Bad Bunny, YHLQMDLG3. "Atlanta won." Perfume Genius, Set My Heart On Fire Immediately10. Dogleg, "Kawasaki Backflip"8. hide caption. W e kick off our end of 2020 music coverage with Guardian critics’ favourite songs, with our album of the year countdown starting tomorrow. Fana Hues, "Icarus"9. Steady Holiday, "Living Life"5. Hayley Williams, "Why We Ever"2. Courtesy of the artist The 50 Best Albums of 2020 The albums that got us through this chaotic year, featuring Fiona Apple, Bad Bunny, Lil Uzi Vert, Phoebe Bridgers, and more by: Pitchfork Fair play for a year that cheated us out of plenty. Moor Jewelry, "Look Alive"9. Стереополина, "Последнее свидание", Junglepussy. Caity Arthur/Courtesy of the artist Immanuel Wilkins, Omega6. SAULT, Untitled (Black Is)2. Sweeping Promises, Hunger for a Way Out4. John Legend, "Ooh Laa"6. Brandy, "Lucid Dreams"9. BRS Kash, "Throat Baby (Go Baby)"6. Apple told ELLE the “delayed angst” of childhood defines the songs on her masterful new album Fetch the Bolt Cutters. SAULT, "Wildfires"2. Nduduzo Makhathini, "Umlotha"5. City Girls and DaBaby), Taylor Swift. Childish Gambino, "47.48"2. Beyoncé)10. Still, there was room for discovery, and perhaps the greatest gift has been a rich trove of beautiful, soulful songs reissued by the nearly forgotten Beverly Glenn-Copeland. Victoria Monét, Jaguar4. 1. The best song of 2020: Rain on Me by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande In this terrible year, Rain on Me seemed to face the nightmare head on – and then deliver you from it Published: 1:00 AM Alex "Grizz" Loucas/Courtesy of the artist Mavis Staples, "All In It Together"9. It is one of the most popular and best music download sites and offers a humongous collection of Hip-hop and pop music. Megan Thee Stallion feat. Cardi B, "WAP" (feat. *cries in black converse, skinny jeans, and Tumblr* Listen Now 13 "I Want War (But I Need Peace)" by Kali Uchis Somewhere in between these ranks sits the final minute-and-a-half of Bad Bunny's "Hablamos Mañana," my half-song of the year, and its glorious emo-trap-to-nu-metal breakdown, a moment out of time that, like all my favorite music this year, feels like the whole pizza and the house to myself. If “Forgive Me” teaches listeners anything, it’s to live unabashedly, because “best believe [you’ll] move onto better things.” The kids are all right—and more mature than ever. Chynna, "attention" (2019)3. Clarice Jensen, The experience of repetition as death8. Sexores, Salamanca5. Kenny Mason, Angelic Hoodrat6. After learning of her love for John Legend, he uses his celebrity power to whisk Legend to a park to serenade his new boo with what is sure to be the wedding song of 2020. hide caption. Below you'll find lists of top 10 albums and songs from the members of NPR Music's staff. Ze Lucy (ዘ ሉሲ) ሴት አይደለሽም እንዴ, "You're Not A Woman", Adrianne Lenker. Courtesy of the artist Dedicated Men of Zion, Can't Turn Me Around4. Lianne La Havas, Lianne La Havas7. 1. 1. Nubya Garcia, SOURCE5. yMusic, Ecstatic Science10. Jehnny Beth, To Love Is To Live, 1. Phoebe Bridgers, "I Know The End"6. In a year full of unexpected twists and turns for the world, and for me personally, I was like so many other people around the globe who relied on music to get me through. But don’t expect to find Chloe or Halle teary-eyed and broken over a dying relationship. Adrianne Lenker, "anything"3. Goodie Mob, Survival Kit2. The Mavericks, En Español, 1. Jyoti, Mama, You Can Bet!5. blessed the stage with a reminder that sometimes things don’t always pan out, but we have to accept life's ups and downs. Hand Habits)2. Junglepussy, Jp44. Beverly Glenn-Copeland, Transmissions: The Music of Beverly Glenn-Copeland2. Christine and the Queens, "People, I've been sad"2. It costs $15 per month ($13 for Prime members) for individuals, with family plans running $20. Backxwash, God Has Nothing To Do With This Leave Him Out Of It9. Jessie Ware, What's Your Pleasure?7. La Doña, "Quién Me La Paga" 6. Keaton Henson, Monument, 1. J Hus, "Repeat" (feat. BTS, "Dynamite"5. This is the music I listened to on repeat in 2020. Isaac Dunbar, "Makeup Drawer"9. Moneybagg Yo "Said Sum" (feat. Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist, Alfredo9. Each of these artists offer a unique interpretation of rock music from poppy or emotional to dark and rhythmic. Here, I'm sharing truly personal favorites. Overall, artists managed to make the best of 2020 and put out, in … Music reviews, ratings, news and more. Ogata/Courtesy of the artist This week we shared NPR Music's best songs and albums of 2020, lists voted on, politely argued over and presented by our staff, station partners and contributors. It is my hope that you will enjoy all of this music as much as I do. In a confounding and overwhelming year, music has allowed us both to reflect on the state of the world and escape from it with equal brilliance, writes Nick Levine. Rita Indiana, Mandinga Times5. Slingbaum, "Morphine"5. Mon Laferte, "Biutiful"5. The latest full-length release for the singer-songwriter features one original written by Steve Earle and 10 songs written by his late son, Justin Townes Earle, who passed away in August 2020. Quietude. Bartees Strange, Live Forever5. I had never heard of British fiddle virtuoso Sam Sweeney until I decided to press play on the unassuming image in my Bandcamp feed, which was overflowing with neglected records I bought during Bandcamp Fridays throughout the year. These end-of-year lists are by nature non inclusive, and for that I apologize to so many others who created music that was very important to me. Tierra Whack, "Peppers and Onions"3. Waxahatchee, Saint Cloud5. Christine and the Queens, "People, I've been sad"8. I was heartened by elders still at work and the archivists pulling out older music we've never heard. La Marisoul, "Angelitos Negros"7. Megan Thee Stallion), Phil Elverum of The Microphones. Phoebe Bridgers, "I Know the End", Beverly Glenn-Copeland. Mahlia, Ty Dolla $ign)3. Their voices are so important and often go unrecognized. (Rihanna, we're waiting!). Taylor Swift, "mirrorball"3. Currently, the site enjoys a rich user base of 4 million including artists, common users, … Gina Chavez, La Que Manda7. Maria Schneider Orchestra, Data Lords3. Victoria Monét, "Touch Me"2. III2. X Alfonso, Inside2. The Weeknd, "Blinding Lights" 2. Jhene Aiko, "P*$$y Fairy (OTW)"6. Being the bigger person after a breakup requires growth, but sometimes you just want to be a little petty and get some things off your chest. Bob Dylan, "I Contain Multitudes"7. The best selling female band in the history of the United States returned in 2020 with a new name and a monstrously good reminder of what we were missing during their 14-year hiatus. Check out NPR Music's primary best of 2020 lists — I appreciate those consensus picks, too. Kassav', 40ème anniversaire - Le concert3. When the city's noblest daughters in... 3. Kelly Lee Owens, Inner Song7. Flo Milli, "May I"9. Mickey Guyton, "Black Like Me"7. 1. Emma Ruth Rundle & Thou, "Ancestral Recall"6. Radio Slave, "Stay Out All Night"2. Soccer Mommy, "circle the drain"6. As I was putting together my list, I noticed certain themes emerge. From there, the year doled out sweet synth-pop (Yumi Zouma), brightly rendered genre-exploders (Lido Pimienta), a jaw-droppingly consistent creative left turn (Taylor Swift), soothing but philosophically expansive folk music (Clem Snide), darkly vulnerable R&B (Jonah Mutono), celebratory but emotionally rich dance-pop (Sylvan Esso) and profound, purposeful jazz (Ambrose Akinmusire). My only qualm is that the song is entirely too short. Phoebe Bridgers, Punisher3. Freddie Gibbs / The Alchemist, Alfredo3. Clarice Jensen, The experience of repetition as death3. Girls, Heavy Light8. Protomartyr, Ultimate Success Today9. Khruangbin, Mordechai6. Little Dragon, "New Fiction"4. Anderson .Paak, "Lockdown"5. You can’t argue with science That said, the 10 records and tracks here, for me, will stand the test of time. EOB, "Shangri-La"5. Naked Roommate, Do The Duvet, 1. Updated on December 08, 2020. Sarah Kirkland Snider, Mass for the Endangered 6. Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. Titina/Vistar/Courtesy of the Artist (I decided to leave out historical discoveries, though this was a stellar year for those, too.) Hugo Comte/Courtesy of the artist India Shawn, "Movin' On" (feat. An incomplete list of thanks: For the reassurance that The Chicks' return offered. Dehd, Flower of Devotion, 1. This year kept me guessing at every stress-filled twist in the road. Spillage Village, Spilligion9. Yebba, "Distance"7. hide caption. KIRBY, Sis.6. hide caption. Thundercat, "Dragonball Durag"10. And we, in turn, turned within, to try to understand what their work meant to us in this moment. The Weather Station, "Robber"4. Like sipping on a cup of hot cocoa at a bonfire, throaty vocals from Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon add warmth to the rather mellow track, as Swift's softer tone meets his midway through the song. My favorite music of the year was whatever I was listening to at any given moment. Perfume Genius, "On The Floor"2. David Greilsammer, Labyrinth10. Clarice Jensen, "Holy Mother"4. The second surprise release from the singer-songwriter in 2020 features contributions from Jack Antonoff, Aaron Dessner, Haim, Marcus Mumford, The National, Justin … We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Carla Morrison, "Ansiedad"9. Anna von Hausswolff, "Sacro Bosco"9. Jhay Cortez)8. Los Angeles is the place everyone runs to, be it for a head start on their careers or to enjoy the fruits of their labor. 21 Savage / Metro Boomin, Savage Mode II10. Try not to dance, I dare you. And, in the same hour and on the same playlists, music that wrapped me in a security blanket. … Joel Ross, "Home"9. SAULT, Untitled (Black Is)9. Noname, "Song 33" 10. Bad Bunny, "Dakiti" (feat. Haus of Altr, HOA112. Sam Sweeney, Unearth Repeat4. In many different ways, that's what these albums and songs did. Sam Hunt, SOUTHSIDE7. Never one to shy away from broadcasting his sexual desires, Daley sings that even though he and his partner have issues to work out, "I don't want nothing in between us/Nothing there to stop the feeling." Busta Rhymes, "Look Over Your Shoulder" (feat. (Find our 100 Best Songs of 2020 list here.) Tara Clerkin Trio, Tara Clerkin Trio8. Burna Boy, Twice As Tall9. Brandy Clark, "Pawn Shop"6. What are we giving back? Adrianne Lenker, songs3. Víkingur Ólafsson, "The Arts and the Hours"2. Fiona Apple, "Heavy Balloon"2. The 50 Best Albums Of 2020: 50-41 / 40-31 / 30-21 / 20-11 / 10-1 Lido Pimienta, "Nada", Lido Pimienta. It's music that made me feel less alone, helped me find moments of joy and fun, and often articulated the complicated emotions that came with so much unrest — both personal and in the world at large. Listening felt like a trivial exercise compared to the mortal dangers — both bat- and man-made — running amok across the country and around the world. Anjimile, "To Meet You There"4. LOONA, [12:00] 7. Luke James, To Feel Love8. Lido Pimienta, Miss Colombia2. He has everything he could ever want—"Got the money, got the cars, got the ceiling with the stars"—but he realizes material things don't compare to the love he has for...Bella a special someone? Waxahatchee, "Fire"6. Thank you to all those musicians who poured their hearts into their instruments in 2020. Evanescence has an amazing new song and yes, we're still in 2020. Noname, "Song 33" 4. hide caption. The 1975, "If You're Too Shy (Let Me Know)"7. I could have filled a dozen more spots with great songs — apologies to Rod Wave's "Ribbon In The Sky," Sam Hunt's "Hard to Forget," Lil Durk's "The Voice," Rico Nasty's "IPHONE," Ultraista's "Tin King," Men I Trust's "Lucky Sue," Yves Tumor's "Gospel for a New Century," Tyler Childers's "Long Violent History" and basically every song off Dua Lipa's Future Nostalgia. Jeff Parker, Suite For Max Brown7. Jean Dawson, Pixel Bath8. Daniella Murillo/Courtesy