Apple Music has launched its annual “Best of 2025” playlists, giving listeners a clear and easy way to revisit the tracks, artists and genres that defined the year. The new collection is now available in the Apple Music app under the “New” tab, with playlists covering everything from pop and rap to alternative, electronic and global music.
What’s included
The “Best of 2025” hub brings together editorially curated playlists such as A‑List Pop: Best of 2025, Rap Life: Best of 2025, Viral Hits, Today’s Hits, Superbloom and ALT CTRL. There’s also a flagship Best Songs of 2025 playlist featuring many of the year’s most‑streamed tracks across all genres.
Apple has also named Tyler, The Creator as its Artist of the Year for 2025, with a dedicated playlist highlighting his standout tracks from a strong streaming year.
Why this matters
For regular listeners, the updated playlists offer a simple, ready‑made way to catch up on the year’s most popular music or discover tracks you may have missed. The variety of genres means there’s something for almost every taste, whether you want chart‑toppers, rising artists or hidden gems.
They also provide a great starting point if you enjoy building custom playlists or sharing music with friends — Apple’s curated lists act as a quick snapshot of the biggest sounds of 2025.
How to access
The playlists are live now. To find them:
- Open the Apple Music app.
- Go to the “New” tab.
- Select the “Best of 2025” section to explore the full collection.
Summary
Apple Music’s “Best of 2025” playlists offer a broad and well‑curated round‑up of the year in music. With a mix of hits, deeper cuts and genre‑specific selections, they provide an easy way to explore the standout sounds of 2025 and refresh your library as the year comes to a close.
