Best Songs of 2024
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Best Songs of 2024

Listen to 68 tracks that made major statements, boosted big beefs, propelled up-and-comers and soundtracked the party this year.
Best Albums of 2024: Charli XCX, Mk.gee, MJ Lenderman and More
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Best Albums of 2024: Charli XCX, Mk.gee, MJ Lenderman and More

Charli XCX, Mk.gee and MJ Lenderman top our pop music critics’ lists this year.
Best Jazz Albums of 2024
Posted inAldana, Melissa bestofculture2024 David Murray Quartet Evans, Orrin Isaiah Collier & the Chosen Few Jazz Lewis, James Brandon (1983- ) London, Frank (1958- ) Louis Hayes Luke Stewart Silt Trio Messthetics, The (Music Group) Murray, David (1955- ) Patricia Brennan Septet Revis, Eric (1967- ) Sorey, Tyshawn Stewart, Luke (Musician) Tarbaby (Music Group) The Elders Two Thousand Twenty Four Tyshawn Sorey Trio Waits, Nasheet

Best Jazz Albums of 2024

Musicians both established and up-and-coming stretched themselves in fresh ways over the last year, creating poignant moments of collaboration and challenge.