Here are some of Digital Medias favorite releases from Septemeber 2025!
some way, we’ll get there – Brownie Points
With their debut EP, some way, we’ll get there, Boston-based brownie points channel the twinkly guitars and introspection of Midwest emo before colliding into screamo’s raw ferocity. The result is a cathartic cross-pollination that feels both vulnerable and unrelenting — a sound they call “Midwest screamo.” If you’re a fan of 2000s emo/screamo, Camping in Alaska, or Snowing, you should definitely give some way, we’ll get there, a listen!
– Z Marik
Pain to Power – Maruja
Pain to Power by Maruja is my favorite album to come out this month because I really appreciate its exhilarating sound and poignant messaging. The sometimes beautiful and chaotic mix of jazz, rock, and post-rock creates a thrilling backdrop that furthers the album’s personal and inspirational lyricism about turning pain into action and strength. The fury and passion that fuels the band’s performances is infectious and paints a riveting and emotional picture of the process of building strength under pressure. I find the album to be an exciting and powerful listen, which is why it is my favorite to come out this month.
FFO: Black Midi, Geordie Greep, Black Country New Road
– Brian Mignogna
Bleeds – Wednesday
Wednesday, a band from the mountains of Asheville, NC, released a new album this month exploring new techniques. They have expanded their sound to be more intense and rougher than usual, providing a new edge to their typical calm shoegaze sound. If you’re a fan of bands like Big Thief, Waxahatchee, and Drive-By Truckers, you will love the new hit album from Wednesday!
– Lila Beck
Twilight Override – Jeff Tweedy
Jeff Tweedy, frontman of indie rock band Wilco, recently released his fifth solo album, Twilight Override. This thirty-track, three-disc record is a culmination of Tweedy’s past, present, and future. He pulls influence from old folk and rock legends, including Bob Dylan and Lou Reed, to create a nostalgic feel that reveals his struggles to cope with the changes of the modern world. If you’re looking for a peaceful, easy listen with the occasional electric guitar or synth, I would definitely suggest giving it a listen.
– Ainsley Hopkins
Lovesick – The Happy Fits
Lovesick by The Happy Fits is the reimagining of emo in the 2020’s. The kids who grew up listening to My Chemical Romance and are currently pouring over Noah Kahan would love the tragic lyrics mixed in with the contemporary musical stylings. The band also gives off the sound of Jack White and The Smiths.
– Will Graham
You’re Weird Now – Guerilla Toss
The new album You’re Weird Now is a combination of danceable synth pop and jam-band rock, which unexpectedly combine to form a really dynamic, colorful album under the brush of Guerilla Toss. The electronic elements push the production on the album into stranger places than most post-rockers are willing to go, in a way that I feel really brings out the more avant-garde tendencies of the band. It’s almost like taking punk sensibilities and anger and channeling them through a ball pit – the record is bouncy, groovy, and oftentimes sharp, but still undeniably anthemic. My personal favorites are “Panglossian Mannequin” and “Crocodile Cloud,” which both have this really cool feeling of vastness and space in them; I feel like the thick sound of the guitars help balance out the more thin, sheer sound that a lot of synth pop records have, and are a big part of what makes this album special.
– Jake Bennett
The End Continues – Spinal Tap
The on-again-off-again parody heavy metal band Spinal Tap returned with their first studio album in over 16 years this month to coincide with their new movie: Spinal Tap II: The End Continues. Beyond the utterly absurd vocals performed by the out-of-touch hair band, the album has surprisingly quality instrumentation and variety in its track list, creating a pleasant and even somewhat nostalgic listening experience. Some standout songs to me were “Brighton Rock,” as well as the redux of “(Listen To The) Flower People,” and “Stonehenge,” which all feature Elton John. I’d recommend this album to anyone looking for a lighthearted listen and a couple of laughs, and anyone looking for an album that goes to 11.
– David Koskey
Cumbiamante – Vanita Leo
Vanita Leo’s Cumbiamante is an effortless blend of traditional cumbia sounds and modern emotions and themes. Leo succeeds in creating a breath of fresh air in Latin music through the lively sounds of Cumbia and through modern sentimentality and introspectiveness. Though her career in music is relatively new, she shows exceptional promise in contributing meaningfully to music. Anyone trying to broaden their musical horizons should give Leo a chance to take you on a sentimental journey while simultaneously making you dance like never before.
– Dylan Tellez-Flores
Getting Killed – Geese
Brooklyn-based rock band Geese released their fourth studio album this month, Getting Killed. The project serves as an evolution of the brash instrumentation and evocative imagery of their previous project, 3D Country. Frontman Cameron Winter continues to define himself as a unique figure in the indie scene, with a voice that invites comparison to anyone from Tim Buckley to Julian Casablancas and a bold songwriting style all his own. Getting Killed is loud, at times abrasive, with eccentric, often difficult-to-grasp lyricism, yet it is also endlessly captivating and further solidifies Geese as one of the most exciting bands out there.
-Eli Pierce
Kids Table – Bright Eyes
I absolutely loved Kids Table. It was a light EP that closely followed what Bright Eyes had done with their 2024 album Five Dice, All Threes: songs filled with a bleak view of the world but still holding hope between the lines. I have read a few reviews that didn’t feel like this EP was necessary; it was recorded at the same time as their 2024 album, and many believe these songs should have simply been included on that record. However, I felt like this EP was necessary; it gave room to ideas that deserved their own space instead of being shoved onto the end of an album that was already perfect in its own way.
– Oswin Colley
Rainy Sunday Afternoon – The Divine Comedy
Rainy Sunday Afternoon by The Divine Comedy is whimsical, odd, and imperfectly perfect. The album touches on themes such as introspection and learning to get by in today’s world. The instrumentation is reminiscent of late 70s folk that isn’t heard in most modern albums. Like the title says, this is a great album for a melancholic rainy afternoon.
-Ally Skelton
If you want to get a taste of what the Digital Media Staff has been enjoying this month, click here and check out the playlist!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DxwXI3j11aHD0HivGhBEk?si=rIixHjofR42RoxTD7juSnQ
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My name is Z Marik, and I am the Digital Media Director at WVUA-FM. I am a Junior, majoring in Operations Management with a minor in Supply Chain Management.
My favorite album is 69 Love Songs by The Magnetic Fields.
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