Kpop: Hyukoh (혁오)

Image above from Comes and Goes, the one below from Hooka.

Main singer Oh Hyuk from the band Hyukoh has figured like guest singer for Primary among others, but with the new soundtrack "Matsitnonsoul" for the korean version of Entourage, I think the group really steps up and deserves some real attention. It really got power and a sound you don't hear that often beyond narrow indie bands. Let's hope this reaches further.

• Hyukoh - Matsitnonsoul (맛있는술)
• Hyukoh - Gondry(공드리)
• Hyukoh - Hooka
• Hyukoh - Wi Ing Wi Ing (위잉위잉)
• Hyukoh - Comes And Goes (와리가리)

Kpop: Primary (프라이머리)

There is no denying artist and music producer Primary is talented, but it has been a while since I heard a song that had the balance of rhythmic soulpop and hip hop (ie less of the latter), namely "See Through" back in 2012. This year has seen him releasing a steady stream of very slick and interesting videos, all with great guest artists making them musically vibrant, but it is the latest "Hello" with Lena Park as has struck closest to my heart.

• Primary ft Lena Park - Hello (네일 했어)
• Primary ft Zion T & Gaeko - See Through (씨스루)
• Primary ft ChoA & Iron - Don't Be Shy (아끼지마)
• Primary & Ohhyuk ft Lim Kim - Gondry (공드리)
• Primary & Ohhyuk - Island