Song: “Unreal”

Artist: Yellow Fang
Label: Independent
Fresh from their song “Kep Pha” featuring on the soundtrack for Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit’s most recent film, 36, super stylish female rockers Yellow Fang are back with a dreamy new single, “Unreal.” Lyrically, it deals with the blurred line between reality and fantasy in a relationship. Musically, it combines garage thrash with 60s girl-group harmonies—and one swoon-worthy pop hook. And it’s the type of song that could only sound better live.

Song: “Dan Neramit”

Artist: Big Ass
Label: Genie Records
It’s been a tough year for alt-rock heavyweights Big Ass who’ve been through all sorts of inter-band conflict. But now they’re back with a new single, “Dan Neramit,” on which brand new vocalist Daycha “Jeng” Konalo shows off his impressive set of pipes. The track maintains the band’s signature bigger-is-better sound, from the crunchy guitars to the massive drums, while Jeng’s soaring delivery of the
positive lyrics hints that the Ass are set to get even bigger.

Song: “Untitled 001”

Artist: Stoondio
Label: Independent
This charming single by Stoondio, the electro-pop project of Chotika “Toon” Kamwongpin, a graphic designer at Leo Burnett Thailand, seemingly came out of nowhere to lodge itself in the Fat Radio Top 20 chart. It’s easy to see why. The simply titled “Untitled 001” will work its way into your heart, with its beautiful production, understated melody, poetic lyrics and sweet vocals, and leave you wanting more.

Song: “What You’ve Lied”

Artist: Animal Machine
Label: Zoo Studio
DJ Kingkong may have gone solo with the single
“Let You Go” in July, but that doesn’t mean it’s curtains for his full band, Animal Machine. After starting their own record label, the group delivers this hard-hitting drum n’ bass single, which carries a beefy nu metal vibe thanks to its live instrumentation and growled vocals. It’s slightly grating, but that was probably the intention.

Song: “Rak Kan Loey Terd”

Artist: Sky Band
Label: Parinam Music
This second single from Sky Band, the newest addition to Parinam Music, sees the gang retain their humorous edge with some almost nonsensical lyrics, but things are altogether sexier thanks to the addition of some smooth sax. Little details like this elevate “Rak Kan Loey Terd” above typical melodic pop-rock and make for an ear-catching ditty.

Song: “Kon Tee Lok Ja Salai”

Artist: Tete Techa
Label: Stay Young Music
After being awarded Bedroom Artist of the Year at the 9th Fat Awards earlier this year, Techa “Tete” Tungkatecha finally steps out with his first single, “Kon Tee Lok Ja Salai [Before the World Ended],” for indie label Stay Young Music. Here, the musical whiz-kid delivers a warm piece of acoustic pop with lyrics that confront rumors of the world’s end. If this is the sound of the apocalypse, it can’t come soon enough.