Summary of Western Music Releases [January 2025]

Let GoBURY TOMORROW

Bury Tomorrow – Let Go (Official Video)

The UK-based band Bury Tomorrow released a powerful track in January 2025 that centers on themes of inner conflict and liberation.

Its sound—woven from the ferocity of metalcore and delicate melodies—showcases the band at their best.

Vocalist Dani’s lyrics, drawn from his own experiences, seem to resonate with many listeners.

The song was released as the lead single from the album Will You Haunt Me, With That Same Patience, scheduled for release in May of the same year.

It’s a perfect track for those going through emotionally turbulent days or looking to confront themselves.

Truth In The Lies (Feat. Lil Durk)Central Cee

CENTRAL CEE – TRUTH IN THE LIES (FEAT. LIL DURK) (MUSIC VIDEO)

The long-awaited collaborative track, uniting a Chicago heavyweight and a rising star from London, was released in January 2025.

Created by Central Cee and Lil Durk, the song rides on a poignant melody that samples Ne-Yo’s classic “So Sick,” sharply portraying the turmoil of a heart caught between love and betrayal.

Durk’s hard-edged realism and Cench’s emotive delivery strike a perfect balance, resulting in a piece that truly resonates with listeners.

A music video shot in Paris has also been released, sparking lively debate on social media over interpretations of the song.

As a track that offers solace to those struggling with love, it’s drawing attention for how it might perform on the charts in the coming weeks.

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Deafheaven – Magnolia (Official Music Video)

Formed in San Francisco in the 2010s, Deafheaven has drawn attention with their unique sound that fuses black metal and shoegaze.

With their sixth studio album, “Lonely People With Power,” set for release in March 2025, this track was unveiled in January as the lead single.

Centered on themes of loss and remembrance, it is filled with evocative imagery—such as Southern autumn landscapes and a “sacred heart” beneath the shade of willow trees.

While returning to the heavy sound that marks the band’s roots, the song, paired with emotionally charged vocals, resonates deeply with listeners.

A music video has also been released, making it a track to enjoy visually as well.

ELEVATOR OPERATORElectric Callboy

Electric Callboy – ELEVATOR OPERATOR (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

The German band Electric Callboy released a new song in January 2025 that captivates with a unique world centered on an elevator operator.

Blending electro and metalcore, it features a catchy chorus reminiscent of LMFAO.

A phrase symbolizing an elevator’s up-and-down motion repeats throughout, giving listeners a sense of exhilaration.

The band has been highly active, including releasing the collaboration track “RATATATA” with BABYMETAL in May 2024.

This new song is recommended for anyone looking to energize the dance floor or who enjoys tracks with a sense of humor.

Christmas on Death RowDeath Row All Stars

Death Row All Stars – Christmas on Death Row (Official Music Video)

In December 2024, Death Row All-Stars—a project by artists from the American hip-hop label Death Row Records—released a new track.

Carrying on the legacy of the 1996 Christmas album “Christmas on Death Row,” the song brings together a star-studded lineup including Snoop Dogg, Tha Dogg Pound, and The Eastsidaz.

Blending West Coast hip-hop elements into a Christmas tune, it fuses a gangsta rap sensibility with the warmth of the holiday season.

As an ambitious work that carries Death Row’s legacy into the present, it’s a must-listen for hip-hop fans.

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Fleshwater Presents: “Standalone” (Official Music Video)

Freshwater, whose recent visit to Japan in November 2024 is still fresh in our memories, has been drawing attention for their fusion of shoegaze, post-hardcore, and grunge, along with their male-female twin vocals.

Their long-awaited new track “Standalone” is an intensely fierce short tune—just about one minute long! Despite its brief length, it’s packed with the band’s signature style: cool yet passionate melodies and aggressively cutting guitar tones that are seriously badass.

If you’re interested in the recent genre often called grungegaze, be sure to give it a listen.

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TranquilityJack Harlow

Jack Harlow – Tranquility

Rising star Jack Harlow from Louisville released a new single in December 2024.

Announced as a surprise, the track is an ambitious piece that expresses gratitude to his hometown fans while reflecting on his own career.

Staying true to hip-hop roots while incorporating a modern sound, it’s quintessentially his style.

It’s already generating buzz, surpassing 300,000 views on YouTube.

With a flow reminiscent of Drake, it’s drawn mixed reviews from critics.

It’s the perfect track for a late-night drive playlist.