The Best Indie Songs Of 2023

David De La Riva

Updated May 15, 2024 46 items

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The indie music scene is continuously evolving, changing, and growing, with hundreds of bands entering the beloved sphere every single year, each more daring, adventurous, and phenomenal than the last. These bands are held down by anything and are allowed to make the music how they want when they want, and they take advantage of this freedom to the best of their ability, creating some of the wildest and most outlandish songs listeners will ever hear. The best indie songs of 2023 will undoubtedly push boundaries, tell deep and heartwarming, or heartbreaking stories, and have listeners running to social media or messaging their friends to see if they have heard this group before.

Legends of the indie rock scene Superchunk and The National are continuing to put out bangers over 20 years into their careers with hit songs “Everything Hurts” and “Tropic Morning News,” respectively, while Viagra Boys continue to prove they are one of the best and hottest young up and coming indie bands, releasing heartbreaking gems like “It Ain't Enough." Indie rock has always had a special place in the minds and hearts of those who picture themselves as music aficionados, and with so many incredible albums and singles lined up to release throughout the year, fans have a lot to look forward to in 2023.

Vote up the best indie songs of 2023, and be sure to check back every week as we are constantly adding the best and brightest new underground songs of bands you need to follow.

Latest additions: kisses, Every Day's A Lesson In Humility (ft. Belle and Sebastian), A day in the water

Over 100 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Best Indie Songs Of 2023

1
7 votes
Every Day's A Lesson In Humility (ft. Belle and Sebastian)
Suki Waterhouse
2
41 votes
Tropic Morning News
The National
3
37 votes
Holiday House
Beach House
4
44 votes
Oceans Niagara
M83
5
35 votes
kisses
Slowdive
6
22 votes
I Want It All
The Drums
7
22 votes
Just a Girl
Florence + The Machine
8
22 votes
New Order T-Shirt
The National
9
26 votes
Eucalyptus
The National
10
40 votes
Cool About It
boygenius