2023 New Music Thread (1 Viewer)

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Winnie Ama - Don't Worry

Don't worry baby,
I got a plan for you and me

Winnie Ama is a Northern Ireland/Ghanaian singer/songwriter whose music is a blend of R&B, Funk and Jazz

Winnie Ama - Don't Worry (Lyric Video)

Listen to & Download “Don't Worry ” out now: https://linktr.ee/winnieamaAnimation : Anna Depta Connect with Winnie AmaSite: https://winnieama.com/Twitter: ht...

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CMAT - Stay For Something

On Graham Norton Show

CMAT channels Stevie Nicks with Fleetwood Mac

CMAT - Stay For Something (Live on The Graham Norton Show)

'Stay For Something' by CMAT live on The Graham Norton Show, from the new LP 'Crazymad, For Me' out now! Stream & buy: https://cmat.ffm.to/crazymadformeNew L...

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[Don Quixote]

Haven’t seen any discussion of the new Black Pumas album — Chronicles of a Diamond. I think first heard about them in the US dummies countdown. New album is pretty good.

Lead single:

Black Pumas - More Than A Love Song (Official Video)

“More Than A Love Song” previews the Black Pumas album ‘Chronicles of a Diamond’ which will be released on October 27th. Pre-order limited edition LP, CD and...

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My favorite track (love when that choir hits):

Black Pumas - Hello (Official Audio)

“Hello” is off the new Black Pumas album ‘Chronicles of a Diamond’, available now. Order limited edition LP, CD and digital formats: https://atorecords-ffm.c...

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[Eephus]

My favorite recent album is Empty Country II by Empty Country. It's the current project of Joseph D'Agostino who fronted 2009 indie buzz band Cymbals Eat Guitars. The new band is a bit quieter and rootsier but you can hear the connection in D'Agostino's flair for the dramatic.

Empty Country "Pearl" [Official Lyric Video]

Empty Country "Pearl"Stream here: https://emptycountry.lnk.to/pearl Shot and edited by Zoë Browne (https://www.instagram.com/zoebrowne)Music/ lyrics by Josep...

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[squistion]

The 76 Club - Beside Myself

English band from Burton-on-Trent.

An energetic, punchy, and catchy tune. Love their lead vocalist.

Beside Myself

Provided to YouTube by CDBabyBeside Myself · The 76 ClubBeside Myself℗ 2023 The 76 ClubReleased on: 2023-11-03Auto-generated by YouTube.

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[rockaction]

My favorite recent album is Empty Country II by Empty Country. It's the current project of Joseph D'Agostino who fronted 2009 indie buzz band Cymbals Eat Guitars. The new band is a bit quieter and rootsier but you can hear the connection in D'Agostino's flair for the dramatic.

Empty Country "Pearl" [Official Lyric Video]

Empty Country "Pearl"Stream here: https://emptycountry.lnk.to/pearl Shot and edited by Zoë Browne (https://www.instagram.com/zoebrowne)Music/ lyrics by Josep...

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Checked it out. That took a few turns. Cool song.

 

[squistion]

PAVÉ - Loves Arcade

Manchester UK band with a Dream Pop power ballad.

PAVÉ - Loves Arcade (Official Music Video)

PAVÉ - Loves Arcade (Official Video)Purchase our complete compliation album and Merch here:https://paveofficial.bandcamp.com/merchSTREAM HERE: https://distro...

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[Eephus]

The potential Wrens reunion died in the egg a few years ago but Charles Bissell has released some of his songs from that album under the name Car Colors. Maybe it's just his distinctive voice but the three songs out so far sounds more like the Wrens than the stuff the Whelans put out as Aeon Station in 2021.

Aeon Station is touring next year so I wouldn't be surprised by two ex-Wrens albums in the first half of 2024.

Old Death - 12" version

Car Colors · Song · 2023

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[Eephus]

Sleaford Mods released a cover of "West End Girls" that closely follows the original except for a different sense of irony. I can't decide if I love it or hate it.

Sleaford Mods - West End Girls (Official Video)

Our new Pet Shop Boys cover for Shelter ‘West End Girls’ is out now via Rough Trade Records. Buy, listen or download: https://sleafordmods.ffm.to/westendgir...

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The Pet Shop Boys remix brings in synths and congas to gussy things up a little.

West End Girls (Pet Shop Boys Remix)

Provided to YouTube by Beggars Group Digital Ltd.West End Girls (Pet Shop Boys Remix) · Sleaford Mods · Pet Shop BoysWest End Girls℗ 2023 Sleaford Mods under...

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[Juxtatarot]

Sleaford Mods released a cover of "West End Girls" that closely follows the original except for a different sense of irony. I can't decide if I love it or hate it.

