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It's cold outside. Like really cold outside. Is this the coldest January in a while? It certainly feels like it. January has been ice cold in terms of temperature, but to be honest, kinda also in terms of new music releases as well. So yeah, don't exactly go in expecting an all timer of an episode here. I did manage to salvage the episode though - barely - kinda like how vehicle owners were barely able to salvage their cars from underneath the 400 ft of snow we got this month. Oh yeah, happy new year and welcome back to the show! I waste enough of your time in the actual episode itself so I'm going to stop doing so in the description. Albums discussed below:A*** Trump - F***** B****A$AP Rocky - Don't Be DumbBy Storm - My Ghosts Go GhostColossal Rains - Feral SorrowFeels Like Heaven - Within DreamsIDK - e.t.d.s. A Mixtape by .idk.Joyce Manor - I Used To Go To This BarStabbing - Eon of Obscenity

Lot of fun weird number stuff going on here. This is the last episode of the 5th season of ph5...5x5=25. This episode covers my top 25 record of 2025. So yeah! That's a thing I noticed. Cool right. But anyway that's it, the year's over, and that means a podcast about lists could only end with one thing - one more list, but a bigger one this time. Overall, 2025...pretty solid. Lots of great records with a few potential all timers.In the past I've been a dick about it and made you listen to the episode to see the list but I've softened in my old age so here it is below. See you next year.25. Militarie Gun - God Save the Gun24. hell - submersus23. Anxious - Bambi22. Armand Hammer - Mercy21. Blood Orange - Essex Honey20. Lamp of Murmuur - The Dreaming Prince in Ecstacy19. Kathryn Mohr - Waiting Room18. Yellow Eyes - Confusion Gate17. Oneohtrix Point Never - Tranquilizer16. Dean Blunt - lucre15. The Mars Volta - Lucro sucio14. Deafheaven - Lonely People With Power13. La Dispute - No One Was Driving The Car12. aya - hexed!11. Sudan Archives - The BPM10. Turnstile - Never Enough9. Nourished by Time - The Passionate Ones8. billy woods - GOLLIWOG7. Sanguisugabogg - Hideous Aftermath6. Bad Bunny - Debir Tiras Mas Fotos5. Rosalia - Lux4. Purelink - Faith3. Los Thuthanaka - Los Thuthanaka2. Deftones - private music1. Oklou - Choke Enough

Putting out a best of November episode in the midst of the week where every publication is releasing their year end lists makes this whole thing feel about as futile as you can imagine. But the year's not over yet!! Like I've seen so many pubs putting the Cameron Winter album and songs on their year end lists and its like yo! That album came out last year! Maybe if you hadn't jumped the gun on your round ups you wouldn't be in this ridiculous situation. Anyway. November was absolutely stacked. Albums discussed below.Armand Hammer - MercyThe Avett Brothers & Mike Patton - AVTT/PTTNBell Witch & Aerial Ruin - Stygian Bough Vol. IIBen Quad - WisherBlut Aus Nord - Ethereal HorizonsLamp of Murmuur - The Dreaming Prince in EcstasyOneohtrix Point Never - TranquilizerRosalia - Lux

The only thing spookier than Halloween is when Halloween falls on a Friday, adding another slate of releases for me to get through before I can sufficiently start recording. Not to make it sound like a chore or anything! In fact, October was one of the strongest months of the year in terms of new releases. I'm just making excuses for my lateness. I was doing so good for like, a month or two there. This was another one of those months where any number of records could've hit that number one spot and I had to make some really tough decisions that I will probably regret later. That's what life's all about though really. Albums discussed below!AFI - Silver Bleeds the Black SunBlawan - SickElixirChat Pile & Hayden Pedigo - Into the Earth AgainMilitarie Gun - God Save the GunSanguisugabogg - Hideous AftermathStay Inside - LungerSudan Archives - The BPMYellow Eyes - Confusion Gate

