The first two mixtapes in our year-end series count down from song 104 to song 53. This is where you find the most interesting assortment of tracks, so don't skip it!

Cruelty (noun): Limiting your year-end favorites list to 50 records when you listened to countless more.

As non-believers, nothing gets us more excited than a new pope. Especially one from Chicago! So, to celebrate, we've made you our third new music mixtape of 2025. Personally blessed by the pontiff!