AwardsWatch’s Top 20 Songs of 2015
AwardsWatch member Doug Johnson has compiled the best songs of 2015 according to AW members. Songs needed not be Billboard single to qualify. Over 265 songs were submitted for what became the final Top 20.
All art and graphics by AW member Kelley Rand. Enjoy!
Honorable Mentions:
21 Grimes, “REALiTi (Demo)”
22 Miquel, “Coffee”
23 Tame Impala, “Let it Happen”
24 Courtney Barnett, “Depreston”
25 Adele, “Hello”

Robyn & La Bagatelle Magique feat. Maluca
“Love is Free”

Hot Chip
“Huarache Lights”

Björk
“Stonemilker”

The Weeknd
“The Hills”

Jamie xx feat. Romy
“Loud Places”

Sufjan Stevens
“Should Have Known Better”

Carly Rae Jepsen
“Your Type”

Drake
“Hotline Bling”

Taylor Swift
“Style”

Jamie xx feat. Young Thug & Popcaan
“I Know There’s Gonna Be (Good Times)”
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