Pitchfork Selects: New Music Highlights for December 15, 2025
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A curated playlist from Pitchfork’s staff offers a glimpse into the music captivating critics this week, featuring a diverse range of artists from Ice Spice to Leif. The weekly “Pitchfork Selects” initiative aims to share the songs staff members are currently obsessively listening to, offering recommendations they’d readily share with friends.
Pitchfork’s team of writers, editors, and contributors consistently evaluates a substantial volume of new music releases. According to a company release, this ongoing process of discovery fuels the “Pitchfork Selects” playlist, launched each Monday to showcase standout tracks. The playlist operates on a simple premise: highlighting music the staff genuinely enjoys and believes is worth sharing.
This Week’s Featured Tracks
The December 15, 2025, edition of “Pitchfork Selects” presents a varied collection of sounds. The playlist includes:
- Ice Spice featuring Tokischa: “Thootie”
- Pullman: “Kabul”
- Ellie O’Neill: “Little Sister”
- KMRU: “With Trees Where We Can See”
- Dialect: “Ev’ry Portal Past”
- Maajins: “Scholarships”
- Leif: “How to Eat an Orange, Pt. 2”
- Amo! featuring Devstacks: “Make Sum Move”
The selection process is driven by personal enthusiasm, with the playlist described as a “grab-bag” of tracks reflecting individual preferences. One analyst noted that this approach allows for a broader representation of emerging and established artists.
Accessing the Playlist
Listeners can access the “Pitchfork Selects” playlist on both Apple Music and Spotify. Pitchfork also discloses that it earns a commission from purchases made through affiliate links on its site.
This initiative underscores Pitchfork’s commitment to music discovery and its role in shaping the conversation around new releases. By sharing their personal favorites, the staff provides a unique and intimate perspective on the current musical landscape.
