The music scene in 2012 can be characterized by the bold introduction of young artists, the extended use of new social distribution channels, and the continued blurring of genres. The end of the year is a great opportunity to look back on the previous twelve months of music and attempt to capture the biggest songs. This list is meant to address all genres, both mainstream and underground, and intentionally does not include the same artist twice.

50 A$AP Rocky – Goldie

49 Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs – Your Love

48 Baauer – Harlem Shake

47 Grimes – Oblivion

46 Icona Pop – I Love It

45 Dwight Yoakam – A Heart Like Mine

44 Danny Brown – Grown Up

43 Goldroom – Fifteen

42 Psy – Gangnam Style

41 Skrillex – Bangarang

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