Song: “Kon Kang Kang (Beside)”

Artist: 25 Hours
Label: Believe Records
This third single from the alternative rock band’s second album, Colour in White, shot to the No. 1 slot in the Fat Radio’s Top 40 chart in just three weeks. The song covers the simple subject of friendship, but the lyrics are touching and ably supported by the soft rock sound, cheerful melody and the band’s unique vocals.

Song: “Krai Kon Nueng”

Artist: DJ Suharit feat. Gene Kasidit
Label: Independent
After releasing his first single from album Luen Kan Thep back in September last year, wicked turntablist Suharit Siamwalla teams up with the equally flamboyant Gene Kasidit for the second release. Benefitting from Gene’s dramatic vocals, “Krai Kon Nueng” is a throwback to Gene’s previous cover “Hero,” bringing a touch of psychedelic-tinged, post-rock oomph to heart-wrenching lyrics about an unhappy-love story.

Song: “Chai Klang”

Artist: Stamp feat. Singhto Numchoke
Label: Love is
Stamp Apiwat’s previous collaboration, with hip hop outfit Buddha Bless, led to hit singles “Luem Pai Kon” and “Man Kong Pen Kwam Rak (OST. 30 Kam Lang Jeaw)” last year, so it’s no surprise that he starts 2012 with another. This time its a feel-good acoustic pop song that gets its upbeat and cheerful sound from Singhto and his trusty ukulele. Definitely one for the beach this Songkran.

Song: “Nobel”

Artist: Poomjit feat. Tul Apartmentkhunpa
Label: Lemon Factory
“Nobel” is another cover from the latest Home Floor album, with Tul Apartmentkhunpa’s rapping being the most significant addition. The song begins with a ukulele solo, but don’t expect anything chill; instead it incorporates sounds like the Isaan phin and gradually builds up in in tempo—an interesting and unexpected offering from Poomjit.

Song: “Kuen Tee Puad Rao”

Artist: The Yers
Label: Smallroom
The Yers’ third single from their album Y might be the hardest sound they’ve done to date. “Kuen Tee Puad Rao’s” acoustic guitar adds an American Southern rock touch, while the catchy solo line, hard drum beat and harsh synthesizer create a dark, punk rock mood.

Song: “Kit Tueng Na”

Artist: Krit Kritsanavarin feat. Praew Kanitkul
Label: Werk Gang (GMM Grammy)
Out since Jan, but still hot everywhere, “Kit Tueng Na” is the first single from Krit Kritsanavarin’s second project, Lazy Sunday 2, which again features a lot of artists, like Preaw Kanitkul (vocals) on this track. The song blends simple melodic-pop and a catchy hook, not to mention Praew’s bright, pretty voice. If you’re a fan of Foster The People’s “Pumped Up Kicks” or Palmy’s “Kit Mak,”you’ll dig this.