Even though the traditional television establishment becomes less and less powerful with each passing year, it's easier than ever for a great TV performance to grab the attention of a sizable audience. Thanks to the magical power of the interwebs, more than three million people have watched the frontman of a tiny DIY band from Baltimore shake his butt on "Letterman". More than 80,000 have watched an anthem of queer liberation delivered by a guy in lipstick and heels, also on "Letterman". We've also witnessed one of the biggest rappers in the world proving himself to be a top-shelf comedian, legends showing that they've still got it, and new stars confusing the hell out of people. Not to mention some powerful political statements against police brutality.
So here they are, the year's best music moments on TV:
Future Islands Perform "Seasons (Waiting on You)" on "Late Show with David Letterman"
Related: David Letterman Trying to Turn Future Islands Dance Moves Into Meme
Perfume Genius Performs "Queen" on "Late Show with David Letterman"
Daft Punk Perform "Get Lucky" at the Grammys
FKA twigs Performs "Two Weeks" on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon"
Drake Hosts ESPN's ESPY Awards, Is Amazingly Hilarious
Drake Dons Fake Beard, Interviews Pedestrians About Drake on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
Kanye West Chats, Performs Career-Spanning Medley on "Late Night With Seth Meyers"
Pussy Riot Interviewed on "The Colbert Report"
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St. Vincent Performs on "Saturday Night Live"
Lookalikes Will Ferrell and Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith Engage in Drum-Off on "Fallon"
Killer Mike Discusses Police Militarization, Ferguson on CNN
Related: Killer Mike on CNN again
Fiona Apple Plays German Eco-Terrorist "Biofrau" on French Superhero TV Show "H-Man"
Wilco's Jeff Tweedy Reunites His (Fictional) Band on "Parks and Recreation"
Related: Jeff Tweedy, the Decemberists, Yo La Tengo, Ginuwine appear on "Parks and Recreation" season finale
The Replacements Perform "Alex Chilton" on "Fallon" (Nearly 30 Years After Getting Banned From "Saturday Night Live")
Wu-Tang Clan Chat with Jon Stewart on "The Daily Show"
Prince Performs Classics, Chats About His Hair, Breakfast, More on "The Arsenio Hall Show"
Related: Prince and 3rdEyeGirl perform eight-minute jam on "Saturday Night Live"