kyurin : around
“around” is an easy-going pop track by kyurin. Every beat and moment is polished to highlight the sugar pop sound and get stuck in your head. A solid track that will pop back up in a few years.
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Band 88 : Paints
Band 88‘s last extended release was 2020’s RIFF-RAFF. Before “Paints,” the band released another single, “Long Distance,” that sounds closer to RIFF-RAFF’s upbeat pop rock, minus some of the funk and synth. “Paints” is a turn with a simpler, mellow sound that’s closer to a ballad.
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Agato : Warmth
With an intro that sounds like SILICA GEL’s “NO PAIN,” “Warmth” is more R&B mixed with rock. It’s a decent debut single with a great bridge highlight.
Rosai in Hurry : Puddle
Rosai in Hurry is an alternative rock band that reminds me of grunge mixed with Eastern Sidekick. It’s great and “Puddle” is basically a rock song that gets to the point and makes it quickly.
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CADEJO, ZIN CHOI : Silly Faces
Two artists combine to release one of 2025’s greatest singles. CADEJO and ZIN CHOI go together perfectly. This is perfection.
CADEJO
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Hayoung : GIRLS
Everything about Hayoung is solid. The production, vocals, and mix are great. With music going back to 2021, everything is adding to her discography. But I’m waiting to hear her signature.
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Written by Chris P for Korean Indie.