Ep. 190 - A No-BS Year-End Tour Through Bands, Breakups, Comebacks, And Loss

Send a text A raw New Year’s Eve review of 2025 in music, from surprise “reunions” and messy breakups to the legends we lost and the awards that missed the mark. We share stories, call out the industry’s blind spots, and chart what still gives rock its pulse. • Tarantino’s discovery of The 5.6.7.8’s as a lens on music discovery • New Year’s Eve reflections and why the party changes with age • Reunions versus one-off performances and why words matter • Awards fatigue and Rock Hall frustrations over legacy versus merit • Bands that reformed, disbanded, or stalled in 2025 • Remembering Wayne Osmond, Roberta Flack, Sly Stone, Mick Ralphs, Rick Davies, Ace Frehley, Jimmy Cliff • The gap between nostalgia wins and new rock development • Setlist choices, fan respect, and the Shirley Manson controversy • Notable releases from Stones, Deftones, Ghost, Limp Bizkit, and more • Plans for 2026 and the return of Jack If you like it, share it. If you didn’t like it, well, thanks for watching and listening for 59 minutes and 27 seconds If you like this podcast SHARE it. If you have any ideas or suggestions for the show you can email us at: milkcratesandturntables@gmail.com

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Ep. 190 - A No-BS Year-End Tour Through Bands, Breakups, Comebacks, And Loss is an episode from Milk Crates and Turntables. A Music Discussion Podcast by Scott McLean .

This episode is 60:48 long.

This episode was published on Jan 14, 2026.

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