Since launching in 2020, InMusic has invited fans to vote each month for their favorite new release through a 16-song bracket on our Instagram Stories. What began as a simple engagement idea has evolved into a reliable snapshot of listener sentiment, highlighting not only breakout hits but also defining cultural moments in pop music. In 2025, the results spoke clearly. Pop dominated the conversation, and for the first time since the feature began, every monthly winner was led by a female artist. Tate McRae emerged as the year’s most consistent force with four wins, followed closely by Sabrina Carpenter with three. Here is a complete look at every InMusic Song of the Month in 2025, as chosen by fans.
January: “Sports Car” – Tate McRae
Tate McRae opened the year in commanding form with “Sports Car,” a sleek and confident pop track from her third studio album So Close to What. Built on glossy production and restrained tension, the song signaled a refined artistic direction and quickly became one of the year’s most appreciated releases.
February: “Abracadabra” – Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga returned to spectacle-driven pop with “Abracadabra,” a dramatic electro-pop standout from Mayhem. Premiered alongside a visually striking performance era, the track blended theatrical flair with modern club production.
March: “Twilight Zone” – Ariana Grande
Released as part of the Eternal Sunshine: Brighter Days Ahead edition, “Twilight Zone” showcased Ariana Grande at her most introspective. Minimalist production allowed her vocals to take center stage, turning quiet reflection into one of the year’s most emotionally resonant songs.
April: “End of the World” – Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus explored new sonic territory with “End of the World,” a disco-leaning Europop track from her visual album Something Beautiful. Rich instrumentation and bittersweet lyrics framed a message of living fully amid uncertainty.
May: “Just Keep Watching (From F1)” – Tate McRae
McRae returned to the top with a high-energy contribution to the F1 soundtrack. “Just Keep Watching” fused cinematic urgency with club-ready beats, capturing the adrenaline of competition while expanding her pop catalog.
June: “Manchild” – Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter followed her 2024 dominance with “Manchild,” a sharp and playful synth-pop anthem from her Man’s Best Friend era. Witty lyricism and infectious hooks made it an early contender for song of the summer.
July: “The Subway” – Chappell Roan
After debuting live, “The Subway” arrived as a fully realized alt-pop breakup ballad. Chappell Roan’s vivid storytelling and New York imagery turned personal heartbreak into one of 2025’s most distinctive songs.
August: “Tears” – Sabrina Carpenter
Released alongside Man’s Best Friend, “Tears” leaned into Carpenter’s tongue-in-cheek confidence. The track balanced playful provocation with polished pop, cementing her status as one of the year’s defining voices.
September: “Tit For Tat” – Tate McRae
A surprise standalone release later added to the deluxe edition of So Close to What???, “Tit For Tat” delivered a pointed post-breakup narrative. Its sharp tone and rhythmic tension earned McRae her third Song of the Month.
October: “Eyes Closed” – JISOO & Zayn
This unexpected collaboration blended polished pop with emotional restraint. “Eyes Closed” explored new beginnings and marked a major crossover moment for JISOO, closing a landmark year for her solo career. She later was voted as the InMusic Most Influential Artist of 2025,
November: “Nobody’s Girl” – Tate McRae
Featured on So Close to What???, “Nobody’s Girl” emphasized independence and self-worth. The fan response crowned McRae as the most awarded artist of the year.
December: “Such a Funny Way” – Sabrina Carpenter
Released as a holiday surprise, this bonus track quietly closed the Man’s Best Friend era. Intimate and reflective, it offered a fitting conclusion to Carpenter’s standout year.
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