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16 December 2018, 19:00 | Updated: 18 December 2018, 14:30
From Arctic Monkeys to The Vaccines and Gerry Cinnamon to Florence + The Machine, here is Radio X’s choice of the best songs to be released in 2018.
2018’s best tunes saw the return of Ian Brown, Richard Ashcroft and Florence + The Machine, while box fresh music came from some fantastic new artists, including Jade Bird, Sam Fender, Gang Of Youths, Gerry Cinnamon and more. Radio X takes a trip back over 2018 for the best songs of the year.
The Weezer frontman teams up with this American trio of brothers with memorable results.
One of the highlights of the Tranquility Base album: Alex Turner mixes glamour, space travel and online reviews.
The former Verve frontman released his fifth solo album and proved he’s as essential as ever.
After the huge success of Chaos And The Calm, Bay’s second album Electric Light proved that he’s got a long and successful career ahead of him.
Thrilling new British singer-songwriter - 2019 will be her year.
Stockport’s finest build on their excellent debut with their second outing… and add another chapter to their “Back To The Future” series of videos…
He’s back! Seems like the Stone Roses reunion is done and dusted, so King Monkey is back with some zeitgeist loving solo material.
Glittering electro-pop from the Glaswegian trio.
Straight out of Glasgow without following the traditional media route, Gerry is an honest, straightforward and hugely popular new artist.
The Liverpool band ready their third album for 2019 and this teaser is perfect indie pop.
James Skelly’s Scouse folk rock is as addictive as ever.
How do you make a classic even better? Strip it back to the essentials, that's how.
Anthemic dark rock from Tom Smith and co, from their sixth album, Violence.
North Shields has given us a brilliant new singer-songwriter - the BRITs Critics Choice Award is already his.
Rousing, emotional and inspirational: one of Florence Welch’s most powerful songs.
Australia’s best kept secret is no secret any more.
The most distinctive voice of 2018 - Grennan’s rough and bluesy sound has made him one of the finest discoveries of the year.
Delicate, moving, passionate - and what a voice.
Remarkable song about the legacy of protest - featuring the powerful vocals of soul legend and activist Mavis Staples.
Another unforgettable tune from the singer - and check out the video where he gets beaten up by wrestler Finn Balor. Don’t worry fans, they’re terrific friends in real life.
Instant bluesy classic from the Californian singer.
Another big return for 2018 was Brighton’s Kooks, who delivered an impeccable hit in Four Leaf Clover.
Superb American indie pop - one of the earworms of the year.
The Welsh trio prove their mettle 30 years into their career with this anthemic track.
The former Smiths man has a way with a winning melody - as this wistful track proves.
Big, big tune from this singer-songwriter who was born in Germany and raised in Canada.
Three years on from Wilder Mind, Marcus Mumford and his band of merrie men are back to doing what they do best.
Matt Bellamy and the lads have gone all 80s in the video, but don’t worry - the music is as epic as ever.
Infectious indie pop at its finest.
Gary Lightbody proves he can still tug at our heartstrings.
Epic art rock from this Reading quartet.
Experimental collective who are bringing back cut-and-paste hits.
Young Ethan Barnett brings a BIG sound to 2018.
Absolute indie banger from the always reliable Justin Young and comrades.
US geek rock legends take on a classic piece of 80s balladry.
Taken from their LP Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life, Wombats have returned bolder than ever.
Head-rattling rock ’n’ roll from this powerful Brighton band.