I can't remember the last time I actually dropped an episode on the first of the new month. Is it because I'm that eager to talk about September's music? I just have nothing better to do? A healthy mix of both? I'm back in the right headspace to really enjoy new music again, so September's episode was a lot of fun for me! With only a few solid months of new releases left, each passing month has more pressure on it to deliver the goods. How did September do? Tune in and find out. Albums discussed below!Ariel Pink - With You Every NightCardi B - Am I The Drama?Deaf Club - We Demand A Permanent State of HappinessDoja Cat - VieGeese - Getting KilledJoanne Robertson - BlurrrLa Dispute - No One Was Driving The CarMaruja - Pain to Power

Timbaland voice It's been a long time...I shouldn't have left you....that's right folks after a delayed absence we are BACK! Why the absence? Well you'll just have to go ahead and listen to find out won't you? Given the delay I am a bit rusty, so what better way to shake that rust off by doing a deep dive on my favourite thing in the entire world to talk about. That's right, this month's episode is a bit different as instead of rambling about new music releases, I am rambling about my all time favouite band Deftones, as I look to determine where their new record sits along their all time great discography. We'll pick up traditional ph5 format episodes next month, but for now this is kinda all I really wanna talk about okay?

Insanely late again ok but at least I have a good excuse this time. What's the excuse? And what's this so called 'twist' I'm referring to in the episode title? Listen and find out! I can't be giving everything away in these little blurb things. I already tell you the albums I talk about which in my opinion is more than enough. I actually started doing that back in the first season of the show when my friend Will politely asked me to include them and I don't think he's listened to the show in years. Oh well old habits die hard or whatever. Plus including them gives me an opportunity to tag the artists I talk about when I post about it. Although honestly some artists probably wish I didn't. Anyway. Albums discussed below!Addison Rae - AddisonHigher Power - There's Love In This World If You Want ItJoliette - Pérdidas VariablesLorde - VirginPurelink - FaithPutridity - Morbid AtaraxiaTurnstile - Never Enough

Two things! Firstly, yes ok this episode is very late. Maybe the latest ever. But at least it's here ok? I'm busy! Sorry! Secondly, I have no idea where the Mentions soundbite has disappeared off to. I'ff track it down for next time. Ok now that we've got those out of the way, hi and welcome back to ph5! This time around we're talking about May 2025 releases. May is a special month for me because I was both born in it and it's my last name. That said, May kinda sucked. But the music didn't! Take a listen to the episode and see for yourself. Albums discussed below!Alan Sparhawk - With Trampled By Turtlesbilly woods - GolliwogThe Callous Daoboys - I Don't Want To See You In HeavenEmma Goldman - all you are is weMiley Cyrus - Something BeautifulModel/Actriz - PirouetteThese New Puritans - Crooked Wingyeule - Evangelical Girl Is A Gun

Wherein I go in way over my head and talk about shit that I have absolutely no business talking about. But that's part of the fun of this whole thing isn't it? How can you best articulate what is swirling around in your head, even if you barely understand it yourself? I had to bend some of the sacred rules in this episode and I'm sorry about that but I would have truly been remiss to not talk about a few of the records I missed last month. Don't worry I filed a complaint with management on all of your behalf. Albums discussed below!aya - hexed!Djrum - Under Tangled SilenceHeavy Heavy Low Low - Pain OlympicsJane Remover - RevengeseekerzLos Thuthanka - Los ThuthunakaThe Mars Volta - Lucro sucio; Los ojo del vacioSnooze - I Know How You'll DieViagra Boys - viagr aboys

