Artificial intelligence helps produce the final ever Beatles song. The Rolling Stones release an album with their front man in his ninth decade. Kiss play the AFL Grand Final during their latest “farewell” tour.

Nostalgia rules in today’s music industry, and finding new sounds is harder than it’s ever been. But fortunately, AFR Weekend has done the hard work for you, combing record shops, band rooms and streaming services to find you the best new music of 2023.