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Year in ReView: Here are 20 standout tracks that shaped the sound of 2025, and helped provide a needed respite from our daily scream at the screen, writes Vanyaland editor-in-chief @michaeloc.bsky.social.

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December 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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The stars of hit Hulu series 'Shoresy' returned to Boston for their biggest show yet, hitting the TD Garden ice to take on Bruins alumni.

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'Shoresy' shows up and sets the tone with 'Fall Classic' at TD Garden
The stars of the hit Hulu series returned to Boston for their biggest show yet, hitting the ice to take on Bruins alumni.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Todd Barry, one of the industry's most-referenced examples of a 'comic's comic', returns to Massachusetts with a brand new hour at MGM Springfield's ROAR Comedy Club this weekend.

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Mic'd Up: Todd Barry remains domestic in Springfield
One of the industry's most-referenced examples of a 'comic's comic' returns to Massachusetts with a brand new hour this weekend.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Film Review: Josh Safdie and Timothee Chalamet will blow your mind when 'Marty Supreme’ hits theaters on Christmas Day. It‘s appointment viewing, folks.

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‘Marty Supreme’ Review: Josh Safdie serves up a masterpiece
Josh Safdie and Timothee Chalamet will blow your mind when ‘Marty Supreme’ hits theaters on Christmas Day. It‘s appointment viewing, folks.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Fast Tracked: Alt-pop artist and Hopkinton native Charlotte Sands unleashes a searing new banger that further blurs the lines between pop and metal.

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December 4, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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2025 Boston Music Awards nominees The Far Out, Miranda Rae, Megan From Work, ISHA!, Nate Perry & Ragged Company and Exit Fame will perform at the ceremony later this month at Big Night Live.

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December 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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In #comedy: Steph Tolev is keepin’ the blood pumping at The Wilbur. Plus, from Tremont Street with Robby Hoffman and Naomi Watanabe, to the Chevalier Theatre with Small Town Murder, things are cooking early for 2026.

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Steph Tolev is keepin' the blood pumping at The Wilbur
From The Wilbur with Robby Hoffman and Naomi Watanabe, to the Chevalier with Small Town Murder, things are cooking early for 2026.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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'Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come' is just one of those 'Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice' titles. Bad choices, solid trailer.

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'Ready or Not 2: Here I Come' gets solid trailer, bad title
'Ready or Not 2: Here I Come' is just one of those 'Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice' titles. Bad choices, solid trailer.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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New Sounds: New Hampshire's Chainlacing filter Charli XCX and Lorde's pop collab through their dreamy 'gloomgaze'.

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Chainlacing's cover of 'Girl, so confusing' just makes sense
New Sounds: The New Hampshire group filter Charli XCX and Lorde's pop collab through their dreamy 'gloomgaze'.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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New Sounds: Irish artist Æ MAK offers a minimalist twirl of expansive intimacy where luminous vocals act as physical expression.

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AE MAK crafts a celestial art-pop lullaby in 'We Came From Stars'
New Sounds: The Irish artist offers a minimalist twirl of expansive intimacy where luminous vocals act as physical expression.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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It's called 'Obsession' / It's called 'Obsession' / What do you want us to think / So you'll click this link / It's called 'Obsession'...

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The 'Obsession' teaser will scare you until you love it
It's called 'Obsession' / It's called 'Obsession' / What do you want us to think / So you'll click this link / It's called 'Obsession'...
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December 2, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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David Lowery's Mother Mary may not be 'A Ghost Story,' but it does look like one goofy-ass motion picture. Seems fun!

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Anne Hathaway has a hellish comeback in the 'Mother Mary' trailer
David Lowery's 'Mother Mary' may not be 'A Ghost Story,' but it does look like one goofy-ass motion picture. Seems fun!
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December 2, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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New Sounds: Canadian duo Lonely Little Kitsch deliver a soaring alt-rock anthem that's a true sign -- and sound -- of the times.

