Lenore Appelhans
@lenoreva.bsky.social
Author. Writer. Unrepentant concert goer. My cat owns me.
Super into the way You Can Have it All deploys the slow build until Florence + the Machine really belts it out. #bestsongsof2025
December 15, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Super into the way You Can Have it All deploys the slow build until Florence + the Machine really belts it out. #bestsongsof2025
Sharon Van Etten cemented her status as one of my favorite performers with her new album and Idiot Box is an incisive example of the kind of social commentary tracks she does so well. #bestsongsof2025
December 15, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Sharon Van Etten cemented her status as one of my favorite performers with her new album and Idiot Box is an incisive example of the kind of social commentary tracks she does so well. #bestsongsof2025
Wet Leg continues to show a softer, more romantic side on the slow burn Davina Mccall. #bestsongsof2025
December 14, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Wet Leg continues to show a softer, more romantic side on the slow burn Davina Mccall. #bestsongsof2025
I could choose any song from I Quit because the Haim album is that good, but I guess I will go with All Over Me, a fun, sexy cut. #bestsongsof2025
December 14, 2025 at 1:45 PM
I could choose any song from I Quit because the Haim album is that good, but I guess I will go with All Over Me, a fun, sexy cut. #bestsongsof2025
Chappell Roan didn’t release an album this year, but she did give us the gloriously sad The Subway. #bestsongsof2025
December 14, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Chappell Roan didn’t release an album this year, but she did give us the gloriously sad The Subway. #bestsongsof2025
The Beaches knock it out of the park again with Can I Call You in the Morning? I’m here for all of what they’ve got going on. #bestsongsof2025
December 14, 2025 at 12:31 AM
The Beaches knock it out of the park again with Can I Call You in the Morning? I’m here for all of what they’ve got going on. #bestsongsof2025
Did I mention I was obsessed with Lady Gaga’s Mayhem album this year? Love Drug is another addictive song! #bestsongsof2025
December 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Did I mention I was obsessed with Lady Gaga’s Mayhem album this year? Love Drug is another addictive song! #bestsongsof2025
Tbh I saw Momma’s I Want You (Fever) on a bunch of year end best lists and was instantly captivated when listening. Definitely jump on this (band)wagon! #bestsongsof2025
December 12, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Tbh I saw Momma’s I Want You (Fever) on a bunch of year end best lists and was instantly captivated when listening. Definitely jump on this (band)wagon! #bestsongsof2025
Saw The Beths this week and they performed Take as their encore I loved every second of both their entire show and this rollicking song. #bestsongsof2025
December 12, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Saw The Beths this week and they performed Take as their encore I loved every second of both their entire show and this rollicking song. #bestsongsof2025
My first repeat artist is Deep Sea Diver. Was very difficult to narrow down but I chose Shovel, a song that screams alt rock. #bestsongsof2025
December 11, 2025 at 11:58 PM
My first repeat artist is Deep Sea Diver. Was very difficult to narrow down but I chose Shovel, a song that screams alt rock. #bestsongsof2025
At long last, I got to see The Wombats this year and their show was pure joy and included my introduction to the incredible Holy Sugar. #bestsongsof2025
December 11, 2025 at 2:04 AM
At long last, I got to see The Wombats this year and their show was pure joy and included my introduction to the incredible Holy Sugar. #bestsongsof2025
Petey USA is a very new discovery that I’m still exploring but As Two People Drift Apart stood out to me immediately with dramatic build and passionate delivery. #bestsongsof2025
December 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Petey USA is a very new discovery that I’m still exploring but As Two People Drift Apart stood out to me immediately with dramatic build and passionate delivery. #bestsongsof2025
Lucy by Mt. Joy is a mourning yet hopeful tune that hit me with all the feels. “Dust to dust, what becomes of us? And how do we ever get back up?” #bestsongsof2025
