2020 was an unforgettable year, and so was the music that came out of it; featuring Arlo Parks, Empress Of, Death Valley Girls, Serena Isioma, Doja Cat, Goth Babe, Torii Wolf and more.

If there was a definite light in 2020, it was the music that came out of it. Holed up inside, artists endlessly created and offered up their harmonious servings to deliver some joy in a time of peril. If you kept up with our Best Songs of the Month posts and playlist, it’s quite clear that independent artists were keeping busy with music.

Just like our monthly features, our Best Songs of 2020 focuses on new tracks from independent artists, lesser known bands, and underground acts — with a few mainstream names that we just couldn’t get enough of.

Year In Review: Best Songs of 2020

In alphabetical order by song title:

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Stream: The Best Songs of 2020

More of our Favorite Songs of 2020: