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Top 89 of 2021: Sean McPherson, host

Graphic reading, "The Current Top 89 of 2021: Staff Picks"
Graphic reading, "The Current Top 89 of 2021: Staff Picks"Casey Jones | MPR

by Sean McPherson

December 18, 2021

The end of the year is upon us, and it's time to reflect on your favorite music of 2021! Here are Sean's favorite songs of the year. Once you've made your own list, vote in The Current's Top 89 poll, and we'll count down your Top 89 of 2021 on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Top 10 Songs of 2021

Arlo Parks – "Green Eyes"
Caroline Polachek – "Bunny Is A Rider"
Gully Boys – "Russian Doll"
Juice Lord ft. Destiny Roberts – "Spread Luv"
Lanue – "What I Love The Most"
Little Simz ft. Cleo Sol – "Woman"
Madlib – "Road Of The Lonely Ones"
Neal Francis – "Can't Stop The Rain"
Strand of Oaks – "Galacticana"
Wet Leg – "Chaise Longue"
Yves Tumor – "Jackie"

15 Best Minnesota Songs of the Year

Annie Mack – "Testify"
Dizzy Fae – "Body Move"
Durry – "Who's Laughing Now"
Gully Boys – "Russian Doll"
Juice Lord ft. Destiny Roberts – "Spread Luv"
Lanue – "What I Love The Most"
Papa Mbye – "ONLY RIGHT"
PaviElle French – "Rights"
Samantha Moon – "Shinin'"
Partial Traces – "Cold Clouds"
I Self Devine ft. The Lioness – "Gentle Reminder"
Bad Bad Hats – "Quarter Past"
MMYYKK – "Divine"
Miloe ft. Jamila Woods & Vagabon – "Winona"
Under Violet – "Daisy"