This is the first installment of the Weekend Round Up series. This weekend brings a fresh wave of musical offerings, from scent-inspired collaborations to sentimental ballads and introspective indie anthems. Here’s a look at the variety latest releases from the weekend.
DEAN & Miso Translate Scent into Sound with "Nocturne 07 (for aerse)"
DEAN has made a long-awaited return, releasing the new single "Nocturne 07 (for aerse)" featuring Miso on October 26.
This unique track is a collaboration with the fragrance brand aerse, directly inspired by their scent of the same name, "Nocturne 07." With lyrics penned by both DEAN and Miso, the song weaves together strands of coolness and warmth over a calm beat, creating a lingering impression that slowly permeates the senses like the deep blue air of dawn. It represents a fascinating artistic fusion: the moment a scent is translated into the language of music, and in turn, the music completes the narrative of the fragrance.
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JOOCHAN of Golden Child Takes His First Solo Steps with "Rise & Shine"
JOOCHAN of Golden Child has officially stepped into the spotlight as a soloist, releasing his 1st Single Album "Rise & Shine" on October 26.
The album is a personal journey, filled with the simultaneous fears and excitement of walking a path alone. It serves as a shining promise to both the present and future versions of himself. As Golden Child's main vocalist, Joochan has already won over fans with his stable vocals and delicate expressiveness on various stages, including OSTs and musicals. Now, he solidifies his artistic identity with this solo debut.
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J-Cera Captures the Ache of Memory in "A Season of You"
Singer J-Cera has returned with her poignant new single, 'A Season of You,' released on October 26.
This sentimental ballad masterfully captures "the season of memories that linger even after a breakup." The song paints a vivid picture of those moments in everyday life when a sudden breeze, a familiar scent, or a single verse of a song can evoke a powerful wave of longing. Beginning with a moment of quiet "self-consolation," the track gradually builds into a passionate flow as hidden truths burst forth. The interplay of strings and guitar in the latter half brings J-Cera's signature emotional appeal to a cinematic crescendo, perfectly echoing the central, painful question: "Why does that love, which I thought I had truly forgotten, still linger in my heart?"
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Confined White Unveils Their Self-Titled EP, a Journey Inward
The band Confined White has released their self-titled EP album on October 26.
The band's name itself holds a poetic meaning, chosen with the intention of "capturing the unexpected, pure white stories that reside deep within our hearts, stories that we can't easily share with others, into our music." True to this vision, Confined White has always created beautiful, resonant, and imagery-filled music that conveys profound emotion.
Formed in 2019, the band has been steadily honing their craft. This EP, which began in 2024, represents the maturation of their unique sonic world. While their sound incorporates introverted styles like shoegaze and dream pop, it possesses a surprising power to explode in an instant. Yet, even in these explosive moments, the band's inherent and unwavering pop sensibility remains at the core, making their music both captivating and deeply moving.