Masterpieces to Listen to in January: New Year-Themed, New Year-Ready, and Winter Songs
January marks the beginning of a new year—what kind of songs do you feel like listening to? There are plenty of tracks that suit January: refreshing songs that evoke a fresh start, cheerful tunes themed around the New Year, and even wintery ballads.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide selection of songs that are perfect for January.
We’ve gathered many tracks regardless of gender or generation, so be sure to find your favorites.
Let’s dive in and see what songs are out there!
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Masterpieces to Listen to in January: New Year’s-Themed Songs, Tracks Fit for the New Year, and Winter Songs (51–60)
LOVER SOULJUDY AND MARY
This is a song by JUDY AND MARY that expresses connections and love with someone important.
While the guitar sound is powerfully resounding, the relaxed tempo gives it a mysterious floating sensation.
The lyrics depict a yearning for a passionate love that blows away the cold season, and together with the floating feel of the sound, it conveys a sense of being feverishly swept away.
Cold, freezing nights can make you feel lonely, but this song seems to express the importance of the person who supports your heart in such times, and the deep love you feel for them.
Love SnowSilent Siren
This is a winter song by SILENT SIREN, a girls’ band formed mainly by fashion magazine reader models.
With a slightly wistful intro, a cute high-tone vocal, and charming lyrics comparing love to snow, every moment bursts with the loveliness of a girl in love.
It sings of a girl who purely yearns for the one she likes and simply wishes to be together.
It’s a song packed with the ideal image of a girl women aspire to be, and the kind of girl men want by their side.
meteorKobukuro
This is Kobukuro’s 19th single, chosen as the theme song for the drama “Nagareboshi” starring Aya Ueto and Yutaka Takenouchi.
It portrays a poignant scene of gazing at the moon on a midwinter shore, enduring loneliness while holding on to a powerful bond: “No matter how far apart we are, even if being together can never come true forever, I can’t imagine living my life with anyone else.” It’s a perfect track for winter—the season when we yearn for warmth and find ourselves wanting to listen to slightly melancholy, sentimental songs.
New Year (Japanese New Year)Taki Rentarō
It’s the well-known children’s song “Oshogatsu,” but in fact it was composed by Rentaro Taki.
When this song plays in town, it really feels like New Year’s is just around the corner, doesn’t it? Many people probably remember making up parody lyrics and singing them as kids.
It’s a slightly nostalgic piece that brings back memories when you hear it in town or on TV.
Masterpieces to Listen to in January: Songs with a New Year’s Theme, Tracks Perfect for the New Year, and Winter Songs (61–70)
snow jamRin Oto
It’s not a New Year–themed song, but as the title suggests, it’s a laid-back hip-hop tune that’s perfect for winter.
Rin-ne’s vocals and rap on this track leave a strong impression with their very relaxed, calm vibe, giving the song an easygoing, unforced feel.
At the same time, the beat is solid—subtle yet enough to make you want to sway as you listen.
If you’re into hip-hop, you’ll love it, of course, but as a fresh New Year challenge, why not give this stylish, winter-themed hip-hop a try even if you don’t usually listen to the genre?
SNOW SOUND[Alexandros]
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Winter really starts after the New Year, and in many regions it actually snows more then than at the end of the year.
This song features an impressive intro with synths that evoke that kind of winter on a grand scale.
Plus, Yohei Kawakami’s soaring vocals are beautiful and elevate the song’s overall quality.
BlizzardMiura Daichi
This is a track by the hugely popular artist Daichi Miura, inspired by a vast, icy world.
Chosen as the theme song for the film Dragon Ball Super: Broly, it features an aggressive sound that perfectly matches the Dragon Ball universe.
Be sure to watch his dance performance too, which syncs seamlessly with the cool vibe of the song.