Kurt Writes Things' Top Five Songs of 2025
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Writer Kurt Duvel shares his top five songs of 2025 that span hope, heartbreak, and healing, featuring My Morning Jacket, Haim, Linkin Park, Tunde Adebimpe, and Suede.
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“Thousands Of Days Are Gone, And Now I’m In It” - Haim, live at The O2, London (October 2025)
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Writer Kurt Duvel captures the sisterly synergy of Haim’s ‘I Quit’ tour at The O2 Arena in London for a night where looseness met lightning, and lucky stars finally aligned as he saw the indie-pop band live for the first time.
Read MoreZiggy, Oasis, And Dylan: A Rock ’n Roll Walk Through London's Soho District
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Writer Kurt Duvel retraces the steps of Bowie, Dylan, and Oasis in a rock 'n roll walking tour through London’s Soho district for an afternoon of album art and lyrical landmarks that hits all the right notes.
Read More"Veel Vloeke En Verse" - Fokofpolisiekar, live at O2 Academy Islington, London (June 2025)
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Writer Kurt Duvel recounts Fokofpolisiekar’s riotous return to the UK, tracing Afrikaans taal and timeless tunes from the proudly South African punks.
Read More"Meet Me At The Reservoir" - PUP and Illuminati Hotties, live at O2 Forum Kentish Town, London (May 2025)
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Writer Kurt Duvel recaps a raucous punk double-header by PUP and Illuminati Hotties in London, where cathartic chaos, communal choruses, and one big 'Reservoir' rendition proved that misery loves musical company.
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