Barack Obama Names Courtney Barnett On Best Songs Of 2018 List

Barack Obama’s love for homegrown hero Courtney Barnett continues, with the former President including one of her latest cuts on his Best Songs of 2018 list.

Obama was a big fan of 2015 single Elevator Operator, including it on both his workout and summer Spotify playlists in 2016, and has now revealed he's also fond of Barnett’s Need A Little Time.

The single from 2018 LP Tell Me How You Really Feel sits alongside songs from Kurt Vile, Hozier, Janelle Monae, J Cole, Leon Bridges and more.

The list also included Obama’s favourite films and books from 2018, including the likes of Black Panther, Annihilation and BlacKkKlansman.

"As 2018 draws to a close, I’m continuing a favourite tradition of mine and sharing my year-end lists," Obama said. 

"It gives me a moment to pause and reflect on the year through the books, movies, and music that I found most thought-provoking, inspiring, or just plain loved. 

"It also gives me a chance to highlight talented authors, artists, and storytellers – some who are household names and others who you may not have heard of before."