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.

From Gustav Mahler to Lady Gaga, a peek into Lindsay’s past 12 months in music. It’s time for one of my favorite annual ...

Barack Obama delivered his annual list of favorite songs, as well as his favorite movies and books of 2024, on his social media accounts Friday night (Dec. 20). “Here are my favorite songs from this ...

The chorus speaks to my soul. The snappy stanza is chock-full of sage substance. Each line delivers powerful pearls of wisdom that form words to live by. My mentality mirrored the uplifting lyrics ...

Taylor Swift celebrated the 113th show of her record-breaking Eras Tour on Tuesday by sharing four of her “favorite songs” with the crowd in Zurich. The pop icon, 34, told the audience the show marked ...

These songs were made to be sung by kids with boogers plugging their tiny noses, dressed in itchy sweaters and fluffy skirts, ...

As the year winds down, former US President Barack Obama continues his tradition of unveiling his favorite cultural picks, including his much-anticipated music playlist. For 2024, the list is a mix of ...