What were rock radio's most played songs of 2025? Using the Mediabase chart for Active Rock's year-to-date tracking of radio spins running from Jan. 2025 to present, it's been determined that Papa ...

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This year in music had no shortage of hits, but only a handful of songs truly rose above the rest. Whether they dominated the charts, took over social media or just refused to leave our heads, these ...

With thousands of metal songs released in 2025, here's a ranking of the 13 best. Just trying to keep up with the dozens (sometimes hundreds) of new tracks dropping each week is a gauntlet. We all have ...

NPR Music critics reflect on the lyrics that captured the year's mood, sparked emotions and stayed with them long after the music stopped. Lyrics of a song can reach us in ways that no other speech ...

(Editor’s note: Looking back on 2025, there were so many good albums released that we decided to reach out to some of today’s artists and get them to weigh in on their favorites. What follows is the ...

Not every song in 2025 was a winner. Some were overproduced, some were overhyped and some just left us wondering who signed off on them. Here are five songs that, for better or worse, stood out for ...

The Beths at Crowbar, Ybor City, Tampa. By Seán Kinane/WMNF News (21 June 2023). Here is a list of some of the best songs of 2025 as compiled by WMNF’s Seán Kinane for WMNF’s Wednesday Morning Show on ...

In November, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided the restaurant that my brother owns in Oregon. With disgust, he told me, “I have to carry my passport because ICE is just looking for brown ...

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 ...

Every month, The FADER's Vivian Medithi showcases all the standout rap songs from the past 30-ish days in one unranked list. Recently, Lil Uzi Vert inked a new deal with Roc Nation Distribution and ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. My favorite moment in Skin Deep, an immersive sim and stealth game about rescuing cats and fighting your evil clone in deep space, was always the one ...