Latest Western music releases [December 2025]

Feed the StreetsNEW!Rod Wave

Rod Wave – Feed the Streets (Official Music Video)

Hailing from St.

Petersburg, Florida and known as a pioneer of soul-trap, Rod Wave released an emotive new track, “Feed the Streets,” in December 2025.

Renowned for his sing-rap flow and powerful, resonant vocals, he rides a melancholy, guitar-laced beat on this song to lay bare the loneliness that comes with success and his enduring feelings for the streets, creating a moving piece that deeply resonates with listeners.

Having set numerous records with classics like SoulFly, this track serves as a significant prelude to his next album, Don’t Look Down.

It’s a perfect listen for a quiet winter night when you want to sit alone and reflect.

Such A Funny WayNEW!Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter – Such A Funny Way (Official Lyric Video)

Sabrina Carpenter has firmly established herself both as an actress and as a singer.

She made another big leap this year, with her August 2025 album “Man’s Best Friend” reaching No.

1 in the U.S.

One standout track is “Such A Funny Way.” Initially included only on the physical edition and keeping fans on edge, it was finally released on streaming on December 24, 2025—Christmas Eve.

Created with Jack Antonoff and others, the song is a mid-tempo number that pairs an introspective melody with a wry, ironic perspective.

It portrays the complex emotions behind glossy pop, making it a perfect track to sink into as the year draws to a close.

If You Want ItNEW!Sexyy Red

Sexyy Red – If You Want It | From The Block Performance 🎙

Sexy Red, a rapper from St.

Louis known for her provocative lyrics and uninhibited persona, has released a new track, “If You Want It,” to cap off the end of 2025.

The song is a full-throttle showcase of her signature provocative style, pairing a dirty, crunk-revival beat with an irresistibly catchy hook.

Dropped as a standalone single on December 26, 2025, it’s an upbeat release tailor-made for the holiday party season—an undeniable anthem for nights when you just want to light up the dance floor without overthinking it.

SAG HARBORNEW!Tyler, The Creator

SAG HARBOR

Tyler, the Creator, a California native who runs his own fashion brand Golf Wang and is a regular at the Grammys as a music producer, is a true multi-hyphenate also known as the leader of the hip-hop collective Odd Future.

On Christmas Day 2025, he surprise-released a freestyle titled “SAG HARBOR.” As the title—named after an affluent summer retreat—suggests, he raps over a mellow, jazz- and soul-inflected beat about the ease of a successful life and the ambitions that come next.

Honed through projects like the album Chromakopia, this masterfully crafted track is perfect for unwinding and reflecting on the year.

It’s a must-listen for fans of sophisticated, grown-up hip-hop.

New BodyNEW!YTB Fatt

YTB Fatt – “New Body” (Official Music Video)

Hailing from West Memphis, Arkansas, YTB Fatt quickly rose to prominence after signing with the label led by heavyweight rapper Moneybagg Yo.

Following the success of his June 2025 album “Da Foxprint,” this track, released in December of the same year, is a confident number themed around a “new body” and an elevated status.

In a crisp two-minute runtime, it packs in earth-rumbling bass and an addictive hook, making it a spot-on fit for trends in the social media era.

Including the music video directed by Decat, it’s a release that showcases his momentum both visually and sonically.

An energetic cut perfect for gym workouts or whenever you want to get hyped.

Am I Your Baby?NEW!Young Lyric

Young Lyric – Am I Your Baby? (Official Music Video)

Rapper Young Lyric, a Houston, Texas native who has commanded massive online popularity since childhood as the “Hip-Hop Princess,” has continued to broaden her musical range and grow her fan base in the 2020s following her success on reality TV.

Her single released in December 2025, “Am I Your Baby?,” is a sleek number put out via Bad Akktor Records that blends a smooth R&B vibe with assertive rap.

Its provocative lyrics demand proof of love, and the catchy, looping phrases are irresistibly addictive.

The music video’s sophisticated allure is another draw, making this the perfect track for nights when you want to savor the push-and-pull of romance.

Be sure to check it out.

Crowned In CrimsonAmorphis

AMORPHIS – Crowned In Crimson (Official Music Video)

Amorphis, the Finnish band that has long remained at the forefront of the scene, wields the lyricism and heft of Nordic metal as its weapon of choice.

Their narrative-rich sound, centered on the national epic Kalevala, has earned them global acclaim.

In December 2025, they released Crowned In Crimson, a song written as the main theme for the film Son of Revenge – The Story of Kalevala, which premieres in January 2026.

Focusing on the tragic hero Kullervo, the track also garnered attention for featuring a duet between vocalist Tomi Joutsen and his daughter Iida.

Massive riffs intertwine with beautiful melodies to brilliantly capture the film’s sweeping vision.

It’s an irresistible piece for those who want to immerse themselves in the story or crave dramatic metal.