The Guardian announces list of top 20 best songs of 2025

The Guardian has just announced the 'Top 20 best songs of 2025', selected and voted on by 30 of the newspaper's music writers.

The Guardian's list shows diversity in music 2025 - Photo: The Guardian

In the list announced on December 3, The Guardian honored diverse songs: from pop, rock, indie to rap, electronic, clearly showing a year of music full of creativity, multidimensionality and not afraid to experiment.

Which songs will make their mark in 2025?

Topping the list is ROSALÍA’s Berghain , featuring Björk and Yves Tumor. The Guardian describes the track as a “massive” track that breaks all the usual molds. The song combines a variety of materials, from classical-influenced sounds to multilingual lyrics, creating a unique and experimental experience.

Berghain by ROSALÍA (feat. Björk & Yves Tumor)

In second place, PinkPantheress's "Illegal" leaves a strong impression with its chaotic yet captivating atmosphere. The song is a mix of drama and tension, reflecting the young artist's creative daring as well as this year's changing music tastes - Photo: Rolling Stone

Coming in third is Chappell Roan’s The Subway . The Guardian describes it as a folk-influenced pop song with a catchy melody but tinged with sadness and emotion, making it one of the standout songs of 2025.

The Guardian 's list isn't all about pop or rock. Addison Rae's Headphones On is a gentle, introspective track, perfect for those moments when you want to relax or "calm down".

Lady Gaga's Abracadabra comes in at number four, a vibrant house song with a dance-like feel and a distinctly camp feel, proving that the appeal of modern pop is still strong - Photo: IMDb

In addition, artists such as Jade with Plastic Box , Smerz with You Got Time and I Got Money or Alex G with Afterlife also participated, bringing many different colors: from songs using modern electronic sounds, independent music rich in personality to new sound experiments.

This diversity helps to enrich the list, not limited to familiar genres.

Unlike many charts that rely on streaming or sales, The Guardian ’s list is curated based on artistic quality, creative innovation, genre diversity and cultural influence, a more comprehensive approach that reflects global music trends.

Names like Blood Orange, Olivia Dean, Lily Allen, Aya, CMAT, Wet Leg or Geese... continue to contribute to completing this year's music picture. That shows that The Guardian does not only choose famous artists or songs with commercial coverage, but also prioritizes creative products with their own mark.

With these choices, 2025 looks like a year where artists aren’t afraid to experiment: pop meets rock, rock meets soul, indie expands into new sounds, or rap takes on a different color. Genre boundaries are blurring, making for a year of interesting mixes.

The Guardian 's "Top 20 Songs of 2025" list offers a clear view of the year's major trends. For those looking for a quick look at the 2025 music landscape, it's a worthwhile reference point.

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