【 Sound of the Month.] DJ Hui-Nam's playlist. ~December 2020~ | news

I'd love to make a playlist in HOUYHNHNM."

HOUYHNHNM's playlist, "Sound of the Month," was born out of such chatter. Each month a theme is chosen, and the playlist is presented by the editorial team and members who are indispensable in the management of HOUYHNHNM.

The theme for December is "2020. "Sound of the year.We asked people in the music industry to create a playlist for this year's event, but please take a look back over the past year with this playlist, which has a different feel to it!

1. NIZIU "Make you happy

The NIZIU boom was amazing for both young and old. NIZI pros cried every time. I can't wait to see all 9 of us together~. (Kasai)

2. BTS "Dynamite

Just listening to it is enough to cheer you up! The dance challenge has gone viral too. I'm a handsome tete-a-tete pen.

3. "Electric Shock" by Genji Yonezu

It was the theme song for the drama "MIU404" which I got into the most this year. I am also looking forward to the New Year's broadcast. (Shimazaki)

4. Gaho "START

Theme song for "Itaewon Class." During the self-restraint period, I kept watching it non-stop until morning. I guess this got more people hooked on Korean dramas. (Kasai)

The Strokes "Bad Decisions

This is what Strokes is all about. The light guitar and Julian's strong singing voice have not diminished yet. It made me happy. (Ishii)

6.Bulit To Spill "Tell Me Now

Everyone's favorite Daniel Johnston cover album came out right in the middle of the Corona Disaster. (Wakiyama)

7. American Football "Never Meant

From the album that took first place in the "# All-Time Best Emo", which was a bit of a hot topic among emo lovers. It is emo all the way from the intro drums. (Matsuda)

8. Phoenix "Identical

I chose it from the soundtrack of Sofia Coppola's latest film "On the Rock," which I was looking forward to seeing. (Shimazaki)

9. Kiwi jr. "Salary Man

Kiwi jr. is a member of ALVVWAYS. signed a contract with SUB POP this year, so we are looking forward to the future. (Wakiyama)

10. TENDRE "LIFE

I was listening to the album from beginning to end thinking how stylish and cool it was. (Matsuda)

11. Solange "Stay Flo

Comfortable mood that you can listen to all the time. (Takeda)

12. Thundercast "Dragonball Durag

I heard the song and thought it was good, but I didn't expect to hear a song about Dragon Ball love. If I had seen the title, I might not have listened to it.

13. midas hutch "In Touch

I listened to it throughout the self-restraint period. Once again, I felt that Midas Hutch was never out of place. (Takatori)

14. HONNE "no song without you

A mellow song. Perfect for the holiday season. (Shibayama)

15. mitsume "Tonic Love (tofubeats remix)

This is one of several singles Mitsume has released this year. I thought it was nice to remix it. (Wakiyama)

16. Tomoko Ikeda "Walkin

Produced by TOSHIKI HAYASHI (%C), the song has a stylish feel, a far cry from the Shiggy Jr. (Takatori).

17. Vampire Weekend "2021

I can feel that you respect Haruomi Hosono very much. (Komuta)

18. Kevin Krauter "Opportunity

This song has all the elements I like. (Komuta)

19. lick Tatuma "BUDS MONTAGE

It's the contrast between GREEN ASSASSIN DOLLAR's beautiful tracks and Lick Tatuma's bleak lyricism. It's just cool. （Ishii.)

20. rhyme cyst "HOT COFFEE

I would like to relax with a hot cup of coffee and a cigarette while listening to this song during the year-end and New Year holidays. (Shibayama)

21. kZm "Kagamikana suigetsu

We played it on the radio. It makes me cry. (Komuta)

22. Hoody & Bronze "Submarine

I have been a fan of Bronze since last year's album. I think he makes beats that Japanese people like more than Japanese people. (Takatori)

23. MAAD "Take My Time

I prefer all the EPs with this song on them, but one of my favorites. (Takatori)

24. kzyboost "Rainy Girl feat KenT

The talkbox and moist beats are addictive. (Takatori)

25. Surfaces "Sunday Best

They became popular from TikTok and even collaborated with Elton John. I like them because they are loose. (Matsuda)

26. BIM "Runnin feat kzm, sirup

Since Pharcyde, when I hear "Runnin'" I listen to it anyway. The balance between the three of us is good. (Takatori)

27. kimishima oozu "Laughing Stop

I felt something similar to the shock I felt when I met Nanao Tabito for the first time. I thought he was undeniably a genius. The fragility of his delicate voice and distorted guitar grabbed my heart! （Ishii.)

