Top 10 Best Songs of 2022

2022 brought another exciting year for music fans around the world, with major releases arriving across pop, hip-hop, rock, country, R&B, Latin music, and plenty of genre-blurring territory in between. This list celebrates the top songs of 2022, regardless of musical genre.

The rankings are based on user votes gathered over time. As more people participate and share their opinions, the list can continue to evolve, with rankings shifting and new songs being added. It is a chance to discover music you missed, revisit favorites, and appreciate the wide range of talent that helped shape the sound of 2022.

It is worth noting that some songs eligible for this list may have first appeared on social media platforms or as early releases before 2022. However, if they were officially released, gained major attention, or appeared on albums released in 2022, they may still be considered for inclusion.

So, jump in and help celebrate the best songs 2022 had to offer. The playlist is open, the votes are rolling, and the replay button is already nervous.

The Top Ten

Blood Upon the Snow - Bear McCreary & Hozier

Hozier's voice sounds wonderful as usual.
Sacrifice - The Weeknd

The Weeknd keeps on impressing me. I really like the funky vibe on this one and the infectious chorus. Thank you, Abel, for making the first great album of the year!

Ah yes, The Weeknd does it again. This song is amazing.
The beat is, in my opinion, better than Blinding Lights and Heartless, and it's so groovy. Dawn FM is the best album of the year so far.

I'm not the biggest R&B/hip hop fan, but honestly, this song is damn good. The music video is very impressive, like his other works (epilepsy warning though).
The beats sound great and have a sort of disco feel which is refreshing. 10/10
Celestial - Ed Sheeran
As It Was - Harry Styles

I love Harry post-1D breakup. I love this song, along with Two Ghosts and Kiwi. I never liked 1D, but Harry Styles after the breakup is really good.
I think he needs to collaborate with Charli XCX or Carly Rae Jepsen soon.

Best song of 2022. I don't understand how people say Sacrifice is better than this song. To be honest, Dawn FM is the worst album I have seen by The Weeknd, whereas Harry Styles was the King of the year in terms of songs.

Such a great song by Harry Styles. The chorus and the rhythm keep me coming back to it again and again. Welcome back, Harry! I hope the album will be just as good.
Glimpse of Us - Joji

New favorite for the year going into August. Joji's emotive voice and the excellent production fit so well with the soulful lyrics of someone who is haunted by a former love and the future they will never have together.
What really seals the deal is the shocking music video of violence, poverty, and antisocial outrage - an extreme contrast with the lyrics and emotion, but also adding a great twist that somehow ties it all together in a deeper way.

Now this is something I would never expect from Joji. It's chill, beautiful, and offers a lot of meaning. Already one of my favorite singles of the year. Hopefully, we can get it into the top 10.
Black Summer - Red Hot Chili Peppers

While it's not their best song, even when it comes to their newer music, I just want to say that the Red Hot Chili Peppers are still making good music in 2022, so that's pretty good going.

I'm so glad they made a comeback. After all these years, I have been waiting.

Just got back into RHCP recently, heard this new song, and I really liked it! Their comeback is looking great so far!
Stars in the Sky - Kid Cudi

This song is so catchy and fun. Definitely one of the best this year!
Won't Stand Down - Muse

I was skeptical during the first 30 seconds, but when that chorus kicked in, I was really pumped. This has got to be one of Muse's heaviest songs ever. I hope it will be a return to form for the band.

Muse did not disappoint at all with this new song. It might be their heaviest song yet. Can't wait for their new album to come out at some point this year.

We live in a world where Muse has breakdowns, and I love it.
Anti-Hero - Taylor Swift

The best song on Taylor Swift's album Midnights, and it became the best song of the album and of 2022. It's a powerful anthem with a catchy beat. It should be #1.

I think this song should be in the top 5! It is just so disappointing that it is 25. Unbelievable!

If there was any doubt Taylor Swift was on top, this sort of squashed it. Very modern!
Constant Repeat - Charli XCX

This song is absolutely awesome.

The Newcomers

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I Ain't a Bitch - Alaura Lynne
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Titi Me Pregunto - Bad Bunny

The Contenders

Boy - The Killers

Can't say enough about this new song by one of my all-time favorite bands. Got to hear it live at a show this year, and it only made me like it that much more! These guys show no signs of slowing down anytime soon. In fact, I find myself liking their new material just as much as, or more than, their older stuff!

I feel like The Killers are one of the only bands that never got worse over time, and they didn't disappoint here at all. TK are really staying true to themselves, which is why I love them, and they showed that here as well.
My Love - Florence + the Machine

I really love the chorus and Florence Welch's vocals on this track. Florence + The Machine rarely disappoint.
Snow Globes - Black Country, New Road

Wonderful song from the best and most underrated album of the year.

This must totally be in the top 10.
Numb Little Bug - Em Beihold

This song is very underrated. Now in 2025, it never plays on my radio station even when I change stations. It is one of my favorites, and I will never forget this.

This is an amazing song! Em Beihold is such an underrated artist, but a really good one!

Interesting instrumental, relatable lyrics, catchy.
Out of Time - The Weeknd

Seriously, this is his best song ever. Yeah, I mean it. No song of his comes close to this. Forget about Blinding Lights, Starboy, and others. This song is on another level.

Best song of the year by all means. Should definitely be at the top.

Should be number one because it's better than Sacrifice.
Less Than Zero - The Weeknd

My favourite off of one of the best records of the year.

The best Weeknd song ever.

One of my favorite songs from Dawn FM. Such an excellent track!
Don’t Forget - Sky Ferreira

Awesome new song by Sky Ferreira. I hope she will finally drop an album.
Lift Me Up - Rihanna

This song is magnificent. Rihanna's vocals are beautiful, and the vibe of this song is so emotional that it managed to catch a little tear in my eye, even though I don't get emotional often.
A wonderful comeback by Rihanna and well-deserving to be in the Top 5 on this list.

I love this song! Rihanna's vocals are really beautiful here. The song may be a bit basic to some extent, but it feels so great to hear her voice again. Welcome back, RiRi! I can't wait to hear more from her.

Now THIS is how you make a comeback after disappearing for 6 years! Great fitting song for the ending of a good movie, and catchy as always because it's Rihanna!
Bones - Imagine Dragons

I didn't know this was so new. Bones is really good. The whole story of immortality in the lyrics really strikes me.

This song is catchy. Good catchy.

Love. This. Song.
Cannonball - Avril Lavigne

Her previous albums turned me off because they sounded too girly, but this is awesome! I have that new album on repeat all the time.

One of the finest singers, composing new music this year. Good!

Girl, this is the best song by her yet! 2022! Remember me when you get to 10M!
There'd Better Be a Mirrorball - Arctic Monkeys
All for Love - Kygo

It is such a good song.
Love It When You Hate Me - Avril Lavigne

Oh my god, I love her so much.
Happy Birthday in the Sky - Placebo

What a pretty good return from Placebo. One of their best songs in a long time. They don't get very much attention on this site, but I think you should check them out! You'll probably like them if you're a fan of bands like Oasis or Muse.

I was shocked when this came out.
Goodbye - Cannons

Cannons had one of the best songs of 2021 (Bad Dream) and they now have my favorite song of 2022 through June. Michelle Joy has such an entrancing voice. This song is filled with pure dreamy synths and poetic emotional longing.