music ˚♫﹕her letters
welcome to my unserious RYM (o_o")! here, i'll be logging new discoveries, my favourite albums/artists, etc. i love sharing music! i'm always open to recommendations, so please don't hesitate to email me or post on my neocities profile if you have any.
title fight was a melodic hardcore band from kingston, pennsylvania formed in 2003. it consisted of jamie rhoden, shane moran, and ned + ben russin. at this time, they aren't active - their last show was on january 26 2018. you can watch it here!
may
artist : electric wizard
genre : doom metal, stoner metal
length : 9 tracks, 1 hour, 28 mins
released : 25 september 2000
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this was reaaal good. i know i like a track when it's longer than 8 minutes and i can sit through it w/o thinking of fast-forwarding or skipping.
- top track picks :
- vinum sabbathi
- funeralopolis
- weird tales/electric frost/golgotha/altar of melektaus
artist : lisa germano
genre : singer-songwriter
length : 12 tracks, 43 mins 41 sec
released : 25 october 1994
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this one's fucked - heartbreakingly so. this album covers some heavy themes: rape, violence, stalking, you get the gist.
i don't know if i'd listen to certain tracks again. 'a psychopath' samples a 911 call from a home invasion incident. most sources say it was a real call (used w/ permission), others say it was an operator test recording. either way, i was genuinely unsettled. the emotion is raw and, of course, the themes at hand are gutwrenching. i honestly think it's worth hearing, but not if you're not in the right headspace for it or sensitive to the subject matter. still, as a whole, this album was such a captivating listen.
- top track picks :
- trouble
- phantom love
- my secret reason
artist : 超☆社会的サンダル
genre : shimokita-kei, indie rock
length : 7 tracks, 27 mins 44 sec
released : 7 february 2024
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bye i rate everything i listen to so highly, but this was pppppeak! thank you lowverve #goated
- top track picks :
- 17
- 魚を追いかけて
- 可愛いユナちゃん
april
artist : RAKUNELAMA
genre : contemp. R&B, k-pop
length : single, 2 mins 48 sec
released : 21 november 2024
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artist : NCT WISH
genre : k-pop
length : 10 tracks, 30 mins 17 sec
released : 20 april 2026
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thank you for the recommendation playlist juno... this was fiyah. i like the mix of genres in this album + the visuals are super duper pretty! my love for k-pop is making its grand return apparently.
- top track picks :
- street (2AM)
- 2.0 (TWO POINT O)
- sticky
artist : lychee juice
genre : bedroom pop, dream pop
length : 5 tracks, 15 mins 26 sec
released : 26 july 2024
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ouuuu i'd love to eat some lychee right now.
- top track picks :
- forget everything
- lychee
- blue
artist : thee michelle gun elephant
genre : garage rock revival
length : 6 tracks, 31 mins 51 sec
released : 21 june 2003
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i watched blue spring (2001) a few days ago and i loooved the soundtrack?! figured i'd explore the band's discography a little cause i was hooked after the opening sequence. garage rock is very fun!! quite an interesting movie, by the way. the timelapse towards the end was insane...
- top track picks :
- ミッドナイト・クラクション・ベイビー
- デッドマンズ・ギャラクシー・デイズ
- チェルシー
artist : kiiikiii
genre : k-pop
length : 6 tracks, 31 mins 51 sec
released : 26 january 2026
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i remember seeing concept photos of jiyu for UNCUT GEM ages ago, but i forgot about them until this EP popped up in my last.fm recommendations. i can't remember the last time i've been this addicted to a k-pop group before! their sound is really refreshing.
- top track picks :
- MUNGNYANG
- DIZZY
- 404 (new era)
artist : SUMIN & slom
genre : contemp. R&B, k-pop
length : 9 tracks, 26 mins 33 sec
released : 18 july 2024
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oooh, this was pleasant! definitely coming back to this. the beats are funky - in a good way, of course. i love when basslines are prominent, which is probably why i like this genre. i wish some of the tracks were longer, honestly.
