Voices of the Year

14 Artists Who Met the Moment in 2025

As the end of the year approaches, the stock-taking begins: Did we do anything that truly mattered? If you’re one of the entertainers on Rolling Stone’s inaugural Voices of the Year list, the answer is a resounding yes. Amid fraught and fractured times, the world is hungry for inspiration, and these musicians, writers, actors, comedians, and broadcasters delivered. From Bad Bunny to Karol G, Clipse to Marc Maron, and more, we’re celebrating those who spoke up, who broke out, whose work united us in joy, rebellion, escape — and sometimes all three.

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