The Best Music of 2016

Reviews, Ratings, News, and More

Looking for the best music of 2016? Look no further! We've compiled a list of the top albums, songs, and artists of the year, based on reviews, ratings, and news from major publications.

Top Albums of 2016

According to Metacritic, the top albums of 2016 are:

1. Blackstar by David Bowie
2. A Moon Shaped Pool by Radiohead
3. Lemonade by Beyoncé
4. Blonde by Frank Ocean
5. The Life of Pablo by Kanye West

Top Songs of 2016

Based on Billboard's year-end charts, the top songs of 2016 are:

1. "Closer" by The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey
2. "Don't Let Me Down" by The Chainsmokers featuring Daya
3. "Love Yourself" by Justin Bieber
4. "Stressed Out" by Twenty One Pilots
5. "Cheap Thrills" by Sia

Top Artists of 2016

According to Billboard, the top artists of 2016 are:

1. Drake
2. Justin Bieber
3. Rihanna
4. twenty one pilots
5. Adele

Grammy Awards 2016

The 58th Annual Grammy Awards were held on February 15, 2016, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The ceremony recognized the best recordings, compositions, and artists of the year.

The winners of the major Grammy categories are:

• Album of the Year: 1989 by Taylor Swift
• Record of the Year: "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars
• Song of the Year: "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran
• Best New Artist: Meghan Trainor