[January 2026] Summary of the Latest Western Music Releases

I Still CreateYonKaGor

I Still Create

Yonkagor is a non-binary creator from Indonesia, now based in Canada.

A multi-talented artist who not only produces music but also creates animation, they’ve earned strong support online for a unique pop sound that blends electro-swing and jazz.

Released in December 2025, this work is an ambitious piece that employs a fast BPM of 184 and an unconventional 7/8 time signature.

It maintains a light, swinging feel while also conveying a subtly unsettling sense of weightless drift.

The lyrics portray the creator’s unique conflict: receiving praise from others yet feeling like an imposter.

Even so, the urgent compulsion to keep creating resonates deeply with listeners.

It’s a must-listen for anyone involved in making things or anyone who has struggled with self-evaluation.

Zero IQ FreestyleYoungBoy Never Broke Again & Never Broke Again

Zero IQ Freestyle

Rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again, who’s wildly popular among many heads for his supreme flex, is back.

Released in December 2025, this track has been making waves as a response song to NLE Choppa.

In the lyrics, he name-drops NBA star Kevin Durant and rapper Ken Carson, exposing a lover’s betrayal—making for some pretty volatile content.

Throughout the track he fires off intense assertions that he’s the real deal, showcasing his flex and street credentials.

His aggressive flow over a trap beat is as sharp as ever, and the style of moving between melodic parts and shouted delivery has been further refined.

It’s drawing plenty of gossip-fueled attention, but the skills are solid—definitely one to check out if you’re into hard, street-oriented rap.

BODY THE PISTOLfemtanyl

femtanyl – BODY THE PISTOL

Femtanyl is a Toronto-based trans woman musician who has rapidly gained attention since around 2023 with a style rooted in digital hardcore and breakcore, unleashing barrages of thunderous breakbeats and piercing screamed vocals at high speed.

Her new track, released in December 2025, stands out for its introspective world where self-loathing, body dysphoria, and imagery of sleep and death intertwine.

The narrator likens herself to filth, spewing deep despair toward the world, others, and herself, yet still driven by an impulse to keep running in search of something.

The chorus, which repeatedly invokes firearms, functions as a metaphor for violence and self-destruction, generating a unique tension in which catharsis coexists with pain.

Intersecting post-hyperpop sensibilities with the brutality of industrial, this work is recommended for anyone seeking catharsis through intense music.

The Room Where She DiedAlissa White-Gluz

Alissa White-Gluz – The Room Where She Died (Official Music Video)

Alissa White-Gluz, the queen of Canada’s metal scene, has long been the frontwoman of ARCH ENEMY, but in November 2025 she left the band to fully embark on her solo career.

Marking this new chapter is The Room Where She Died.

Composed by Oliver Palotai of KAMELOT, this dramatic track fuses the ferocity of melodic death metal with progressive twists.

Its introspective lyrics, centered on death and loss, are delivered through searing growls and gorgeous clean vocals, stirring deep emotion in the listener.

A labor of love brought to life after years of planning, it’s a must-listen for anyone craving hard-hitting rock.

Love Is Not EnoughConverge

Converge – “Love Is Not Enough”

Formed in Salem, Massachusetts, Converge reigns as a pioneer of chaotic hardcore—a name any fan of extreme music will know.

Their track “Love Is Not Enough,” released in November 2025, is the title song from their forthcoming 2026 album of the same name.

In just over two minutes, slashing guitars and anguished shouts erupt, portraying a struggle against a reality that love alone can’t overcome.

What’s astonishing here is the undiminished ferocity and breakneck urgency nearly 35 years after their formation.

When you need to blast away daily stress or drown yourself in genuine sonic thunder, there’s no better track.

Gifts For MeMeghan Trainor

Meghan Trainor – Gifts For Me (Official Visualizer)

Meghan Trainor, a singer who enjoys tremendous popularity for her style that fuses retro doo-wop with contemporary pop, released a lovely holiday song in November 2025: “Gifts For Me.” This unique track deliberately takes “presents for myself” as its theme during a season when Christmas usually makes us think of lovers and family.

It’s a standout song brimming with self-affirming messages that leads into her album “Toy With Me,” slated for release in April 2026.

In just two and a half minutes, it packs in sparkling bells and a bouncy rhythm—perfect for those moments when you want to indulge yourself after a year of hard work.

GuiltyOlly Murs

Olly Murs – Guilty (Official Audio)

Olly Murs, a pop star who represents the UK and has been beloved for many years on TV and on stage, celebrates his 15th anniversary since debut and released the album “Knees Up” in November 2025.

This track from the album is a breezy number that blends the ska rhythms he’s loved since boyhood with a poppy melody.

The lyrics are unique, as he admits to being “guilty” as if he were on trial for falling in love, conveying the relaxed confidence and humor of a mature adult.

Produced by Sky Adams, the song brims with an uplifting energy that makes you want to dance.

It’s perfect for a weekend drive or a morning when you need a boost—be sure to give it a listen.