The Needle / Thailand - Emerging

“The Needle / Thailand - Emerging” blends a wide range of fresh sounds from rising voices in and around Thailand and beyond. The playlist weaves together modern Thai indie-pop (AfterDec’s “ทานตะวัน,” OABNITHI’s “ตกหลุมรักอีกครั้ง”), K-pop and J-pop influences (EPEX, aiko, STARTO for you), and a handful of lo-fi instrumentals and mood-driven tracks (Mirai Mirai’s “Octa - Instrumental,” Hotel Pools & Øneheart’s “Into the Stars”). It leans into contemporary trends while showcasing different languages and styles.

Whether it’s mellow ballads like Jiew Piyanut’s “รักที่ไม่มีคำถาม,” the dreamy electronica of syudou and REBBY, or dynamic collaborations like JOWOOCHAN & Kid Milli’s “Rage” and CHRIS RAIN’s “SACRIFICE,” the mix explores new directions in pop, R&B, hip-hop, and alternative. There’s also a fair share of unique voices from the global indie scene, from Hope Tala’s “I Can’t Even Cry” to Chucky Factory Land’s “Jimmy Smiley.” It’s a curated cross-section of emerging artists riding the line between regional sounds and global appeal.