A Listen Down Memory Lane: Underappreciated Albums Of The 2020s
Grab your favorite pair of headphones and explore six underrated indie and rock albums from the 2020s so far.
Let’s Rewind the “Stranger Things” Mixtape
While music flips us upside down into the cursed town of Hawkins, its power also manifests as a weapon to defeat evil and embrace what makes each of us a superhero in our own right.
The Best Triple J Like A Version Performances of 2025
Here are some of the best performances from triple j’s Like A Version program this year.
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree: Heavy on the Rock.
Sick of the same, tired holiday music blasting through the supermarket speakers or your mom’s Alexa while she’s getting the ham ready for Christmas dinner? This playlist is sure to push Rudolph and Frosty the Snowman into the pit, blending alt-rock, pop-punk, and emo takes on the season.
CTRL+ALT+REPEAT 2025: Artists to Know
Now that we’re done looking back on this year’s highlights, it’s time to ask: What does the music world have in store for 2026?
CTRL+ALT+REPEAT 2025: Best Artists
When your children ask what you were listening to in 2025, these indie artists will probably leave your lips.
Very Indie Christmas: Originals and Covers for the Month of December
‘Tis the season for Phoebe Bridgers and Joni Mitchell. Lean into Christmastime moodiness with this collection of indie holiday tracks.
CTRL+ALT+REPEAT 2025: Best Songs
Here are the biggest and best tracks of 2025, picked by the staff at Off the Record.
CTRL+ALT+REPEAT 2025: Best Rock Songs
Off the Record’s 2025 recap continues with picks from the year of the rock star.
The Year of Post Animal
They may be a decade in, but this was truly the year of Post Animal.
CTRL+ALT+REPEAT 2025: Best Alt Songs
From the best of grunge rock to up-and-coming alt-pop acts, take a look at Off the Record’s picks for best alternative songs of 2025.
CTRL+ALT+REPEAT 2025: Our Best Photos
These are some of our favorite snapshots from the year and the stories behind them — the reasons that make it all worth it.
CTRL+ALT+REPEAT 2025: Best Indie Songs
We’re kicking off OTR’s annual music recap with an homage to the music industry’s favorite contentious genre classification: indie songs.
Your Next Listen, Based on Your Favorite Movies
For all you cinephiles, the Off the Record staff has compiled a list of albums we’re recommending based on your favorite movies.
Press Play on the Essential Fall Soundtrack
Looking for the perfect soundtrack to autumn? Here’s a mix of classic and niche albums that define fall listening.
Fancy Some Medieval Fantasy?
Wouldst thou lend thine ear to my curated selection of melodies?
Real or Fake?: The Fascinating Origins of Amazon’s Newest TV Indie Rock Band
Spoiler alert: the band is real, and they’re hitting the road this fall.
Your Favorite Artist Has a Side Piece
Peel back the many creative layers behind some of your favorite artists with this playlist featuring side projects, supergroups, and early bands.
Off The Record, Across The World
Travel the world—no visa required—with this playlist of tracks from beyond the United States.
Covers That Are Better Than The Original
From Harry Styles to the Glee Cast and everything in between, the Off The Record Press staff weighed in on the covers we believe surpass the original.
How Can We Even Find 2025’s “Song of the Summer?”
It seems as though every day users online are questioning where 2025’s “song of the summer” is. Here’s why.
The Soundtracks of Summers Past
Warning: this playlist may elicit strong feelings of nostalgia, a craving for the scent of sunscreen, and the urge to lay by the pool.
Albums to Keep on Your Radar the Rest of 2025
Mark your calendars for some sure-to-please albums dropping as we head into the second half of the year.