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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A significant parliamentary debate is scheduled regarding the 150th anniversary of the national song, with proceedings expected to last ten hours. Political discourse has intensified ahead of the ...

As moviegoers return to theaters to see “Wicked: For Good,” the sequel to the 2024 Broadway adaptation about an unlikely friendship between two witches, they may be surprised by the second installment ...