- top track picks :
- JUST A BREAKUP
- GOODBYE
- ENDLESS NIGHT
artist : JUE
genre : contemp. R&B, k-pop
length : 6 tracks, 18 mins 14 sec
released : 1 august 2022
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- top track picks :
- 빙빙 (being being)
- teaship - interlude
- your plan (ft. paloalto)
artist : she's green
genre : dream pop, shoegaze
length : single, 3 mins 53 sec
released : 3 april 2016
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i'm so biased LMFAOOO, but she's green and butterflies!!! my parakiss-riddled heart is soaring. swallowtails are so pretty... i'm so excited for this new ep oh em geebees.
march
artist : crying
genre : power pop, chiptune
length : 10 tracks, 34 mins 14 sec
released : 14 october 2016
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this was such a fun listen!!!!! the synths are so addicting to listen to - very much reminds me of old video games or something i'd hear in a sonic game... i don't know how to describe it properly. i'll be listening to 'well and spring' on repeat until i'm sick of it, probably.
- top track picks :
- well and spring
- patriot
- wool in the wash
artist : BTS
genre : k-pop
length : 14 tracks, 41 mins 13 sec
released : 20 march 2026
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i feel like i'm going to be burned at the stake ^__^
i listened to this album after reading juno's blog post and also because of the discourse i've been seeing online. i'm nosy... 'into the sun' made me do a double take because the voice effects just weren't it for me. i haven't listened to BTS since, like, 'butter' came out, so i can't really say much about their music. i just find it funny how fans either love this album or are dragging it through the mud. overall, i was just underwhelmed! especially when considering their past work and concepts... they're under so much pressure though, it's unfortunate.
- top track picks :
- like animals
- merry go round
- body to body
artist : akira yamaoka
genre : video game music
length : 26 tracks, 1 hr 16 min
released : 16 july 2003
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can you tell i've been in the mood for game OSTs? pretty much the same notes as the previous log, though i have to admit that i like SH2's OST a lot more than SH3's.
- top track picks :
- end of small sanctuary
- you're not here
- float up from dream
artist : akira yamaoka
genre : video game music
length : 30 tracks, 1 hr 13 min
released : 3 october 2001
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i've heard a few tracks from this soundtrack in the past, but this is actually the first time i've listened to it from start to finish. not exactly the best thing to play when you can't sleep, but still lovely! the way akira yamaoka establishes atmospheres through ambience is crazy to me. for example, 'ashes and ghost' and 'silent haven'. both fit the game perfectly and are superrr eerie.
- top track picks :
- love psalm
- theme of laura
- angel's thanatos
artist : machine girl
genre : video game music
length : 33 tracks, 1 hr 6 min
released : 16 june 2022
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i didn't find this as interesting as the first part. i'm guessing it's more so focused on character themes, menu music, etc. still has some sick tracks, though!
- top track picks :
- bloody sneakers (violet's theme)
- mechanical halo (green's theme)
- dark twist
artist : machine girl
genre : video game music
length : 18 tracks, 1 hr 23 min
released : 16 june 2022
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have i ever played neon white? no. do i know anything about it? also no! do i want to check it out because of this OST? maybe! it was nice having this on in the background while studying. kept me surprisingly focused.
- top track picks :
- house of cards
- rigged game
- sin to win!
artist : death grips
genre : experimental, hip-hop
length : 13 tracks, 41 min 21 sec
released : 19 april 2012
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i can't tell if i like or hate this album. maybe both? it's veryyy chaotic and veryyy unpredictable. i keep coming back to certain tracks, though. #Guilty! 2.5 stars for the instrumentals and samples, they're cool and weirdly addictive to listen to? overall, i don't think this is for me.
