2023 HIGHLIGHTS

2023 has been a big year for music and Music News Monthly. We have seen incredible new albums, E.P.s, singles, live performances and videos from some of the biggest names in the industry as well as outstanding debut albums from some of the fastest rising stars of the moment. 

It's never easy to pick out your favourites but here is our music highlights from 2023. 

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