Kali Malone

“Looking back on it now, I realize most of these records are my friends, or correspond to an incredible live performance I saw this year that stuck with me, or both,” Squirrel Flower says.

Including her own new album, due out in 2024.

Chelsea Wolfe is preparing to release her new album, ‘She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out To She,’ in February, and before it arrives she made us a list of her favorite music of 2023.

Wednesday’s NYC-area shows include Madonna, Yo La Tengo, Interpol, Taking Back Sunday, Model/Actriz, and more.

All five members of Racetraitor (including drummer Andy Hurley, also of Fall Out Boy) tell us about their 2023 faves.

Utrecht’s unique-in-all-ways festival happens November 9-12 with guest curators Heba Kadry, Nala Sinephro, Slauson Malone 1 and Stereolab, and lots more.

Jack‘s list includes Spiritualized, Cat Le Bon, Bill Orcutt and more.

Taylor’s 2022 favorites include albums by Beach House, Steve Lacy, Rosalía, and more.

Having released an excellent comeback EP this year, Fairweather’s members now tell us about their favorite albums of 2022, including End It, Drug Church, Cave In, Mabe Fratti, and more…

As always, you’re bound to discover something on The Quietus’ very eccentric year-end list.