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The 124 Best Songs of 2024

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Best Music of 2024

The 124 Best Songs of 2024

December 4, 2024 • 2024 was a year of breakthroughs, with new stars storming the top of the charts and artists across genres making modern classics. NPR Music's list of best songs of the year has something for everyone.

Ezra Collective: Tiny Desk Concert

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Ezra Collective: Tiny Desk Concert

November 10, 2022 • The London-based group brought intensity and energy to its long-awaited set behind the Tiny Desk.

Swindle (Feat. Kojey Radical, Loyle Carner & JNR Williams), 'LOST'

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Swindle (Feat. Kojey Radical, Loyle Carner & JNR Williams), 'LOST'

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September 1, 2021 • Swindle smoothly traverses jazz, hip-hop, grime, soul, electronic and R&B in this future funk masterpiece you'll want to keep on repeat for weeks.

Best Songs Of 2019 (So Far): Amber Mark To Karen O

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Best Music Of 2019

Best Songs Of 2019 (So Far): Amber Mark To Karen O

June 26, 2019 • There's no one sound to a year, but public radio writers across the country do set their ears to the most essential music. We asked them: What is your favorite song of 2019 so far?

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