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… and sometimes it really is just a list with no other observations! Who cares?
Originally hailing from Chicago, Showoff has been on a slow-burning comeback for a few years now, but that's all going to ramp up with the announcement of a new EP in 2024. Getting ready for their new tunes, Showoff joined TGEFM to share their best of list for 2023.
The Menzingers – Some of it Was True (Austin)
Youth Fountain – Together in Lonesome (Steve)
Real Friends – There's Nothing Worse Than Too Late (Steve)
MxPx – Find A Way Home (Steve)
Taylor Swift – 1989 Taylor's Version (Mickey)
Paramore – This Is Why (Mickey)
Jenny Lewis – Joy Y'all (Yoda)
Mustard Plug – Where Have All My Friends Gone (Yoda)
The Beaches – Blame My Ex (Chris)
White Reaper – Asking For A Ride (Chris)