#Jiselle Single

[ohsharethekmusic]

Song : Automatic

Artist : Chancellor, Babylon, twlv, Moon Sujin, BIBI & Jiselle

Album {Single} : Automatic

[librarisxng]

9 FAVE KHH/RNB SINGLES 2022

2022 has been a great for some artists with their music. This list has been delayed for quite a while (dare I say I forgot to do this list). Anyway these nine singles have made my 2022 so in no particular order:

B.I x Soulja Boy - BTBT (feat. DeVita)

Moon Sujin & Jiselle - Only U

Baek Yerin - Pisces

Oceanfromtheblue - unusual

Jay Park - GANADARA (feat. IU)

Ash-B - Girls Back Home (feat. Lee Youngji)

DPR LIVE X DPR CLINE - Set It Off

Kid Milli - Summer (feat. Jay Park)

GEMINI - mon amour

let me know what your fave singles were! also, if you haven’t yet, you can view my fave albums of 2022 !!

[solitaryandwandering]

when you get this you have to answer with 5 of your fav songs and then tag your mutuals to do the same :) (no pressure!)

Tagged by @wen-kexing-apologist and (I think?) @twig-tea, thanks babes!

I can never conjure up favorite songs in mid-air, it feels wrong every time and I listen to too much music!! So I'll do this knowing I'll inevitably leave out songs I love. I'm putting my Spotify January 2024 playlist on shuffle (I make one every month of songs I'm vibing with) and letting that choose for me.

1 - (Intro) Let's Hope Heteros Fail, Learn, and Retire by Alice Longyu Gao

I mean, relatable. (Vid has full version and is extremely bizarre, enjoy!) My bro @internetaddict2 introduced me to this and I just love how balls-to-the-wall, unapologetically weird it is, yet it still actually has a pretty neat melody?! Wild.

2 - เป็นไรมั้ย (Would you mind?) by Daou Pittaya

Nothing about this song is earth-shattering (pretty standard, to be honest), but I do really like Daou's voice. :) It's just a really pleasant song to throw on in the background. Also was not expecting Offroad to show up in the music video out of nowhere lmfao. It's nice to see Daou unencumbered by an unfortunate wig.

3 - Deep Deep Sleep by WOODZ

Talk about a singer's voice I love! I am so tempted to throw ten more songs of his on here. Another of his songs on my playlist this month, BEHIND, is off his recent single album AMNESIA which is altogether fucking phenomenal. I LOVE how he uses his distinctive voice here, soulful and controlled and ethereal, to match the mood of the song. They use a filter to great effect. It feels like you're flying over water, through the fog, suspended by gorgeous synths, a really satisfying bass, dreamy guitar, and piano. I love this whole EP, actually, and this is the opener!!

4 - You First (Re: Remi Wolf), originally by Paramore

Another one my brother introduced me to. A cover of a song Paramore commissioned for their most recent album, Remi Wolf SLAAAAAYS IT. Every time I listen to this I feel like jumping up and down it's so good!!!!!!! She was evil for this! Amazing interpretation, no notes. Can you tell I really like rock music?

5 - Replay by Planet 1999

I just love this little song. It's so fun, so beautiful, so poppy. It's a bit shoegazy and hypnotic. Overall manages to be both nostalgic and futuristic which is exactly the vibe I love! I can play this song on a loop without getting sick of it which is a pretty major feat for me, honestly. I tend to hate repeating music, it grates on my nerves. I need variety!

Bonus!! Because I felt bad for leaving these out (and I had to stop myself from adding ten more so)

I by TAEYEON and Verbal Jint

Taeyeon's voice, man... and Verbal Jint's verse is actually pretty good, as expected from him.

Who Knows by WOODZ

I had to. My favorite off this album.

Feelin' Good (feat. Jiselle) by PARK WOO JIN

Yeah, it's not the best ever, but I really enjoy Park Woo Jin's flow here. And Jiselle's voice is a great addition!

I dunno who else has done this? So I'll just tag @waitmyturtles :) But if you see this and want to do it, let me know and tag me in your post!

[curiosity-killed]

            He stared at her, gaze sharper than it had been moments before. His affected boredom had sloughed off, and at last, he looked like he was paying attention. How lucky, Jisel thought bitterly, for my beloved big brother to finally see me as a worthy enemy.

            “He told you?” he asked, voice flat.

            “No,” she snapped, voice finally crackling with her anger. “No, you idiot, I had to piece it together myself. All the letters I wrote and—”

            She exhaled, pinching her brow. Amalline’s face came to mind, her reticence when Jisel mentioned Reimon. Callebero was right; a single afternoon nap was not enough for this.

            “It doesn’t matter,” she said, reconstructing her composure. “What matters is that you have—have kept him prisoner here and if you were anyone but my brother, your name would be obliterated from history with all the blood spilt over such an act.”

            He scoffed, crossing his arms. The brief, sharp truth that had flashed in his eyes at the thought of their father telling her of his exile was smothered once more under disdain.

            “Lucky us, then, to have you so willing to grovel at his feet.”

            “No,” she said, flat and cold as steel. “Lucky you that he loves me enough I don’t need to ask.”

may have shared this earlier but don’t care! sibling problems continue!!

[everythingbap]

🎤 Timid Magazine: Bang Yongguk on the road to 3: his third EP, from studio to stage

Bang Yongguk

On the road to 3: his third EP, from studio to stage

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Talent: Bang Yongguk @bangstergram

Photos: My Music Taste @mymusictaste.official, YY Entertainment @yy_ent

By Jiselle Liu

Bang Yongguk (also stylized as BANG YONGGUK) is perhaps best known as a member of South Korean boy group B.A.P, where he served as their leader and main rapper. But even before that, he was already making waves in the music industry, releasing his single album “I Remember” and featuring in Song Ji-Eun’s number one single, “Going Crazy” in 2011. Over the years, he continued to explore solo work with tracks like “AM 4:44” and “Yamazaki,” and in 2019, he released his full album, BANGYONGGUK.