Sleaford Mods - West End Girls (Official Video)

Our new Pet Shop Boys cover for Shelter ‘West End Girls’ is out now via Rough Trade Records. Buy, listen or download: https://sleafordmods.ffm.to/westendgir...

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I like the Sleaford Mods but I don’t like this.

 

[kupcho1]

Sleaford Mods released a cover of "West End Girls" that closely follows the original except for a different sense of irony. I can't decide if I love it or hate it.

I like it. It's certainly not better than the original, but I'm digging it.

 

[squistion]

Lady Wray - Come On In (Les Imprimés Remix)

Exquisite contemporary Soul, R&B.

Lady Wray - Come On In (Les Imprimés Remix) BC161-45 - Side A

Purchase the 45 in the Big Crown Webstore:https://bigcrownrecords.com/store/?artists=15610Purchase Digitally / Stream:https://lnk.to/ComeOnInLesImprimesRemix...

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[squistion]

JoshKingz - I Love That Woman

File under: Electronica, Dance Music, Soul, R&B

JoshKingz - I Love That Woman

I Love That Woman is about me being in love with a woman I just met and she's just had a captivating personality, I couldn't stop thinking about her I would ...

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[squistion]

6LACK - Since I Have A Lover

Released in March but didn't chart anywhere, surprised that it didn't get at least some attention.

6LACK - Since I Have A Lover [Official Music Video]

6LACK - Since I Have A Lover'Since I Have A Lover' Out Now: https://6lack.lnk.to/SIHALalbumApple Music: https://6lack.lnk.to/SIHALalbum/applemusicSpotify: ht...

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[Ilov80s]

Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)) by Jaimie Branch is some hot ****- it's jazz but sounds like an epic movie soundtrack or something. IMO the best jazz album I've heard in a few years. If I was making a movie, I would be reaching out to her to do the score- she could do an incredible crime film score.

borealis dancing

the mountain (sounds like Woody Guthire meets Miles Davis)

take over the world

ETA: ignore my previous comment, this was a posthumous release. Branch died in August of 2022. RIP.

 

[squistion]

Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((world war)) by Jaimie Branch is some hot ****- it's jazz but sounds like an epic movie soundtrack or something. IMO the best jazz album I've heard in a few years. If I was making a movie, I would be reaching out to her to do the score- she could do an incredible crime film score.

borealis dancing

the mountain (sounds like Woody Guthire meets Miles Davis)

take over the world

ETA: ignore my previous comment, this was a posthumous release. Branch died in August of 2022. RIP.

Was just listening to Simple Silver Surfer, which has nice jazz-funk sound. Thanks for the recommendation of this artist.

simple silver surfer

Provided to YouTube by Redeye Worldwidesimple silver surfer · Jaimie BranchFLY or DIE II: bird dogs of paradise℗ International Anthem LLCReleased on: 2019-10...

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[Juxtatarot]

I'm not very familiar with Paste magazine but I like their list of the top 50 albums of 2023. Very rock/indie focused. I counted 14 that would make by top 50 and there are some I'll be sure to explore in the coming weeks.

https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/best-albums/50-best-albums-of-2023

 

[Jaysus]

I'm not very familiar with Paste magazine but I like their list of the top 50 albums of 2023. Very rock/indie focused. I counted 14 that would make by top 50 and there are some I'll be sure to explore in the coming weeks.

https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/best-albums/50-best-albums-of-2023

I had 4, including my AotY

 

[Osaurus]

Sleaford Mods released a cover of "West End Girls" that closely follows the original except for a different sense of irony. I can't decide if I love it or hate it.

Sleaford Mods - West End Girls (Official Video)

Our new Pet Shop Boys cover for Shelter ‘West End Girls’ is out now via Rough Trade Records. Buy, listen or download: https://sleafordmods.ffm.to/westendgir...

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I like the Sleaford Mods but I don’t like this.

Doesn’t have the same nuance as Jolly F##### imo

 

[skol asylum]

I'm not very familiar with Paste magazine but I like their list of the top 50 albums of 2023. Very rock/indie focused. I counted 14 that would make by top 50 and there are some I'll be sure to explore in the coming weeks.

https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/best-albums/50-best-albums-of-2023

No QOTSA - In Times New Roman?

 

[squistion]

The Clause - Pop Culture

A catchy guitar oriented fun bop. More cowbell!

Four-piece indie rock band band Hailing from Birmingham, England UK

The Clause - Pop Culture (Official Video)

Official video for Pop Culture shot by Morgan TeddThe Pop Culture EP is out now on all platforms: https://ffm.to/m1lpplq.OEMLive dates, Planet Fans, Merch & ...

