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.

Bassist, vocalist, and songwriter Rob Derhak is one of the founding members of moe. – the jam band that first formed at the University of Buffalo that is now celebrating its 35th year. After over 80 ...

Texas artists have a Christmas song for every mood. From bluesy classics to country swing, here are 10 tracks for your holiday playlist.

What keeps “Song Sung Blue”from plummeting into a sinkhole of depression are the charisma and connection between Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, and the soulful and catchy songs of Diamond.

Tom Morello and the Edge did the honors of delivering the Clash's induction speech.

OPENING CHRISTMAS DAY! Craig Brewer’s Song Sung Blue is the true story of two working-class performers who find each other in ...

If you’re sick of hearing the same old festive cheese at this time of year, allow Kevin E G Perry to suggest an alternative ...

Rosemary Westwood from member station WWNO asked a few of New Orlean's favorite musicians about the songs they like to listen to around Christmas.

Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey is a fairly new addition to the Christmas canon. She first released her festive EP A Very Laufey Holiday in 2022, but has re-released it over the years, adding to it ...

The best songs of 2025 worked admirably toward the daunting task of attempting to describe what it feels like to be alive in the unpredictability matrix of the mid-’20s. Songwriters expressing pangs ...

From Clipse to Metro Boomin and Cardi B, the year was full of memorable rap songs that expanded and experimented with the ...

The tradition continues! This year's Good Day Atlanta original Christmas song is titled "Christmas Vacation" -- so, let's go ...