28. kenji ozawa "strong feeling strong love

This is a Kyohei Tsutsubi piece, arranged by Takayuki Hattori, who is well-known for his work on Naoki Hanzawa. I want to hear it live next year! (Shimazaki)

29. ratboys "My Hands Grow

I liked the feel of this one released this year better than the previous ones. It is called "country" or "emo," but I like the guitar rock feel. (Wakiyama)

30. lomelda "Wonder

I like this indie feeling of nostalgia...even though it came out in 2020, it doesn't feel that way. (Wakiyama)

31. video age "shadow on the wall

The synths are nice. It is a stylish song with pleasant sound production. (Wakiyama)

32. f2020 "Avenue Beat

Fxxk 2020 and the lyrics are exactly what they sound like, a song that people all over the world can relate to, that 2020 really sucked. (Kasai)

33. Bon iver "PDLIF"

It has been a year in which it has been difficult for me to go to live shows, but my personal best act was Bon Iver in January. (Matsuda)

34. Gum Country "Tennis (I Feel OK)

It's lo-fi, but it's contemporary as it was released this year. (Wakayama)

35. Peel Dream Magazine "Pill

It's been a while since I heard a new record of something schweizer-like. For a moment I thought it was My Bra. (Wakiyama)

36. Ryohu "Flower

Ryofu, a long time favorite of mine, finally made their major label debut last month. I will continue to listen to them. (Shibayama)

37. sirup "Need You Bad

Nice up-tempo. Lyrics are sympathetic. (Shibayama)

38. Khruangbin "So We Won't Forget"

Dry but sad. A virtuoso performance. (Komuta)

39. Babe Rainbow "The Wind

I used to listen to Babe Rainbow when I was chillin' on home time. It's just so comfortable. （Ishii.)

40. phoebe bridgers "kyoto

This is the female singer-songwriter I'm most interested in at the moment. Her music videos are full of sharp points and have a good vibe, and her lyrics are interesting and modern girlish. （Ishii.)

41. DJ HASEBE "Welcome to my room

We can find hope in the post-Corona world. This song gives us such a feeling. (Shibayama)

42. denki groove "Set you Free

I would like to see them at Fuji Rock next year! I want to see them at Fuji Rock next year. (Shimazaki)

43. kvi baba "Tired But Fine

Kvi baba's songs, which reveal negative emotions, are best listened to when the mood is gloomy. (Takeda)

44. dagaryu & km "night papa

It seeps in as I get older. (Komuta)

45. jjj "strand (feat. keiju)

JJJ and KEIJU; just having these two names side by side is great. The song itself goes without saying. It's one of the songs I always play on my way home from work. (Takeda)

46. gezan "tokyo

Kururi, Eastern Youth, Ginko Boys, Kinoko Teikoku ....... There are many great songs under the title of "Tokyo," and this one by GEZAN is definitely one of them. Mahito's activities this year were also good. (Ishii)

47. Bob Dylan "Key West

The album I listened to most this year was Dylan's first new album in eight years, Rough and Rowdy Ways. When I am at home, this is what I listen to most of the time. I selected one of my favorite songs from it. It's a dossier. （Ishii.)

48. PUNPEE "Wonder Wall feat. 5lack

You can feel the bond between brothers. (Matsuda)

49. LIam Gallagher "All You're Dreaming Of"

Liam is on a roll these days with a series of good songs. This one is no different. His gentle voice warms my heart. (Takeda)

50. traveler Nanao "Leaving Heaven

I went to see a live performance of travelers at the end of the self-restraint period, and it was just great. Especially "Leaving Heaven" made me cry. (Ishii)