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The 100 Best Songs of 2018

Great tracks emerged from all corners of the spectrum in 2018, making for a final collection as varied as the rollercoaster year they came from. Genres were revolutionized (Rosalía and Kacey Musgraves), artists were liberated (Janelle Monáe), and pop boundaries were pushed (Charli XCX and Years & Years). Here are some of the year’s best songs.

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2018 Year in Review: 18 Best Albums

A liberated journey into a digital world closer than we think; an experimental redefinition of country music set as much in space as on earth; an exciting new age of Spanish flamenco gliding over synths and soaring into the stratosphere—music in 2018 saw it all. You might have missed some of these perspectives, and you may be surprised to see some already on your playlists. Here are 18 of the best albums from the past year.

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Songs of the Summer 2017

Sun-soaked pools, blue skies, and tan lines—summer is the ideal time for kicking back and jamming out.  I've blared these songs for most of the past several months, whether it be in the car at midnight or running through the neighborhood at noon. If you've been on the lookout for new summer jams, look no further. Here are my picks for the top 20 songs of the 2017 summer.

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