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The 40 Best Songs of 2024 (So Far)

Our critics select 33 standouts from our weekly Playlists — and seven more tracks they had missed.

Jelly Roll’s Anthem of Perseverance, and 9 More New Songs

Hear tracks by Zsela, the Decemberists, Khalid and others.

Plant and Krauss Cover a Led Zeppelin Classic, and 12 More New Songs

Hear tracks by Soccer Mommy, Tems, Floating Points and others.

Con ‘Houdini’, Eminem pierde la magia y otras 10 canciones nuevas

Nuestros críticos de música pop tienen una lista con los temas más destacados de las últimas semanas: Clairo, Nathy Peluso, Nick Cave & the Bad…

Angélica Garcia Adds Her First Language, Spanish, For Her Album Gemelo

“Gemelo” is a largely electronic exploration of all kinds of dualities: “With any music I make from now on, I’m going to be writing in…

Eminem Loses the Magic, and 10 More New Songs

Hear tracks by Clairo, Nathy Peluso, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds and others.

Esperanza Spalding’s Latest Surprise, and 10 More New Songs

Hear the jazz musician’s team-up with the Brazilian songwriter Milton Nascimento, plus tracks from Saweetie, Omar Apollo and others.

Billie Eilish Dares to Write (Twisted) Love Songs on ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’

“Hit Me Hard and Soft,” her third album, is both concise and far-reaching.

Portishead’s Beth Gibbons Returns Solo, Doleful Yet Determined

With “Lives Outgrown,” her first album of her own songs in 22 years, the pensive voice of the trip-hop group confronts maturity and mortality.

Post Malone Goes Country With Morgan Wallen, and 8 More New Songs

Hear tracks by Raveena, Willow, John Cale and others.