of the Artist Heavy is the crown, indeed. Doja Cat can make just about any type of music; last year’s Hot Pink was proof. Why is this pop princess dabbling in the country sound? Our 15 Favorite Music Books of 2020 From Jeff Tweedy’s practical advice and Mariah Carey’s decadent memoirs to scene-defining oral histories and deep-dives into the … hide caption. Bad Moves, "Local Radio"9. Fiona Apple, Fetch The Bolt Cutters2. Megan Thee Stallion)7. As such, I thought it only fitting to feature women and trans people of color to remind us of the excellent music they create. Inbal Segev, Anna Clyne: Cello Concertos 7. When di quarantine ting done and everybody touch road?”. Beyoncé)6. Gia Margaret, Mia Gargaret8. Special Interest, The Passion Of10. SAULT, Untitled (Black Is)5. In seeking out a "deeper peace" — one complicated, enlightened and obscured by this year — I tried to do the same. Rosalía, "Juro Que"4. Nap Eyes, Snapshot of a Beginner 10. Taylor Swift, "invisible string"5. Homeboy Sandman, Don't Feed The Monster4. Dua Lipa, Future Nostalgia6. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, William Dawson: Negro Folk Symphony4. Pop Smoke, Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon3. Almost as if they were laughing in the face of death (from the virus or at the hands of abusive police officers) by going deep within themselves for the inspiration to create as a means of survival. Ana Tijoux, "Antifa Dance"3. WizKid, Made In Lagos, 1. 1. 1. Best music of 2020. Best Music Of 2020 Music News New Music Music Features Live Sessions Shows & Podcasts Expand/collapse submenu for Shows & Podcasts. On "Between Us," DVSN's Daniel Daley is ready to skip the small talk and get straight to business. María José Llergo, Sanación9. The best six minutes of your life begin the moment the bright drums of Tame Impala’s “Breathe Deeper” roll in. Soul Glo, "(Quietly) Do the Right Thing"3. I experienced much of 2020 as an anxious blur, which made me especially grateful for music that grabbed me and entirely refocused my attention. Dan Weiss' Starebaby, Natural Selection8. Thundercat, It Is What It Is2. Christine and the Queens, "People, I've been sad"9. That all stopped in mid-March, right about the time I'd usually be in the midst of thousands of fans seeing hundreds of musicians at SXSW. In the midst of an emotional Grammys ceremony, H.E.R. El Shirota, "No Sé Todo"5. Gabriel Garzon-Montano, Agüita4. Piano Novel, Lumino Forest (Alternative Takes)7. Perfume Genius, Set My Heart On Fire Immediately3. Nick Hakim, "QADIR"6. Meet Me @ the Altar, "Garden" 3. Megan Thee Stallion, "Savage Remix" (feat. This is a cute song with even cuter lyrics. Johnniqua Charles, iMarkkeyz, DJ Suede The Remix God, "Lose Yo Job"2. María José Llergo, Sanación10. “You must got me fucked up/I think I had enough,” Chloe sings on the hook of “Forgive Me” after learning the person she’s been loving has been dishonest. Nubya Garcia, "Source (Makaya McCraven Remix)"7. Ambrose Akinmusire, on the tender spot of every calloused moment2. Dogleg, "Kawasaki Backflip", Pop Smoke. The truth is, I had near-zero interest in new music during the first six months of the pandemic. Moses Sumney, "Two Dogs"3. But the spirit of the music that is listed has helped me, and may help you, face what 2020 has thrown at us and whatever lies in 2021. Chris Stapleton, "Starting Over"2. Zara McFarlane, Songs of an Unknown Tongue6. SAULT, Untitled (Black Is)3. Siti Muharam, Siti of Unguja (Romance Revolution on Zanzibar)6. For the chorus of "Hard to Forget" and the bridge of "Till There's Nothing Left." Dua Lipa, "Break My Heart"3. Anderson .Paak)3. Caylee Hammack, "Small Town Hypocrite"8. Fiona Apple, Fetch The Bolt Cutters2. Wendy Eisenberg, Auto7. 