Sunday Spin: New Releases From Tabber, RIIZE, Dionela, and Kento Nakajima
Sunday Spin is EnVi’s weekly music showcase, where we bring you the hottest global hits in our curated playlist. Join us every Sunday for new music that sets the perfect tone for your upcoming week.
As May packs up its bags for the summer, this week’s Sunday Spin is your sonic sunscreen, prepping your ears and emotions for the seasonal shift. Personally curated by Team EnVi, this playlist will ease you out of your spring slump with a mix of indie gems, sun-kissed beats, and emotionally-charged bops. We’ve got your weekly soundtrack ready to bring a pre-summer sparkle into your everyday routine!
Tabber – “Hysteric Glamour”
Tabber surprised fans with “Hysteric Glamour” this week, just five days before his U.S .shows. This track paints a haunting picture of feeling trapped in a one sided love. “But even when your words cut deep, I still can’t walk away / I’m stuck in the same place,” Tabber sings, emulating the emotional pull of waiting on someone. Backed by a steady beat and string melodies that have hints of latin-funk influence, Tabber’s distinct vocals capture this moody mix of emotions.
The music video for “Hysteric Glamour” is layered with cinematic scenes of metaphors. Tabber is first seen waiting outside a girl’s apartment. Throughout the video, he waits for her call, slowly getting strangled by phone cords. At the climax, he gets dragged by the cord, which then gets severed as the girl lights a match to burn the cord. “Hysteric Glamour” encapsulates the confusing tension that heightens right before the end of an unreciprocated love.
RIIZE – “Fly Up”
RIIZE are ready to rise and take you with them through their first full-length album, ODYSSEY. Serving as its centerpiece is “Fly Up,” a funky, high-energy track that will take you back into the 1950s. Fueled by rock-and-roll riffs, a playful beat, and choir vocals, the song bursts at the seams with infectious energy and irresistible rhythm. “Fly Up” is RIIZE’s invitation to soar toward a new horizon that celebrates differences and unity. With lyrics like “So what if we’re different? Fly up,” the boys are rallying us to break boundaries and soar for our dreams. The music video for “Fly Up” doesn’t disappoint in bringing fun vibes either! The members turn up their boyish charms and sport bright smiles, dancing through the streets surrounded by a lively crowd.
Dionela – “Ikigai (ft. Loonie)”
Dionela dives deep into devotion with his latest release, “Ikigai,” which features Filipino rap icon Loonie. It’s a slow-burn R&B track that sounds like stargazing with your soulmate at 3 a.m. “Ikigai” is tender, poetic, and just dramatic enough to make you text your crush how much they mean to you with no shame. Drifting between English and Tagalog, “Ikigai” is filled with love that doesn’t just feel good but also is grounding and cosmic. Dionela’s honey vocals float over the mellow beats as he sings about finding home in someone’s flaws and warmth. Then Loonie jumps in, spitting bars about past lives, twin flames, and love letters. “Ikigai” is a quiet “I love you” whispered at the right time deep into the night. By the time the song is over, you’re left filled with nothing but pure love and adoration for that special someone.
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Kento Nakajima – “HEKIREKI (碧暦)”
Kento Nakajima is back with “HEKIREKI (碧暦),” one of the B-side tracks to his solo CD single “MONTAGE.” 碧暦 translates to “thunderclap,” making the track all the more electrifying. Nakajima blends vaporwave-style synths into a dreamlike soundscape. The music video features Nakajima moving through a cityscape, and in other scenes, delivering fluid and sharp choreography in front of a screen that shows waves and thunder. “HEKIREKI” is a powerful anthem for those who stay resilient when pursuing their dreams. With lyrics like “I never give up, I’m a wandering dreamer,” the track delivers a revitalizing sense of motivation. This fun and upbeat song is not only inspirational, but a bright summer bop perfect for your playlist!
