The Weeknd’s ‘Avatar’ Anthem, and 8 More New Songs
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The Weeknd’s ‘Avatar’ Anthem, and 8 More New Songs

Hear tracks by Rosalía and Cardi B, Saint Levant & Playyard, Little Simz and others.
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Best Songs of 2022

Seventy-two tracks that identify, grapple with or simply dance away from the anxieties of yet another uncertain year.
Best Albums of 2022: Beyoncé, Rosalía and More
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Best Albums of 2022: Beyoncé, Rosalía and More

The most effective artists of the year weren’t afraid to root around deep inside and boldly share the messiness, the complexities and the beauty of their discoveries.