Fifty Best Singles of 2025: Part II

Blockbuster pop moments, devastating Americana reflections, roots rock anthems, Alt battle-cries, and should've-been country smashes.

The 706 Digest: August 2025

Chappell Roan leads a female-dominated Digest also featuring Alabama Shakes, Patty Griffin, Laufey, Monroe, Price, and Hayley Williams.

Dolly Parton's moving musical eulogy to her recently departed husband headlines this month's Digest, plus hot tracks from Chappell, Sabrina and HAIM.

The year launches with one of the strongest batches The 706 Digest has seen, and Hailey Whitters provides the stunning entree.

Our finale batch of 2024's best LPs features a range of pop superstars, country faves, roots heavyweights and indie darlings.

Chappell, Carly, Kacey, Dua, Ariana, Noah, Yola, Sierra, Sabrina, Beyonce and more big names abound in the second half of our '24 singles countdown.