KCRW’s Best of 2025 is our annual celebration of the music that moved us most this year. From big, boundary-pushing releases to under-the-radar discoveries, these picks reflect what we champion on the air every day: bold sound, strong songwriting, and artists building their own worlds. Explore our favorite albums, songs, and the voices that defined 2025.
John Tejada crafts seamless journeys through electronic music, blending deep cuts and future sounds to connect the underground's past with its evolving future.