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[Brony]

New Ratboys album is another indie girl rawk banger

Seeing this on a lot of best of 2023 lists and it is good

 

[Jaysus]

If the Spiritual Cramp album had come out prior to last month, I have to think it would be right up there in my album of the year candidates. Not sure if they have been brought up here before, but they have an 80's mod rock thing going on but it is more, umm, modern, RIYL rock, the 80's, cocaine, hookers, throwing rocks at windows and parties.

Spiritual Cramp - Talkin' On The Internet (Official Music Video)​

 

[squistion]

Kamobii - 'Til The Morning

Stay
Won't you stay with me 'til the morning
'Til the morning

"Combining a relaxed hip-hop beat and a catchy piano melody, the track exudes a captivating chorus"

'TIL THE MORNING

Provided to YouTube by DistroKid'TIL THE MORNING · KAMOBii'TIL THE MORNING℗ KAMOBii RecordsReleased on: 2023-10-27Auto-generated by YouTube.

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[Eephus]

New Ratboys album is another indie girl rawk banger

Seeing this on a lot of best of 2023 lists and it is good

The singer sounds a lot like Adrienne Lenker of Big Thief

 

[Juxtatarot]

The post-country sound certainly has been popular this year. I like the Ratboys album but not nearly as much as the Wednesday album that has gotten even more critical acclaim.

 

[Jaysus]

New Ratboys album is another indie girl rawk banger

Seeing this on a lot of best of 2023 lists and it is good

The singer sounds a lot like Adrienne Lenker of Big Thief

Vampire Empire is a contender for my song of the year

 

[squistion]

Dutch Uncles - At The Wheel

Manchester UK electronic, art-rock band with vocalist who reminds me of Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders.

Dutch Uncles - At The Wheel (Official Audio)

Taken from the No Hooks cassette, available exclusively at Dutch Uncles gigs this December:09 Dec - Liverpool, Arts Club13 Dec - Nottingham, Metronome15 Dec ...

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[squistion]

Jenny Colquitt - Fallin' Angels

Let's not fight
Let's unite
We are fallin' angels tonight

Fallin' Angels

Provided to YouTube by Emubands LtdFallin' Angels · Jenny ColquittFallin' Angels℗ 2023 Jenny ColquittReleased on: 2023-11-24Producer: David GorstProducer: Al...

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[landrys hat]

Hole by Meatbodies

Meatbodies - HOLE

Music video for "HOLE" off of Meatbodies' upcoming album, Flora Ocean Tiger Bloom via In the Red. Out March 8th, 2024PRE-ORDER HERE: https://intheredrecords....

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[squistion]

MAX – Strings (Live Neon Seoul 2023)


I hear strings play
Every time you look my way
Don't you know that's what you do
Feels like ooh

MAX – STRINGS | 4K Live Performance | NEON SEOUL ᅵ DGG ᅵ DINGO

DGG Signature Live Performance, NEON SEOUL MAX, [STRINGS] Discover Greatest Global music here, DGG contact : musicbiz@makeus.com #MAX #STRINGS #NEONSEOUL #DG...

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[Northern Voice]

New Ratboys album is another indie girl rawk banger

Seeing this on a lot of best of 2023 lists and it is good

It could be because my FIL recently passed in a nursing home but "The Window" is one of the more devastating (and awesome) songs in recent memory.

 

[squistion]

Laufey - From The Start (2023 Jimmy Kimmel)

Laufey is an Icelandic singer and songwriter whose music is in a jazz pop style.

Laufey – From The Start

Laufey performs the song From The Start on Jimmy Kimmel Live.SUBSCRIBE to get the latest #Kimmel: http://bit.ly/JKLSubscribeVisit the Jimmy Kimmel Live Websi...

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[Eephus]

My niece Precious released an album. It's not going to make my AOTY list but it's pretty solid generic modern R&B and she's a good kid.

If you listen for >30 seconds, it'll help her get monetized on Spotify

SuperFree

Precious Mahogany, STILLLCRUSADE · Song · 2023

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[Juxtatarot]

My niece Precious released an album. It's not going to make my AOTY list but it's pretty solid generic modern R&B and she's a good kid.

If you listen for >30 seconds, it'll help her get monetized on Spotify

SuperFree

Precious Mahogany, STILLLCRUSADE · Song · 2023

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Listened to the whole album on Apple!

 

[Don Quixote]

My niece Precious released an album. It's not going to make my AOTY list but it's pretty solid generic modern R&B and she's a good kid.

If you listen for >30 seconds, it'll help her get monetized on Spotify

SuperFree

Precious Mahogany, STILLLCRUSADE · Song · 2023

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Haven’t had a chance to listen yet, but added to my Apple Music library.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

I know this may be a little too "Dad Rock" in this thread but the new Peter Gabriel album, i/o, is pretty amazing.

It sounds like an artist at the peak of his career and not a dinosaur still hanging around and just regurgitating their old songs.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

My niece Precious released an album. It's not going to make my AOTY list but it's pretty solid generic modern R&B and she's a good kid.

