The Best of Q1: 2023

Three months into 2023 and there's already been a massive amount of great new music. 

Be Your Own PET - "Hand Grenade"

Garage-punks Be Your Own PET have shared their first new song in fifteen years.

Jess Williamson - 'Hunter"

Country singer Jess Williamson has announced her new album and shared the lead single, "Hunter."

Bill Orcutt played Roulette

Bill Orcutt is currently on tour in support of last year's excellent Music For Four Guitars and hearing the record come to life via live quartet is an inspiring sight to see.

Chat Pile - "Cut"

Following last year's excellent album God's Country and the soundtrack to the film Tenkiller, the almighty Chat Pile have announced a split EP with Nerver called Brothers in Christ and shared the first song, "Cut."

Jeff Parker / Matthew Stevens | "Alberta"

Guitar innovators Jeff Parker and Matthew Stevens have teamed up for a track on the upcoming tribute to the legacy of Doc Watson, I Am A Pilgrim: Doc Watson at 100.

Westerman - "Take"

Another new track from Westerman's upcoming sophomore album is here.

Bully - "Days Move Slow"

Bully has announced a new album and shared the great new song, "Days Move Slow."

Yo La Tengo played Brooklyn Steel

The immortal Yo La Tengo brought their latest tour to Brooklyn Steel for a hometown show that was full of life, some of their greatest hits, and truly immaculate covers.

Frozen Soul - "Arsenal of War"

Death metallers Frozen Soul have a new album, Glacial Domination, due in May and today they've shared the bruising new single, "Arsenal of War."

Drugdealer - "Lip Service"

Drugdealer has shared a new one-off single called "Lip Service."

Animal Collective - "Untitled #1"

Animal Collective are set to reissue their debut record, 2000's Spirit They're Gone, Spirit They've Vanished along with an EP of unreleased tracks including "Untitled #1."

Dinner Party played Terminal 5

Dinner Party, the supergroup comprised of Robert Glasper, Terrace Martin, and Kamasi Washington, played a one-off show at Terminal 5.

Alan Braxe - "Never Coming Back" (ft Annie)

Alan Braxe shares a new track with Norweigian pop star Annie off his upcoming reissue of his classic The Upper Cuts.

Róisín Murphy - "CooCool"

Róisín Murphy drops a breezy new dance track with production from DJ Koze.

Angel Olsen - "Nothing's Free"

Angel Olsen has shared a new song called "Nothing's Free" which is from her upcoming EP Forever Means.

SZA played Madison Square Garden (Night 2)

SZA played two sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden and even though night two features no guests, it still felt like a monumental event that signaled the arrival of a generational talent.

Weyes Blood played Brooklyn Steel (Night 2)

The mystical Weyes Blood played to a sold-out crowd on night 2 of her weekend stint at Brooklyn Steel.

Bill Callahan played The Opera House

In support of last year's wonderful YTI⅃AƎЯ, Bill Callahan played The Opera House in Williamsburg Brooklyn. 

Big Thief played Radio City Music Hall

Big Thief wrapped up their latest tour by playing to a sold-out crowd at the legendary Radio City Music Hall.

Dilly Dally - "Colour of Joy"

Dilly Dally are calling it quits and have shared their final songs before their farewell show which will happen this spring.

Momma - "Bang Bang"

After breaking through with last year's excellent album Household Names, Momma are back with a new single called "Bang Bang."