sinclair and the slow-burn guitar ballads from The Stews. From there, we move into a packed February and March, where Rum Jungle’s Recency Bias and RMCM’s Colorados On Fire Again cement themselves as some of my most replayed albums of the year. March also brought one of my favorites overall — the debut self-titled album from Old Mervs, which absolutely delivered front to back.

April keeps the streak alive with the long-awaited debut album from Arcy Drive, plus a deep return into the world of Brenn!, one of 2025’s standout folk/country voices. We also spend time with artists like Michael Marcagi, who slotted perfectly into that spring listening zone.

In May and June, new favorites emerged: the emotional, cinematic songwriting of Bo Staloch, the rising indie-rock energy of Vision Arcade, and the fantastic EP where do we go from here from Nikki and the Barn Boys — along with a massive list of singles that colored the first half of the year.

In this episode, I highlight 2–3 essential tracks for each artist or album, break down what made these releases special for me, and revisit the songs that truly held up months later.

Episodes drop once a month, playlists are linked, and timestamps are included so you can jump right to what you want to hear.

Episode’s Spotify Playlist: Every song mentioned, all in one playlist (link below)
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