Following the release of his first two EPs, 2 in 2022 and The Colors of Love in 2023, his latest, titled 3, dropped on a significant date for the artist this year. “When we decided to release the album 3 in March, I wondered what the most special day in March would be,” Bang says. “I thought that my birthday, which is on the last day of March, would be the most meaningful.”

Admittedly, as someone relatively new to the world of K-pop, I had not been familiar with Bang’s work, both under B.A.P and as a soloist. Nevertheless, it was easy to get drawn into his latest mini album, especially with the accompanying official videos that were released with each song.

3 features six tracks, with “MOVIMENTO” and “BAD” serving as the title tracks. “BAD,” which features artist YOUHA, in particular, stood out to me with how they contrasted each other lyrically, vocally, and visually in the song and music video.

Wrapped in a brightly colored blanket, Bang sings repeatedly in the chorus, "I'm feeling bad, bad, ba-a-ad." His glum demeanor is particularly striking against his more vibrant surroundings, amplifying his sense of loneliness rather than offering comfort. He laments being interested in a girl who seems keen on playing games, spending much of the song staring into space. The one time he cracks a smile is when YOUHA’s vocals first enter the song. YOUHA, who only appears via a video call on his tablet, looks more confident and playful, singing “I know you want me, but I'm kind of busy.” Although visually, it seems as if viewers are invited into his perspective, the upbeat melody pulls us into hers as well.

This recent release explores new sounds, and some have noted that both title tracks are a bit of a departure from Bang’s signature broodier style. But while his new music has surprised, it has not disappointed. “I feel like the range of my music has expanded a lot,” says Bang, reflecting on his music evolution since he began his solo career. “By incorporating various genres, tempos, and different stories from my life, I now have solo tracks that cover a wide range of themes.”

Bang actively participated in writing, composing, and arranging all six tracks in 3. “This EP was inspired a lot by the recent world tour,” he says. “I wanted to enjoy the performances with more audiences in a more exciting way. That's why I decided to challenge myself with genres and tempos of music that I hadn't tried before.”

Not wasting any time after the release, Bang embarked on his US tour, III. He performed in 11 cities across the month of April, starting in Brooklyn and concluding in Los Angeles. Fresh off his tour, he shares his thoughts on his latest mini album, his creative process, and his experiences on the road.

Timid Magazine: Congratulations on the comeback and tour! Looking back on your US tour, what was a memorable moment—on or off stage—that you can share with us?

Bang Yongguk: It was a tour that started right after releasing the new album 3, and the most memorable moment on stage was when the fans sang along to the songs from the new album. It was a moment where I could feel the love.

TM: What inspired you to release a video for each track on the album?

BYG: I always try to focus on both music and visualizers. This is because I believe that music has become not only something to listen to but also something to see and a part of the performance on stage. Therefore, I wanted to create a visualizer for every song on the album. Just like the process of making music, we spent a considerable amount of time with the team preparing for overseas locations, and I feel that we have created a great piece of work.

TM: During filming the videos, was there a specific experience, challenge, or highlight that stands out for you?

BYG: The moments preparing for the shoot by going to France ahead of the music video filming date and scouting the location in Nantes are still vivid in my memory. After finishing the location scouting, we would always have long meetings with the team to decide on the filming concepts. Sometimes, we would share our opinions and work on creating a piece of art together until the sun rose. Even though it was tough, those times made me feel alive.

TM: Can you elaborate on your creative process? Do the lyrics typically come first, or does the melody? Does your approach differ depending on the song?

BYG: When making music, I don't focus more on either writing lyrics, composing, or arranging. Each of these tasks requires significant choices and concentration. I think the process of building up each part like constructing a building day by day is more important. In fact, I often tend to give up personal time or hobbies. Music has become both my work and a companion in life.

TM: My favorite track on the album is one of the title tracks, “BAD.” Can you tell us a bit about how this collaboration with YOUHA came about?

BYG: When I needed a female vocalist for “BAD,” YOUHA was the first person who came to mind. I often listen to YOUHA's music and really wanted to work with her at least once. Considering the theme of the song, as well as the visual aspects and vocal skills, I thought YOUHA would be the perfect fit for this song, so I reached out to her. I trusted my intuition, and as expected, we completed an excellent track. I would like to take this opportunity to thank YOUHA once again.

TM: The track “NUMB” stands out with all-English lyrics, while your other title track “MOVIMIENTO” incorporates a little bit of Spanish in the lyrics. During your songwriting process, what factors influence which language you use in a song?

BYG: After finishing the track, I usually decide on the language based on the feel of the track. When I used Spanish with the garage sound, it felt mysteriously fitting. Rather than planning it out in advance, I tend to follow the feeling during the work process. It would be great if I had the opportunity to perform it during a South American tour.

TM: Beyond live shows, what are some ways you hope to connect with your fans this year?

BYG: I want to tell you a lot of good news that fans will enjoy. The biggest plan of the year is to prepare a project that I have to wrap up personally and give you some surprising news.

TM: Looking back on your career so far, what has been the most rewarding experience for you as an artist?

BYG: When I was younger working part-time, I told my friends that I would definitely take the music I made to America and play it for them. Who would have thought it would come true? Rather than being sure about that dream, I trusted myself and tried harder. I think it's very rewarding to be traveling around the world and achieving those dreams right now.

TM: Is there any message you’d like to share with your fans?

BYG: Dear and respected fans. I would not have grown this far without you. Thank you for your support and love. I will try my best to repay you.

TM: Now that you’re back from touring, what’s next for you that you can share with us?