Shit was looking pretty dicey for a minute there I'm not gonna lie. The very fate of ph5 podcast hung by a thread...would it survive or would it perish after four long, fruitful years? Thankfully, March came ready with the goods. March was easily the best month for new music yet in 2025, with the return of some old favourites and some promising new upstarts. It was also the month with the most significant amount of new heavy music release. Surely just a coincidence. Repeat after me: everything is going to be just fine. Albums discussed below:Backxwash - Only Dust RemainsCorpus Offal - Corpus OffalDeafheaven - Lonely People with PowerImperial Triumphant - GoldstarMikau - AgarthaPlayboi Carti - MusicTeitanblood - From The Visceral AbyssYHWH Nailgun - 45 Pounds

Who named this dumbass month though? Seriously? I stand by February is the worst month of the year and its ridiculous name doesn't really help its case. Did the music of February redeem it? Well...kind of. There were a bunch of good to pretty good records out this month but we're two months into the year and I can't honestly say I've heard anything GREAT yet. Really selling this episode aren't I! It's still worth a listen I swear! Albums discussed below:Anxious - BambiDarkside - Nothingoklou - choke enoughPanda Bear - Sinister GriftPissgrave - Malignant WorthlessnessRichard Dawson - The End of the MiddleVacuous - In His Bloodventuring - Ghostholding

We're back! And we're late! But we're back. ph5, one or two people's favourite monthly music roundup show returns with some big life updates and some good old fashioned music chats. Some of the biggest artists in the world are featured in this month's episode. After drifting further and further into obscurity has Phil finally sold out? Yeah probably! Can you blame him! Albums discussed below.askysoblack - Touch HeavenBad Bunny - Debí Tirar Màs FotosBoldy James - Murder During Drug Traffic / Permanent InkEthel Cain - Pervertsfka twigs - EusexuaKathryn Mohr - Waiting RoomMIKE - Showbiz!The Weeknd - Hurry Up Tomorrow

Originally this episode was going to be at least an hour longer and begin with a really stupid drawn out bit about Santa Claus but all those recordings ended up being unusable so you're getting this instead! You're off the hook this time. It's always fun to look back on a full year of music and attempt to arbitrarily rank them to see how your thoughts and feelings towards records shift as time goes on. One takeaway? 2024 was one of the better years for new music in a while. Albums discussed below in alphabetical order. If you want the actual ranking you'll have to listen to the episode! Yeah! I'm a sicko like that! See you in 2025.Actress - StatikAdam Wiltzie - Eleven Fugues for Sodium PentothalBlood Incantation - Absolute ElsewhereBoldy James - Across the TracksCeremony of Silence - HàliosCharli xcx - BRATChat Pile - Cool WorldCindy Lee - Diamond JubileeCiverous - Mazy EnvyDoechii - Alligator Bites Never HealFloating Points - CascadeFoxing - FoxingInfant Island - Obsidian WreathJulia Holter - Something In the Room She MovesKali Malone - All Life LongKali Uchis - OrquídeasMagdalena Bay - Imaginal DiskMitocondrion - VetriseptomeMustafa - DUNYANick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Wild Godoso oso - life till bonesPaysage D'hiver - Die BergeSpirit of the Beehive - You'll Have To Lose SomethingState Faults - Children of the MoonStay Inside - Ferried Away

Episode 50. What the hell. Make it make sense. In this episode, I attempt to do so, along with talking about my favourite records of November. It's been a wild ride, thanks for sticking with me. Here's to the next 50. Albums discussed below:The Body - The Crying Out of All ThingsBoldy James - The BricktionaryThe Cure - Songs of a Lost WorldPaysage D'hiver - Die BergeKendrick Lamar - GNXMitochondrion - Vetriseptome

Too much going on! There was no way I was going to be able to contain October's episode to the standard 8 album format so I went a bit overboard. Don't blame me, blame all the artists releasing thought provoking music last month. I'm a victim of circumstance. Lots to talk about this month so stop reading this stupid episode description and start listening! Albums discussed below:Better Lovers - Highly IrresponsibleBlack Curse - Burning in Celestial PoisonBlood Incantation - Absolute ElsewhereCharli XCX - brat and it's completely different but it's still bratChat Pile - Cool WorldCosmic Putrefaction - Emerald Fires Atop The Farewell MountainsELUCID - REVELATORHalsey - The Great ImpersonatorImmortal Bird - Sin QuerenciaLowen - Do Not Go To War Tith The Demons Of MazandaranOranssi Pazuzu - Muuntautuja

