Best Albums of 2021

Interviews with the artists behind some of the best music albums of 2021.

Hosted and curated ByJorge Patino

, Hark Editor

12 CLIPS42 MINS

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‘Sometimes I Might Be Introverted’ by Little Simz

In this interview from 'Live on KEXP,' British rapper Little Simz joins DJ Troy Nelson to discuss the process by which she came up with the concept behind her latest album, 'Sometimes I Might Be Introverted.'

‘Sometimes I Might Be Introverted’ by Little Simz

Live on KEXP

3 MINS

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‘Prioritize Pleasure’ by Self Esteem (aka Rebecca Taylor)

On 'Before the Chorus,' host Sofia Loporcaro is joined by Rebecca Taylor to talk about the themes present in her album 'Prioritize Pleasure.'

‘Prioritize Pleasure’ by Self Esteem (aka Rebecca Taylor)

Before The Chorus

4 MINS

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‘Montero’ by Lil Nas X

Here’s Lil Nas X talking about what it was like to work with Elton John and Miley Cyrus during 'Montero,' and how his music is connected to his experience as a Black Queer Rapper. From the Zane Lowe Interview Series.

The Zane Lowe Interview Series

4 MINS

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‘Conflict of Interest’ by Ghetts

British rapper Ghetts talks to Eiz The Witch and Anthony Joshua from the 'JD in the Duffle Bag' podcast about how love inspired his latest album 'Conflict of Interest.'

JD In The Duffle Bag Podcast

2 MINS

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‘Glow On’ by Turnstile

In this episode from 'the FADER Interview' podcast, Editorial Director Alex Robert talks to 'Turnstile’s' lead singer Brendan Yates about the band’s experience recording thier album 'Glow On' in a farm studio in Gallatin, Tennessee.

The FADER Interview

1 MIN

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‘Sour’ by Olivia Rodrigo

On the podcast 'Musicians on Musicians,' Olivia Rodrigo and 90s icon Alanis Morissette discuss their experiences of what it’s like to make it in the music industry at a young age.

Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians

4 MINS

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‘Jubilee’ by Japanese Breakfast (aka Michelle Zauner)

In this episode from the 'Broken Records,' Michelle Zauner a.k.a. Japanese Breakfast talks about her inspiration behind her new song “Savage Good Boy” and what it was like to shoot the song’s music video with Sopranos actor Michael Imperioli.

‘Jubilee’ by Japanese Breakfast (aka Michelle Zauner)

Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond

3 MINS

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'Ignorance' by The Weather Station (aka Tamara Lindeman)

In this interview from 'Kreative Kontrol,' host Vish Khanna is joined by The Weather Station Tamara Lindeman to discuss why she decided to switch from folk to indie pop-rock in her latest album 'Ignorance.'

'Ignorance' by The Weather Station (aka Tamara Lindeman)

Kreative Kontrol

4 MINS

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‘Little Oblivions’ by Julien Baker

On Slate's 'Working', Julien Baker talks about writing the lyrics for her latest album 'Little Oblivions' and her overall creative process.

Working

3 MINS

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‘Valentine’ by Snail Mail (aka Lindsey Jordan)

In this episode from 'the FADER,' Lindsey Jordan, also known as Snail Mail, joins host Sal Maicki to discuss the process behind putting together the different aspects of her record 'Valentine,' both as a music album and a cohesive concept.

‘Valentine’ by Snail Mail (aka Lindsey Jordan)

The FADER Interview

3 MINS

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‘Call Me If You Get Lost’ by Tyler, the Creator

Tyler, the Creator joins hosts Ebro, Peter and Laura to discuss his latest album 'Call Me If You Get Lost' and his future as an artist. From the 'Ebro in the Morning Podcast.'

‘Call Me If You Get Lost’ by Tyler, the Creator

Ebro in the Morning Podcast

3 MINS

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‘Blue Weekend’ by Wolf Alice

In 'Music Interviews with Rob Herrera,' Wolf Alice vocalist Ellie Rowsell talks about how the events of a night out inspired the band to collectively write the lyrics for their banger “Play the Greatest Hits” from their album 'Blue Weekend.'

Music Interviews with Rob Herrera on Front Row Live

2 MINS

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Best Albums of 2021

‘Sometimes I Might Be Introverted’ by Little Simz

Live on KEXP

‘Prioritize Pleasure’ by Self Esteem (aka Rebecca Taylor)

Before The Chorus

‘Montero’ by Lil Nas X

The Zane Lowe Interview Series

‘Conflict of Interest’ by Ghetts

JD In The Duffle Bag Podcast

‘Glow On’ by Turnstile

The FADER Interview

‘Sour’ by Olivia Rodrigo

Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians

‘Jubilee’ by Japanese Breakfast (aka Michelle Zauner)

Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond

'Ignorance' by The Weather Station (aka Tamara Lindeman)

Kreative Kontrol

‘Little Oblivions’ by Julien Baker

Working

‘Valentine’ by Snail Mail (aka Lindsey Jordan)

The FADER Interview

‘Call Me If You Get Lost’ by Tyler, the Creator

Ebro in the Morning Podcast

‘Blue Weekend’ by Wolf Alice

Music Interviews with Rob Herrera on Front Row Live

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