The River City is nothing if not consistent. The world could be on fire, and that cool hip-hop collective you’ve heard of would still release four albums in a single year. Half the city could be underwater, and the punk bands that typically play on South Broadway would still know which rooftops to hit up for a DIY show. In a year when the city was rocked by devastating weather, the St. Louis music community got creative in the face of adversity and uncertainty.
While writing, recording, and promoting a single song can be a challenge, putting together a full-length album or EP is a major milestone for any artist of any genre. St. Louis had a wildly prolific 2025, and it’s time to shine the spotlight on our favorite releases from the past year of local music.
The following list is not comprehensive, nor is it ranked. Instead, we offer a starting point to explore a wide variety of St. Louis–based musical acts that range from solo performers to full bands and artist collectives across several genres. In short, if you like what you hear, stay tuned for more!
The Albums
January 17, 2025…