Qobuz presents its UK Top Tracks, Albums and Artists for 2021 with classic tracks and artists remaining in the top spots but new artists starting to make their mark. Qobuz has unveiled its 50 most-streamed titles and top 10 most-streamed albums, as well as their top 10 most played bands and female and male artists of 2021.
The Beatles top the list for the most played bands of 2021, with Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, London Grammar and The Rolling Stones all making the top 5. London Grammar had the most streamed album of the year with ‘Californian Soil’ and their song of the same name was the second most streamed track of 2021. London Grammar have come from strength to strength in the last year and their presence in the top bands, top albums and the top tracks of 2021 is a clear example of their growth
Taylor Swift has taken first place in the Top Female Artists list, closely followed by Norah Jones, Diana Krall, Lana Del Rey and Joni Mitchell all in the top 5. Taylor Swift’s re-recordings ‘Fearless (Taylors Version)’ and ‘Red (Taylors Version)’ have helped her reach the top spot. With plans to bring out a further 4 re-recorded albums, we can be sure that she will remain near the top for upcoming years too. Her presence in the Top Female Artists shows a possible shift in the listening habits of Qobuz users who are broadening their music tastes.
David Bowie took the top spot in the Top Male Artists list with Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Van Morrison all in the top 5. German-British composer Max Richter was the second most streamed male artist of 2021. His album, ‘Exiles’ released this year, is a clear favourite with Qobuz listeners with the track ‘Richter: Exiles’ being the most streamed of 2021.
Top Female Artists of 2021
- Taylor Swift
- Norah Jones
- Diana Krall
- Lana Del Rey
- Joni Mitchell
- Melody Gardot
- Billie Eilish
- Amy Winehouse
- Ella Fitzgerald
- Adele
Top Male Artists of 2021
- David Bowie
- Max Richter
- Bob Dylan
- Neil Young
- Van Morrison
- Bruce Springsteen
- Miles Davis
- Elton John
- Víkingur Ólafsson
- Eric Clapton
Top Tracks of 2021
- Max Richter – ‘Richter: Exiles’
- London Grammar – ‘Californian Soil’
- Eagles – ‘Hotel California’
- Fleetwood Mac – ‘Dreams’
- Phil Collins – ‘In the Air Tonight’
- Daft Punk – ‘Get Lucky’
- Marvin Gaye – ‘What’s Going On’
- Billie Eilish – ‘bad guy’
- The Doors – ‘Riders on the Storm’
- Melody Gardot – ‘If You Love Me’
Top Bands of 2021
- The Beatles
- Pink Floyd
- Fleetwood Mac
- London Grammar
- The Rolling Stones
- Radiohead
- Dire Straits
- Eagles
- Coldplay
- ABBA
Top Albums of 2021
- London Grammar – ‘Californian Soil’
- Fleetwood Mac – ‘Rumours’
- Wolf Alice – ‘Blue Weekend’
- Pink Floyd – ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’
- Moby – ‘Reprise’
- The Beatles – ‘Abbey Road’
- Melody Gardot – ‘Sunset In The Blue’
- Lana Del Rey – ‘Chemtrails Over The Country Club’
- Billie Eilish – ‘Happier Than Ever (Explicit)’
- Pink Floyd – ‘The Wall’
To discover the 50 most-streamed titles in the UK 2021, listen to Qobuz Top Streaming 2021.
