On December 19, 2025, artists across genres dropped new tracks and videos, capping off the year with holiday-themed and introspective music. Highlights include Kali Uchis's long-awaited official release of 'Muévolo' and Finn Wolfhard's directorial debut for a George Harrison classic. These releases offer a mix of pop, R&B, country, and dance tracks to soundtrack the season.
The week of December 19, 2025, brought a vibrant New Music Friday despite the holiday slowdown, with artists delivering memorable singles and videos. Texas rock band The Band of Heathens shared 'No Direction,' the second single from their upcoming album Country Sides (out February 20), reflecting on tour life and homebound love. "'No Direction' comes from life on tour—a pirate ship catapulted into the Wild West, chasing buried treasure and trying to get back to the feeling that inspired us in the first place," the band posted on Instagram.
Hip-hop artist Girlfriend previewed her 2026 project Honey Water (January 16) with the nostalgic R&B track 'Deep,' exploring vulnerability in relationships. Similarly, 22-year-old country singer Austin Michael teased his album Lonestar (March 6) with 'Why Not Whiskey,' a playful take on heartbreak. Korean Canadian artist JUNNY released the romantic 'SEASONS,' a pop-R&B balm for winter, ahead of his 2026 North American tour.
English singer Skye Newman addressed predatory age-gap dynamics in her soulful 'Lonely Girl.' "This song is about men who abuse their power of age by taking advantage of young girls, their naivety and vulnerability," she wrote on Instagram, advocating for awareness among young women.
Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard directed a stop-motion video for George Harrison's 1973 hit 'Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth),' featuring puppet animations in Harrison's garden. "To work with the Harrison family and bring this video to life... has been a great honor," Wolfhard said in a press release.
Producer Anyma collaborated with EJAE on 'Out of My Body,' an anthemic dance track about transcendent love. "Working with EJAE was incredible," Anyma noted. South Korean stars ZICO and Lilas (Ikura from YOASOBI) blended hip-hop and pop in 'DUET,' while KIM SEJONG made a dreamy return after two years with 'Solar System,' pondering lingering love habits.
Grammy winner Kali Uchis finally officially released 'Muévolo,' a reggaetón track about dancing away troubles, after a demo leak. "For my final act of self love this year I will release this song because prior to tonight it was a demo leaked against my will!" she shared on Instagram.
Other notable drops included DaBaby's 'Paper Low' and 'Out Ya Business' (hinting at a new album), Benny the Butcher's EP El Carnicero, and dance remixes like Linska's take on Eli Brown's 'Wavey.' These releases provide diverse listening options into the new year.
