Curious what notable personalities in the scene think was great this year? So is TGEFM! So we reached out to some of our favorite luminaries ranging from musicians, label personnel, and more for their “Best of 2023” lists. Now, listen: TGEFM is not a taskmistress. Contributors can write these out however they want. So if it doesn’t actually look or read like a list… who cares?
You may not have heard of The Blackburns yet, but it’s likely you’ve heard of Wax Wav or Plow United, which contribute members to this new act. They’ve only three songs out so far, but are looking to make a splash with their indie-pop sound. The band put together their collective minds and hashed out a list of their favorite releases of 2023, in no particular order.
Bully – Lucky For You
Crossed Keys – Believes in You
Crushed – Extra Life
DJ Sabrina the Teenage DJ – Destiny
Home Front – Games of Power
Hotline TNT – Cartwheel
Ruston Kelly – The Weakness
Mozart Estate – Pop-Up! Ker-Ching! and the Possibilities of Modern Shopping
Jeff Rosenstock – Hellmode
Slaughter Beach, Dog – Crying, Laughing, Waving, Smiling