1. V/A - Soul Love Now: The Black Fire Records Story, 1975-1993, 1. Phoebe Bridgers, Punisher, 1. Bob Lanzetti, "Invention No. The Mavericks, En Español6. More than half of the music I connected with and loved in 2020 fit that description. Lil Baby, "The Bigger Picture"7. As a teenager, I used to order pizza and watch music documentaries on Saturday nights. This list could change as I make my way through all the albums I intended to hear in 2020. SAULT, Untitled (Rise)5. Open Mike Eagle, Anime, Trauma & Divorce, The Alchemist and Freddie Gibbs. This Is Us keeps us perpetually teary-eyed with its heart-wrenching storylines, and in the season 4 premiere, Kevin meets a girl with whom he instantly clicks—only to find out she’s in town for a limited time. U.S. Billboard compiled a list of our 20 favorite music videos from 2020 (so far), but which one has your eyes still glued to the screen?. Clem Snide, Forever Just Beyond8. Brent Birckhead, "4 & 6"10. Here's hoping we all experience a little more serendipity in 2021. Nick Hakim, WILL THIS MAKE ME GOOD3. Nearly two million people tuned in to watch Gucci and Jeezy come together to create the most-watched Verzuz, that livestream phenomenon of pandemic proportions. Common, A Beautiful Revolution (Pt 1)5. Black Grapefruit, "Inside"9. hide caption. Rolf Lislevand, "Tombeau pour Mesdemoiselles De Visée"5. Jeff Parker, Suite for Max Brown2. Angelica Garcia, Cha Cha Palace10. There's not too much music of the commons; this music is more internal, reflecting tight communities or building worlds. Men I Trust, "Lucky Sue"5. Jowell & Randy and Ñengo Flow)2. Little did I know at the moment that I was listening to my favorite song of the year for the first time. Romy, "Lifetime"4. Alanis Morissette, "Ablaze"5. Hayley Williams reminds us that everyone has their own path and grows at their own speed. Armstrong), Ambrose Akinmusire. My top 10 albums and songs are those that made me smile, laugh, dance or cultivate a sense of peace when I needed it most. Lipa, J Balvin, and Bad Bunny are no strangers to song-of-the-summer hits, and “Un Dia” is just another bullet in their lengthy hits catalog. *cries in black converse, skinny jeans, and Tumblr*. The title track, “Song for Our Daughter,” faces down the thorny “bullshit” of coming of age as a young woman, imagining a world where Marling’s hypothetical daughter knows enough to shun it. Polo G, The GOAT8. After a turnt-up summer dropping twerk-inducing tracks like “Realer,” “Cash Shit,” and “Simon Says,” Megan Thee Stallion returned to her Tina Snow roots with the lusty slow-burner “B.I.T.C.H” It makes you want to send a toxic text—or three. But the music has been sublime, starting with Fiona Apple's brilliant career highlight (among many), Phoebe Bridgers' slow-burning star vehicle and Vistas' stormily joyous Scottish power-pop. Dua Lipa, Future Nostalgia, 1. Megan Thee Stallion, Good News8. Róisín Murphy, "Murphy's Law - Extended Mix"2. Enter Halsey’s country-ish single, “You Should Be Sad” from her new album Manic. 13 in A Minor"9. Cinder Well, "Our Lady's"7. Fusing R&B smoothness with jazzy, dreamy melodies reminiscent of the '70s, “Breathe Deeper” feels like the kind of song that soundtracks a scene depicting a character’s dizzying acid trip, which makes sense since the beginning of the song was created when Kevin Parker was “stoned.”. Discovery Zone, Remote Control7. Frances Quinlan, "Went To LA"4. Run The Jewels, RTJ42. Tierra Whack, "Peppers & Onions"3. On the lesser known spectrum, don’t miss releases from COIN, Ethan Gruska, and Bartees Strange. The Chicks, "My Best Friend's Weddings"10. Price: The new Amazon Music HD is an optional upgrade to the company’s main streaming service. Gracie and Rachel, "Ideas"9. Cadenza, "Walk Out" (feat. Bartees Strange, "Mustang" 8. Valentine's Day is long gone but James Blake's "You're Too Precious" is hauntingly beautiful song you can sing to your loved ones year-round. Like the '80s hit, Dua's song is about the other form of physical fitness—no resistance bands or dumbbells needed. Gabriel Garzon-Montano, Agüita9. Chris Stapleton, "Starting Over"9. hide caption. JID, Noname , Jay Rock)8. Thundercat, "Black Qualls"4. RMR, "Rascal"3. Backxwash, God Has Nothing To Do With This Leave Him Out Of It3. Courtesy of The Insanity Group Nils Frahm, Empty, 1. Christine and the Queens, "People, I've been sad"8. See which albums are sitting at the top of this year's charts. The Chicks, Gaslighter9. Lido Pimienta, "Eso Que Tu Haces" 5. Ana Tijoux, "Antifa Dance"10. Jyoti, Mama, You Can Bet!7. Jason Isbell, Reunions5. For the world that Bartees Strange built on Live Forever. Víkingur Ólafsson, Debussy • Rameau7. I was drawn to tranquil and cathartic albums by Víkingur Ólafsson and Anna Clyne, and music that shouted for justice from SAULT and William Dawson. NPR's 100 Best Songs Of 2020, Ranked The great songs of 2020 were as abundant as the rest of the year was a drag. Rina Sawayama, SAWAYAMA7. hide caption. Cam, "Till There's Nothing Left"4. Sam Hunt, "Breaking Up Was Easy In The 90's" [sic]9. Taylor Swift, folklore7. The Microphones, Microphones in 2020 5. Frances Quinlan, Likewise2. SZA "Hit Different" (feat. Roomful of Teeth, "Just Constellations No. hide caption. Lil Baby is (in)arguably the best rapper alive. Drakeo the Ruler, Thank You For Using GTL10. Hailey Whitters, "Dream, Girl"9. Nick Walker/Courtesy of the artist In past years, many of my nights were spent at clubs, seeing live music — loud, brash, fun, uplifting and thrilling. Jack McKain/Courtesy of the artist Nancy Sanchez, "Gran Civilización" (feat. 1, The Opening Constellation (Summer)"6. Justin Bieber said the return of "R&Bieber" was imminent, then released the bubbly, trap-inspired"Yummy"—and had me worried about what the rest of his forthcoming album would sound like. Ana Tijoux, "Antifa Dance" 7. Beyoncé, "Savage (Remix)" Houston, we got a problem! ", The late Mac Miller’s pensive “Good News” is like the old saying, “There’s a light at the end of the tunnel.” Miller works through his dark thoughts in the beginning of the song, singing, “Why can't it just be easy?/Why does everybody need me to stay?” But by the end of the track, he’s optimistic that “that there's a whole lot more for me waiting.”. Be safe, wear a mask and thanks for listening. But even quarantine couldn’t stop her from adding a little more light and positivity to a rather dull year. Anjimile, Giver Taker3. Dinner Party, "Sleepless Nights"3. Ariana Grande, "34+35" 9. WaqWaq Kingdom, "Positive Sound"6. Lil Baby, "The Bigger Picture"4. Don Bryant, You Make Me Feel10. As ever, each critic votes for top 20 … Last summer, Koffee’s “Toast” was the hit song you couldn’t escape anywhere. Waxahatchee, Saint Cloud3. So she grabbed her guitar and created her own version of “Before He Cheats,” she tweeted, “but instead about after he does haha.”. And Morgan Freeman lent his voice to the best mixtape sequel of the year: 21 Savage and Metro Boomin's Savage Mode II. Spillage Village, Spilligion, 1. In the 25th anniversary year of our Lawd and Savior Faire Andre 3K's legendary proclamation that "the South got something to say," the hometown ran up the score yet again. lemin., "one brain"8. Shabaka and the Ancestors, "Go My Heart, Go to Heaven"8. A drunk mind speaks sober thoughts, right? Best Coast, "Everything Has Changed"8. Les Amazones d'Afrique, "Love", Dua Lipa. Ms Banks, Spice)2. 1. An abundance of great releases offered reprieves from being angry about death, corruption, respectability politics, misogynoir, etc., etc.. Tame Impala, The Slow Rush10. It wasn't hard to find music to distract myself this year. Little Simz, "might bang, might not"8. SAULT, Untitled (Black Is)2. Hilary Woods, "Through the Dark, Love"10. It's been a rough year for, well, everything. And finally, for folklore, a surprise that, even months later, still feels like something from a dream. Orion Sun, Hold Space For Me4. My list isn't the "best" music of the year. The choice of which online music store to use for downloading digital music is constantly growing. Beyoncé), Nubya Garcia. Micah Thomas, Tide9. It began normally, so I reveled in the flamboyance of Thomas Adès' extraordinary piano concerto. Ólafur Arnalds, some kind of peace2. hide caption. Víkingur