Well it’s that time of year again – Spotify Wrapped has been dropped, festival season has begun and I’m stressing about my Christmas shopping 😂 That also means it’s time for my #WoSYearInReview!2023 has been wild, but at least there’s been some all killer, no filler albums released to form the soundtrack. Personally, this year has been huge for me – a new job in a completely new industry, falling in love with new bands, finding myself all over again and getting to see some of my favourite bands (Yes, the 3.5 songs by Fall Out Boy at Good Things still counts).I also finally caved and let myself go full Swiftie and I’m only mad at myself for not doing it sooner.
TOP 5 ALBUMS OF 2023
5. Taylor Swift – 1989 (Taylor’s Version)4. McFly – Power to Play3. Beartooth – The Surface2. Trophy Eyes – Suicide and Sunshine1. Fall Out Boy – So Much (For) Stardust https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC4sjpDhzzA
TOP 5 SONGS OF 2023
5. Beartooth – ‘Might Love Myself’4. Taylor Swift – ‘Is It Over Now?’3. Trophy Eyes – What Hurts The Most’2. Neck Deep – ‘Heartbreak of the Century’1. Fall Out Boy – ‘Fake Out’https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=2RxIEyZxpKAXOVMc&v=LupNFdlGOks&feature=youtu.be
TOP 5 SHOWS SHOT IN 2023
5. We Came As Romans – 31st August @ Liberty Hall (Review & Gallery here)https://www.instagram.com/p/CwuKxoZLyUt/?img_index=14. You Me At Six – 14th July @ UNSW Roundhouse (Review & Gallery here)https://www.instagram.com/p/CuwENgjJA6E/3. Trophy Eyes – 1st July @ Metro Theatre (Photo Gallery here) https://www.instagram.com/p/CuTLQ9Jpahc/2. Pierce The Veil & Beartooth – 26th July @ Hordern Pavillion (Review & Gallery here)https://www.instagram.com/p/CvTbcTopN7E/?img_index=11. Good Things Festival – 2nd December @ Centennial Park (Review & Gallery here)https://www.instagram.com/p/C0sRV71PWf_/?img_index=2
TOP 5 GIGS OF 2023
5. The 1975 – 16th April @ Qudos Bank Arena4. Paramore – 25th November @ The Domain3. Harry Styles – 3rd March @ Accor Stadium2. Neck Deep – 7th September @ Roundhouse1. My Chemical Romance – 19th March @ Qudos Bank Arena
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WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO IN 2024?
Shooting more shows, the new Neck Deep album and going to When We Were Young Festival in Vegas!Words & Pics by Renae Egan@renaeegan
Revisit Renae's 2023 WoS Contributions here
