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":
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 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
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