December 10, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Lucy by Mt. Joy is a mourning yet hopeful tune that hit me with all the feels. “Dust to dust, what becomes of us? And how do we ever get back up?” #bestsongsof2025
I see Perfume Genius getting a lot of shout outs on best lists for It’s a Mirror, and rightly so. I love how he creates tension by switching between soft and loud to mirror the lyrics. #bestsongsof2025
December 9, 2025 at 12:19 PM
I see Perfume Genius getting a lot of shout outs on best lists for It’s a Mirror, and rightly so. I love how he creates tension by switching between soft and loud to mirror the lyrics. #bestsongsof2025
It took me awhile to warm up to the new Wolf Alice album, but Thorns was great from the jump. #bestsongsof2025
December 9, 2025 at 12:10 PM
It took me awhile to warm up to the new Wolf Alice album, but Thorns was great from the jump. #bestsongsof2025
Ignorance is Bliss is a lead single for the Alice Merton album that comes out next year and I love it. Can’t wait to hear the rest! #bestsongsof2025
December 8, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Ignorance is Bliss is a lead single for the Alice Merton album that comes out next year and I love it. Can’t wait to hear the rest! #bestsongsof2025
I volunteered to take a friend’s daughter to see Tate McRae when said friend broke her foot and I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the show, especially the song Siren Sounds. #bestsongsof2025
December 8, 2025 at 3:09 AM
I volunteered to take a friend’s daughter to see Tate McRae when said friend broke her foot and I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the show, especially the song Siren Sounds. #bestsongsof2025
That Could Be Me by Alessi Rose is my power pop anthem of the year. So fun! #bestsongsof2025
December 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
That Could Be Me by Alessi Rose is my power pop anthem of the year. So fun! #bestsongsof2025
*whispers* not crazy about Taylor’s new album but I must admit The Fate of Ophelia is a certified earworm. #bestsongsof2025
December 6, 2025 at 10:30 PM
*whispers* not crazy about Taylor’s new album but I must admit The Fate of Ophelia is a certified earworm. #bestsongsof2025
MARINA knows how to dial up the drama and Butterfly is just such a joy from start to finish. “Watch me shine like a star ⭐️” indeed! #bestsongsof2025
December 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
MARINA knows how to dial up the drama and Butterfly is just such a joy from start to finish. “Watch me shine like a star ⭐️” indeed! #bestsongsof2025
I love how distinctive Lucy Dacus’ voice and musical style is, and Ankles is a stellar addition to her catalog. #bestsongsof2025
December 6, 2025 at 4:54 AM
I love how distinctive Lucy Dacus’ voice and musical style is, and Ankles is a stellar addition to her catalog. #bestsongsof2025
Not sure where I found Fleeting by Sarah Kinsley, but every time it comes on, I remember how much I enjoy Sarah’s vocal acrobatics and the propulsive beat. #bestsongsof2025
December 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Not sure where I found Fleeting by Sarah Kinsley, but every time it comes on, I remember how much I enjoy Sarah’s vocal acrobatics and the propulsive beat. #bestsongsof2025
Did you know @930club.bsky.social has a discord? By checking out who is coming to play a show, I find out about bands like Lights, whose single EDUCATION is totally my jam. #bestsongsof2025
December 5, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Did you know @930club.bsky.social has a discord? By checking out who is coming to play a show, I find out about bands like Lights, whose single EDUCATION is totally my jam. #bestsongsof2025
Floridian band Pool Kids flavor their songs with emo, rock and indie pop to catchy effect, for me especially well on Easier Said than Done. #bestsongsof2025
December 4, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Floridian band Pool Kids flavor their songs with emo, rock and indie pop to catchy effect, for me especially well on Easier Said than Done. #bestsongsof2025
On What’s Fair, Blondshell explores her fractured relationship with her mother over crashing power chords for a spellbinding rock song. #bestsongsof2025
December 4, 2025 at 1:30 AM
On What’s Fair, Blondshell explores her fractured relationship with her mother over crashing power chords for a spellbinding rock song. #bestsongsof2025