KCRW's annual Best Of recognizes the music, food, and entertainment that broke through the din and made us think, feel, and move in 2023. These are the artists and works that continually innovate and inspire, while pushing culture forward; not a competition but a celebration. Explore the standouts from the past year.
Best Albums
From LA noise, to Soundcloud rap gone skyward, to skintight discodelia, these are the albums that defined our 2023.
Favorite Reissues, Remixes, and Compilations
College rock cleans up nice, disco goes to space, and De La Soul finally lands on DSPs. These are our favorite reissues, remixes, and compilations of 2023.
Favorite Songs
Our unranked and totally subjective favorite tracks of 2023, hand-picked and fiercely defended by KCRW DJs and curators.
DJ Lists
Dig into the personal favorites of 2023 from KCRW Music’s DJs, curators, and tastemakers.
Breakthrough Artist
With a one-of-a-kind voice and co-signs from SZA and J. Cole, the LA-based singer/songwriter describes her sound as “healing music for the aimless and heartbroken.”
People’s Choice 2023
We’ve shown you our faves, now it's time to see yours. The people have spoken!
Food
From cookies to cakes, cookbooks to pantry essentials, Good Food has got the spice and many things nice to close out 2023.
Top Spins
What DJs have had in the heaviest rotation — and which Top Tunes you’ve loved the most — in 2023.