My Top Songs and Albums of 2023

2023 was a wonderful year for music. We had some classic comebacks from the likes of The Rolling Stones and The Beatles as well as some new material from fresher artists like Elijah Rosario and UNI and the Urchins. Now, in no particular order, I present, My Top Songs and Albums of the year.

1. Song: SLUG - Royal & the Serpent

2. Song: Love is Hard Work - De Lux

Be sure to check out my interview with frontman Sean Guerin on "The Songs that Shaped Me":

https://www.mixcloud.com/TheHotChildintheCity/de-lux/

3. Album: Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd. - Lana Del Rey

Check out my review of the album that I was lucky enough to preview early thanks to Amoeba's album listening party: https://www.thehotchildinthecity.com/post/did-you-know-that-there-s-a-tunnel-under-ocean-blvd-review

4. Album: The Age of Pleasure - Janelle Monáe

Check out my review of the album tour: https://www.thehotchildinthecity.com/post/janelle-monáe-s-age-of-pleasure

5. Song: Skyfall - HARZEE

Check out my interview with HARZEE on "The Songs that Shaped Me": https://www.mixcloud.com/TheHotChildintheCity/harzee/

6. Album: SIMULATOR - UNI and The Urchins

Check out my interview with frontman Jack James Busa on "The Songs that Shaped Me": https://www.mixcloud.com/TheHotChildintheCity/jack-james-busa/

7. Album: Discovery After Death - Elijah Rosario

Check out my review of the album: https://www.thehotchildinthecity.com/post/elijah-rosario-explores-family-and-grief-in-discovery-after-death

Check out my interview with Elijah on "The Songs that Shaped Me": https://www.mixcloud.com/TheHotChildintheCity/elijah/

8. Album: Indie Romeo - Jonas Park

Check out my interview with Jonas on "The Songs that Shaped Me": https://www.mixcloud.com/TheHotChildintheCity/jonas/

9. Album: Unfamiliar Things - Unfamiliar Things

Check out frontman Matt Levy's performance and interview on my radio show: https://www.mixcloud.com/TheHotChildintheCity/uf/

10. Album: Aurora - Daisy Jones & The Six

'Regret Me' was actually my top song on my Spotify Wrapped this year!

Check out my trio of reviews on the fictional band:

Part I: The Book: https://www.thehotchildinthecity.com/post/daisy-jones-and-the-six-part-i-the-book

Part II: The Show: https://www.thehotchildinthecity.com/post/daisy-jones-and-the-six-part-ii-the-show

Part III: The Songs: https://www.thehotchildinthecity.com/post/daisy-jones-and-the-six-review-part-iii-the-songs

11. Album: This Is Why - Paramore

Check out my album review: https://www.thehotchildinthecity.com/post/this-is-why-i-love-this-album

12. Song: Feather - Sabrina Carpenter

13. Song: bad idea right? - Olivia Rodrigo

Check out my 'bad idea right?' inspired playlist here: https://www.thehotchildinthecity.com/post/if-you-liked-olivia-rodrigo-s-bad-idea-right

14. Song: Face Value - Tana

Check out my interview with Tana on "The Songs that Shaped Me" where she premiered the song: https://www.mixcloud.com/TheHotChildintheCity/tana/

15. Song: Character Development - Allison Ponthier

Check out the music video with direction by Maris Jones, a creator I love who also cameos in the video, and Allison Ponthier, the songstress herself.

16. Song: "Slut!" - Taylor Swift

Check out my Era's tour vlog where Taylor announced "1989 (Taylor's Version)!": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BILzvLLyIaE&list=PLIbeE6jMYT5Odugy4odDF8O91ltx39V-F&index=2

17. Album: Another Life - Big Time Rush

Talk about a comeback! Check out my review of their epic concert at the Kia Forum: https://www.thehotchildinthecity.com/post/big-time-rush-can-t-get-enough

18. Song: I'm So Hot - Chrissy Chlapecka

19. Song: Crying On Your Birthday - Monaleo

20. Song: Now And Then - The Beatles

Check out my 'Now and Then' vlog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW1m5YvTysk

21. Song: Butterfly - Jon Batiste

22. Song: Rush - Troye Sivan

23. Song: Ick - Lay Bankz

24. Song: Cut Me Down (feat. Mallrat) - Blu DeTiger, Mallrat

Check out my interview with drummer and brother, Rex DeTiger: https://www.mixcloud.com/TheHotChildintheCity/rex/

25. Song: Snow On The Beach (feat. More Lana Del Rey) - Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey

Because let's be real, the world needed more Lana on that track! Check out my breakdown on my "Lana's Lyrics" segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5CVHy7ldi8

26. Song: Flowers - Miley Cyrus

27. Song: Angry - The Rolling Stones

28. Song: WILD - Kelsy Karter & The Heroine's

Check out my interview with Kelsy on "The Songs that Shaped Me": https://www.mixcloud.com/TheHotChildintheCity/kelsy/

29. Song: slow talk - FLYDOLL

Check out FLYDOLL guest host my radio show for Lana Del Rey's birthday tribute episode: https://www.mixcloud.com/TheHotChildintheCity/flydoll-lana-bday/

30. Song: Rebirth - Yung Badu, Feat. FLYDOLL

31. Song: Saturn - Maja Francis

32. Album: Palomino Deluxe (Child of Summer Edition) - First Aid Kit

Check out my review of their incredible show at the Hollywood Palladium: https://www.thehotchildinthecity.com/post/first-aid-kit-palomino-tour

Thank you for reading and visiting The Hot Child in the City this year for your fix of reviews listicles and vlogs. I can't do this without you!

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