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Coffee Break: Best songs of 2022 -

Coffee Break: Best songs of 2022

A person relaxes while listening to the radio.
A person relaxes while listening to the radio.Pixabay

by Jill Riley and Rachel Frances

December 05, 2022

The end of the year is upon us, and it's time to reflect on your favorite music of 2022! Ballots are officially open for listeners to vote on their top songs of the year. Let’s look back at a year of great music. From best new artists to comeback albums, the best local music to the best concerts. What stood out to you this year? In anticipation for the year-end Top 89, let’s build our own playlist. For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what are some of your favorite songs from the past year?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played:
Cloud Cult – One Way Out of a Hole
Sudan Archives – Selfish Soul
Harry Styles – As It Was
LCD Soundsystem – new body rhumba
Panda Bear and Sonic Boom – Edge of the Edge
Angel Olsen – All The Good Times
Hippo Campus – Ride or Die (Bonus Track!)