Another year has passed and it’s time we reflect on the events, facts, and figures of the last 12 months, and since we’ve already kind of covered the bands and music and all that stuff, we’ve now got our sights set on cash.

The bible of all things money, Forbes, recently unveiled their list of the highest-earning musicians of 2014 and we’ve broken down the top 20 for you, complete with our patently tongue-in-cheek and frankly envious commentary.

So, without further ado, may we present 20 musicians who will definitely be making you totally jealous in the very near future. Oh, and quick disclaimer: we’re not responsible for any frustration experienced upon seeing how high Justin Bieber is ranked.

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