Summary of Western Music Releases [January 2025]

All For NothingNovelists FR

NOVELISTS – All For Nothing (Official Music Video)

Paris-based Novelists FR from France have welcomed a new female vocalist and released a new single.

Skillfully incorporating elements of progressive metalcore while adding fresh musical ideas, it’s an ambitious work.

Technical guitar work, a powerful rhythm section, and emotive vocals fuse together to leave a deep impression on listeners.

The balance between melodic and aggressive passages is exquisite, bringing dynamism to the entire track.

The introspective lyrics are also compelling, prompting reflection on life’s complexities and self-discovery.

Highly recommended not only for metal fans but also for anyone seeking a new musical experience.

SMBODETARI

Odetari – SMB (w/ Hongjoong of ATEEZ) [Official Visualizer]

This is a track released in January 2025 by Odetari, a rapper from the United States.

A collaboration with Hongjoong from the K-pop group ATEEZ, the song carries a powerful message centered on self-affirmation and inner strength.

With its catchy melody and energetic beat, it inspires the courage to face the pressures of modern society.

Featured on the album “PHAZONVARIA,” it has also been generating buzz on social media.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants to feel the importance of living true to themselves.

The Rain – 10 Years OnOh Wonder

Oh Wonder – The Rain – 10 Years On (Official Audio)

The London-born duo Oh Wonder craft songs filled with fragile, aching beauty—like looking back on a past love while standing in the rain.

Re-recorded in January 2025 to mark their 10th anniversary, this version preserves the warm, original sound of their debut while adding a more mature emotional depth.

It’s a work that reflects the band’s growth and gently accompanies anyone carrying the pain of heartbreak or loss.

Try listening on a rainy day—it’s sure to resonate with your heart.

Shandy in the GraveyardPanchiko

Panchiko – Shandy in the Graveyard (Official Video)

The new song from UK-born PUNCHKO is a stirring track where the afterimages of youth intersect with an adult perspective.

Released in January 2025, it features an immersive sound that blends a distinctive trip-hop vibe with elements of art rock.

Featuring American rapper billy woods, its poetic, introspective lyrics evoke the atmosphere of the late ’90s.

The track is set to appear on the forthcoming album Ginkgo, due in April, and will likely be performed on the Europe and North America tour starting in the spring.

It’s a song that will resonate deeply with anyone who holds a fondness for their formative years.

Trembling LevelPoison The Well

Poison The Well – Trembling Level (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

Their first new song in 15 years blends the aggressive sound and introspective lyrics characteristic of the legendary Florida band Poison the Well.

It features a finely balanced mix of heavy riffs and emotional melodies, showcasing the band’s musical evolution.

Centered on the theme of “facing fear,” the lyrics deliver an empowering message to listeners.

Hailing from the United States, the band is also planning a 25th-anniversary tour for The Opposite of December… in spring 2025, heightening fan anticipation.

This track is recommended not only for fans of metalcore and post-hardcore, but also for anyone interested in the fusion of heavy sonics and delicate lyricism.