2022 is nearing its end, and though this year has brought a number of ups and downs (which is putting it lightly), it has delivered a consistent stream of good music. We’ve seen the revival of pop icons Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, along with the rise of Steve Lacey, plus return of legendary bands like Paramore and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. And just when we thought the music industry was done bearing gifts (because truly, how much better can it get?), Rihanna surprised us all with her first song in six years. All of that is to say: the world may keep changing, but great tunes will always prevail. If you need a refresher on this year’s new releases, look no further. Below, we’ve curated a list of the best songs of 2022. Taylor Swift, “Sweet Nothing” If you’ve ever wondered how Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn’s relationship is going, listen to “Sweet Nothing.” In the Midnights track, Swift describes her longtime boyfriend as a calm and reliable presence amidst the chaos of Hollywood—a pure and true love. In a lullabye-esque hum, she sings, “Outside they’re push and shoving / You’re in the kitchen humming / All that you ever wanted from me was / Sweet nothing.” Maybe she finally found the one. I listen to this song far too often; it’s a bad habit. Bad jokes aside, “Bad Habit” is a banger. Lacey’s yearning vocals, paired with the track’s punchy melody, make for a catchy earworm that wont… Click below to read the full story from Esquire
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