Pitchfork Ranks The Best Music of 2023 So Far

As we head into the second half of 2023, Pitchfork’s writers and editors are already thinking about what albums have left the biggest impressions and will land a coveted spot on our end-of-the-year list. 

Here the albums that have earned high scores and Best New Music designations with a quick list of RIYLs (that’s Recommended If You Like) and links to our coverage. Unlike our year-end lists, this one is organized in reverse chronological order, from our most recent faves to the December 2022 releases that just missed the deadline for last year’s list. To help you keep track of the year’s best music, we’ll be updating it periodically throughout the remainder of 2023.

Watch the rank on Pitchfork