BYG: I want to complete my summer plans and go on a long trip alone. I haven't had a particularly relaxing day this year. I feel I need a long time to reflect on myself again. I look forward to the day I will greet you again with new news. Thank you!

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Disclaimer: This interview was edited for length and clarity.

[insomnihan]

han’s List of R&B Female Soloist Songs That Should Make Rain Start Pouring

you ever been in your feelings for no reason? well dO I HAVE THE LIST OF SONGS FOR YOU (in no particular order):

1. SOLE “Slow”

it makes you feel like walking outside on a cold august night at three-fifteen am and reminisce yknow what im saying 

2. Jiselle “Missed Call”

this chorus messed me up someONE TALK TO ME-

3. Leebada “Night Dream”

you ever been attracted to a voice? bc thats what happened to me listening to this i just-

4. CARLA “hate u”

another voice i felt attracted to and it also got me thinking about an ex i dont even have

5. Sophiya “For the Record”

i was so relaxed for the whole duration and the mv is red-purple-blue aesthetic aka for the bi’s and bi’s only (jk but its aesthetically pleasing and her voice is like butter)

Honorable Mentions (aka i cant put more than five videos so theyre linked):  Ash-B “BLOCKED”, SOMA “Spring”, SAAY “Encore”, Katie “Remember”, Yerin Baek “Maybe It’s Not Our Fault”, Kim Areum “Lonely”, Minsu “No Reason”, MOON “Million”

Not Into It? Try These Songs: Camila&Girl Crush — Cherry On Top, We Girls&Soyou — Female Soloists Who Should Kill Me — Pixy Stix Aren’t Enough — Scream Into the Void (Part 1) (Part 2) — HASHTAG — Searching KProfiles (A - M) (N - Z) — Ladies Code — Harold... — Female Soloists to Spice Up Your Life

[nako-doodles]

hello hello im back again w a whole other tag dump lazytown population: me

tagging: @cafejoon @stargazingjin @kkulmoon @moonchild-mp3 @taee @yooboobies @thatredwine @kithtaehyung @rainycle @sugaftrm @tae-bebe @honsool @jung-koook (& really anyone) to take a gander and have some fun i guess ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

rules: create your own ghibli movie using this link! (use your own height, birthday, fav color, and zodiac!)

tagged by darlings @jimmeo-kookliet and @cafejoon 💖💖

an inappropriately voyeuristic picrew tag in these plague-y times

tagged by sweetie @blueversaillesdreams 💖💖

inget to know me tag), the n

tagged by @blueversaillesdreams 💖💖

rules: Tag 9 people you want to get to know better.

favorite color: anything along the pink to purple to blue spectrum

currently reading: i hate this question bc i always show my absolute inability to concentrate on a single piece of medium but: they both die in the end by adam silvera (im putting off reading the last bit so they dont die), yesterday i was the moon by noor unnahar, song of achilles by madeline miller (again after reading circe and at least only one of them die), the inevitable: understanding the 12 technological forces that will shape our future by kevin kelly, the true believer: thoughts on the nature of mass movements by eric hoffer (you know youre old when you only read romantic tragedies and college texts i guess) + a dictionary of color combinations by wada sanzo bc even tho this isnt a book in the traditional sense, im still flipping through it on the daily

last song: nuest w - deja vu (tho jiselle-language has been on heavy rotation cant lie)

last movie: i watched a whole hour and a half documentary about finding, analyzing, and reburying the body of richard iii if that counts?

last series: i watched the magic school bus as a treat w my kiddos before break if that counts?

sweet, savory, or spicy? spicy. if i dont look like im fucked at the end its not spicy enough.

craving: to end climate change so im not literally melting into a puddle in october still

tea or coffee: both

currently working on: im taking a break rn after spoopy tannies but i hope i can get jimin's pixel game up for his bday <3

rules: post 5-9 albums you can’t live without

tagged by sweetheart @jeonggukshi 💖💖

lee hi - seoulite

epik high - we've done something wonderful

bts - hyyh 2

day6 - the day

dean - 130 mood:trbl

nell - slip away

one ok rock - eye of the storm

primary - 3paktory02

radwimps - your name ost

sam kim - sun and moon pt. 1

shinee - the misconceptions of us

utada hikaru - heart station/stay gold

ha:tfelt - 1719

baek yerin - tellusaboutyourself

rules: You can usually tell a lot about a person by the music they listen to! Put your music library on shuffle and list the first 10 songs, then tag 10 people!

tagged by my love @t0d-oder-freiheit 💖💖

vixx - the closer

yukika - all flights are delayed

crush - she said (ft. bibi)

dvorak - string quartet op.96 no. 12 in f major "american"

bts - intro: in the the mood for love

otsuka ai - planetarium

day6 - stop and stare (one republic cover)

ella fitzgerald - these foolish things (remind me of you)

kitamura eri - beautiful kiss

carole and tuesday ost - round & laundry

[kpopmultifan]

Scheduled New Releases: August 2020 - Week 4

This list will continually be updated when MVs, iTunes/Apple Music & Spotify links, & additional new release information become available.

