"OCTA - EPs of the Year 2023" is a curated collection of standout tracks from some of the year's most compelling EP releases. This playlist takes listeners on a journey through a variety of genres and moods, showcasing the depth and diversity of contemporary music.

From the reflective storytelling in Matt Moran's "The Boy Who Looked Like Elvis" to the soulful harmonies of Corinne Sharlet's "Further on Down the Road," each track offers something unique. Feel the Americana vibe in Leeann Skoda and Sie Sie Benhoff's "Can't Let Go," or dive into the introspective lyrics of Matthew McNeal's "The Hardest Part." With hits like Opal Eskar and Karl Blau's "And Yet Love Rules" and Theo Lawrence's “My Heart Tells Me,” this playlist is a true representation of this year's musical brilliance.

Playlist Genres

Indie Folk

Folk

Singer-songwriter

Contemporary Folk

Alternative Country

Indie Rock

Roots Rock Indie Pop Folk Rock Heartland Rock Soft Rock Pop Country Country Rock Soul Chamber Folk Ambient Folk Ambient Alternative Rock Southern Rock Dream Pop Experimental Acoustic Pop Pop Folk Pop Rock Red Dirt Outlaw Country Post-rock Psychedelic Folk R&b