Wasn't planning on posting another recommendation list yet, but this was spurred by the first video on the list.
Melanie Martinez - Pity Party
Can we all just agree with calling this the English language song of the year? It's SO AMAZING. Her earlier songs are cool too but this is just the next level. Her album is supposed to come out in August & I'm super excited to get it.
Miss A - Love Song
A GOOD K-pop album track?! Have I been transported back to 2012? Seriously though. This should have been the lead song.
Tomomi Itano - Gimme Gimme Luv
I have never liked a song by her until this one. She really seems like a younger version of Namie Amuro and it would be cool if she could become the next big female soloist.
May has been a really slow month for new music in my opinion. I haven't even really found any awesome music that I hadn't heard before either which is sad. Maybe June will be better. With May coming to a close, these songs are pretty much the only ones that have made any impact for me.
Tiësto & KSHMR - Secrets (ft. Vassy)
Came across this by playing SongPop again after a few years. It's really awesome.
P.IDL - Sansan Aibo
It's been awhile since I was truly impressed with another Japanese girl group (outside of 48s & H!P). It's so sad to me that their other songs aren't even close to the same league this is in.
Hiroshima Maples - Isolator
This is exactly the type of song I'd like to see MM tackle.
W - Miss Love Tantei
Been really into W again lately. Will forever mourn the 3rd album that never got to see daylight.
KARA - Cupid
A little cheaty to name a song that came out slightly over 12 hours ago, but it's one of the better K-pop songs this year.
It's been awhile since I've done one of these. It's been a not very good week for me so I figured doing one of these would cheer me up a bit and I hope that anyone who reads this can find a new song to make them happy :D
Crayon Pop - FM
This is just a dance shot for their new song as the MV isn't out yet, but wow I was really impressed with this song. I've liked Crayon Pop since before Bar Bar Bar and had been excited to see them get a lot of attention and was ready to see what they'd do next. Then they released Uh-ee. I find that song so bland I was very disappointed. This song makes them exciting again.
Krewella - Somewhere To Run
I love them. I do. So much. However, I've been unsure how their new music was going to go since the guy left, but this is reassuring. It's not as good as anything on their first album, but it makes me less nervous about the direction of the new album.
C-ute - The Middle Management ~Josei Chuukan Kanrishoku~
This really is the only good song from C-ute's new single tbh. Tsugi no Kado wo Magare is ok and GamushaLife is pretty much your generic idol track that you're pretty sure you've heard the 48s do 100 times. I don't like this Tsunku-less H!P....
Orange Caramel - The Gangnam Avenue
Kind of an older song (from last year), but this is such a gem in Orange Caramel's discography.
Up Up Girls - Bijo no Yajuu (Beast of Beauty)
Gosh this song. THIS FREAKING SONG. Why had I never paid attention to UUG before...
Predia - Na mo Naki Shiroi Hana wa Kie Iku
Such a wonderful song. They're a group I really need to look further into.
DIA - Paradise
This song is so beautiful. I don't know why I never knew it before. It actually made me cry when I watched it with the translation up. Gorgeous.
Country Girls - Itoshikutte Gomen ne
I usually don't like this amount of cutesy but I adore the retro feel of the song.
Fall Out Boy - Fourth Of July
Thought I'd end with this. Absolutely blew me away when I heard the album. Can't wait to do a full review on this CD
The ice in this area ended up cancelling all of my classes today so I have a little more time to write stuff (although I should really be studying for an exam tomorrow but whatever.). I like doing these recommendation posts a lot. I hope those that read them like it too. Makes it easier to maybe find something new than my usual posts.
Alyson Stoner - Beat The System
I've really been enjoying this song today. The lyrics are wonderful. She should be as big as Demi & Selena now tbh.
Zedd - I Want You To Know (ft. Selena Gomez)
Yeah it's generic blah blah blah. But it's GOOD. Like beyond good.
After School - Triangle
After School's first Japanese album was wonderful so I don't know why it took me until this week to listen to their second one. The album's good but this is my standout track from it.
Lovelyz - Hi~
K-pop's been very meh for the past few years. Not a very huge fan of this style, but I can't stop listening to this song. I guess that's a good thing right?
Jeanne Maria - Kindan no Suites
I really hope I romanized that title right....sometimes Google Translate doesn't do that properly xD. Saw this MV on H!O. I really love the general idol thread there & I'm thankful for the people that post there cause I've found some really great songs on that board. Wasn't certain I liked this at first but I think it's pretty darn great for an indie? idol group.
