Hardcore Expanded Its Boundaries in 2023—and the Scene Embraced It
How the warm reception to adventurous bands like Scowl, Militarie Gun, and Zulu signifies a new normal for the genre that’s long overdue.
Pitchfork Rap Columnist Alphonse Pierre’s Favorite Records of 2023
Projects by Veeze, Ken Carson, MIKE, Noname, billy woods, Babyface Ray, Sexyy Red, and more prove that hip-hop is still thriving.
The Best Indie Game Scores of 2023
From the funk-house chaos of Pizza Tower to the Tamil pop at the heart of Venba, indie developers delivered some of the most memorable video-game soundtracks of the year.
Live Music’s Race to Find the Biggest Screen
From U2’s Sphere debut to SZA’s onstage boat to the visual feast of Beyoncé’s Renaissance live, this year’s touring spectacles were all about making the stage more like the screen.
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Beyoncé’s Renaissance Film Shows One of Pop’s Most Private Stars at Work
A glimpse into the tightly controlled world of Beyoncé, mother, daughter, entertainer, and boss
The Best DJ Mixes of 2023
All the techno, electro, house, drum’n’bass, ambient, and downbeat you can handle.