From the rise of social media to the shared experience of real-time live streaming, major music destinations like Bonnaroo and the growth hyper-local music communities in your own backyard, the 21st Century has been shaped by incredible music that has defined unforgettable moments in our lives.
This year, for WXPN’s annual listener-voted countdown, we’re building the ultimate playlist, the soundtrack of the century (so far) … and we need your voice to make it happen. Vote now for your top 10 songs from the last 25 years and help us create the definitive list of the 885 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century!
Any song released between January 1, 2000 and now is eligible. To participate, vote for up to 10 of your personal favorites between now and November 8th; you can find inspiration in the playlist below, or in the resources linked on the 885 Countdown page. Then, tune in starting December 5th at 8 a.m. to follow along with the countdown of the 885 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century, chosen by YOU!
And that’s not all! When you cast your vote, you’ll be automatically entered to win weekly prizes from our 21st Century Grab Bag, plus a grand prize: TWO tickets to ONE WXPN WELCOMES concert per week in 2024!
Here at WXPN, we believe in real, hand-picked music curated by listeners. Since 2004, we’ve been crowdsourcing the ultimate lists in various categories. Now, we’re focusing on the last 25 years, and we want you to be part of this next chapter. This is your chance to vote for the songs that have moved you, defined an era, and connected us all. Voting closes on November 8th, so cast your ballot and help us celebrate the last 25 years of music!