25 Songs to Ring in New Year's Eve 2021

2020, the year that brought us a deadly pandemic, an anxious mess of an election, and literal murder hornets, is coming to an end. We've all earned a celebration, even if it has to be small. So enjoy these New Year's songs perfect for letting go and letting loose. Celebrate the holiday, your resolutions, and the fresh start we're all about to get with artists ranging from Bing Crosby to Beyonce. Whether you're going to be spending the night dancing in your living room or resolution journaling at your desk, you deserve a great playlist to start 2021 off on the right foot.

"Auld Lang Syne" by Leslie Odom Jr.

This Celtic classic is pretty much the New Year's song. Plus, if you want to give your New Year's more of a Christmas-y feel, you can always go for the Mariah Carey version instead.

"Bringing In A Brand New Year" by B.B. King

Now this one's a bop. Ring in the brand new year and put some some pep in your step with this this cheerful tune by blues legend B.B. King.

"What Are You Doing New Year's Eve" by Ella Fitzgerald

Here's one to get you into the holiday spirit early. Inviting a date to join you may be a little more complicated this year (in the past, it usually didn't involved asking anyone to stick a Q-tip up their nose), but it's worth a shot.

“1999” by Prince

Ready to party like someone from 1982 partying like it's 1999? This '82 hit from Prince remains the perfect New Year's jam no matter what year it is. It's a great reminder to embrace the moment no matter how bleak things may seem.

"My Dear Acquaintance (A Happy New Year)" by Regina Spektor

We've got songs for our partners, songs for our friends, and songs for our families—why should our acquaintances have to miss out on the New Year's cheer? Regina Spektor's version of this Paul Horner and Peggy Lee-written tune has the sweetness of all the best holiday songs. (If you love Regina Spektor, you can also add her song "New Year" to your list.)

"New Year's Resolution" by Otis Redding and Carla Thoma

You can't go wrong with Otis Redding and Carla Thomas. Whether or not your New Year's resolution is to make it work with your partner, as it is for the characters in the song, this is a great one for anyone trying to be better next year.

"11:59 It's January" by Scrawl

With the way that time's been passing this year, is there anyone who doesn't relate to the song's opening lyric, "January came too soon?" Usually, a song like this might be a little too moody for New Year's, but this year, this lo-fi gem from 1998 feels just about right.

"Restless Year" by Ezra Furman

Fans of the Netflix series Sex Education may be familiar with art pop musician Ezra Furman. On this song, which closes out episode 2, she sings, "Restless year / It was another restless year / It was a restless year / For a while, we had no fear." The lyrics hits differently this year, with so many of us cooped up inside trying to figure out what to do with ourselves. Here's hoping for a less restless 2021.

"The New Year" by Death Cab for Cutie

If you've ever listed (500) Days of Summer as one of your favorite movies, insisted that music sounds better on vinyl, or made sure that your "Friend of the Pod" tee was visible on your zoom call, then odds are you cried at some point in 2003 to Death Cab for Cutie's album Transatlantacism. If you want to get one last good cry in before the new year, this morose cult classic is a good place to start.

"This Will Be Our Year" by the Zombies

Tired of the pessimism? You're right—this is a holiday for celebrating. Maybe this year will be our year. We're all learning to cope, and we're seeing some serious progress on the vaccines. Things are looking up.

"Let's Start the New Year Right" by Bing Crosby

While we're feeling good, this cheery song, performed and written by Irving Berlin for the 1942 Bing Crosby/Fred Astaire musical comedy film Holiday Inn, will bring you that much closer to starting the new year off right with a smile on your face.

"One More Time" by Daft Punk

What could be a better way to spend the last celebration of the year than dancing your heart out to the lyric "One more time, we're gonna celebrate / Oh yeah, alright, don't stop the dancing?" What a mood.

"New Year's Eve" by Mal Blum

Prefer your New Year's jams a little less euphoric and a little more cautiously optimistic? Consider celebrating with this indie anthem by folk punk artist Mal Blum.

"(Just Like) Starting Over" by John Lennon

One of the joys of the holiday is knowing you're about to get a fresh start. Embrace the opportunity to be a new you in the new year with John Lennon himself.

“Feeling Good” by Nina Simone

Speaking of the joy of a fresh start, what could capture that feeling better than Nina Simone singing, "It's a new dawn / It's a new day / It's a new life for me / And I'm feeling good?"

"New Memories" by DubVision and Afrojack

Take NYE up a notch with this song that encapsulates the excitement of starting a new chapter. This beat will truly make you feel like anything's possible.

"This Year" by Plastic Plastic

For a more laidback kind of joy, try this sunny song by Plastic Plastic, an indie pop group from Thailand. It's great if you're looking to start 2021 calm and lighthearted. "This year, the song urges, "get up from the bed, turn up the lights and let a smile creep on your face."

"New Rules" by Dua Lipa

Hey, new year new rules, right? Decide how you're going to live in the new year with this dance floor anthem.

"Brand New Me" by Alicia Keys

Whether you feel like this is going to be a big year for change or you think things might stay the same, you really can't go wrong starting off the year with Alicia Keys' unbelievable pipes.

"Our New Year" by Tori Amos

Never got a chance to grab a drink with that person you had your eye on before the pandemic? Going through a breakup? Watched a few too many Rashida Jones movies, and now you're in love? If you're pining after someone, this Tori Amos song from 2009 is the New Year's soundtrack for you.

"New Year's Day" by Taylor Swift

We get a lot of songs about New Year's Eve celebrations, but how about a song for the quiet hope you get to feel on January 1st? Try this Taylor Swift morning-after song for a great New Year's day.

"January Hymn" by The Decemberists

Another joyful, hopeful January song to keep up that New Year's optimism after the clock strikes midnight, this "hymn" by indie-folk band The Decemberists is an ode to taking it one step at a time—a great suggestion for a hectic time.

"2021" by Vampire Weekend

Obviously "2021" has to be on your New Year's playlist this year. Bonus points if, per the 2017 Twitter meme, you start the song at exactly 11:59:46, so the first thing you hear in the New Year is "2021 will you think about me?"

"Countdown" by Beyoncé

You can't have a proper New Year's celebration without a countdown. Count down the last seconds of the year with the best counting partner there is—Beyoncé.

"Let It Go" from Disney's Frozen

If you have any kids under the age of 12, you've probably heard this song so many times that you're ready to "turn away and slam the door" on anyone playing this song for fun. But guess what? Elsa's right. It's been a tough year, and we made it. Now we get to 'let it go'—we never have to do 2020 again.

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