Ólafsson, Debussy • Rameau2. NPR Music's Best Live Sessions of 2020 December 16, 2020 • The best Live Sessions of 2020 feature performances from Jamila Woods, Anjimile, Tyler Childers, Soccer Mommy, Arlo Parks and many more. The Microphones, Microphones in 20205. Xavier Omär, "All Our Time"8. Though she wants to start a war, she has a new man who treats her better and brings her peace. Lido Pimienta, Miss Colombia4. Bonny Light Horseman, Bonny Light Horseman9. Nick Hakim, WILL THIS MAKE ME GOOD5. John Lennon, "#9 Dream" (Ultimate Mix, Gimme Some Truth)10. LADAMA, "Nobreza", Tim Heidecker. Code Orange, Underneath6. Christian Lee Hutson, "Atheist"3. Perfume Genius, Set My Heart On Fire Immediately 4. But with "Get Me," featuring R&B princess Kehlani, my faith in JB has been restored. hide caption. The 50 best albums of 2020 We’ve collated our writers’ ‘best of’ lists and crunched the numbers in a big old music ranking machine. Mickey Guyton, "Black Like Me"6. Rae Khalil, "FATHER" (feat. 1. In 2020, Phil Elverum encapsulated his lifetime of music with a single lyric: "fog imbued with light and emptiness." Christine and the Queens, "People, I've been sad" 10. Olmeca)9. Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, Reunions6. Run The Jewels, "Walking in the Snow"3. Kali Uchis has reached her wits' end in a relationship and regrets the time she wasted going "crazy" over her old lover. Hayley Williams, Petals For Armor10. Yumi Zouma, Truth Or Consequences5. BRB, crying. Courtesy of the artist Chara + Yuki, "楽しい蹴伸び (Tanoshii Kenobi)"7. We're halfway through a year that feels like eternity, but at least we've had an abundance of tunes to keep us occupied. Yes, this is technically cheating. Bill Callahan, "The Mackenzies"4. Dua Lipa, Future Nostalgia8. Porridge Radio, Every Bad8. Phoebe Bridgers, Punisher5. SWV’s classic “Weak” gets flipped from a classic lovestruck ballad to a player’s anthem about Flo Milli yearning for a man with cash and not the “boring” ones who've become a nuisance in her life. Lil Uzi Vert, Eternal Atake4. Ranked in reverse by release date, I felt it necessary to include Terri Lyne Carrington's Waiting Game, a powerful project that came out in November 2019 and didn't get proper recognition last year. Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, "Rock & Roll"7. Bad Moves, "Local Radio"2. Apps. Lomelda, Hannah6. And the music that came in from the far corners of the Latin music world was rich in variety, as it is every year. Bartees Strange, Live Forever6. Deante' Hitchcock, BETTER5. Lomelda, "Hannah Sun"4. Hiding behind a few drinks, Selena Gomez sends a final kiss-off to a former lover after finally realizing the love she thought they once shared wasn’t love at all. Jess Williamson, "Pictures of Flowers" (feat. John Craigie, Asterisk the Universe3. Angelica Garcia, "Agua de Rosa" 9. Flo Milli, Ho, why is you here?7. Cadenza. The shortest song on the album follows a braggadocious skit from the Hot Girl herself, Megan Thee Stallion, which serves as a preview to the kind of song you should expect: SEX, SEX, SEX. Pablo R. Ruiz, Estados Criminales6. Rita Indiana, Mandinga Times4. For "Letting You Go," which brought me to tears time and time again. Music, Film, TV and Political News Coverage The Best Laptops for Music Production in 2020: Apple, ASUS, Lenovo - Rolling Stone Laptops from … Tracy Awino/Courtesy of the artist Rina Sawayama, "Comme Des Garçons (Like The Boys)", Son Lux. From the Aaliyah sample to the booming bass, Ilham's newest song is a bop in every sense of the word. Here are a few of the best sites buy music online. Courtesy of 4AD Records For the first time ever, Dua Lipa lends her soulful rasp to a breezy, upbeat melody that has become synonymous with her co-stars' signature sounds. Freddy Gibbs / The Alchemist, Alfredo5. Chucky73 & Fetti031, "Dili", Protomartyr. Adrianne Lenker, songs 9. Paul McCartney, "Somedays" (Home Recording, Flaming Pie Box Set)9. Lady Gaga is back, y'all—but she never really left. Koffee)10.