Latest Western music releases [December 2025]

this is what a new year feels likeJVKE, Forrest Frank

JVKE, Forrest Frank – this is what a new year feels like (official lyric video)

American singer-songwriter Jvke, known for his TikTok-born smash hit “golden hour,” and Forrest Frank, a member of the music duo Surfaces who also leads the Christian pop scene as a solo artist, team up on “this is what a new year feels like.” The song features an uplifting energy that celebrates the start of a new year and a positive message about hope for the future.

Released on December 5, 2025, as one of the final tracks on the album “this is what christmas feels like,” it beautifully blends Jvke’s catchy melodies with Forrest Frank’s warm vocals.

It’s the perfect track for the moment right after the countdown, when you’re ready to take your first step with a fresh mindset.

MuéveloKali Uchis

Kali Uchis – Muévelo (Audio)

Kali Uchis, who has roots in Colombia and the United States, continues to captivate listeners worldwide with a genre-defying sound that’s entirely her own.

Officially released as a capstone to 2025, this track originated as a demo from the Orquídeas sessions that spread across social media and, thanks to fervent fan demand, eventually received a proper release.

It’s a dance tune driven by reggaeton and dembow rhythms, yet what stands out is that it doesn’t just make you move—it’s infused with a powerful resolve to defend one’s own space and a message of self-love.

Completing a leaked song on her own terms and tying it back into her narrative is quintessentially her.

It’s perfect for year-end party scenes, and equally recommended for moments when you want to reaffirm your own strength.

Salt The EarthLionheart

LIONHEART – Salt The Earth (OFFICIAL VISUALIZER)

Lionheart is a beatdown hardcore band based in Oakland, California.

After overcoming a breakup, they’ve built a fervent following—especially in Europe—and are known for their bone-crushing breakdowns and no-nonsense, tough-as-nails style.

Ahead of their album “Valley Of Death II,” slated for release in January 2026, they dropped this track in December 2025.

Produced by Neil Westfall of A Day To Remember, it packs dense groove and defiant lyrics into roughly two and a half minutes.

The song’s sheer power—capturing the moment the oppressed strike back—is breathtaking, making it perfect for blasting away stress.

What You SayingLil Uzi Vert

Lil Uzi Vert – What You Saying – [Official Music Video]

Hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, rapper Lil Uzi Vert—also known for the jewel on their forehead and their flamboyant fashion—unveils a single released in December 2025.

Built on a bouncy Jersey club beat produced by McVert and interwoven with vocals sampling a French track, this song portrays feelings for someone who doesn’t speak the same language.

It’s danceable yet tinged with a certain melancholy.

With a music video that even features renowned designer Marc Jacobs, the whole package shines with runway-worthy glamour.

Signaling the dawn of a new chapter, its high-fashion, forward-thinking sound is perfect for trend-savvy listeners.

The Ballad of Rooster JenkinsLogic

The Ballad of Rooster Jenkins

Logic, the Maryland-born rapper who once announced his retirement yet continues to work tirelessly, has released a surprising single in December 2025.

Celebrated for his contemporary rap skills and philosophical lyrics, he delivers an unusually long track running 8 minutes and 45 seconds, featuring none other than the legendary actor Morgan Freeman.

Interweaving rap and narration, the song plays like a short story.

It also serves as the first single from Logic’s own film project, “PARADISE RECORDS,” marking the prologue to a grand narrative where music and visuals are intertwined.

Rather than a club banger, it’s a piece best experienced through headphones, inviting listeners to dive deep into its lyrical world—perfect for those seeking a dense, story-driven journey.

Let There Be ShredMegadeth

Megadeth – Let There Be Shred (Official Music Video)

Reigning as the emperors of thrash metal and long leading the scene with intellectual riffs and socially conscious lyrics, Megadeth have unveiled “Let There Be Shred” as a lead-up to their final 2026 album, Megadeth.

As the title suggests, it’s a blistering high-speed track that practically worships guitar shredding itself.

The guitar duel between Dave Mustaine and new guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari is nothing short of breathtaking, sparks flying all the way.

The music video has also drawn attention for featuring Mustaine performing fight choreography.

Released in December 2025, this track packs the aggression and virtuosity that define true thrash—sure to get longtime fans fired up and make every guitar kid want to throw a fist in the air.

Hop Skip Jump (feat. Braxton Cook)Nate Smith

Nate Smith “Hop Skip Jump” (feat. Braxton Cook) – Visualizer

Nate Smith, a drummer from Chesapeake, Virginia, is a leading figure in the contemporary jazz scene and is renowned as a master of the deep, heavy groove known as the “pocket.” This work, created with saxophonist Braxton Cook, lives up to its title: a tune where irresistibly buoyant rhythms fuse with refined melodies.

Beyond his drum virtuosity, the song’s structure is outstanding.

The track was pre-released in December 2025 ahead of the deluxe edition of the album “LIVE-ACTION,” which came out in August 2025.

It’s a must-hear not only for jazz fans but for anyone seeking a groove that makes your body move.