Every other week or so we update our running list of contenders for the year’s best songs — tracks we love so much, we can’t stop listening to them. Our latest additions include a pastoral instrumental piece from Sigur Rós frontman Jónsi’s latest solo album, Flicker. We’ve also got a deep sonic meditation from the electronic artist Jon Hopkins, Muna singer Katie Gavin’s reflective solo work, the bedroom pop artist with more than a billion streams, Clairo and more.
NPR Music’s Stephen Thompson joins host Robin Hilton.