Top 23 Songs of 2023

As 2023 comes to a close we reflect on so many of the songs that were the soundtrack to our year. From the break out song “Nothing Mtters “by The Last Dinner Party to the fresh summer vibes of “(It Goes Like) Nanana” by Peggy Gou, many of the songs released this year or absolute bangers. Songs from emerging acts like swim school and Aziya were thrilling and carefree, while newcomer Paris Paloma and now-veteran Billie Eilish contributed to the narrative of strong women breaking free in 2023. Stellar releases from familiar names Lana Del Rey, Olivia Rodrigo and Paramore exceeded expectations and their timeless releases showed their staying power. So many songs were on-repeat throughout the year but these are our top 23 of 2023!

23 Caroline Polachek – “Welcome to My Island”

22 The Beaches – “Blame Brett”

21 Del Water Gap – “All We Ever Do Is Talk”

20 Thundercat and Tame Impala – “No More Lies”

19 Lana Del Rey – “A&W”

18 The Aces – “Attention”

17 Faye Webster – “But Not Kiss”

16 Billie Eilish – “What Was I Made For?”

15 Paris Paloma – “labour”

14 Omar Apollo – “3 Boys”

13 Big Thief – “Vampire Empire”

12 Indigo De Souza – “Smog”

11 Paramore – “This Is Why”

10 swim school – “delirious”

9 Peggy Gou – “(It Goes Like) Nanana”

8 Aziya – “Atomic”

7 Maisie Peters – “Lost The Breakup”

6 Jungle – “Back on 74”

5 The Last Dinner Party – “Nothing Matters”

4 PinkPantheress feat. Ice Spice – “Boy’s a Liar, Pt. 2”

3 Olivia Rodrigo – “ballad of a homeschooled girl”

2 Mitski – “My Love Mine All Mine”

1 boygenius – “Not Strong Enough”