Or to put it another way, what separates the best songs for New Year's Eve events ... the cab is waiting outside, but you just need one more moment of celebration before getting on with 2025.

And one of the best instrumental moments of the band’s career can be heard on “YYZ”. It’s a simple song, but the elements ... traditional that sticks with you long after you first hear ...

Whether you hear a song on the radio in your car, in a bar or through your headphones — this year's music has punctured through to the Gen Z's mainstream creating cultural moments like rapping ...