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It's been a turbulent and confusing year in many ways. But there's one thing the second pandemic year in a row hasn't been lacking of: plenty of good music to get us through these months of uncertainty between hope and despair. And for those of you who might have lost track in the daily storm of new releases we got you covered once again with a mighty list that includes those tracks that we'll connect with 2021 forever

Every Friday music fans are faced with the same burning question: What to listen to from the sheer endless sea of new albums, EPs and other releases? Don't worry, the people of NBHAP are here to help you with that. Our very own release roundup gives you a quick overview on the music that matters the most this week.

The Brooklyn-based musician and writer Michelle Zauner, aka Japanese Breakfast, explores themes of joy on her latest record. Following the release of her memoir and two records dealing with loss and grieving, the singer is moving onto new things. NBHAP author Liv Toerkell met the artist for a video chat to talk about working through grief and finding optimism and hope.

Old favourites like Lykke Li, The National and Bon Iver meet beloved newcomers like Sarah Klang, Fenne Lily, Wy and Louise Lemon to celebrate life's less easier moments.

Far away from the Kendrick Lamars and Father John Mistys of this year, there are countless other smaller releases that often don't get the credit they deserve. The staff of NBHAP compiled some of the finest ones in 2017.