September! The kids go back to school, the months all start ending in 'ber'...I wonder if that's because it gets colder out, so everybody is always saying 'brr'. Could be. Anyway here's a new episode of ph5. This episode almost didn't happen as I wasn't feeling great but it's okay. I'm feeling better now. Appreciate your concern. Lots of great records this month that moved me both physically and emotionally. Maybe not so much mentally. Also, if you can, please donate to Spirit of the Beehive's gofundme (https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-spirit-of-the-beehive-recover-stolen-gear) as they had over $100,000 worth of gear stolen a few days ago while on tour and they need all they help they can get. They are an amazing band and lovely people so they deserve it. Albums discussed below:Alan Spearhawk - White Roses, My GodFloating Points - CascadeFoxing - FoxingHeriot - Devoured by the Mouth of HellJamie xx - In WavesMadara - GorephiliacMidwife - No Depression In HeavenPyrrhon - Exhaust

August is over, which means the world is growing dark and cold and all the leaves are falling from the trees and the cold that chills your bones is about to set in. Just kidding - that's next month. August was a wild wonderful month with a goldmine of new releases to accompany it. Let's talk about them. Albums discussed below:Concrete Winds - Concrete WindsDoechii - Alligator Bites Never HealFontaines DC - RomanceGel - PersonaMagdalena Bay - Imaginal DiskNails - Every Bridge BurningNick Cave & the Bad Seeds - Wild Godoso oso - life till bonesSPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE - YOU'LL HAVE TO LOSE SOMETHING

Yeah yeh yeah I know I'm so late. But to make up for it I'm giving you my shortest episode in...years? To be honest this episode almost didn't happen, if it weren't for a few very special records and people urging me on. Also shout out New Friends Fest. Also I'm not going to name names but if you were one of the people who told me to check out the new Eminem album, consider yourself disowned from ever giving me recommendations ever again. Albums discussed below!Ceremony of Silence - HaliosEminem - The Death of Slim ShadyRespire - HiraethScarcity - The Promise of RainShow Me The Body - CORPUS II EP ISpeed - ONLY ONE MODEState Faults - Children of the MoonWand - Vertigo

It's been really hot lately and I haven't been sleeping well and my voice kinda sounds like a duck. Thanks for tuning in to the June 2024 edition of ph5. This episode has me running down my favourite records of June through a hazy fog of sweat and heat exhaustion. I hope it makes sense. Along with the records, I talk about the importance (and rarity) of consistency in music and reflect on why I was such a weirdo about certain music growing up. Albums discussed below!Actress - StatikBoldy James - Across the TracksCamilla Cabello - C,XOXOCharli xcx - BratForeign Hands - What's Left UnsaidSkee Mask - ResortSumac - The Healer200 Stab Wounds - Manual Manic Procedures

First off, RIP Steve Albini. Isn't it wild that that only happened last month? Time isn't real. What IS real is ph5 podcast, and we've got a hot and steamin' brand new episode ready to go for you. Sorry for the wait - I've been busy. I made up for lost time by talking for way too long about things that don't really matter. I'm sure you're used to that at this point. May 2024 was a particularly exceptional month for hip hop, and it was nice to spend some time talking about music that wasn't purely functioning to destroy my ears and brain. There were still a lot of that too, let's be real. Albums discussed below!Chief Keef - Almighty So 2Gatecreeper - Dark SuperstitionKnocked Loose - You Won't Go Before You're Supposed ToMach-Hommy - #RichAxxHaitianPallbearer - Mind Burns AliveShellac - To All TrainsThou - UmbilicalVince Staples - Dark Times