Music historians will note that 2025 was the year of another major change in music production and composition.

The official beginning of musical 'slop.' When Artificial Intelligence began to elbow its way into music (and every other thing), and replaced songwriters playing guitars, with music designers writing prompts.

2026 will probably be the year when the shift in the Matrix will settle, and the new music world order is established.

So much happened that looking back at the totality of it all, can be overwhelming.

So here is a quick list of 2025 firsts. (Most referred to in my previous podcasts...check out the playlist for 'deep dives.')

Talking Heads - Once In A Lifetime (Isolated Vocals) • Talki ...