Seas. 4 - Ep. 19 - The Top 10 Rock Albums From the First Half of 2023

Seas. 4 - Ep. 19 - The Top 10 Rock Albums From the First Half of 2023

Author: Powered By Rock July 10, 2023 Duration: 52:57

Hello and welcome to the Powered By Rock Podcast. I’m your host Isaac Kuhlman, and I wanted to actually spend a bit of time today to catch up on the year of 2023 so far, because there have been some phenomenal rock albums put out this year, and if you haven’t been paying attention, you may have missed them.

So, that’s what this whole episode is going to be about - The Top Ten Rock Albums from the First Half of 2023 (January to June)

You are going to get albums from very well known bands who are putting out good albums, and then you are also going to get some albums from some bands you definitely haven’t heard of.

Obviously, at the end of each year, we also do an awards ceremony called The Powered By Rock Music Awards, and any albums missed from now until December will have their chance to move into the nominations for each category that we do there, but I always think it is fun to dig in early AND not have to wait a full year to get some good music recommendations.

I am also going to give you a list of honorable mentions that you should check out in the show notes below this episode as well.

Let’s jump into the recommendations in no particular order, but make sure to stay to the end to get my insight from each album.


Intro Music: ⁠"Colorado" by Birds Love Filters⁠

Outro Music: ⁠"Snail Mail" by Speedway Sleeper⁠

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Top 10 Rock Albums From The First Half of 2023 (in no particular order):


10 Honorable Mentions


3 EPs from Local Las Vegas Bands on the Rise:


▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬


00:00 - Intro

00:44 - Segment 1 - The Top 10 Rock Albums From the First Half of 2023 - Picks 1-5

28:05 - Reverend Guitars

28:55 - ⁠diyrockcareer.com⁠

29:27 - Segment 2 - The Top 10 Rock Albums From the First Half of 2023 - Picks 6-10

51:56 - Outro


Tune in to The Powered By Rock Podcast for a raw and genuine look at the world of independent rock music. Host Isaac Kuhlman sits down with DIY musicians and bands who are building their careers from the ground up, offering a platform for their stories that you won't find anywhere else. These conversations go far beyond typical interviews; you'll hear firsthand about the life experiences, struggles, and creative triumphs that fuel their music. Each episode digs into the substance behind the sound, weaving in discussions about music theory and the broader landscape of rock without ever getting too academic or dry. The whole point of this podcast is to preserve and celebrate the spirit of rock that has inspired generations, ensuring those authentic voices and their stories are passed along. Expect a mix of insightful commentary and spontaneous, often humorous, moments that reflect the unpredictable nature of the genre itself. It’s a passionate and personal exploration for anyone who believes rock is more than just background noise-it's a living, breathing force powered by the people who make it.
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