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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.

A week after Kendrick Lamar's new album GNX was surprise released, it proved to be a chart phenomenon, debuting at No. 1 on the album chart and claiming the top five spots on the singles chart.

The band performs its revved-up take on roots music at the Tiny Desk.

Elton John said following a performance of The Devil Wears Prada, which he scored, that the effects of an eye infection have sharply limited his eyesight.

Our annual look back at the year in music begins with the first of a two-part episode highlighting the year's best albums, with Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii, Waxahatchee and more.Look for Part 2 on Friday, Dec. 6.See NPR Music's complete list of the 50 ...

Send us a voice memo about a song that hit you hard in 2024 -- one you listened to on repeat, ugly cried to, or that just made you feel something deeper than any other song this year.

Portishead's lead singer and lyricist performs songs from her debut solo album, Lives Outgrown.

Paxton plays guitar, banjo, piano and harmonica -- among other instruments. He's known for performing music from the 1920s and '30s. Paxton's new album of original songs is Things Done Changed.

Paxton plays guitar, banjo, piano and harmonica -- among other instruments. He's known for performing music from the 1920s and 30s. Paxton's new album of original songs is Things Done Changed.

The indie rocker brings their catchy songs full of big ideas to the Tiny Desk.