rumskib, 2007

recommended for keonho

i remember seeing keonho wear an mbv shirt, and this album has a similar sound, so i think he’d like it if he enjoys shoegaze. it’s also one of my favorites.

baz luhrmann, 2001

recommended for james

james is eccentric in all the best ways, and moulin rouge! is full of artistic details that deserve to be appreciated. dissecting this movie could be as inspiring for him as it was for me.

content note: sexual content, mature themes, emotional distress

olivia rodrigo, 2026

recommended for keonho

really love this album and listening to it sometimes reminds me of keonho, so I think he’d love it

content note: explicit language

gsoul, 2021

recommended for martin

just a hunch, but yearning songs always suit him, and his vocal range and voice match this one so well!!

zoé, 2006

recommended for seonghyeon

the song has this dreamy. it sounds like something you would listen to late at night while looking at the sky. there’s a beautiful mix of tenderness and nostalgia.

brokenteeth, 2023

recommended for seonghyeon

this song has a similar soft alternative vibe to one of his other recs, “mikael” by meaningful stone. it also reminds me of one of my favorite artists, effie, so i think he might like it.

grentperez, 2025

recommended for all of cortis

the vibe lowkey suits 09z based on what they’ve sung before (imo!!!), and grentperez’s discography is always so calming.

haenim sunim, 2016

recommended for all of cortis

love for imperfect things reminds us to accept ourselves and others as imperfect. through simple, thoughtful reflections, it encourages self-compassion, mindfulness, and finding peace in everyday life, a gentle reminder to slow down and be kinder to yourself.

skank, 2003

recommended for all of cortis

it mixes the beatles “sound” with the brazilian popular music with deep meaning lyrics.

lee chi-ngai, 1996

recommended for all of cortis

comforting romantic yearning movie. takeshi kaneshiro is so keonho

content note: illness, death, grief, emotional distress

smashing pumpkins, 1996

recommended for james & martin

this song reminds me of martin, and james’s smashing pumpkins shirt is always on my mind. overall, it’s a really good song that matches cortis’s vibe imo.

arctic monkeys, 2013

recommended for james

soft, groovy rock with lyrics i think he’d appreciate. the tempo could also make it a great listen while he’s playing hockey

ibeyi, 2026

recommended for coer

the way the instrumental builds while the vocals stay consistent creates such an ethereal experience, you just want to close your eyes and move to the drums. the music video perfectly captures that feeling. definitely one of my top five songs of the year.

beebadoobee, 2026

recommended for all of cortis

i didn’t want to limit this to a specific member. it gives me a similar feeling to “what you want” and “joyride”: yearning for something more while still protecting yourself.

content note: anxiety, emotional distress, intense imagery

gorillaz, 2005

recommended for james

james has mentioned damon albarn’s band blur many times, so i think he’d love this album if he doesn’t already know it. its strings add an orchestral twist to the funky, experimental sound, and the songs challenge your palette and leave you wanting more. it’s gorillaz’s most popular album for a reason!

content note: mild language, drug references, violence

sneaker pimps , 1996

recommended for all of cortis

a milestone of ’90s trip-hop, balancing pop melodies with dark electronic beats. since cortis has recommended songs with this vibe, i thought they might enjoy it!

steve lacy, 2022

recommended for all of cortis

i will never stop the steve lacy x cortis agenda. i know they already listen to his music, but i need a review asap.

content note: explicit lyrics

soo hugh, 2022

recommended for all of cortis

it’s history important and is a korean history drama which raises more awareness in their peoples struggles i think its historically important and its based off a novel as well i think they will enjoy it

content note: war, mild sexual content

gustavo cerati, 1999

recommended for all of cortis

this could inspire them to create more nostalgic and experimental songs, like wassup.

content note: mature themes

kelela & a.k. paul, 2026

recommended for juhoon

i think juhoon would enjoy its light rock and jazzy elements. it’s calming with a lightly chaotic back-and-forth near the end, and with headphones, he’d really feel the melancholic tone of kelela’s beautiful voice.