2010s Music Quiz — 42 Questions and Answers (2026)

The 2011 breakup duet 'Somebody That I Used to Know' topped charts worldwide for this Belgian-Australian artist, who is he?

AnswerGotye

The music video's body-paint effect became one of the most-watched clips of the decade.

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Which British singer's 2011 album '21' produced the massive hit 'Rolling in the Deep'?

Featuring Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers on guitar, which French robot duo scored a 2013 summer smash with 'Get Lucky'?

AnswerDaft Punk

Get Lucky (feat. Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers)Daft Punk

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'Uptown Funk' spent 14 weeks atop the US charts in 2015 as a collaboration between Bruno Mars and which British producer?

At just 16 years old, which New Zealand singer topped the US Hot 100 in 2013 with 'Royals'?

AnswerLorde

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Whose horse-riding dance in the video for 'Gangnam Style' made it the first YouTube video to hit a billion views?

The tropical-tinged 'Shape of You' became one of the best-selling singles ever for which redheaded British singer-songwriter?

AnswerEd Sheeran

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Known for hiding her face from cameras, which Australian singer released the acclaimed 2014 single 'Chandelier'?

AnswerSia

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Whose 2013 song 'Blurred Lines' became a huge summer hit while also sparking a high-profile copyright lawsuit over Marvin Gaye's music?

AnswerRobin Thicke

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Blending folk vocals with EDM production, 'Wake Me Up' was a signature 2013 hit for which Swedish DJ who died in 2018?

AnswerAvicii

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Debuted the day before her Super Bowl 50 halftime performance, 'Formation' was a bold cultural statement single from which superstar?

Which Compton rapper released the Pulitzer Prize-winning album 'DAMN.' in 2017?

Blending rap and R&B from Toronto, which artist's 2016 album 'Views' spawned the smash hit 'One Dance'?

AnswerDrake

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Whose surprise 2016 visual album 'Lemonade' explored infidelity and Black Southern identity?

Which Chicago artist won the Grammy for Best New Artist in 2017 despite releasing his 'Coloring Book' mixtape for free?

Following an Apple Music exclusive drop, which singer released his acclaimed 'Blonde' album in 2016?

A former reality TV star, who topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 2017 with her debut single 'Bodak Yellow'?

Signed to Top Dawg Entertainment, which singer released her debut studio album 'Ctrl' in 2017?

Known for blending hip-hop with rock and country influences, which artist scored a huge hit with 'Rockstar' featuring 21 Savage?

AnswerPost Malone

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Which Houston artist's 2018 album 'Astroworld' was named after a defunct Six Flags amusement park?

Whose 2010 debut album 'Pink Friday' helped establish her as one of the defining female rap voices of the decade?

Released without a major label, whose 2012 single 'Thrift Shop' topped charts worldwide?

AnswerMacklemore & Ryan Lewis

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Kevin Parker records almost every instrument himself as the mastermind behind which psych-rock project, home to the 2015 album 'Currents'?

AnswerTame Impala

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Which Montreal band's 2010 album 'The Suburbs' won the Grammy for Album of the Year, surprising many pop fans?

Fronted by baritone singer Matt Berninger, which Cincinnati-formed band released the acclaimed 2010 album 'High Violet'?

Taking their name from a Mac keyboard shortcut for a triangle symbol, which English band won the 2012 Mercury Prize for 'An Awesome Wave'?

Despite its upbeat sound, which band's breakout hit 'Pumped Up Kicks' actually deals with a school shooting narrator?

AnswerFoster the People

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Whose deeply personal 2015 album 'Carrie & Lowell' was written in the wake of his mother's death?

Fronted by a flame-haired singer known for bare feet on stage, which band released the anthemic 2011 single 'Shake It Out'?

AnswerFlorence and the Machine

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Which London folk-rock quartet, known for waistcoats and banjos, topped charts worldwide with 2012's 'Babel'?

Canadian artist Claire Boucher records ethereal, self-produced electro-pop under what one-word stage name?

Which Baltimore dream-pop duo, made up of Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally, released the widely praised 2010 album 'Teen Dream'?

Which Scottish DJ and producer co-wrote and produced Rihanna's 2011 smash 'We Found Love'?

Which French DJ teamed up with Sia on the 2011 hit 'Titanium'?

AnswerDavid Guetta

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Whose 2010 EP 'Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites' helped push brostep into the American mainstream?

Made up of Axwell, Steve Angello, and Sebastian Ingrosso, what Swedish trio announced their 'One Last Tour' in 2012 before later reuniting?

Which British singer's soaring vocals powered the 2013 hit 'Burn' and also featured on Calvin Harris's 'I Need Your Love'?

AnswerEllie Goulding

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Pairing with Foxes, which German producer scored a 2012 breakout hit with 'Clarity'?

Whose 2014 deep house remix of a Mr. Probz track, 'Waves', became a global summer anthem?

AnswerRobin Schulz

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Featuring a firework-filled video, what 2010 Katy Perry single became one of the decade's defining pop empowerment anthems?

AnswerFirework

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Released at just 17 years old, which Dutch DJ's 2013 track 'Animals' became a festival staple worldwide?

AnswerMartin Garrix

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Featuring Jess Glynne on vocals, what 2014 chart-topper blended classical strings with dance beats for British group Clean Bandit?