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The ‘Superman’ writer-director took time out from head-honchoing the DC Universe to make us a killer year-end playlist.

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From a song by a certified superstar that came out in the very first week of January to breakthroughs from lesser-known indie acts, here are selections from NPR Music's list of the best songs of 2025.

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