[2026] A Collection of Western Songs with Titles Starting with D

Don’t Leave Me This WayNEW!THELMA HOUSTON

Thelma Houston – Don’t Leave Me This Way (Long Version) • TopPop

The talented singer Thelma Houston, who hails from Mississippi and has roots in gospel.

She began her career in the late 1960s and is known for leaving behind classic soul and disco recordings on labels such as Motown.

Her career gained full momentum with the 1969 album Sunshower, but it was the 1976 single “Don’t Leave Me This Way” that cemented her worldwide popularity.

With that song, she earned high acclaim, including winning the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in February 1978.

It’s also well known that she is not related to Whitney Houston.

If you’re looking to lift your spirits with a powerful voice, why not give her work a listen?

DreadA. G. Cook

A. G. Cook – Dread (Visualiser)

Producer A.

G.

Cook, who has fundamentally updated the conventions of pop.

Since founding his own label PC Music in 2013, he has reconstructed the hyper-polished vocabulary of commercial pop with an experimental spirit, and is known as a foundational figure of what came to be called hyperpop.

Also renowned for his long-term collaboration with Charli XCX, he released in December 2025 a score for A24’s film The Moment.

Here, his craft shines as he quotes fragments of Icona Pop’s “I Love It,” transforming that dazzling motif into an unsettling drone.

The progression in which club-bred synth sparkle morphs into a tension-laden soundscape is breathtaking.

The film is slated for a U.S.

theatrical release in January 2026, and this work serves as a prelude that ushers listeners into its world.

Highly recommended for those who want to savor the moment where pop’s memory intersects with cinematic unease.

Die On This HillSienna Spiro

SIENNA SPIRO – Die On This Hill (Audio)

Let me introduce you to Siena Spiro, a London-based singer-songwriter.

She first gained attention through singing videos on TikTok and has since built a following with her rich, jazz- and soul-inflected voice.

She released her debut EP, “Sink Now, Swim Later,” in February 2025, and the song she put out that October peaked at No.

9 on the UK Singles Chart, propelling her into the spotlight.

This track is a piano-led ballad that explores determination and attachment in love, centered on the theme of an unshakable conviction—“there’s one thing I won’t compromise.” Its structure is superb, opening up from a quiet introduction into a chorus that feels expansive, and her husky tone brings real weight to the lyrics.

It’s a standout recommendation for anyone seeking a moving ballad or the fusion of classical-style vocals with contemporary production.

DeeperDisclosure, Leon Thomas

Disclosure, Leon Thomas – Deeper (Official Lyric Video)

The brother duo Disclosure, a flagship act of the UK dance scene, released a new single featuring R&B singer Leon Thomas in December 2025.

Built on UK garage and 2-step shuffle beats, the track layers a rolling bassline with shimmering synths, delivering their signature blend of mellow yet floor-ready sound.

The lyrics depict the intoxication of love through images of the sea and water, likening the growing closeness between two people to the ebb and flow of the tide, while expressing a straightforward desire to connect more deeply.

Leon Thomas, who began his career on Broadway and won the 2024 Grammy for Best R&B Song, brings powerful credentials to the collaboration.

Here, his soulful, expressive vocals add warmth to the cool beat.

It’s a track that works equally well for dancing in the club or savoring on headphones.

Donkey-Boy (FT. OLAN MONK)Ghost Mountain

GHOST MOUNTAIN – DONKEY-BOY FT. OLAN MONK (official video)

Ghost Mountain, who commands a unique presence in the underground hip-hop scene.

Known as a co-founder of the collective Haunted Mound, he has gained a fervent following for his dark aesthetics that draw on motifs of horror, gothic imagery, and desolate rural landscapes.

After largely stepping away from the spotlight around 2021, he made a comeback in 2025 with the mixtape October Country.

In December 2025, he released a new track featuring Olan Monk as a guest.

A stream of images—trains, rivers, clouds—that symbolize movement and boundaries unfolds like cinematic cuts, depicting the instability of relationships and the fear and allure of moving forward.

It’s a lyrical track that emphasizes melody and vivid scene-setting, perfect for introspective nights.

Damascus (ft. Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey)Gorillaz

Gorillaz – Damascus ft. Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey (Official Visualiser)

Known as the world’s first virtual band for their innovative fusion of music and animation, Gorillaz have released a boundary-crossing collaboration in December 2025 featuring Syrian singer Omar Souleyman and rapper Yasiin Bey.

It opens with shimmering, ’80s-style synths, then unfolds into a layered sound that fuses repetitive rhythms rooted in Middle Eastern dance music with hip-hop.

This track is the lead single from their album The Mountain, slated for release in 2026, and was recorded across multiple cities including London, Damascus, and New York.

It was also performed live at “Together For Palestine,” where it drew an ecstatic response.

A must-listen for anyone who wants to experience a celebratory groove where sounds from different cultures intersect.

Dark Matter (ft. Bladee, DJ Blakes)MC Lan

MC Lan – Dark Matter ft. Bladee, DJ Blakes | V3NOM Vol. 1

MC Lan is a unique artist whose roots lie in Brazilian funk, yet he traverses rock and hip-hop with ease.

Since his breakthrough in 2017, he has earned international acclaim, including a Latin Grammy nomination in 2020 for a track with Anitta.

His album V3NOM Vol.

1 – Eclipse, released in December 2025, is an ambitious work that ventures into hard rock and nu metal.

The bonus track near the end features Swedish rapper Bladee, creating a distinctive sonic landscape where heavy guitar tones intersect with airy vocals.

While retaining funk’s rhythmic sensibility, the track carries a mysterious, gravity-like weight.

It’s a must-listen for anyone seeking a musical experience that transcends genre boundaries.