James Acaster Names His High 10 Songs of 2024

Consequence’s Annual Report continues with this particular version of Crate Digging, a recurring function the place artists and performers like comic James Acaster spotlight the music they suppose each fan ought to personal. Because the 12 months winds down, we’ve bought tons of awards, lists, and interviews about the very best music, movie, and TV 2024 needed to provide, together with our checklist of the 200 Greatest Songs of the 12 months.

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When Consequence interviewed James Acaster about his new comedy particular in November, the British comic was ready to speak about extra than simply the event strategy of Hecklers Welcome (now streaming on Max). As a self-described “correct vinyl nerd,” he was additionally fairly excited to dive into the music of 2024 — particularly, his 10 favourite songs of the previous 12 months.

It’s essential to notice that this interview didn’t occur on any atypical day in November, as one music featured on his checklist had simply been launched that morning. “I’m actually glad that that got here out in the present day in order that that may go on the checklist,” he stated. “As a result of to be trustworthy, I principally had 9 songs and I used to be gonna embrace a tenth one which I wasn’t so behind. So I’m glad now that I’ve bought 10 that I like.”

Take a look at the total checklist of Acaster’s favourite songs under (full with a playlist on the very finish). It’s a listing that features a few large names — and some eclectic selections that may change into your new favourite.

Kankawa Nagarra (with Archer) — “Wirlmarni”