Kim Jaehwan - I’m Not Okay (Digital Single) [MV] Release Date: August 23rd [Apple Music/iTunes] [Spotify]

Byulzzi - BBIBBO BBIBBO (Debut Single) [MV] Release Date: August 23rd [Apple Music/iTunes] [Spotify]

CRAVITY - Hideout: The New Day We Step Into (2nd Mini-Album) Title Track: Flame [MV] Release Date: August 24th [Apple Music/iTunes] [Spotify]

Jenyer (Jeon Jiyoon) - BAD (6th Single) [MV] Release Date: August 24th [Apple Music/iTunes] [Spotify]

BTS - Dynamite (EDM & Acoustic Remixes) (Remix Digital Single) Release Date: August 24th [Apple Music/iTunes] [Spotify]

EDEN x Jiselle - Fall in Lust (Digital Single) [Lyric Video] STARDUST 2 Vol.3 Release Date: August 24th [Apple Music/iTunes] [Spotify]

Kim Yohan (of WEi) - No More (1st Digital Single) [MV] Release Date: August 25th [Apple Music/iTunes] [Spotify]

Demian - Yes (3rd Single) [Lyric Video] Release Date: August 25th [Apple Music/iTunes] [Spotify]

Golden Child - Come With Me (OST Digital Single) “Love is Annoying, But I Hate Being Lonely!“ OST Pt.1 Release Date: August 25th [Apple Music/iTunes] [Spotify]

(G)I-DLE - Oh My God (2nd Japanese Mini-Album) Title Track: Oh My God (Japanese Version) [MV] [highlight medley] Release Date: August 26th [Apple Music/iTunes] [Spotify]

KARD - Way With Words (1st Single Album) Title Track: Gunshot [MV] [highlight medley] Release Date: August 26th [Apple Music/iTunes] [Spotify]

Purple Rain - Wanderer Fantasy (1st Album) Title Track: Miracle [highlight medley] Release Date: August 26th [Apple Music/iTunes] [Spotify]

OnlyOneOf - Produced by [ ] Part 2 (Single) Title Track: a sOng Of ice & fire [MV] [highlight medley] Release Date: August 27th [Apple Music/iTunes] [Spotify]

Huh Guk - Without You (Digital Single) [MV] Release Date: August 27th [Apple Music/iTunes] [Spotify]

BLACKPINK x Selena Gomez - Ice Cream (Digital Single) [MV] Release Date: August 28th [Apple Music/iTunes] [Spotify]

NTX - The Opening: Public (Debut) Title Track: Black Hole [MV] Release Date: August 28th [Apple Music/iTunes] [Spotify]

M.O.N.T - Burgundy Tape (Single) Side A: Moonlight (Bitsaeon Solo) [MV] Side B: Shadow [MV] Release Date: August 28th [Apple Music/iTunes] [Spotify]

EXO-SC - 1 Billion Views (Mar Vista Remix) (Remix Digital Single) [MV] iScreaM Vol.4 Release Date: August 28th [Apple Music/iTunes] [Spotify]

BTS - Dynamite (Deluxe Edition) (Remix Digital Single) Release Date: August 28th [Apple Music/iTunes] [Spotify]

W24 - SNP (Shining Nature Purity) (6th Digital Single) Release Date: August 28th [Apple Music/iTunes] [Spotify]

SM Classics TOWN Orchestra - Tree (Digital Single) [MV] SM STATION “Our Beloved BoA” Release Date: August 28th [Apple Music/iTunes] [Spotify]

Oh My Girl x Keanu Silva - Rocket Ride (feat. Mougleta) (Digital Single) [MV] Release Date: August 28th [Apple Music/iTunes] [Spotify]

Yuju (of GFRIEND) - Secret (feat. ISHXRK) (OST Digital Single) “Alice” OST Pt.1 Release Date: August 28th [Apple Music/iTunes] [Spotify]

Seven O’clock - Highway (5th Project Album) Title Track: Hey There [MV] Release Date: August 29th [Apple Music/iTunes] [Spotify]

[moveslikebuckywrites]

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Good Omens (TV) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Aziraphale/Crowley (Good Omens) Characters: Aziraphale (Good Omens), Crowley (Good Omens), Original Characters Additional Tags: Established Relationship, Domestic Fluff Series: Part 4 of Ineffable Outliers Weekly Prompts Summary:

A day in the life of a certain angel and demon, a little over a year after the failed apocalypse. Featuring a visit to a coffee shop and a visit to a little Greek restaurant called the Olive Grove.

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This is a prompt fill for the Ineffable Outlier’s Weekly Prompts!  This week’s prompt was:

It's a typical, mundane Post-End of the World day for any set of Gomens characters. How does this nice slice of life day go for them? How do the characters react to each other doing everyday trivialities such as washing dishes, gardening, shopping/running errands, etc. etc. Try to focus on the little things in life!

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10:17AM

Crowley almost didn’t like coming back to this place.

Sure, the coffee was great (large black, two sugars, every time, without him asking), and the baristas were some of the best in London (their sarcastic attitudes being a bonus, not a drawback), but the location. Well, the location left a lot to be desired.

Because this particular coffee shop was in Broadgate Tower.  Main Earth location of the head offices of Heaven and Hell.

Not people he particularly wanted to be around these days.

Sure, they had formed a tenuous partnership with their former offices.  Turns out, nobody upstairs or down knew jack shit about how things work on Earth.  So now, they freelance.  Sometimes the old Arrangement even kicks in, and Hell will (reluctantly) hire Aziraphale for a temptation or Heaven will (reluctantly) hire Crowley for a blessing.

Kind of ironic, in that Alanis Morissette kind of way.

They’d just come from one such meeting, Heaven was hiring the both of them for some minor blessings in Wales next week.  Something to do with a charity soccer game or something, Crowley never paid much attention.  Spent too much time glaring at Gabriel to listen to him.  He’d really just wanted to get the heav-hel-WHATEVER out of there and go get his angel some lunch, but the silly featherhead wanted cocoa.

Oh, but dearest, they make the best cocoa here at the towers, Aziraphale had said, practically bouncing, they have the tiny little marshmallows I love and everything!

That’s where the ‘almost’ came in.  As anyone who knew them would gladly tell you, Crowley was powerless to resist any request from his angel.  

Hand in hand in a line full of business suits to get some much-needed warmth for this December chill.  He recognized a couple of the baristas (1); Rose had really come into her own, was one of the best of them by now.  She was working register today; Jisel was making the drinks. Couple of new faces here and there.

