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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Swift named the extended, 10-minute version of “All Too Well” off of her album “Red.” More specifically, the song is on the ...

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