A gifted Queens rapper (Lexa Gates), a noisy British band (Maruja), a Drake-approved emo songwriter (Julia Wolf), a lo-fi power-pop project (Sharp Pins) and more.

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From a song by a certified superstar that came out in the very first week of January to breakthroughs from lesser-known indie acts, here are selections from NPR Music's list of the best songs of 2025.

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Gracie Abrams, Aaron Dessner, and Bon Iver have teamed up for "Sold Out," a new song released in support of the gun violence prevention organization Everytown.

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Ever notice how so many songs on the radio today feel eerily familiar? Like you’ve heard that melody somewhere before, or the ...

Paring a year’s worth of standout music releases down to a neat Top 10 turned out to be a fool’s errand, so this year’s list expands to a Baker’s Dozen—thirteen new and reissue albums that genuinely ...

When temperatures drop, why do many listeners find themselves gravitating toward more introspective, emotionally resonant songs?

A lot of talents in the industry have recognized the appeal of David Bowie, including these rappers and hip-hop artists who sampled him.

Beyond his own productions, ZHANGYE remains deeply committed to uplifting the next generation of artists through his CHINA ...