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2015 has come and gone, but the music that made the last 12 months still remains. Though the airwaves last year may have been filled with sultry R&B, bizarre viral hits and more Justin Bieber than a lot of people find tolerable, in all corners of the musical spectrum, some of the best music in years was rolled out. From Kendrick Lamar's anthemic album for change to Adele's triumphant return, from the personal heartbreak of Purity Ring to the raw mourning of Sufjan Stevens, here are 2015's 10 best albums. -
Adele's 'Hello' Holds No. 1 Spot as Twenty One Pilots, Shawn Mendes Gain on Hot 100
Adele is very comfortable at No. 1. As her new album 25 spends yet another week on top of the album chart, her smash single "Hello" is similarly holding steady atop the Hot 100. For the 10th straight week, "Hello" is dominating the world of music, above singles from Justin Bieber, Drake and twenty one pilots. -
Adele's '25' Reigns Supreme on Charts for Sixth Week Over Justin Bieber, Twenty One Pilots
Adele reigned supreme with album sales in 2015, and she's carrying that through to the new year with 25. For the sixth straight week, Adele's third studio album topped the charts over Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, Twenty One Pilots and other recent releases. -
Celine Dion Covers Adele's 'Hello' Badly at New Year's Eve Show
Celine Dion gets a lot of flack, some warranted and some that's just over the top, but her cover of Adele's "Hello" is certainly deserving of some criticism as she stumbled through the notes on New Year's Eve. -
A Walking Tour of Musical History in London: From Abbey Road to Adele's Recording Studio
The London music scene has been a large component in music industry discussion following the recent surge in popularity from British singer/songwriter Adele, who will hit the road in the U.K. this February. From Handel to Hendrix, London is a goldmine of musical history. -
Is Spotify Being Sued? Musician Hits Them With Class Action Suit Over Unpaid Royalties
Well this is awkward. Spotify has just been hit with a class action suit and it's a big one! Musician, David Lowery, of the rock band, Cracker, is suing Spotify for $150 million in royalties. -
25 Best Songs 2015: The Weeknd, Drake, Justin Bieber, Kendrick Lamar & More
Among your “Pretty Girls” and Vine stars, you had real gems in 2015. From some surprise pop breakthroughs from the likes of Jason Derulo and The Weeknd to touching indie songs from Braids and Sufjan Stevens and some of the most fiery rap in years from Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West, this year was not wanting for great songs. -
Adele's 'Hello' Holds No. 1 Again Over Justin Bieber's 'Purpose' Singles
Adele can say "Hello" to No. 1 again, not as though she ever left. For the ninth week in a row, the lead single from her new album 25 has topped the Hot 100, though recent singles from Justin Bieber seem almost destined to claim the top spot in the country. -
Watch marshmello's live Remix of Adele's Chart-Topping Track "Hello"
Adele's chart-topping track, "Hello," has, undoubtedly been one of the top tracks of 2015, as it's been sitting at the No.1 spot on Billboard's Top 100 Chart for eight straight weeks, not to mention several other records the track has broken, along with her lastest album, 25. With songs like Adele's, "Hello," there are surely going to be several covers and remixes of the track, and that is exactly what has happened. One remix, in particular, comes from the up-and-coming producer, marshmello, who rendered a crazy catchy flip of the original - as if the original wasn't catchy enough. -
Adele's '25' Just Hit Another Historic Sales Record Milestone!
It's not like it's a big surprise or anything but Adele's '25' has been one of the best albums of 2015 and it will probably continue to be throughout 2016. The album has already scored it's fifth week as No.1 on the Billboard 200 and it has just hit another historical milestone. '25' has just become the first album to sell over a million copies three seperate weeks! -
4 Unbelievable Statistics from Adele's Sold Out 2016 US Tour
Adele continues to break records. Like her sold out European tour, the 10-time Grammy Award winner's recently announced 2016 US jaunt has seen unprecedented levels of demand. -
Adele Explains Decision Not to Stream '25' Album on Spotify in New Interview
Adele's decision not to stream her hotly anticipated album, '25,' was widely talked about. Now, for the first time, she has explained her decision not to stream the album in a new interview. Instead of streaming the project on platforms such as Spotify, she made the decision to go with paid downloads in addition to hard copy formats, such as albums. It is still unavailable on streaming services. -
'Hello' Singer Adele Talks Cigarette Addiction, Says She Quit Smoking for Her Son
It's hard to believe from her stunning vocals, but Adele smoked upwards of 25 cigarettes a day just four years ago, before she quit. Due in part to the smoking, the singer lost her voice in 2011. She additionally underwent surgery in order to prevent a recurring vocal chord hemorrhage and physicians advised her to quit smoking or give up on her career. In two new interviews Adele talks cigarette addiction and how she quit smoking for her son. -
Top 5 Late Night TV Music Performances of 2015: Adele, Foo Fighters, Beach House and More
Late night TV talk shows have always been fertile ground for great musical performances, and this year proved no different. From the Foo Fighters' touching farewell for David Letterman to Adele's Roots accompanied kiddie instrument cover of "Hello" on The Tonight Show, 2015 was filled with its fair share of great gigs. Here are some of our standout picks featuring Kendrick Lamar, Tracy Chapman and Beach House. -
Adele's 'Hello' Gets Covered in Spanglish by 'American Idol' Alum Karen Rodriguez
American Idol alum Karen Rodriguez recently put her own spin on Adele’s “Hello,” covering the mega hit in Spanglish.
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