Alternative rock comes in many forms on 88.3 FM The Sting. With nonstop action from artists like Twenty One Pilots, Coldplay and Kings of Leon the possibilities are endless.

But after 12 straight months of alternative rock how do we know which song was the best of the year? Well, that's where the Top 88 Countdown comes into play.

Every new year join us as we host our annual countdown of the best 88 songs played on The Sting!

TOP 88 SONGS OF 2025

Are you looking for our ranking of the best alternative rock songs of 2025? Check out our complete Top 88 Songs of 2025 HERE

TOP 10 SONGS OF 2025

10. LINKIN PARK - Up From The Bottom

9. Mumford & Sons - Rushmere

8. Dexter & The Moonrocks - Sad In Carolina

7. Foo Fighters - Today's Song

6. The Lumineers - Same Old Song

5. Lola Young - Messy

4. Pierce The Veil - So Far So Fake

3. Twenty One Pilots - The Contract

2. sombr - back to friends

1. Sublime - Ensenada

LOOKING FOR MORE?

Hop in the time machine and check out our Top 88 Countdown Archive! That's where you'll find a list of our most popular alternative rock music from previous years.