The Best Music of 2025 ^78.7%

NPR - By NPR - 12/10/2025, 8:00 AM

Each year at NPR Music, we curate two flagship lists: The Best Albums of the Year and The Best Songs of the Year. But there's a lot more recommendations and criticism where those came from. You'll find all of NPR Music's year-end journalism — including content from our partner public radio stations and personal picks from our critics and... more