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Whatever the case, it's a new day and a new you, and you deserve a killer soundtrack to keep you motivated and remind yourself why these changes are a good thing. By Jon Pareles, Jon Caramanica, Giovanni Russonello and Lindsay Zoladz.

This ode to Ye's mother after her passing in 2007 is a tragic, haunting thumper. (The song, by the way, was written when Simon was all of 25 years old—dude was freaking out over nothing!) Hear tracks by Ava Max, Tricky, Bill Callahan and others.

It's a classic, big room vibe designed to get your fists pumping while you smile with your eyes closed, exactly the mood you need to take you into an ecstatic future. Another emotional ballad, Seven Lions and singer Fiora bring a soundtrack that pairs perfectly with Daydreamer's start up jam, this one bringing the inspiring upward motion that acts as the wind beneath your wings. Michael Jackson started a record recording revolution with his groundbreaking, experimental dance-pop smash Thriller. All rights reserved.Billboard is part of MRC Media and Info, a division of MRC. Some of these tunes address the feelings and sensations this season conjures with nuance (aside from the headache caused by holiday songs and Christmas songs), while others are just earwormy seasonal bangers. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.

There are 8 million stories in New York City, so not surprisingly, there are nearly as many songs.

Apparently, all of Nick’s friends forgot their mittens and are buried alive under the white stuff—no big deal. The Beatles photographed on Aug. 25, 1965. From dance music gems to classic favorites, these songs about change and new beginnings will keep you from slipping back into old habits. If you're hoping for a smooth start, there's nothing silkier than LA-based producer Shallou's sweet, nature-loving sounds.

Let this wonky beat bring you back into courageous step. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy.

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Love lost seems to be a popular theme for wintry tunes, and this song from the Washington, D.C., indie-rockers sums up those feelings of rejection and loneliness (and how winter makes them a thousand times worse) pretty perfectly.Key lyric: “Hey! Ariana Grande Is in Love, and 11 More New Songs. The song itself even evokes a wintry feeling, with little more than a spare guitar riff carrying it along.Key lyric: “There’s no life like the snow life”, This doomy blues elegy seems to be about not just any old cold snap; we’re thinking full-on nuclear winter. A playlist featuring Alice Cooper, Ace Frehley, Andrew W.K., and others. You need to begin down the path of hard work and dedication, but keep that starry-eyed brightness in your heart for the dark times. Hear tracks by Halsey, Priya Ragu, Jorja Smith and others. New York City has often been heralded as one of the most inspiring cities on planet earth, and the proof of that lies in the countless works of art it’s influenced. "Begin" features Brooklyn singer Wales with some real whispery coolness.

Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! In that case, we've put together 10 of our favorite songs about starting fresh and embracing the new. Maybe you've finally found the courage to step toward a career you've always dreamed of pursuing. Déjà vu! / The ice of Boston is muddy and reflects no light / At day or night / And I slip on it every time”, Here’s the thing about snow in New York City: It turns disgusting and slushy within a day of a storm blowing through.
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So you've decided to start again. George Harrison is an angel on this 1969 favorite.

Another day, another three inches of snow? We kick off our list with a bright and bouncy bit of dance-pop courtesy of Dutch duo DubVision and their fellow countryman and electro icon Afrojack.

26 Songs About New York. Sometimes, the fresh starts aren't the ones you choose for yourself. We suggest not thinking too hard about the Edward Gorey–esque lyrics and instead losing yourself in the song’s flawless three-part harmony, soft and gentle as snowfall.Key lyric: “I was following the pack all swallowed in their coats / With scarves of red tied ’round their throats / To keep their little heads from falling in the snow”, It’s not photokeratitis Ozzy is singing about but a condition caused by another kind of fluffy white powder (the part where he yells “Cocaine!” is a good tip-off). A weekly tour of notable new music and videos.

It's important to remember that good things come to those who make good things happen.

Let this melancholy melody draw the doubt of out of your heart and turn it into action. You won’t find a more beautiful sight, we reckon.
Good for you. This is the tune you put on when you're ready to get things moving, for real. Maybe you just feel like pressing "restart" and getting back on track - or maybe you said "screw it" to any tracks at all.

We're just really hyped on Alison Wonderland's remix, because this bass is everything you need to keep that resolve going night into day into night again.



New York City offers an endless list of things to do in the winter, but let's be honest—who actually wants to brave the cold? This tune, penned by Irving Berlin, outlines perhaps the most important thing to have on hand during a blizzard: another warm body to snuggle up to.Key lyric: “What do I care how much it may storm?

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Let yourself burst into something shiny and new with these exultant beats.

This is real tenderness to get you through a tough transition and bring you back to in the shimmering light of a bright new morning.

We have an alternative suggestion: Sit at home, light a fire (legally) and while Mother Nature does her frigid dastardly deeds outside, crank up the best snow songs and kick back!

We end our list with what might be one of the most recognizable songs about new beginnings we know. Jon Pareles, Jon Caramanica, Giovanni Russonello. By Jon Pareles, Giovanni Russonello and Lindsay Zoladz.

The Walkmen capture this perfectly in the video for this track, off 2010’s Lisbon; the band wanders around Brooklyn Bridge Park during one of those pretty NYC snowstorms. It's as if you can actually see his acoustic guitar clear the sky of clouds and dry the rain. Hear tracks by Palberta, Anderson .Paak, Chai and others. This is a good one to listen to while you’re staring out the window at the accumulation, glass of whiskey in hand.—Jenna SchererKey lyric: “It’s too quiet in here and I’m beginning to freeze / I’ve got icicles hanging from my knees / Under 15 feet of pure white snow”, This lush chorale from the Seattle indie-folk outfit is as beautiful as it is deeply creepy, with its imagery of headless children and bloody snow. Released in 1982, it's one of the most beloved and highest-selling albums in history, and with jams like "Beat It," "P.Y.T."

Here’s a playlist of snow songs to get you through the blizzard.

Sometimes, the things around you change, the people who've always had your back disappear, and everything you took for granted is suddenly something unfamiliar.

Hear tracks by Phoenix, Angel Olsen, Bebel Gilberto and others.