Staff List: The 10 Best U.K. & Ireland Songs of 2025 (So Far)

This summer, British and Irish artists have been stealing the spotlight where it truly matters: on stage, at dozens of festivals and prestige headline shows across these isles. From Pulp’s live return (and not-so-secret Glastonbury appearance) to Sam Fender’s triumphant stadium run and the joyful ascent of CMAT, so far, 2025 has felt alive with voices that dare to be loud, weird, heartfelt, and brilliant.

Away from the live circuit, the likes of Olivia Dean, Jim Legxacy and PinkPantheress have all released their strongest material to date – songs with soul and something to say. It’s been a fruitful few months, then: returning stars gave us some of their biggest tracks yet, while newer names confirmed their longevity.

Arguably, the global charts are still buzzing with viral hooks, via a wealth of international names who broke through last year: Sabrina Carpenter, Gracie Abrams, Benson Boone, Shaboozey et al. But alongside the big-hitters, you’ll find proof that this corner of the world is home to a wealth of talent that is pushing forward into new spaces, both critically and commercially. 

All of these vibrant personalities keep the industry ticking along, proving that progressive new material can emerge from any place, any time. British and Irish music is in an innovative and unpredictable place in 2025, and we wouldn’t want it any other way, really.

These are the 10 best U.K. & Ireland songs of 2025 (so far), presented alphabetically by artist.