I've been working/studying non-stop this entire year, I haven't listened to new music at all really, mostly just re-listening to old classics and lately been really into Shiina's catalog again.
After next week I have one month off!
I did just recently discover this band that I really like, Galileo Galilei, really mellow pop kind of like Ichijuku no Hana.
I wish I had time to devote to making a list or whatever.
And I agree, this was a great write-up, DG. I'll be checking almost all these releases out for sure.