Discover the best songs of April 2026, featuring tracks from Olivia Rodrigo, Kelela, Man/Woman/Chainsaw, and more.

Welcome to the sound of public radio in 2025. Our list of the best 125 songs of the year was curated by more than 60 writers and DJs across the NPR Music Network, and runs the gamut of sounds, scenes ...

NPR Music's list of the best 25 songs represent the upper echelon of our staff and stations' favorite discoveries from the past 12 months. For those who want to dive deeper, please check out our ...

The year 2025’s standout tracks reflected shifts in sound, storytelling, and digital influence. Kehlani, Clipse, and Doechii each brought unique perspectives that resonated across platforms. These ...

The 1980s are a rich text of classic songs that topped the Billboard charts and shaped culture along the way. Stacker ranked ...

2024 was widely viewed as a thrilling year for mainstream hits. 2025, not even close. “There haven’t been too many big moments,” says Nima Etminan, COO of Empire, the independent label that signed ...