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Lonely Little Kitsch smash a collective tension with 'Puncture Wounds'
New Sounds: The Canadian duo deliver a soaring alt-rock anthem that's a true sign -- and sound -- of the times.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Film Review: Thanks to stellar work from Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller and Callum Turner, David Freyne's 'Eternity' sweetly sticks its landing.

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'Eternity' Review: A good take on the great beyond
Thanks to stellar work from Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller and Callum Turner, David Freyne's 'Eternity' sweetly sticks its landing.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Film Review: Rian Johnson's 'Wake Up Dead Man', the latest installment in the 'Knives Out' series, is much better than 'Glass Onion'.

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'Wake Up Dead Man' Review: Knives out, crucifixes in
Rian Johnson's 'Wake Up Dead Man', the latest installment in the 'Knives Out' series, is much better than 'Glass Onion'.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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The V List: November was soundtracked by new and notable efforts from Scarlet Nicole, City Builders, Grade 2, Glixen, and HIGHDRIVE.

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The V List: Five of our favorite tracks from November 2025
The month was soundtracked by new and notable efforts from Scarlet Nicole, City Builders, Grade 2, Glixen, and HIGHDRIVE.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Bringing their latest show back to the area, all-star comedian and LGBTQ+ icon Jonathan Van Ness returns with a new message, and lots of laughs to be had at The Wilbur.

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Mic'd Up: Jonathan Van Ness brings heat and healing to The Wilbur
Bringing their latest show back to the area, the all-star comedian and LGBTQ+ icon returns with a new message, and lots of laughs to be had.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Film Review: John M. Chu's follow-up to 'Wicked' can't clear the low bar that the first one set, though we doubt folks will care too much, writes Nick Johnston.

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'Wicked: For Good' Review: It isn't easy being green
John M. Chu's follow-up to 'Wicked' can't clear the low bar that the first one set, though we doubt folks will care too much.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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It's a V3 Weekend and we're dancing with Couch at Roadrunner in Brighton, vibing with the Bends at The Sinclair in Cambridge, and shopping with parasites via 'Black Friday at Cinema Salem.

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V3 Weekend: Couch, The Bends, 'Black Friday'
It's a V3 Weekend and we're dancing with Couch in Brighton, vibing with The Bends in Cambridge, and shopping with parasites in Salem.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Directed by the creator of 'We Bare Bears,' 'Hoppers' stars what might be the world's cutest robotic beaver.

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We're upset by how cute this 'Hoppers' trailer is
Directed by the creator of 'We Bare Bears,' 'Hoppers' stars what might be the world's cutest robotic beaver.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Now is the winter of 'The Moment,' made glorious brat summer by Charli XCX, A24, and director Aidan Zamiri.

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Watch Charli xcx hit the road in 'The Moment' teaser
Now is the winter of 'The Moment,' made glorious brat summer by Charli xcx, A24, and director Aidan Zamiri.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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New Sounds: English fivesome HIGHDRIVE arrive with perhaps the most consuming and encompassing guitar tone we've heard in a hot minute.

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HIGHDRIVE scoff at societal apathy with the fevered 'Cherry'
New Sounds: The English fivesome arrives with perhaps the most consuming and encompassing guitar tone we've heard in a hot minute.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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After a near-death experience, feel-good comedy vet Ryan Sickler returns to the stage in his new special to bring highlights to the low lights.

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Ryan Sickler hosts a bonafide celebration of living with 'Live & Alive'
After a near-death experience, the feel-good comedy vet returns to the stage in his new special to bring highlights to the low lights.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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In #comedy: While Dorchester native Sam Jay plans her return to The Wilbur, Zarna Garg and Jim Breuer are making plans of their own for stops at Chevalier Theatre.

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Sam Jay brings it back home to spit some truths at The Wilbur
While the Dorchester native plans her return, Zarna Garg and Jim Breuer are making plans of their own for stops at Chevalier Theatre.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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New Sounds: Phoenix foursome Glixen get loud ahead of appearing at Boston's Something In The Way Fest this winter.

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Glixen stir the internal ache of shoegaze with 'Medicine Bow'
New Sounds: The Phoenix foursome get loud ahead of appearing at Boston's Something In The Way Fest this winter.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM