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The year’s best songs (so far)

Jun 30, 202646:33Music

It's the midway point of 2026, and it's safe to say that when it comes to the best songs of the year, there's not really any consensus to be found. So we’ve assembled our personal Top 10 list of the most memorable songs...

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The year’s best songs (so far) is an episode from All Songs Considered by NPR. It's the midway point of 2026, and it's safe to say that when it comes to the best songs of the year, there's not really any consensus to be found. So we’ve asse...

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Published Jun 30, 2026, 46:33 long, audio available.

The year’s best songs (so far)

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