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The 10 Best Music Books of 2023

Our favorites include an homage to pop’s most random decade, a graphic novel reintroducing a ’70s Cambodian rock legend, and the best Lou Reed biography to date.

The Best Music Merch Gifts of 2023

The Cure trading cards, Ice Spice lunch boxes, Olivia Rodrigo rings, Snail Mail plush toys, and more unique gift ideas for every type of music fan.

Liz Phair on the Music That Made Her

As she celebrates the 30th anniversary of Exile in Guyville on tour, the singer-songwriter talks about the artists who have soundtracked her life—including Pavement, Missy Elliott, and Lana Del Rey—five years at a time.

Breaking Down Bad Bunny’s New Album and the Future of Puerto Rican Rap and Reggaeton

In this episode of The Pitchfork Review podcast, our critics dissect Bad Bunny’s latest and highlight a few new queer artists from Puerto Rico who are taking the island’s music to exciting new places.

5 Highlights From Pitchfork London 2023

Weyes Blood, Fly Anakin, Ryoji Ikeda, and more.

Pitchfork Music Festival London 2023 Portraits and Live Photos

A gallery of artists performing at Pitchfork Music Festival London 2023, including Sleater-Kinney, Yaeji, Water From Your Eyes, Nourished by Time, Mavi, and more.

Pitchfork Music Festival Paris 2023 Live Photos

A gallery of artists performing at Pitchfork Music Festival Paris 2023, including Weyes Blood, Youth Lagoon, Vagabon, Bar Italia, Saya Gray, and more.

Debating the Best Songs of 2023, Part Two

In this episode of the Pitchfork Review podcast, our critics battle it out over some of their favorite songs of the year, by artists including Troye Sivan, Kendrick Lamar, Big Thief and more. Plus: Devendra Banhart tells us all about his dream collaboration.

7 Highlights From Pitchfork Music Festival Berlin 2023

CHAI, Water From Your Eyes, Mykki Blanco, and more.

The 62 Best Albums of 2023 So Far