[January 2026] Summary of the Latest Western Music Releases

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.

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.

Out Of My Body (feat. EJAE)Anyma

Anyma – Out Of My Body (feat. EJAE) [Visualizer]

Anima, known as the solo project of Italian DJ Matteo Milleri, continues to lead the melodic techno scene with his buzzworthy fusion of visuals and music.

In December 2025, he released the single “Out Of My Body (feat.

EJAE).” Featuring Korean-American singer EJAE, the track beautifully blends her translucent vocals with ethereal synthesizers.

It’s a dramatic dance number that conveys an immersive, out-of-body sensation of love.

The song is set to be included on the deluxe edition of the album “The End Of Genesys,” scheduled for early 2026.

Immersive and expansive in scope, it’s perfect for a nighttime drive or for moments when you want to focus on music alone.

Self DoubtNEW!Benny Banks

Benny Banks – Self Doubt (Official Video)

Rapper Benny Banks, based in Islington in North London, has long portrayed the realities of the streets in unvarnished words.

After numerous collaborations with the likes of Joe Black, he broke nearly two years of silence with the much-anticipated single “Self Doubt,” released in December 2025.

As the title suggests, the track centers on the theme of self-doubt, and over an introspective beat crafted by Roche, he lays bare the daily pressures and inner conflicts without concealing a thing.

Including the visuals by Oliver Jennings and others, his exploration of a deeply human kind of “vulnerability” that’s far more than bravado is bound to resonate powerfully with listeners.

Even after a long career, Benny Banks continues to confront himself—why not experience the unfiltered reality he brings to the table?

Bicycle Race (Queen Cover)NEW!Ravyn Lenae

Bicycle Race

Raven Renee is a singer based in Chicago who pursues her own distinctive R&B sound.

After earning high praise for her album “Bird’s Eye,” she released “Bicycle Race” in May 2025 and re-released it in December of the same year.

It’s a cover of the classic by the rock band Queen, reimagined with a contemporary soul sensibility.

While preserving the original’s playful, fast-paced energy, her signature airy, beautiful vocals create a soothing groove.

The track was produced in connection with Intuit’s “Now This Is Taxes” campaign, serving as an attempt to bridge a timeless song to the present.

Themes like the joy of free choice are expressed with lightness, making it a perfect track for when you want to relax—be sure to give it a listen.

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.

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.