One would probably expect Aziraphale to know everyone by name, it came across through his sunny disposition.  Sometimes, especially mundane times like this, Crowley would be struck by just how ridiculously in love with this fussy angel he was.

Sure, they were married now.  Even their former bosses knew that had happened (2). But seeing the angel’s eyes light up over his favorite cocoa from his favorite coffee shop was almost a religious experience for the demon.  Or how he knew, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that if he squeezed Aziraphale’s hand right now that the angel would squeeze back without hesitating and turn and give Crowley that soft little smile that was reserved just for him.

He tested that theory.  Squeeze the hand, he squeezes back, and there’s the smile I love so much.

It was all unbearably sentimental.  Made his insides feel all gooey.  Unbecoming for a demon.  Not that he gave a toss about that anymore.

“Hullo Mr. Crowley; Mr. Fell,” said Rose, now masterful at the register, “Same as always for today?”

“Yes, of course my dear,” Aziraphale said brightly, “With– ”

“Extra marshmallows, of course.” Rose smiled at them and Crowley could already feel Aziraphale blessing the rest of the baristas’ day.

Rose handed Crowley his coffee and they moved along to the end of the counter to wait for Aziraphale’s cocoa; leaning against the bar top with their shoulders touching.  It was ridiculous how something so small made Crowley want to melt into a puddle of snake on the floor and slither off someplace secluded to scream and blush in peace, dammit.

Aziraphale sighed, “You know, Darling, it might not be the best idea, but in some small way I’m glad we’re freelancing now.”

“You just wanted to keep getting your cocoa, Angel,” Crowley said, bumping his shoulder into the angel’s, “which really, you could do anywhere.”

“Oh, but it just isn’t the same, Dearest.” Always with the pet names.  It had taken Crowley quite a while to get used to them, felt like there was a new one every day and he couldn’t keep up.  Every single one was infused with so much love and devotion they nearly knocked him off his feet.

“If I’m being honest, it’s the marshmallows,” the angel said wistfully, smiling at a memory, “Remember when we went back to Paris, after the Reign was over?  And we found that quaint little candy shop and they were selling marshmallows there? I swear the marshmallows here taste exactly the same as those.”

“They’re probably just some megamart brand that you haven’t tried yet.”

“I-well, I never...A megamart, Dearest?” The angel stammered, “As though I’d ever.  The sheer thought-“

“I’m only teasing you, Love,” Crowley said before leaning over and planting a kiss on the angel’s cheek, “You do get so cute when you’re full of that self-righteous fury.”

That earned him an eye roll.  He knew what he had to do for these little reactions he so loved (3).  

Little reactions he never thought he’d have.  For the longest time, Aziraphale had been just a little too far from his reach, and just a little too in Heaven’s grasp.  The angel had held Crowley’s twisted dark heart in his hands ever since that first day on the wall of Eden.  Six thousand years of stolen glances, stolen time; lunches here, drinks there.  Always, the forefront of his mind screaming please, please, just stay a little longer, a few more minutes and maybe I’ll finally get past all this emotion that’s eating me from the inside out.

Then the apocalypse didn’t happen.  Then they were together, like it was the easiest decision in the world.

He’d still had his issues, to be sure.  Not thinking he was good enough, not thinking Aziraphale would want to stay with him once he saw what a mess Crowley could actually be when he wasn’t putting up the cool façade.  But the angel had stayed, had chosen him over everything and everyone else.  And now they were married.

He liked to tumble that word around in his head sometimes. He did now, as he gazed lovingly (gross) at his husband (husband?!) as the angel prattled on about this or that to Jisel while she made his cocoa.

A commotion broke him out of his reverie.

“What do you mean my coffee is £3.80?  It was £3.40 last week!”

“I do apologize, sir,” Rose stammered from behind the register, Crowley was already on alert, ready to intervene, “But the tower management raised the prices a couple of days ago.”

“Bullshit, don’t you know who I am?” the man shouted, Rose looked like she might faint.  Crowley was about to say something, but Aziraphale beat him to it.

The angel had stood up and walked back to the register and was now addressing the customer directly, while Jisel handed his cocoa to Crowley.

“My dear fellow, I do believe you’ve forgotten to do something very important today.”

“I have?” the man asked, confused.

“Yes, I believe you said something about an…anniversary, maybe?” Aziraphale says, with a bit of miraculous intent.

The man goes pale, “Oh no, I forgot, I don’t have anything for her!”

“Well, I’d suggest you get a bit of a wiggle-on then, hmm?” Aziraphale said, with what Crowley could only describe as a twinkle of mischief in his eye.

“Yes,” the man stammered, “Yes, I-I suppose I should. Thank you.”

The man left without getting his coffee.

Crowley caught up to his husband, “Come on then, Angel, did your good deed for the day?”

“No rest for the good,” the angel smirked at him, “As it were.”

It was about this time that the man slipped and fell on a freshly mopped floor, sign conveniently missing, but now appearing out of thin air.  His phone flew out of his hand and the screen shattered.

Aziraphale was practically giggly.

Crowley just stared at his angel, ever surprised by him to this day.  Six thousand years doing nothing to dampen that affection.

That’s my Angel, he thought to himself, just enough of a bastard to be worth knowing.

---

1:34 PM

There weren’t many things in this world that Aziraphale loved more than a nice hole-in-the-wall family restaurant (4).

The feelings of love that emanated from them were nearly intoxicating.  As an angel, a being drawn to love, he gravitated to these establishments.  Passed down from generation to generation, some further back than others.  This one was a particular favorite, for more reasons than one.

“EAT!”

“I already told you, Yaya, I’m not hungry,” Crowley told her for the fifteenth time since they had sat down.