If you listen for >30 seconds, it'll help her get monetized on Spotify

SuperFree

Precious Mahogany, STILLLCRUSADE · Song · 2023

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15 monthly listeners - I've bumped it to 16.

 

[Osaurus]

I know this may be a little too "Dad Rock" in this thread but the new Peter Gabriel album, i/o, is pretty amazing.

It sounds like an artist at the peak of his career and not a dinosaur still hanging around and just regurgitating their old songs.

It’s a great album.

 

[squistion]

Ladytron - Misery (Remember Me)

This came out in January but didn't hear it until today.

Alternative and Pop Music meet Shoegaze. The Cocteau Twins with a touch of ABBA.

Ladytron - Misery Remember Me (Official Audio)

"Misery Remember Me" from Ladytron's new album 'Time's Arrow" released January 20, 2023 via Cooking Vinyl.Pre-order the album: https://ladyt.lnk.to/timesarro...

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[squistion]

FRankly (프랭클리) - Better

FRankly I love this K-Pop song, which has a Hall & Oates flavor to it, although some feedback I've gotten on it say that it’s almost a cover of Terence Trent D’Arby's “It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over”

[MV] FRankly(íëí´ë¦¬) - Better / Official Music Video

FRankly(íëí´ë¦¬) - Better / Official Music VideoMelon ⶠhttps://vo.la/oszKmGenie ⶠhttps://vo.la/oknIbBugs ⶠhttps://vo.la/yKGMNVIBE ⶠhttps://vo.la/ppCKBFLO ⶠ...

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[Bogart]

My niece Precious released an album. It's not going to make my AOTY list but it's pretty solid generic modern R&B and she's a good kid.

If you listen for >30 seconds, it'll help her get monetized on Spotify

SuperFree

Precious Mahogany, STILLLCRUSADE · Song · 2023

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15 monthly listeners - I've bumped it to 16.

Up to 21 now.

 

[squistion]

The Tibbs - Ain't It Funny

The latest release from this Dutch Retro Soul, Neo Soul band.

"That band is tight AF. Horn section is in the pocket. Lead singer is riding that groove"

The Tibbs - Ain't it Funny (Official Video)

Official video for "Ain't It Funny", the first single by Dutch soul band THE TIBBS taken from their upcoming album "KEEP IT TO YOURSELF", out on January 26th...

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[squistion]

Brian Lambert - Wild (2023)

This werewolf's tale will have you tapping your paws and singing along in no time.

🎶 Brian Lambert - Wild (Official Music Video)

Embark on a thrilling journey with Brian Lambert's latest music video, "Wild." As the lead track from the album of the same name, released on September 22nd,...

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[squistion]

FRankly (프랭클리) - 1741 (2023)

These guys always seem to be having such a good time. Would be a fun band to see.

[MV] FRankly(프랭클리) - 1741 / Official Music Video

FRankly(프랭클리) - 1741 / Official Music Video| Artist Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/band_frankly_band | POCLANOS Website : http://poclanos.com| POCLAN...

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[Eephus]

2023 Year-end Song Draft - Starts Tuesday Jan 16

It's time for the best music discovery draft of the year: the year-end 2023 song draft. One song in the AM (EST) and another in the PM starting on Tuesday (including the weekend). Draft will consist of twenty picks and should end on Thursday Jan 25. You can drop in or out at any time before...

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[squistion]

I am still running across some really good songs from late 2023 that didn't make the list and don't belong in the 2024 new releases.

Anyway...some Power Pop from a Sheffield England based Singer/Songwriter.

Sam Scherdel - R.E.T.R.O. (2023)

You're my retro (whoa)
Now I see there's a chance for me

R.E.T.R.O.

Provided to YouTube by IIP-DDSR.E.T.R.O. · Sam ScherdelR.E.T.R.O.â Sam ScherdelReleased on: 2023-10-06Music Publisher: Kryptic Media T/A as KyckerComposer, ...

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[squistion]

a kid named rufus - I Hate Being Cool (2023)

Oh, I forgot to tell you that I hate being cool.
So please don’t tell your friends
Think we should just pretend

Alt Pop artist leaning to Soul and R&B here.

a kid named rufus - i hate being cool

"whatever works" - the debut album from a kid named rufus is out now on all streaming platforms!Listen here: https://akidnamedrufus.ffm.to/whateverworksFollo...

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i hate being cool

a kid named rufus · Song · 2023

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[squistion]

The Covasettes - Say What You See (2023)

The Covasettes - Say What You See | OFFICIAL VIDEO

We made a video for Say What You See so you can say you saw what you see and it was great. Filmed by Ianthe Photo https://www.ianthephoto.com/Edited by Ianth...

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