[delayed post] Midweek New Music Roundup :: January 29th - February 5th

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Oh it's been a week again all right. e_e I did at one point think I was doing better ... but my stamina is still completely shot and wife's still even sicker than me, so yeah, everything takes rather a lot longer than I'd've liked. I also ended up having to do more work this week to get the list sorted properly, between finally noticing an aggregate channel had stopped appearing and then another aggregate channel re-publishing a bunch of older releases. On the other hand, we've got a nice mix of releases this week, ranging from jazz and soft rock to hiphop and EDM. Whether you're looking to get your dance on or want a therapeutic cry, odds are good you'll find something of interest in the listing this week. So whether you intend to run down the list in order or pick and choose, snag a drink and/or snack and get comfy.

Banner artist slot this week goes to Moonbyul of MAMAMOO and a majesty sea-flap. 😉 Additional picks go to Bang Yedam, Riaan, Seungkwan of Seventeen, and ALL(H)OURS (yes, I have a BG bias, shush).

( Releases for the week of January 29th - February 5th )

The Mea Culpa Section:
I probably could've gone back further, but as much as I've been struggling.... These will top the listing.

eJe - Boomerang *
Heon Seo - COCOA *
Eunwol - NEED U (feat. veanii) +
Kim Keon - Endless Fantasies *
Hong Jinyoung - Flirting


key:
* content warning - see item below for specific warnings
+ comes with "disappearing" hardcoded subs
❌ I was unable to finish watching this video - see item below for details

( the links and my short commentaries )

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Abuela's Song of the Day (Feb 7): EXO - Lightsaber

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Watch on YouTube

EXO - Lightsaber
cw: flashing, blood/injury

Not sure giving any of those boys the ability to use a lightsaber would be wise, but especially not Baekhyun or Kai. On the other hand, from a strictly marketing point of view, it made sense to feature them as two of the more popular members.

and yes, there's a Japanese version, too: https://youtu.be/Z3lB2jx_drM (same video, just different language vocals)