It was always this way here at the Olive Grove.  Yaya thought Crowley was too skinny, she wanted him to eat.  Crowley didn’t like eating, so he didn’t want to5.

All Aziraphale could do was stare from across the table and giggle.  This was his favorite part of coming here, after all.  Crowley may pretend to have a devil-may-care attitude, but the angel knew deep down that wasn’t the case.

Crowley would never admit it out loud, but he had a certain love for Yaya of his own.  One that was misplaced by a Mother many, many eons ago.  There’s a lot to be said for taking care of someone.

Not that any of that prevented Yaya from smacking Crowley’s hand with a wooden spoon as he reached for his phone instead of a fork.

“EAT!”

“Ok, alright, fine, I’m eating,” Crowley grumbled as he picked up the fork.  Satisfied with the results, Yaya gave them both a smile and returned to her own work.

“You know, love, she’s only looking out for you,” the angel said between giggles.  He couldn’t help it; it was always funny to see Crowley embarrassed.

“Doesn’t bloody need to, crazy old bat.”

Despite whatever thoughts Crowley had on crazy old people, bat or otherwise, he was digging rather quickly into the moussaka she had brought him.

Crowley was always a surprise, even after all this time. Aziraphale knew his husband had a soft heart underneath that bluster and bravado.  Demons didn’t do things like sing the (alleged) Antichrist to sleep. Or stowaway children on the ark.  Or save books of prophecy for dithering angels who might forget about them.  Or go for lunches at the Ritz and picnics in the park.

But his demon did, and oh how Aziraphale knew how lucky he was.

He’d given Crowley a million reasons to give up on him through the years.  Calling their friendship ‘fraternizing’, pushing him away when all he wanted to do was pull the demon closer.  That last day before Armageddon was the worst.  Aziraphale still had nightmares.  Of Alpha Centauri and holy water and bathtubs.

But Crowley was always there when Aziraphale would wake from these, holding him and comforting him.  Crowley has nightmares of his own, the angel knows.  Of bookshops and sulfur and bandstands.

Bandstands.  After that day, Aziraphale truly thought he’d lost Crowley for good.  How could he have said something so mean.  I don’t even like you! The furthest thing from the truth he ever could have said.  Fear can make someone do things they wouldn’t, angels are no exception.

Aziraphale props his chin on his hand and looks at Crowley, who is now loudly complaining that no little old bat in a hole-in-the-wall Greek place can tell him what to do (he’s finished the moussaka and moved on to the dolmas at this point).  All the angel can do is sigh.  

Almost a century ago, when the angel had felt their fingers brush over a leather satchel of books in the burning wreckage of a church, he knew that the thing he’d been repressing had a name.  A very familiar one at that.  He tried to keep it at bay for so long, but it all came bubbling over after lunch at the Ritz following Armageddon.  They had been walking and their hands were so very, very close.  Almost touching with every step they took.  Crowley rarely, if ever, had his hands out of his pockets and Aziraphale tended to flip back and forth between worrying his in front of him and having them behind his back.  He’d seen the chance and took it.

And on they had walked, hand in hand, fitting together like missing puzzle pieces.  They didn’t look at each other or speak, both afraid that they might ruin the moment.  

They made it three steps into the bookshop before giving up and kissing each other senseless, no time for talking then, that would come later. In hushed breaths and soft spoken I-love-you’s that had waited for far too many centuries to be spoken into the world.

He’d spent some time at the beginning absolutely terrified.  To him, Crowley was so vibrant and he always seemed to be running on all cylinders.  Aziraphale had been afraid, when it came right down to it, that one day Crowley would wake up and realize just how boring he really was.  Sure, Crowley had always teased him about his fashion and his books among other things but being together in this capacity was so different.  So new and fresh.  Aziraphale was scared he couldn’t live up to the expectations of 6000 years of want.

But here they were, on their own side.  With the rings on their fingers to prove it.  He can’t help but stare.  Crowley’s been growing his hair out long again, and it’s almost to his shoulders now.  It catches the light and is reminiscent of the copper pots that hang as decoration on the walls.  He’s gesticulating wildly to go with whatever nonsense he’s decided to complain about now, and Aziraphale traces the motion, focused on the gold ring that looks like wings on Crowley’s finger.

He’s not sure how long he’s been sitting there staring when Crowley stops ranting and leans in to kiss him gently, breaking him from his self-imposed trance.

“See something you like, Angel?” the demon says with a twitch of that mischievous smile.  The one that he saves for Aziraphale, without the demonic intent behind it.

Which doesn’t change what that smile means for later. But Aziraphale knows how his demon’s mind works.

“Just admiring the most beautiful person in this restaurant, dearest,” and if Aziraphale is right, what comes next is–

“Ngk.”

Yes, just as he thought.  He reaches across the table and takes his husband’s hand, “You do realize you’ve almost made your way through three plates while complaining about Yaya’s concern for you.”

“Well…I…ngk…uh…” the demon stammers, trying to come up with a bad reason to eat the food that Yaya gives him, “Well…um…the thing is. The thing is..”

Aziraphale lets him work through it as he eats his spanakopita and drinks his wine.

“The thing is, Angel, if Yaya keeps giving me this food…that’s less for the paying customers…then business goes under…and then the restaurant closes!  See? Perfectly evil of me!” Crowley smiles smugly and takes a drink of his own wine.

“Except we do pay for our food here, if anything we’re helping the business, so that line is out my dearest.”

“Well…well…uhm…”

Aziraphale loves flustering Crowley this way, it’s always so easy to do and always good for a show.  

“Sometimes you can be quite nice my dear.”

“Shaddap,” Crowley says, sulking into his chair.  The demon looks over to where Yaya is taking an order and she gives him a pointed look.

