The 10 Best Pop Songs of 2025 (So Far)

This week on Live From Mars, Alex shares his picks for the best songs of 2025 (so far)—including bangers from Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, SZA, Ariana Grande, and more. Plus, a quick New Music Friday recap and the chaotic rollout of Sabrina Carpenter’s surprise new album Man's Best Friend.Topics covered:Quick hits from a quiet New Music Friday: Kehlani, Mark Ronson & RAYE, Hannah JadaguSabrina Carpenter's surprise album announcement + the internet’s meltdown over the cover artAlex’s full list of the 10 best songs of 2025 (plus a bonus!)Why Abracadabra and Something Beautiful are tied for song of the yearThe comeback of fun Drake? (Yes, I'm shocked too)A case for Addison Rae and a deep cut from DjoTaylor Swift similarities, Ariana, SZA, The Weeknd, HAIM, Selena Gomez, and moreTimestamps:00:00 — Intro + Catch Up01:31 — New Music Friday Highlights06:59 — Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend Controversy13:15 — The Best Pop Songs of 2025 (So Far)Follow & support the show:Life on Mars (New Music Friday Playlist): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7fbLRhODukVyre2zTFMQG0?si=f39baf34c7754f2fListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0V8opmfEyH3U7MJSTrsHH6Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-from-mars/id1717556594Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vinylbymarsFollow Alex on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylbymarsFollow Alex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinylbymarsTo provide feedback, please fill out this survey: http://bit.ly/livefrommars-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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