[2026] Classic Western songs and recommended popular tracks to listen to in January
In January, as we usher in the New Year, even if we’re still feeling the holiday vibes, we can’t help but feel ready to move forward! How about boosting your mood with some Western music that’s perfect for kicking off the year? In this article, we’ve gathered songs that cheer on your brave spirit—tracks you’ll want to listen to in January—and New Year–appropriate tunes that support taking that first step as your “January music.” Music will surely support you as you strive toward your New Year’s goals!
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[2026] Classic Western songs to listen to in January: recommended popular tracks (21–30)
Poker FaceLady Gaga
It might be considered an older track by now, but it’s one of those songs you’ll almost always hear at ski resorts.
This is probably the song that made Gaga hugely popular in Japan.
She loves Japan, her fashion is quirky and cute, and she has strong support from teens.
Be sure to check out the music video from when her makeup was still relatively modest.
Black VelvetThe Lilac Time
Formed in 1986, the British alternative folk-rock band The Lilac Time delivers a song whose beautiful acoustic sound perfectly suits the solemn mood of winter.
Titled after a champagne-based alcoholic drink, it exudes a sophisticated, grown-up atmosphere.
PerfectEd Sheeran
In January, as we welcome a new year and you take your first steps forward, I highly recommend this song from Ed Sheeran’s 2017 album ÷ (Divide).
Inspired by his real-life relationship with his wife, Cherry Seaborn, the song portrays unconditional love—finding even someone’s small flaws endearing—and conveys the message that true beauty lies not in outward perfection but in inner connection.
Its warm, acoustic guitar–driven sound and heartfelt melody are captivating, and the duet version with Beyoncé also drew attention.
If you’re spending time with someone special this New Year, I hope you’ll enjoy a lovely moment together while listening to this song!
Give Me The ReasonJames Bay
A gem of a ballad about second chances and hope—perfect for the start of a new year.
It opens English singer-songwriter James Bay’s March 2022 album “Leap,” and carries a heartfelt plea to a partner in a crumbling relationship: “Give me one more reason before we say goodbye.” Weaving in vivid memories—days walking together in New York, the sight of a favorite dress—the lyrics carefully trace the struggle of not wanting to let go, mirroring the mindset of January: looking back while trying to step into the future.
Centered on acoustic guitar and warmly wrapped in piano and organ, the sound has an organic feel reminiscent of his early work—a song that gently stays by your side when you want to reexamine what truly matters in the new year.
Love U Like ThatLauv
A love song released in August 2023 that marks a new phase for Lauv.
Shimmering synths and gentle beats weave a mid-tempo sound layered with his soaring high-register vocals.
The lyrics center on the resolve to choose the courage to love as you are, even while fearing the possibility of getting hurt.
It carries a message of embracing vulnerability without being bound by society’s gaze or the critical voices within, delivered through a delicate melody.
In November of the same year, a Korean-language version utilizing AI technology was also released, reflecting his dedication to global fans.
It’s a track that stays by your side when you need the courage to move forward at the start of a new year.
HomeMichael Bublé
The song released in 2005 by Canadian singer Michael Bublé is a ballad that depicts the loneliness behind the glamorous life on tour and the longing for a loved one far away.
As he travels through beautiful cities like Paris and Rome, his heart remains unfulfilled, and the quiet refrain expresses a simple wish: “I just want to go home.” Though the arrangement is simple—centered on acoustic guitar and piano—Bublé’s gentle vocals evoke a deep sense of nostalgia, making it a classic.
The track won Single of the Year at the 2006 Juno Awards and was also featured in the film The Wedding Date.
It’s a perfect song to recommend at the start of a new year to those thinking of family or partners who live far away.
CirclesPost Malone
A Post Malone track that depicts a relationship at an impasse, set to a gentle melody.
Released in August 2019, this breakup song uses a soft rock sound to portray a romance stuck in the same looping dead end.
It spent three weeks at No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and an unprecedented 39 weeks in the Top 10.
Featured on the album Hollywood’s Bleeding, it captivates with a soothing groove woven from acoustic guitar and airy synths.
Despite its irresistibly singable melody, it expresses the ache of being unable to move forward.
As you step into a new year and look to reset your mindset, this is the perfect song to help you face lingering feelings from the past.