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It's been a great year for music. Here are some of NPR's favorite songs of 2025

By Ann Powers

Published December 22, 2025 at 5:53 PM EST

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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