We love great music. And there’s been a lot in 2021. Whether it’s a banger that’s known on every corner of the Earth or a new artist that’s gone viral, there’s nothing quite like a great song to lose yourself for a bit. Some of the tracks below offer the listener an opportunity to reflect. Others encourage an escape from reality. Check out our list of the best songs of 2021 below and tap in to our Spotify playlist to listen along.
When you’re done with the songs of the year, be sure to check out The Daily Music Report’s 10 best albums of 2021.
20. Radium Girls
Tom Morello, The Bloody Beetroots (Featuring Pussy Riot, Aimee Interrupter, Mish Way, and the Last Internationale)
19. Afrique Victime
Mdou Moctar
17. Speak With The Dead
Foxing, Why?
16. Narrator
Squid, Martha Skye Murphy
15. Song for Nick Drake
Skullcrusher
13. Be Sweet
Japanese Breakfast
12. Lumberjack
Tyler, The Creator
11. Leave Me Not Love
For Those I Love
10. Girl in Amber
Nell Smith, The Flaming Lips
9. I Love You, I Hate You
Little Simz
7. Pool Hopping
illuminati hotties
5. Long Legged Larry
Aesop Rock
4. Dropout Boogie
Your Old Droog, MF DOOM
2. Racist, Sexist Boy
The Linda Lindas
1. Montero (Call Me By Your Name)
Lil Nas X