“Dearest, best eat up, you know she’ll insist on you having the baklava before she lets you leave.”

“Well,” Crowley says quickly and almost inaudibly, “Be rude to let it go to waste, wouldn’t it?”

There’s my demon, Aziraphale thought to himself, sipping his wine and smiling, just a little bit a good person, whether he admits it or not.

---

7:23 PM

In a little flat above a bookshop in Soho, and angel and a demon are watching TV.

Well, they were watching TV.  They’d started out with Crowley resting his head in Aziraphale’s lap while the angel carded his fingers through the demon’s hair.  But then Crowley had stilled the angel’s hand to kiss his wrist.  Which of course meant that Aziraphale had brought Crowley’s hand up to kiss his knuckles. Which led to the demon leaning up to kiss along the angel’s jawline, and that’s how we ended up here.

Snogging on the couch while they were intending to watch TV.

A typical Monday spent the typical ways.  The sun sets, and the calendar turns a page.  There will be more Mondays, more Decembers.  More coffee shops and little Greek restaurants. More anniversaries and holidays.  More interrupted TV shows to go with interrupted morning crossword puzzles, because what can hold a candle to love?  What else does anyone need?

Let us retreat and give them their privacy.  They deserve it after so long being watched by Heaven and Hell alike.  They don’t need to be watched by us as well.

Let us draw these curtains and slip away, and as we do, think of love.  Love everlasting and love unconditional.  Love that waits and is waited for.  A love that is patient, and a love that is kind.

---

1 - Crowley made a habit of remembering his favorite baristas.  If that happened to be most of them, you couldn’t really blame him.

2 - There wasn’t an official ceremony, as it were, they just exchanged their rings in the park while book-girl took pictures from a bush.  But as there had been witnesses (one purple-eyed intrusive spy from Heaven, and one very buzzy spy from Hell) it had been considered official and they had been given rounds of forced congratulations when they got called in for the next freelance assignment.

3 – And if one of these things was a minor miracle that ensured the shop always had those lovely little marshmallows from France when Aziraphale was there, who was anyone to judge?

4 – There were three. The Ritz (too many good memories), Books (too many good stories), and Crowley (there’s not enough space in the footnotes to get into why the demon ranks at the top.  Perhaps there’s a place with copious amounts of stories at the push of a button that could give you a few examples, hmm?)

5 – Crowley and Yaya had done this back and forth since the first visit.  Crowley knows Yaya barely speaks English, and Yaya knows that Crowley doesn’t like to be told what to do.  Neither of these things stop either of them.  They both love it.

[hallyublast1984]

HIGHLIGHT’s Lee Gikwang & 1MILLION released the music video for “Lonely (feat. Jiselle),” a track off his digital single album “I.” 

[ohsharethekmusic]

Song : Enemy (ft. GEMINI)

Artist : Jiselle

Album {Single} : Enemy

[librarisxng]

9 FAVE KHH/RNB SINGLES 2021

These songs have blessed my 2021 but were not included in full albums or extended plays. I included a few single albums because honestly, why not. In no particular order:

DJ ROOTS - BABY

Jay Park - SUMMERIDE

Moon Sujin - The Moon (feat. Taeil)

lIlBOI, Wonstein & Mirani - HEAT

Ash Island - Carabiner

WOODZ - SET

88Rising & BIBI - The Weekend

SINCE - HOT SAUCE (feat. 372)

Jiselle - LANGUAGE (feat. CHANGMO)

Let me know what your favourite khh and/or krnb release is this year and I would love to check it out if I haven’t checked it out!! ✨

link to 2021 albums if you haven’t seen it yet!! ✨

[ultkpopnetwork]

2019 K-Releases ~ week 5

January 28th

Ha Sungwoon (Hotshot) feat. Park Jihoon - Don’t Forget ~ Pre Debut Single

CoCo - TalkTalk ~ Debut

29th

GroovyRoom feat. Blue.D, Jhnovr - This Night

Laeun & Sia (Chic Angel) - White Lie 

Minseo feat. Paul Kim - 2cm 

Park Woojin X Lee Daehwi - Candle

30th

GOT7 - I Won’t Let You Go ~ Japanese

Snuper - Weekend Secret ~ Japanese

NeonPunch - TicToc

CLC - No 

EXO -  EXO PLANET #4 - The EℓyXiOn 'dot' ~ Live Album

MustB - i want u 

Rothy - Blossom Flower

31st

Uk (Jeonguk 24k) - what u want 

AWEEK - The More I See ~ Debut

Punchnello feat. Saay - Winter Blossom 

N.Flying - Stand By Me ~ Japanese

February 1st

VIXX - Walking

2nd

Jiselle feat. Chancellor - Missed Call ~ Debut

Moon Hyuna x The Lowkies - Stress Free

[curiosity-killed]

i missed wip wednesday but I wrote this on Wednesday so it counts as close enough:

“It’s been five years,” Siobhán started. “Plenty long enough for them to let go and move on,” Jisel interjected. “You know that’s not how it works.” Jisel bit down hard. Sighing, Siobhán leaned forward and reached out toward Jisel’s hand. Jisel pulled them both back and folded them in her lap, and Siobhán’s lips pursed. “You don’t trust me with this, you don’t trust Reimon. You seem to look down on half the people here and suspect the rest of Heavens only know what,” she huffed. “Why did you even come back if you hate it so much?” Stung, Jisel found herself speechless. What choice did I have? she wanted to snap but couldn’t. Everything she’d tried to do, she’d failed at: being a good daughter, winning over the imperator princep, serving as praesidion. Looking back, she could not name a single accomplishment that had lasted long enough to merit the name. Siobhán softened, contrition slipping into her expression alongside what looking horrifyingly like pity. “Jisel—” “I’m done.” Jisel began packing up her writing materials, cramming papers and books together with no care for organization. “I’m sure the future queen has plenty to do.”