DARUMAS – “Ex-Cusas”
Get groovy this summer with Latin band DARUMAS’ latest pop-funk album, DARUMAS+. Their track “Ex-Cusas” delivers a witty play on words about failed relationships and what comes after. Instead of dwelling on heartbreaks, DARUMAS are declaring “no exes, only ‘ex-cuses.’” Their lyrics confess to finding new flings to move on from past wounds. “Ex-Cusas” is a funky R&B song layered with brass pops, beach rhythms, and energetic gang vocals. To accompany this Y2K vibe, DARUMAS’ music video features the band performing in front of a trippy green screen filled with stars, kaleidoscopic visuals, and surreal patterns.
X:IN – “Attention Seeker”
K-pop girl group X:IN are pushing past challenges and diving into vulnerabilities of life in the spotlight in their latest album Defend Myself. “It’s an album about the feelings behind the glamorous appearance and our story of trying to protect ourselves in the confusion,” E.sha, the leader of X:IN, said in a press release. Their title track, “Attention Seeker,” further explores the inner struggle between craving attention and fearing the consequences of that attention. “Attention Seeker” fuses English, Korean, and Russian together, making it a standout track. The group sings, “I’ll prove that I’m not an attention seeker,” showing a side of tension of resisting the pull of narcissism and striving to stay authentic. “Attention Seeker” is a powerful song that touches on the complexities of fame and the deep desire to be genuinely seen.
ROHAN – “Fizzy”
Get ready to turn up the volume and roll down the windows with ROHAN’s latest release, “Fizzy.” Reckless, raw, and loud in all the right ways, the alt-pop singer captures the emotional high-speed chase of a love burning out. The track kicks off with fizzy, overdriven strings pulled straight from a garage show you stumbled upon at the perfect time. Crackling with energy and nostalgia, “Fizzy” blends pop-punk with smooth alt-pop and R&B vibes. ROHAN’s vocals glide over the guitar riffs as he picks apart the highs and lows of a rocky romance. As he revisits the memories, there’s a cool detachment in his tone, laced with a hint of bittersweet reflection. “Fizzy” is perfect for late-night drives, flashing street lights where you finally let go of that toxic attachment.
SE SO NEON – “Twit Winter (English Version)”
SE SO NEON just dropped the English version of “Twit Winter,” and it’s the kind of song that should be playing as the credits roll on your favorite indie coming-of-age movie. After dropping the Korean version last week on May 16, the band returns with an English take that still hits you right in the heart. The track is a smoothie blend of blues, psychedelic rock, new wave, and synth-pop. “Twit Winter” contemplates morality and legacy but not in a heavy way. It’s like you’re thinking about who you’ll become while skipping rocks on a lake. The music video, directed by frontwoman Soyoon herself and shot in Seoul, only deepens the song’s time-warping mood. No matter where your thoughts wander, the English version of “Twit Winter” slips in the perfect soundtrack to your inner monologue.
Macker – “SDAU”
Korean DJ and producer Macker made his U.S. debut with “SDAU (Still Dream About You),” a dreamy tech house track that captures the hazy line between memory and motion. Designed for those golden summer moments, SDAU pulses with hypnotic loops, sleek beats, and wistful vocals that’ll have you levitating if not nodding your head along. If you’re still missing someone or you just want a song to dance to this summer, “SDAU” is the one for you! “This music was made when I went to Japan for a performance. New environments have always inspired me, and this inspiration allows me to make new music,” Macker shared in a press release. “I think this song allows someone to feel comfort and empathy as someone who has feelings or is still dreaming about someone.”
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Kamal. – “guilty”
Kamal.’s latest release, “guilty,” is a soft indie-rock confession soaked in melancholy, chemical highs, and late-night yearning. Backed by tender guitar tones and dreamy vocals, the song unfolds like a diary entry you were never meant to read. With the soft percussion and his signature wistful vocals, Kamal. is intimate and raw, singing of missed signals, blurry boundaries, and the ache of catching feelings when you’re supposed to be just friends. Lyrics like “And when I come down/I feel like I’m still in love / I know we’re friends and I’m fucking it up” showcase his emotional vulnerability. “Guilty” leaves you with nothing but the solemn ache of angst and regret, yet you can’t get enough of it.
Other tracks in this week’s Sunday Spin playlist include “First Love” by LUCY, “Elevator” by BAEKHYUN, and Michael Clifford’s “Give Me A Break!” Listen to everything mentioned and more, curated by Team EnVi only for you on Spotify.
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