The Heart of XPN

From the tens of thousands of titles in its music library, WXPN asked you, our listeners to vote for the 885 quintessential XPN songs.

These are the tracks that are at the heart of the XPN listening experience.

The ones we could not be without.

A Big 885 Thank You!

A big thank you to the listeners who voted, tuned in and made this year's countdown so special and Essentially XPN! The final song list is posted below.
View the final list as a printable PDF.

885 Countdown Video

Watch a clever remake of the classic Bob Dylan "Subterranean Homesick Blues" video starring Jim McGuinn promoting the 885 Essential Songs Countdown. Click to watch and share

The Final 885

Resources

What inspired the countdown playlist? Check out our Resources page, a treasure trove of information about the aural history of XPN - Artists to Watch, festival lineups, Featured Albums, and more!