The ‘025 Doomy Awards Presented by 3am Revelations
It’s the end of the year, and you know what that means! That’s right, it’s the time when I give a pithy explanation about not liking making lists or ranking art, in order to justify the annual tradition of the your favourite award show (whether you knew it or not)!
The ‘025 Doomy Awards presented by 3am Revelations
Awarded for Outstanding Musical Musicianship
in the Field of Music
As always, these awards take a look at this year in music and honour the deserving songs, videos, albums, and artists in the form of goofy award categories, as chosen by me (Kirk). And even though some awards may be a little obtuse (silly), these are legitimately some of my favourites of the year. The arbitrary eligibility criteria is albums or EPs released in the year 2025 (sorry singles, maybe next year). Below will be a playlist with all the songs, but where possible I’ve also linked to the artist’s website or bandcamp, where you can/should pick up these albums!
So without further ado, and in no particular order…
Best Opening Lyrics for an Album
“Suck it up buttercup, this is just the beginning of what’s to come”
from the song “Gotta Get My Head Right” by The Dears
off the album Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful!
Title That Best Encapsulated the General Vibe of 2025
“Hydroplaning Off the Edge of the World” by Destroyer
off the album Dan’s Boogie
Song That Most Feels Written to My Musical Tastes, Specifically
(but almost certainly wasn’t)
“eau miroir” by Ambre Ciel
off the album still, there is the sea
Best Song About a Stolen Bicycle
“Matilda” by Housewife
off the album Girl of the Hour
Song Most Likely To Have Won the CBC Radio 3 Bucky Award for ‘Most Canadian Song’ If That Was Still a Thing
“Andy Magoffin” by Two Hours Traffic
off the album I Never See You Anymore
Best Song Named After a Parent’s Favourite Music Genre
“Disco Polo” by Basia Bulat
off the album Basia's Palace
Best Anthem for Playing your Hearts Out
“Adore You” by Yukon Blonde
off the album Friendship & Rock 'n' Roll
Best Anthem for Partying Until the Very End
“Last Girls at the Party” by The Beaches
off the album No Hard Feelings
(The Beaches were also awarded Lesbian of the Year for the song “Lesbian of the Year”)
Most Heartbreaking Yet Heartwarming Song
“Billionaire” by Kathleen Edwards
off the album Billionaire
Best Song to Send a Friend You Haven't Caught Up With In a While
“Untethered” by Amy Millan
off the album I Went To Find You
Most Suspiciously Specific Denial
“Baby, I’m Not (A Werewolf)” by Neko Case
off the album Neon Grey Midnight Green
Most Suspiciously Specific Threat
“I Am Gonna Claw (Out Your Eyes then Drown You to Death)” by Scylla and the Sirens
from the game Hades II
Best Warning About Emotional Vampires
“For Him” by Dan Mangan
off the album Natural Light
Best Song to Play When You're Thinking About Calling Your Ex
“I Deserve Better” by Yawn
off the album wish i could’ve
Best Song to Play When You're Thinking About Visiting Your Ex
“Forget Yer Name” by Peter Dreams
off the album Peter Dreams and MOONRIIVR
Catchiest Song About Childhood Trauma
“Twin Lakes” by Dust Cwaine
off the album Twin Lakes
Best Song That is Totally About Baseball and Nothing Else
“America’s Favourite Pastime” by Hotel Mira
off the album Pity Party
Best Cover Made as a Surprise for the Original Artist on his Birthday
“Nowhere With You” by Alan Syliboy & The Thundermakers
off the album Songs From The Gang - A Celebration Of Joel Plaskett
Best Cover of a 60’s Cartoon Theme
“Go Speed Racer Go” by Said the Whale
off the album B-Sides & Rarities vol. 2
Best Acoustic Re-Recording of an Album
Cardiography (Acoustic) by David Vertesi
Best Scott Pilgrim Inspired Music Video
“Danger Girl” by Shiv and the Carvers
off the album Tell Me You Love Me Again