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Here's 50 of the greatest songs from the last decade - from Arctic Monkeys, Foo Fighters, Noel Gallagher, Florence + The Machine, Catfish & The Bottlemen and more...
The unique sound of Alt-J gave us this massive tune.
alt-J - Left Hand Free (Official Video) 1
Win Butler gets in a very special guest for this disco classic... David Bowie!
Arcade Fire - Reflektor
Alex Turner digs deep within for this AM classic.
"I'm a puppet on a string, Tracy Island, time-traveling" - what a way to start a lyric.
Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine?
The former Verve man sets the record straight with another anthem.
Richard Ashcroft - They Don't Own Me (Official Music Video)
One of the biggest talents of the decade, Dan Smith quickly became pop royalty.
Bastille - Pompeii (Official Music Video)
The Biff went from strength to strength in the 2010s - this was an instant classic.
Biffy Clyro - Black Chandelier (Official Music Video)
One of Britain's best new talents of the past few years.
The duo of Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney proved that blues rock will never die.
The Black Keys - Gold On The Ceiling [Official Music Video]
Glittering synth pop from the acclaimed Stockport band.
Rae Morris on vocals for this ethereal track from the So Long See You Tomorrow album.
Bombay Bicycle Club - Luna
Nottingham-born Bugg was a blossoming talent this decade - this is his best-known song.
Jake Bugg - Lightning Bolt (Official Video)
Van McCann proved himself to be one of the best new songwriters of the decade.
Catfish and the Bottlemen - 7 (From the Studio)
"She said 'It's you i detest!', I said she looked underslept...She deffo didn't like that no..."
Catfish and the Bottlemen - Pacifier
Sparkling synth pop from Glasgow's CHVRCHES, featuring the talented Lauren Mayberry.
CHVRCHES - The Mother We Share
Daft Punk + Nile Rodgers + Pharrell = pure bliss.
Daft Punk - Get Lucky (Official Audio) ft. Pharrell Williams, Nile Rodgers
Moody and magnificient, the former Lizzy Grant cut a striking figure throughout the 2010s.
Lana Del Rey - Video Games (Official Music Video)
Another swooning ballad from the eternally wonderful Guy Garvey.
elbow - 'Lippy Kids' (Live at Blueprint Studios)
Complex math rock from the Manchester mavericks.
Everything Everything - Distant Past
A stellar vocal talent nails the state of the nation in 2019.
Florence Welch: drama, emotion and an incredible voice.
Florence + The Machine - Ship To Wreck (The Odyssey – Chapter 4)
The 2010s saw Foals become one of Britain's biggest and best bands with this solid banger.
Foals - My Number
The decade saw Dave Grohl ascend to true rock royalty as his band got more popular than ever.
Foo Fighters. Walk.
Dark-tinged sprightly pop song that was everywhere in 2011
Foster The People - Pumped up Kicks (Official Music Video)
Liam crashed back into our lives with this stunning solo outing.
"All your darkness has come back to you in time / Brace yourself world, it's about to blow your mind..."
Liam Gallagher - Shockwave (Official Video)
Noel's solo career is accomplished, progressive and assuredly brilliant.
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - AKA... What A Life! (Official Music Video)
"If I had a gun I'd shoot a hole into the sun ./ And love would burn this city down for you..."
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds - If I Had A Gun… (Official Music Video)
Another fresh new talent from Britain, and what a voice.
The introspective Ben Howard with his most-loved single.
Ben Howard - Keep Your Head Up (Official Music Video)
Rousing, gospel-inspired blues from Ireland.
Hozier - Take Me To Church (Official Video)
Mr Jamie Treays made a comeback with this infectious tune in 2014.
Jamie T - Zombie
Joyous acoustic folk from this Australian singer-songwriter.
Vance Joy - 'Riptide' Official Video
The 2010s were the decade Kasabian made it to the big leagues. Here's why.
Kasabian - Days Are Forgotten (Official Music Video)
Brandon Flowers struts his stuff in this excellent indie anthem.
The Killers - The Man
The Followills get emotional in one of their top tunes of the decade.
Kings Of Leon - Chapter 1, Waste a Moment (Official Music Video)
Rousing stuff with a sense of urgency from the much-loved British band.
The Maccabees - Pelican
Electrifying, uplifting, the Mumfords were one of THE bands of the decade.
Mumford & Sons - I Will Wait (Official Music Video)
Matt Bellamy gets conceptual as Muse continue to expand their universe.
Muse - Dead Inside [Official Music Video]
The Scottish singer creates an impassioned plea to humanity.
Paolo Nutini - Iron Sky [Short Film]
High-stepping big tune from the US indie band.
Portugal. The Man - "Feel It Still" (Official Video)
Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher demonstrated that stipped back sounds were best.
Royal Blood - Figure It Out [Official Video]
Rabble-rousing foot stomper from Kelly Jones.
Stereophonics - C'est La Vie
Exciting new indie pop was the order of the day from this Nortehrn Irish trio.
TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB | SOMETHING GOOD CAN WORK
The perfect indie quarter for their generation: killer chorus, non-stop hooks, the lot.
The Vaccines - If You Wanna
Genre-straddling rock from Ezra Koenig.
Vampire Weekend - 'Cousins' (Official Music Video)
A tragic story - the British indie band that left us before they could fulfill their promise.
Viola Beach - Boys That Sing (Official Music Video)
The former White Stripes man hasn't lost any of his fire when going solo.
Jack White - Sixteen Saltines (Video)
Murph and his bandmates make wry lyrics and anthemic choruses a fine art.
The Wombats - Tokyo (Vampires & Wolves)
Introverted, yet powerful - the new wave of ambitious guitar rock.
Wolf Alice - Don't Delete the Kisses (Official Video)