- top track picks :
- hustle bones
- hacker
- i've seen footage
19/03 - nevermind. bumped it up to 3. my top picks grew on me.
artist : yeule
genre : indietronica, alt. rock
length : 10 tracks, 31 min 39 sec
released : 30 may 2025
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i have no idea why this album didn't click with me at first, but i'm currently obsessed with it. i love the trip-hop influence in 'tequila coma', and the acoustic elements in '1967' are so, so lovely. of course, the visuals are also insane, but that's to be expected. my only complaint is that the album feels kinda short, but i'll take what i can get. this is definitely one of my favourite albums by yeule, along with softscars.
- top track picks :
- VV
- eko
- tequila coma
february
artist : iVy
genre : dream pop, shoegaze
length : 13 tracks, 39 min 23 sec
released : 18 june 2025
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aurally and visually stunning! i love how the music videos are reminiscent of the early 2000s, 'vampire' in particular. 'any noise' is my favourite by far, though. i love the grainy, hand-held cinematography.
- top track picks :
- any noise
- white river junction
- maple cherry blossoms
artist : vegtable
genre : slowcore, indie rock
length : 11 tracks, 30 min 34 sec
released : 26 february 2025
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- top track picks :
- feel
- gum
- pursue happiness
artist : PJ harvey
genre : alt. rock, art rock
length : 10 tracks, 45 min 22 sec
released : 1 january 1995
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wow! PJ harvey, the woman you are! i'm pissed i didn't listen to this album in its entirety sooner. super gritty and rough and dark, but in the best way possible? kinda reminds me of the heavier rock side of fiona apple, if that makes sense.
- top track picks :
- down by the water
- long snake moan
- meet ze monsta
artist : racecourse
genre : indie rock, slowcore
length : 9 tracks, 32 min 16 sec
released : 31 december 2025
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very charming. i love the use of the synth throughout the album. the way the tone shifts is really captivating; it's introspective and subdued at times, then upbeat and lively at others. i loved it. consistently beautiful all round!
- top track picks :
- pennybox
- bruce lee
- counting cards
january
artist : texas 3000
genre : math rock, indie rock
length : 11 tracks, 32 min 40 sec
released : 2 december 2023
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not gonna lie, some tracks are kinda skippable for me, but it's a fun listen nonetheless. depends on my mood! 'connector fuck man' is pretty catchy, especially towards the last minute.
- top track picks :
- connector fuck man
- shanburuon
- define
artist : esthero
genre : trip-hop, contemp. R&B
length : 11 tracks, 56 min 17 sec
released : 13 april 1998
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so fucking amazing and extremely underrated. i constantly come back to this album. i think it's is a great introduction to trip-hop, and it's what got me into the genre to begin with!
- top track picks :
- heaven sent
- half a world away
- country livin' (the world i know)
artist : catherine wheel
genre : alt. rock, shoegaze
length : 12 tracks, 53 min 34 sec
released : 1 january 1993
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cool, cool, cool. i love me some distorted guitar... 'kill rhythm' and 'i confess' are absolutely delightful in that regard.
- top track picks :
- the nude
- strange fruit
- i confess
title fight
title fight was a melodic hardcore band from kingston, pennsylvania formed in 2003. it consisted of jamie rhoden, shane moran, and ned + ben russin. at this time, they aren't active - their last show was on january 26 2018. you can watch it here!
king krule
archy ivan marshall, better known as king krule, is an english singer-songwriter and musician. his sound is quite unique, with it blending traits of indie rock, jazz, hip-hop, post-punk, and more. i think it's impossible to define with a single genre!
yeule
yeule, otherwise known as nat ćmiel, is a singaporean singer-songwriter. they're well known for blending elements of ambient, glitch, experimental pop, and electronic music. you can read more on them and their work on their website!
halcali
halcali is a j-pop, hip-hop duo composed of haruka and yukari. "halcali" is actually a combination of their names - "halca" + "yucali". even though i don't listen to them anymore, this duo will always be dear to me! they're what started this all. #halcalic!
to be sorted...