New Lease Music’s Top Ten Albums of 2025

Hello guys, Happy New Year! I hope you all had lots of fun over the festive period!

It’s that time again when NEW LEASE MUSIC picks out the top releases of the year! Today, we start with the Top Ten Albums of 2025 where – as always – you’ll find a selection of earworthy collections. So if you’re in the mood to move your hips to the infectious rhythms of Afrobeats, Afro-fusion and EDM, you’ll find some here to keep you dancing. Prefer something more laid-back? We’ve also included albums steeped in the intimate vibes of indie rock, pop, singer-songwriter, and hip-hop—perfect for reflective moments and late-night listening.

So, get tuck in and explore! If any of the great releases tickle your fancy, why not comment below!

Be sure to look out for NEW LEASE MUSIC’s Top Ten Singles of 2025, coming soon….

10. DEEP BLUE – LAVENDINE

9. YESTERDAY’S WEIRDNESS IS TOMORROW’S REASON WHY – ALASKA X ALEX LUDOVICO X JASON GRIFF

8. DO IT – HANSHAKE IN SPACE

7. ALL OF ME – RAPHAEL TATE

6. BLACK RENAISSANCE – NATTY BOI ZOE

5. WAYFINDING – COLIN MANSON

4. A MOMENT ALONE (LIVE AT FACTORY STUDIOS) – JAMES O’HURLEY

3. QUARTER PAST 7VEN – 705

2. LAST DAYZ – JB DAMESENJAH

1. IT IS FINISHED – MIKE BODY