My Favourite Albums Of 2021

16. Marina Allen - Candlepower 

15. Margo Cilker - Pohorylle

14. Ashley Monroe - Rosegold

13. Lana Del Rey - Chemtrails Over The Country Club

12. Pearl Charles - Magic Mirror

11. Kacey Musgraves - Star-Crossed

10. Dinosaur Jr. - Sweep It Into Space

9. St. Vincent - Daddy's Home

8. Brandi Carlile - In These Silent Days

7. Juliana Hatfield - Blood 

6. Sierra Ferrell - Long Time Coming

5. Sturgill Simpson - The Ballad Of Dood & Juanita

4. Lana Del Rey - Blue Banisters

3. Snail Mail - Valentine 

2. Lindsey Buckingham - Lindsey Buckingham 

1. Marina - Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land

My Favourite Movies Of 2021

1. The French Dispatch

2. Nomadland

3. Moxie

4. The Power Of The Dog

5. Mare Of Easttown 

6. Pig

7. Dune

Merry Christmas!

Best Gigs Of 2021

Ha! By Virtue of being my only gig of 2021, Courtney Marie Andrews at Union Chapel is my gig of the year! Yay, Courtney! That said I'm pretty sure it would have been near the top, if not the very top, of my list regardless. Hopefully better times are ahead for us all.

Goodbye Dear Nez

Always my favourite Monkee, I also adored Michael Nesmith's solo career and felt privileged to see him live, on a rare trip to the UK, back in 2012. Rest in peace, dear Nez.