[2025] Classic and Popular Western Songs to Listen to in January: Recommended Hits
When asked what music you want to listen to in January, many people probably imagine the songs that play around New Year’s at supermarkets, department stores, and on TV shows.
It’s nice to relax with familiar background music, but since January marks a fresh start to the year, why not kick things off by listening to some popular Western hits?
In this article, we’re highlighting not only songs that celebrate the New Year or have a January theme, but also classic Western tracks that will give you a boost as you greet the year with a renewed mindset.
We’ve gathered a wide range of songs, old and new, across different eras to introduce to you!
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[2025] Classic Western songs to listen to in January: Recommended popular tracks (31–40)
UnfaithfulRihanna
Rihanna, an artist from Barbados, a country located around the Caribbean.
In her early days she released reggae tracks, but from the mid period she began singing R&B.
These days she mainly releases dance music.
“Unfaithful” is from her R&B period in the middle of her career, and it showcases the high-quality R&B sound of the 2000s.
While it doesn’t directly take January as its theme, it portrays a woman trying to end a relationship with her partner, so I thought it was perfect for January—a time for a fresh start—and chose it for that reason.
Celtic New YearVan Morrison
Blending Celtic traditions with a modern sensibility, this work is filled with charm befitting the start of a new year.
The lyrics, where nostalgia and hope intersect, vividly express the longing to reunite with a loved one.
Included on the 2005 album “Magic Time,” it was recognized as the year’s seventh-best album.
Van Morrison’s warm vocals and a sound infused with Celtic folk elements resonate deeply amid the quiet of winter.
It’s a recommended track for those looking to refresh their spirits for the new year or to feel the bond with someone special.
Our New YearTori Amos
Tori Amos, a female singer-songwriter popular for her ethereal musicality.
Many of her works carry an antithesis to religion based on her family background, and because they’re rich in realism and message, she has a fervent following in certain circles.
Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is Our New Year.
It’s a sad piece, and she herself has said it reflects on people who are no longer in her life.
It’s likely that among those absent people is her father, whom she dislikes.
Though it’s themed around the New Year, it’s a melancholy track—so if dark songs tend to bring you down, consider yourself warned!
January 1979Mewithoutyou
A track that captures deep introspection and hope—perfect for the start of a new year—can be found on mewithoutYou’s Catch for Us the Foxes.
It’s marked by energetic guitar sounds and emotional vocals, with lyrics that weave in religious imagery and spiritual themes.
Released in October 2004, the album reached No.
20 on Billboard’s Top Heatseekers chart and earned high praise among indie rock fans.
It’s a recommended song for anyone looking to reflect on themselves as they welcome the new year or to embrace fresh resolve.
Why not immerse yourself in its profound lyricism and make January a month of renewal?
JanuaryMillie Turner
Here’s a perfect track to kick off the new year.
Millie Turner’s music blends indie electropop sounds with emotionally rich lyrics.
In this piece, she writes about the anticipation and anxiety of a new year, letting go of the past, and the desire for personal growth.
The lyrics encourage you to move forward without fearing failure—just the push you need if you’re struggling with New Year’s resolutions.
Released in January 2020, the song was also featured in a fashion collaboration with H&M.
Its gentle electronica tones, distinctive rhythms, and Turner’s clear, airy vocals make it ideal for a New Year’s morning or as background music during your commute to work or school.
It’s a recommended track for anyone ready to take a new step.
[2025] Classic Western songs to listen to in January: Recommended popular tracks (41–50)
Don’t Start NowDua Lipa
Since we’ve just welcomed the New Year, if you’re looking to reset your mindset and nail a flying start in January, I highly recommend Dua Lipa’s disco-pop tune “Don’t Start Now,” released in 2019 and a global hit! It’s a masterpiece that marked a new chapter in Dua Lipa’s career, with a gloriously funky bass line evoking an ’80s retro-disco feel and an irresistibly pop melody.
The lyrics are about moving past a breakup and stepping into a positive future, so even if you feel like last year didn’t go your way, this track can powerfully support your fresh first step.
Dua Lipa’s cool yet powerful vocals will also give a jolt of motivation to anyone who’s gotten a bit too relaxed over the New Year holidays and let both body and mind go slack!
New YearSugababes
Introducing a Sugababes track that captures the feeling of welcoming the New Year in its lyrics.
It’s the second single from their debut album One Touch, released in 2000, and a fan favorite that peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.
Blending pop and R&B ballad styles with elements of soul and alternative rock, the song portrays the anticipation and anxieties of a new year while reflecting on past relationships.
It received high praise from many media outlets, including the BBC and the Sunday Herald.
It’s a perfect choice for anyone looking to refresh their mindset as the New Year begins.
Why not listen to this piece—packed with the charm of the Sugababes—together with someone special?