A quick PSA: it’s nearly New Year’s Eve. (We’re just as shocked as you are.) As you count back how many days you have left until the ball drops, let us - and that’s us, the staff of the All Songs Considered podcast - count down some of the biggest songs and albums of the year for you.

We’ll soundtrack all your end-of-December downtime by discussing some of the important sounds that 2025 made. From the big, unmissable hits - like the work of Rosalía, FKA Twigs, and PinkPantheress - to the stuff you might not’ve heard or gotten around to (Wet Leg, anyone?), we’re wrapping up the year with a big, loud bow. Join the seasonally-appropriate festivities (and approve or disapprove of our selections!) by listening to both episodes of All Songs Considered at the link below.