Episode 258: Ft. Noah Garcia - 2025 Midyear Album Honorable Mentions

In this mid-year check-in, Nathan and Noah (rolling without co-host Tim this week) dive into the state of music in 2025 so far. While the mainstream charts might feel a bit underwhelming, they argue that just below the surface, there’s a rich wave of creativity worth your time. The duo shares their overall impressions of the year, unpacks why the top of the charts might not tell the full story, and then spotlight their honorable mention albums—those standout projects that didn’t quite crack their personal Top 5s or 10s, but still deserve your ears. Note: This episode was recorded just before the 4th of July, so if anything major dropped or changed since then…that's why lol