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Jul 2025
1h 30m

Our Favorite Music of 2025...So Far

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Dissect's Cole Cuchna and Professor Skye share their favorite music of 2025 so far, including their favorite albums, songs, and "underground" projects. They talk through projects by Lorde, Bad Bunny, Black Country New Road, Ray Vaughn, Annahstasia, Mac Miller, JID, Joey Bada$$, and more. Official Spotify Playlist ⁠here⁠. Subscribe to ⁠ @professorskye ⁠ ... Show More
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