Songs of 2023: Q3

Highlighting some of the best songs from July - September 2023.

Broken Social Scene played Brooklyn Steel

Defying a state-of-emergency and flood warnings across the city, Broken Social Scene weathered the storm and played a rapturous set to a soggy, yet dedicated crowd at Brooklyn Steel.

Slowdive played Webster Hall (Night 1)

Slowdive came to Webster Hall on Wednesday night for their first of two sold-out shows in support of this year's great new album, everything is alive.

Janelle Monáe played Radio City Music Hall

Janelle Monáe brought their lavish The Age of Pleasure Tour to Radio City Music Hall and proved they're one of the best in the game.

Armand Hammer - "The Gods Must Be Crazy"

On Friday, Armand Hammer will release their new album We Buy Diabetic Test Strips and today they've shared a final single ahead of the record, the EL-P produced "The Gods Must Be Crazy."

Chappell Roan - "Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl"

The debut album from Chappell Roan, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, is finally here and "Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl" is its shining centerpiece. 

Chat Pile played (le) Poisson Rouge

Striking with the incredible heat of their still recent and fresh full-length debut, Oklahoma's Chat Pile came to (le) Poisson Rouge and absolutely destroyed it.

The Postal Service and Death Cab for Cutie played Madison Square Garden (Night 1)

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of both Transatlanticism and Give Up, Ben Gibbard brings his two biggest records to life in one night with back-to-back rundowns of each classic album.

Bar Italia - "my little tony"

Months after releasing their debut full-length, Bar Italia have announced its follow-up, The Twits, and shared the new song, "my little tony."

Pavement played Brooklyn Steel (Night 3)

Night three of Pavement's four night run at Brooklyn Steel was a sublime medley of deep cuts and all-time classics.

Yumi Zouma - "KPR"

Yumi Zouma are back with their first new song of 2023, "KPR."

Beck / Phoenix / Weyes Blood played Madison Square Garden

The co-headlining Summer Odyssey Tour featuring Beck and Phoenix came to New York City's Madison Square Garden on Saturday night and feature a compelling opening set by the wonderful Weyes Blood in addition to the two indie rock titans.

Olivia Rodrigo - "get him back!"

Olivia Rodrigo's sophomore album GUTS is here and "get him back!" is the record's best take on getting that sweet, sweet revenge.

Shabazz Palaces - "Woke Up in a Dream" (ft Lil Tracy)

Shabazz Palaces have shared the second offering from their upcoming mini-LP, Robed in Rareness.