India, June 29 -- We're only halfway through 2025, but the music's already been unforgettable. Some artists made big comebacks. Others tried something completely new. A few just gave us what they do best and nailed it. If you're still looking for what to play this summer, or just want to catch up, start here. These 12 albums are the ones everyone's been talking about, according to Variety.

1. Addison Rae - Addison

The TikTok star leans fully into dance-pop with slick production and playful lyrics. Tracks like Fame Is a Gun and Diet Pepsi showcase Rae's evolving musical sensibilities.

2. Bad Bunny - Debi Tirar Mas Fotos

It is a genre-spanning record full of live instrumentation, nostalgia and political commentary. Bad Bunny's early 202...