Song: “Mod Quota” (No Quota)

Artist: Buddha Bless feat. Krean Peace
Label: Independent
After releasing their first joint single “Luem Pai Kon” last September, the Buddha Bless crew teams up with Stamp Apiwat (under the name Krean Peace) once again in this lively pop-meets-rap single which sarcastically pokes fun at the beautiful-but-picky girls that they will one day no longer have the patience to deal with.

Song: “News”

Artist: Anything Else?
Label: Parinam Music
The third single from three man indie-pop band Anything Else?’s album, More, tackles the issue of mistrust between couples, a similar theme to their previous single “Top Tuan” (having problems, boys?). This time, the tone is even more heartbreaking with a piano intro, sweet guitar, and silky soft vocals that drive home the hook.

Song: “Soon Ya Kad” (Vacuity)

Artist: Silly Fools
Label: Warner Music
After quitting RS Promotion last year, putting a hold on their singles, the rock band Silly Fools return with this impressive release. The lyrics, composed by Boyd Kosiyabong, focus on the empty moment after a long relationship, but are delivered with the band’s signature rock sound and an acoustic guitar that inspires a livelier mood.

Song: “Por Dai Leaw” (Enough)

Artist: “Tong, Jerry & Friends”
Label: Spicydisc
It’s been eight years since the song “Klab Ma,” by Two Days Ago Kids, the band led by Jerry Milindavanich and featuring Boy Trai Bhumirat on vocals, was first released, yet it continues to be one of the most played songs in clubs. Despite its success, the band has released one studio album. This year, Jerry teams up with Tong (P.O.P’s guitarist) and his artist friends for a special project called Tong, Jerry & Friends. Their first single “Por Dai Leaw,” is a melodic pop tune about a man who can’t get over his dark past.

Song: “Horizon”

Artist: “Zor Nok Hook Ta Toe”
Label: Monotone Music Production
Monotone is an enthusiastic group of artists who are so busy and humble that they never create projects using their own name, until now. But this special album, Zor Nok Hook Ta Toe, features singles from people in the Monotone and the Stu-Fe family. “Horizon,” their first single, which is composed and sung by Tua Monotone, offers a simple pop rock vibe, meaningful lyrics and an inspiring hook, making it very easy to love.

Song: “Pra Kod Karn” (Phenomenon)

Artist: Burin Boonvisut
Label: Spicydisc
Covers of Apartmentkhunpa’s songs don’t always work, and “Mai Roo Jak Chan, Mai Roo Jak Ter” by Pop Calories Blah Blah springs to mind. But we have to say Boonvisut’s version of “Pra Kod Karn” is far better. The new sound arrangement keeps the same mood, while adding an old-school touch through the use of saxophone and trombone.