Highly Anticipated Indie and Alternative Album Releases of 2025

ByMiranda Davies

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The year ahead looks thrilling for music lovers, especially in the indie and alternative scenes. A wave of highly anticipated albums promises to push creative boundaries and introduce fresh sounds.

With both emerging artists and established names set to release new music, it’s the perfect time to explore what’s in store for 2025.

Japanese Breakfast’s For Melancholy Brunettes (And Sad Women)

Japanese Breakfast’s upcoming album, For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women), arrives on March 21, 2025. Produced by Blake Mills and recorded at Sound City Studios, it explores themes of introspection and gothic romance.

The lead single, “Orlando in Love,” sets the tone for a deeply personal experience. The tracklist includes:

  • “Mega Circuit”
  • “Leda”
  • “Winter in LA”

A 2025 tour, starting with Coachella, will support the album, cementing Japanese Breakfast’s place in indie and alternative music.

Check out some important details about the album here:

Panchiko’s Ginkgo

Panchiko’s second studio album, Ginkgo, arrives on April 4, 2025, via Nettwerk. It was announced on Instagram on November 22, 2024:

The album blends indie rock and dream pop, showcasing their evolution while staying true to their signature sound. The tracklist includes:

  • “Florida”
  • “Ginkgo”
  • “Shandy in the Graveyard” (feat. billy woods)
  • “Honeycomb”
  • “Shelled and Cooked”

A supporting North American tour begins in April, making Ginkgo a highly anticipated release.

Bon Iver’s Sable, Fable

Bon Iver’s upcoming album, SABLE, fABLE, arrives on April 11, 2025, via Jagjaguwar. Co-produced by Justin Vernon and Jim-E Stack, it features collaborations with Danielle Haim, Dijon, and Flock of Dimes.

The lead single, “Everything Is Peaceful Love,” dropped on February 14, 2025. Check out the making of the song’s music video:

The album’s tracklist includes:

  • “Day One” (feat. Dijon & Flock of Dimes)
  • “Awards Season”
  • “Short Story”
  • “If Only I Could Wait” (feat. Danielle Haim)

This marks Bon Iver’s first full-length album since 2019’s i,i.

Miranda Davies

Miranda Davies

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