"2023's Top Music Picks: Best Songs and Albums Chosen by Experts"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times

The New York Times' pop music critics discuss the most impactful songs of 2023, which span across genres and generations. The list includes tracks from artists like Olivia Rodrigo, Central Cee, PinkPantheress, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, André 3000, Noname, Yo La Tengo, Byron Messia, Kylie Minogue, and Lankum. The conversation explores the distinction between a musical event and a song, and whether a best-songs list can be valid without including music from a critic's best albums.
