Elder Millennial Music Correspondent Blake Jackson joins the show again to discuss our favorite music of the year. How did our favorite artists turn to love, community, nature, and dance to find joy in these (still) difficult times?

Artists mentioned: Jeff Parker. Alabaster Deplume. Alex G. The National. Animal Collective. Spoon. Taylor Swift. Harry Styles. Kendrick Lamar. Pusha T. Vince Staples. Kenny Beats. The 1975. Jack Antonoff. The Smile. Weyes Blood. Beyonce. Florist. Friendship. Angel Olsen. Big Thief. Gang of Youths.

Songs played: United in Grief. Dreamin of the Past. The 1975. I’m in Love with You. Free in the Knowledge. It’s Not Just Me, It’s Everybody. All the Good Times. Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You. Spud Infinity. Forbearance. Goal of the Century. The Man Himself.

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