[oh-beyond]

I am v v curious, so for the unusual kpop asks: D, I, K, P, S, Y 💕

D: Your favourite dance?

‘Growl’ by EXO dude, I just absolutely adore that dance, I’s just the superior dance of all time, second would be ‘Lucifer’ by SHINee and third ‘Fiction’ by B2ST (Highlight) nothing will ever come close to these, it was the golden era of Kpop anyways… 

I: The most interesting voice or style in K-pop?

I feel like a f*cking insect when I listen to Chen, I cannot take it there’s not a single time I don’t get goosebumps. Also Dongwoon from Highlight. 

Best style in Kpop industry is CNBlue, just there sitting with their guitars and drums and just want to cry because I love them so much OT3, Kpop lacks this a lot… X!!!

K: Your favourite non-Korean idol?

OMG Are you gonna expose me like that Nina? It’s Backstreet Boys hehhehe, yes ^_^ I also like Michael Bublé. From Spain I like Manuel Carrasco.

P: Your favorite photoshoot?

Ohhhhhhh EXO MCM Bionic series

What the hell is this??? he snapped way before he was allowed to…

S: A song that never fails to get stuck in your head?

Forever ‘Angel’ by EXO-M

Y: The last M/V you watched on Youtube?

[MV] 이기광(LEE GIKWANG) X 원밀리언(1MILLION) - Lonely (Feat. Jiselle)

&

[MV] 이기광(LEE GIKWANG) - Don’t Close Your Eyes (D.C.Y.E) (Feat. Kid Milli) Warning!!! 🔞

on loop for the past few days

[solplparty]

[I'm LIVE] Ep.278 Jiselle (지셀) _ Full Episode https://youtu.be/BPuXfkNUwyo Joining us on this week’s I’m LIVE is a singer-songwriter with an alluring voice – it’s Jiselle! Jiselle made her debut in 2019 with the single “Missed Call,” featuring Chancellor. After that, she collaborated with a number of A-list musicians, including CHANGMO and BewhY, and left a lingering impression on the public. Jiselle is already known for her wide musical spectrum, which seems to have developed from her life experiences. She studied in the U.S. from Year 5 to Year 8 and then went to Japan to major in international business. Upon graduation, she got a job at a record label as a marketer before finally making her debut as a musician. Those experiences have served as an important inspiration for her musicality, and Jiselle is definitely proving it with every one of her moves. In September this year, Jiselle released her first EP, “Therapy Session.” The album revolves around love and separation: “Therapy (feat. MRSHLL)” is about the emotions of grief after a breakup, “Butterfly (feat. Oceanfromtheblue)” depicts how a little memory causes an emotional hurricane like the so-called “butterfly effect,” “Grown-up Talk” portrays how difficult it is to fall in love after a painful breakup, and finally “Ready 2 Go” expresses how love heals the pain of love. In this episode, Jiselle performs “Butterfly,” “Ready 2 Go,” “Grown-up Talk,” “Secret,” “GASA,” and even her unreleased song “Way U Are.” Tune in to I’m LIVE and meet Jiselle! 손닿을 듯 가깝고 생생한 음악을 선물하는 도심 속 라이브 콘서트 [I'm Live]. 실력 있는 뮤지션들과 공연을 사랑하는 시청자들의 사랑을 한 몸에 받고 있는 [I'm Live] 278회의 주인공은 한 번 들으면 계속 귓가에 맴도는 중독성 강한 목소리와 풍부한 감성을 갖춘 실력파 뮤지션, 지셀이다. 지셀은 2019년 첸슬러와 함께한 싱글 '받지마'로 데뷔하며, 이후 창모·비와이 등 다양한 가수들과 협업하며 개성 넘치는 음색으로 대중들에게 깊은 인상을 남기며 올해 8월 지젤에서 지셀로 활동명을 변경하며 새로운 활동을 기대케 했다. 지셀의 다채로운 음악성과 깊이 있는 음색은 독특한 성장 과정에서 기인한 것으로 보인다. 초등학교 5학년 때부터 중2 때까지는 미국에서 유년시절을 보냈으며, 대학교는 일본에서 국제 경영학을 전공하였다. 이후 음반 회사에서 마케팅 관련 일을 하다가 작곡 공부를 시작한 것을 계기로, 직장을 그만두고 가수로 데뷔하게 되었다. 조금은 늦은 나이로 데뷔했지만, 다양한 경험들로 만들어낸 본인만의 언어를 음악으로 담아내며, 대중과 음악적 소통을 위해 힘찬 발걸음을 나아가는 중이다. 올해 9월 발매된 EP [Therapy Session]는 이별과 사랑의 기승전결을 담을 앨범으로, 이별 직후의 이야기를 담은 ‘Therapy (feat. MRSHLL)’, 상대를 향한 그리움이 나비효과처럼 불어닥치는 ‘Butterfly (feat. Oceanfromtheblue)’, 또 다른 인연의 시작과 두려운 마음을 담은 ‘19금’, 그리고 마침내 새 인연과 사랑에 빠지는 ‘Ready 2 Go’ 등을 수록하며 이별의 아픔을 다시 사랑의 힘으로 치유하게 되는 아이러니를 담아 내고 있다. [I’m Live]에 첫 출연하는 지셀은, EP [Therapy Session]의 타이틀곡 ‘Butterfly’와 수록곡 ‘Ready 2 Go’ 등을 비롯해 미발매곡 ‘Way You Are’ 등을 선보일 예정이다. 지셀의 무대는 10월 13일 오후 1시 아리랑TV에서 감상할 수 있다. #지셀 #아임라이브 #Jiselle I'm LIVE | 아임라이브