Here are 50 records from 2023 that encapsulated the full human experience and are worth treasuring and holding tightly.
"It got left off of the album because we didn’t feel like there was a good place for it, but we’ve always really enjoyed playing it live," they said of the single
The NME cover stars' horror-infused second LP demonstrates their ability to mystify and dazzle with every twist
Featuring tracks from Bruce Springsteen, Pixies, Electric Light Orchestra and more
The Brooklyn-based quintet give in to their wildest ideas on their boundary-smashing second LP ‘3D Country’
"This song is about a dozen ‘90s rock cliches mixed into one little over-produced package"
"The lyrics are this story I had about a cowboy who does psychedelics in the wild west and fries his brain forever"
From poetic lyricism to erratic dancing, the city's newest indie hopefuls put on an optimistic sold-out show
"The song is about life getting better, and more fun, after the end of the world"
The Texas new music showcase came back with a bang last week