The 122 Best Tracks of 2022

Encompassing more than 22 genres hailing from over 22 countries.

Music is magic medicine, and this year produced astounding alchemy across a spectrum of sonic styles emanating from everywhere on earth. Here are the 122 best tracks of 2022.

Nearly every continent around the globe had a part in producing this year’s marvelous music including the countries of Canada, Chile, Columbia, England, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Holland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Pakistan, Romania, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, and the USA.

And the giardiniera of genres includes a cappella, afro-pop, ambient, American primitive, Balkan, bossa nova, classical, electro, folk, hip-hop, hyperpop, indie rock, instrumental, jazz, jungle, k-pop, R&B, reggae, reggaeton, salsa, samba, soul, techno, and a lot of weird shit that doesn’t quite fit in (my fave!).

Without further ado, here are the 122 Best Tracks of 2022: