Feed x Khaosod Awards 2026 Reveals Best Song Nominees

The FEED x KHAOSOD Awards 2026 music category has announced eight nominees for Best Song of the Year, chosen from the immense digital landscape of streaming and social media.

The first nominee is 'Jai Chan Tam Tho Pai' by YOUNGOHM (Rathaphong Phurisit) from the album 'Fai Klang Khuen' released in October 2025. This slow track has gained widespread popularity and sparked extensive discussion with its captivating melody and lyrics reflecting the fragility of love. The song appears on the album 'Fai Klang Khuen,' which reflects the moods, thoughts, and fluctuating emotions of nighttime — a signature element of YOUNGOHM's recent work that often conveys life stories, relationships, and pain from a more mature, darker perspective. YOUNGOHM wrote the lyrics and melody, while his longtime producer partner GAMER VADER oversaw music production, creating a polished, floating, and deeply affecting sound that blends hip-hop with city pop. The slow, dragging beat creates a hazy yet engaging atmosphere, with melodies flowing in YOUNGOHM's distinctive vocal style, making it easy for listeners to immerse themselves in the sorrow and longing.

The lyrics describe the mental state of someone trapped in a toxic relationship where the partner controls the emotional dynamic, reflecting the contradiction of being hurt yet remaining loyal despite knowing the outcome is damage. A key aspect is its subtle portrayal of trauma bonding — addiction to pain in a relationship — through simple but powerful language. Unlike typical heartbreak songs, it depicts surrender to love's power from which one cannot escape.

Compared to YOUNGOHM's past hits focused on fun, parties, or high energy, 'Jai Chan Tam Tho Pai' reveals a vulnerable dimension, daring to expose weakness, regret, and defeat in love, resonating deeply with listeners who have experienced similar pain. The straightforward yet piercing lyrics, combined with distinctive vocal techniques — breathy tones and unique melismatic phrasing — emphasize the song's yearning and aching quality without relying on vocal power, letting emotion lead.

YOUNGOHM has successfully crossed from niche hip-hop into pop territory. The fusion of pop and electronic elements makes the song accessible to broader audiences, showcasing his craftsmanship in conveying human pain through a slow track that deeply captivates listeners and sweeps view counts.

The second nominee is 'Lam Nam Sai Lom' by ASIA7, another masterpiece that perfectly reflects the band's unique musical signature — blending Thai folk instruments with modern pop and incorporating philosophical life themes. ASIA7 is known for fusing pop-rock-jazz with traditional Thai instruments such as phin, khaen, saw, and violin. The release of 'Lam Nam Sai Lom' marks a new phase of musical growth, moving beyond personal relationships to question life, identity, and time. The song conveys the mental state of a person...