The Contenders, Vol. 21: The songs we can't stop playing this week

In the final update to our running list of the year's best songs, we've got the cathartic rock of Kassie Krut, a nerve-settling collaboration between the singers SOAK and Gordi, Ethel Cain and more. Featured songs and artists: 1. Kassie Krut: "Reckless," from Kassie Krut 2. Gordi: "Reverie," from Lunch At Dune 3. Katy J Pearson: "Save Me," from Someday, Now 4. Freak Slug: "Ya Ready," from I Blow Out Big Candles 5. Hildegard: "Bach In Town," from Jour 1596 6. Ethel Cain: "Punish" (single) Enjoy the show? Tell your friends and leave us a review wherever you listen go podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy