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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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Our favorite albums of the year include a new release from Chance the Rapper and the final album engineered by Steve Albini.

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