Rather than contain my “Risers and Fallers” feature to a single post in June, I’m going to share a bite-sized version at the end of each month. This will let me account for more songs and make a nice lead-in to the monthly round-up post.

I anticipate most of these ratings adjustments will be negligible: a 0.5 shift here, a 0.25 shift there. But, it’s a fun way to keep track of how my feelings on songs have changed over time – as well as which tracks currently have momentum on my playlist.

And remember, just because a song is marked as a “faller” doesn’t mean I hate it! Falling from a “9” to an “8.75” is no shame. 9+ rated songs occupy a totally different playlist in my music library, so I’m pretty particular about what qualifies. It’s a high bar.

This month’s feature covers the period from June 24th to July 21st. 

aespa – Dirty Work
Rating: 7 → 7.75 *Biggest Riser*

AHOF – Rendezvous
Rating: 8.75 → 9.25

BLACKPINK – Jump
Rating: 8 → 8.5

Catch The Young – Ideal Type
Rating: 8.25 → 8.5

ifeye – R U OK?
Rating: 7.75 → 8.25

NCT Dream – BTTF
Rating: 8.5 → 8.75

NCT Dream – Chiller
Rating: 8 → 8.5

NouerA – N (Number Of Cases)
Rating: 8 → 8.5

NOWZ – Everglow
Rating: 8.5 → 8.75

Twice – This Is For
Rating: 7.5 → 7.75

Yoon Sanha – Extra Virgin
Rating: 7.75 → 8.25

1VERSE – Shattered
Rating: 8 → 8.25

ATEEZ – In Your Fantasy
Rating: 8.75 → 8.5

Doh Kyung Soo – Sing Along!
Rating: 8 → 7.75

JAESSBEE – My Summer Manual
Rating: 8.75 → 8.25 *Biggest Faller*

ONEUS – X
Rating: 8.25 → 8