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the air that i breathe
maroon 5, 2010
recommended for martin
this song suits martin so much! the song has that soft, nostalgic, slightly yearning pop rock sound. it’s not overly dramatic, and u can just feel that it’s the right amount of romantic, which i feel like martin would enjoy??
ctrl
sza, 2017
recommended for all of cortis
i’m sure they’re already familiar with sza, but this album has no skips and might be my favorite from her. its raw stories about insecurity, self-worth, love and growing up are things we’ve all related to at one time or another.
content note: explicit lyrics, sexual content, drug use
j is for joon
ms*gloom, 2026
recommended for seonghyeon
back when cortis first debuted, i saw seonghyeon recommend a lot of electroclash albums like effie, bassvictim, and snow strippers so everytime i listen to this album, all i can think of is that he would really enjoy it as the vibes are very similar. this is just a perfect album as well, my top this year !!!
for emma, forever ago
bon iver, 2008
recommended for martin
i think martin would love for emma, forever ago because it feels like the same kind of alchemy as blue lips. justin vernon turned solitude into a language only he could have made, much like martin transformed his experiences as a trainee into something hauntingly beautiful, not erased or explained, but given a melody and allowed to live forever.
passenger princess
bayli, 2025
recommended for seonghyeon
since cortis’s princess, seonghyeon, loveeees listening to effie i figured he’d love bayli too <3
this music may contain hope.
raye, 2026
recommended for all of cortis
this album includes a mix of genres (jazz, cabaret, r&b...) that create a very unique and amazing sound. i believe it is an album that can be enjoyed both by cortis and coers
blue blood
x japan, 1989
recommended for coer
one of the best metal albums of all time, featuring “x,” which james has mentioned listening to. much like ycc it’s a headbanging anthem that creates special moments with fans during performances. if they’re into rock and metal, i think they’ll love it! i also recommend “kurenai,” “rose of pain” and “endless rain.”
content note: mature themes
bunga maaf
the lantis, 2024
recommended for juhoon
this song reminds me of juhoon bc of how soft and beautiful the melody is. i feel like juhoon would enjoy this
better in the dark
tv girl, 2021
recommended for keonho
tv girl is one of my favorite bands, and ever since i first heard of keonho during their debut, i’ve felt like the music he connects with is so similar to their sound. all of their songs are beautiful, but there’s something about this one that goes beyond that.
content note: substance use
black pleasure 2012
cities aviv, 2012
recommended for all of cortis
i think they’d all enjoy this since its experimental and really artistic, especially martin or james
content note: explicit content
juegos de seducción
soda stereo, 1985
recommended for all of cortis
punchy, confident and a gateway into rock en español! soda stereo and gustavo cerati’s attitude and experimentation remind me of the “cortis mindset,” blending new wave, synth-pop and rock.
when it’s late at night
deathbrain, 2022
recommended for martin
i feel like martin would enjoy this because of all the different sounds and layers throughout the song. it has this dreamy, slightly chaotic cybercore vibe that somehow really reminds me of him.
treasure
cocteau twins, 1984
recommended for juhoon
juhoon seems to enjoy a softer, dreamy atmospheric soundscape and i can't help thinking that he might enjoy the cocteau twins feathery & floaty sonic flair. i recommend this specific album but tbh any tracks from them are worth listening if you are into dream-pop / shoegaze
the concept
teenage fanclub, 1991
recommended for seonghyeon
this is such a good song that i think seonghyeon will most definitely enjoy, its kinda similar to the libertines music which he has mentioned a couple of times
dead weight
jack stauber, 2018
recommended for martin
the production is veryyyyy unique, and i think it’s something he’d enjoy and maybe draw inspiration from. the lyricism could also be a great example since he’s said he wants to improve his lyrics.
what once was
hers, 2017
recommended for keonho
he might already know them since they’re pretty well-known, but since he likes indie music, i think he’d definitely enjoy this song and band!!