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.
Lauren Mayberry’s Lush Pop Ecstasy, and 13 More New Songs
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Lauren Mayberry’s Lush Pop Ecstasy, and 13 More New Songs

Hear tracks by Bartees Strange, the Smile, Ela Minus and others.
20 Pop and Jazz Albums, Shows and Festivals Coming This Fall
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20 Pop and Jazz Albums, Shows and Festivals Coming This Fall

Anticipated debuts and long-awaited follow-ups are due this season. Our critics plucked out a list of the most notable.