[January 2026] Summary of the Latest Western Music Releases

Satisfaction SkankFatboy Slim & The Rolling Stones

Fatboy Slim & The Rolling Stones – Satisfaction Skank – Official Video

A truly historic moment has been realized in the form of a collaboration between Fatboy Slim and The Rolling Stones.

A mashup born around 1999 has finally received an official release after more than a quarter of a century.

This track layers the legendary Stones guitar riff over the big beat of Fatboy Slim’s signature song, “The Rockafeller Skank,” and for years it’s been spoken of in club circles as something “only those in the know” possessed.

Its official release after years of rights hurdles marks a rare moment where the histories of dance music and rock intersect.

An extended club-ready version has been released simultaneously, perfect for those who want to feel it on the dancefloor.

It’s recommended for anyone who wants to experience the magic of music that transcends generations.

I Luv UFred again.. & Wallfacer

Fred again, Wallfacer – I Luv U (Mexico City, 12th December 2025)

A boundary-crossing producer from London, Fred again.., has released a collaborative track in December 2025 with Wallfacer, a live drum and bass duo based in Bonn, Germany.

Fred again..

became the youngest ever recipient of the BRIT Awards’ Producer of the Year in 2020, and in 2024 he took home multiple Grammys, cementing his reputation.

This track sits near the conclusion of his “USB” project and serves as a culmination of an ambitious experiment: gradually unveiling music in tandem with a 10-week tour.

Sonically, distorted kicks and a weighty bass dominate the space, yielding a hard-edged club track that shifts between four-on-the-floor and breaks.

Despite its sweet title, the track’s aggressive, pressure-packed approach shakes the body—highly recommended for those who want to bathe in it on a loud, full-throttle dancefloor.

MAWA (Make America Wavy Again)French Montana x Max B

French Montana x Max B – MAWA (Make America Wavy Again) [Official Video]

French Montana and Max B, rappers who represent New York, are known as longtime allies who have championed the “wavy” aesthetic since the late 2000s, building a lineage of melodious street rap.

Max B was only just released in November 2025 after a long prison term.

The two reunited on a new track that dropped in December 2025.

Its title features a wordplay twist on a political slogan, overflowing with their trademark nonchalance and bravado.

From a dreamy, cinematic intro to the interwoven flows of the pair, the structure evokes both nostalgia and a statement of the here and now.

The release is considered a stepping stone to the next chapter of the legendary Coke Wave series, with a full project, Coke Wave 3.5: NARCOS, slated for January 2026.

A must-listen for heads who’ve been following the Coke Wave lineage.

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.

A Pure ExpressionI Promised The World

I Promised The World – A Pure Expression (Official Music Video)

I Promised The World is a five-piece post-hardcore band based around Dallas, Texas.

Founded by frontman Caleb Molina in response to the loss of his father in 2020, the project frames music as a “response to grief.” Their signature sound reinterprets early-2000s screamo and metalcore aesthetics through a modern lens.

The track here is their advance single following their move to Rise Records.

Its dynamic leap from quiet to explosive, along with throat-ripping screams colliding with emotive melody, is truly affecting.

The music video, limited to 240p resolution, has also drawn attention for evoking mid-2000s internet culture.

The song will appear on their self-titled EP, I Promised The World, slated for release in January 2026.

A must-listen for anyone seeking a track where intensity and delicacy coexist.

OutsideJ Hus, Skepta

J Hus, Skepta – Outside (Official Audio)

A collaboration between two titans of UK rap that London proudly claims dropped in December 2025.

This track by J Hus and Skepta opens the surprise EP “Half Clip.” The producer is JAE5, who has been behind many of J Hus’s signature hits, and it turns out the skeleton of this song was made seven years ago.

It brilliantly fuses an Afrobeat-derived bouncing groove with the hard-edged pulse of UK rap, with surging low end and nimble percussion creating an effortless forward drive.

Both artists keep their delivery cool and unembellished, sliding over the beat with a poise and confidence that stands out.

The track entered the UK Singles Chart at No.

83, making its presence felt even in the crowded year-end season.

A must-listen for anyone who wants to experience the current pulse of the UK street scene.

Let It All OutLEISURE

Let It All Out

Leisure is a collective-style band based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Starting from a laid-back session on the west coast of Muriwai in 2015, they’ve become known for a sound that centers on electronic music while fluidly crossing genres like funk, disco, and alternative R&B.

Each member is a seasoned talent with their own projects, and in 2023 one member won the APRA Silver Scroll Award for Benny’s “Glitter,” highlighting their strong reputation as producers as well.

In December 2025, they released a track that had been performed to great acclaim on the tour for their album “Welcome to the Mood.” The song features a dazzling, French touch–inspired piano riff intertwined with a groovy disco-funk bassline, building to a cathartic, exhilarating release in the chorus.

Lyrically, it portrays unwavering support for a loved one and the importance of putting that connection into words now.

It’s a perfect track for a nighttime drive or as party background music.