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The Best Hardcore & Metal Scene Albums of 2023
Celebrating the breakthroughs and the continued fetes of the scene’s continued evolution with the Best Hardcore and Metal Scene Albums of 2023.
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AKAI SOLO – “2 Meters Short (Pyre!)”
The Brooklyn underground rapper has picked his timing well to deliver with this highlight off one of two new albums.
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Nate Mercereau feat. Kamasi Washington and Carlos Niño – “Facing The Sideways Rain”
The California-based experimental acoustic artist is joined by Kamasi Washington and percussionist Carlos Niño in collecting as one in calming effect between three spirits transforming into a natural element.
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Adrianne Lenker – “Ruined”
The Big Thief frontperson puts into sound the beauty of romance at its messiest in this abstraction of a torch song.
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The Best EPs of 2023
New artist buzz, creative crossroads and transitional standouts, as well as building off momentum with the Best EPs of 2023.
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+Artist Favorites 2023: Full Blown Meltdown
The punk songwriter and modern day DIY scene MVP of the year shares his favorite music of 2023.
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Friko – “For Ella”
Noir when done right can have a way of haunting you, and Friko does so in turning their eyes toward the stars on the latest preview from the Chicago rock duo’s debut LP.
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Wishy – “Spinning”
The Indianapolis indie rock band sweep emotions of in-the-moment ecstasy into lush dream-pop on their latest preview off their debut EP, ‘Paradise’.
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The 50 Best Albums of 2023
In a year in music that felt like a lot, there was no shortage of great new sounds across the alternative spectrums of rock, pop, rap, and its experimental edges with the 50 Best Albums of 2023.
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+Artist Favorites 2023: Hannah Rainey of Shady Bug
Hannah Rainey, frontwoman of the bent shape experimental rockers Shady Bug, shares her favorite music of 2023.