From BSS, VXON, a Heeseung and Jake feature, and more, consider these new tracks for your playlists.
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A new year means many different things to many different people, but for us, it means a new year of new music that we can’t wait to get into. And already, 2025 gets off to a promising start in the new music department following the first full week of the year. From anticipated comebacks to fresh OPM jams, give these new drops a listen below.
CBZ (PRIME TIME) – BSS
It doesn’t matter what time it is, when you’re BSS, anytime is party time. For their comeback single, the subunit treats us to an anthem that blends swing jazz and country music with their distinct style, delivering an infectious vibe that compels everyone to get moving.
THE WORLD IS SO SMALL – PAOLO SANDEJAS
For his debut studio album, Paolo Sandejas gives us an 8-track exploration of love, loss, and self-discovery, reflecting the beauty in life’s emotional turbulence, particularly within the formative years of one’s 20s. Divided into four chapters, each arc follows a different phase of a fictional young couple as they navigate the complexities of a romantic relationship, and it speaks to the complexities of young love. From fleeting romances to enduring heartbreaks and the quiet hope that lingers through it all, the album goes there with honest vulnerability.
CONFESSIONS – FLO RIDA, PAUL RUSSELL, HEESEUNG, AND JAKE
The first unexpected crossover of 2025, and honestly, we’re here for it. And among all the members, Heeseung and Jake definitely fit the song’s vibe.
WAIT (TEKA LANG) – PLAYERTWO
This production though. The electronic hip-hop angle makes for an interestingly atmospheric listen.
HUG – RIIZE
Okay vocals. There’s something so early K-pop about this song that makes it a fun listen.
NOT THAT GIRL – BARBIE ALMALBIS
OPM icon Barbie Almalbis gets fresh and fearless in her new album about exploring themes of emotional healing, resilience, and the challenges of navigating mental health. This collection of songs is not just an artistic evolution; it is a candid exploration of the singer’s journey, breaking the silence around mental health struggles often shrouded in stigma.
AGILA – VXON
VXON isn’t one to do the same thing twice. Just listen to their new single that blends pop-rock and uplifting messages of rising above adversaries with a dash of angst and edge.
SEASON OF MEMORIES – GFRIEND
Queens, we missed you. For their 10th anniversary, GFRIEND reunites for a new single that delivers on the beats, bpms, and vocals.
IT GIRL – JADE
Jade, the it-girl that you are! There’s just something about a musician who just loves and gets pop music. This baddie track is meant to be played at the clubs and runways.
SKYFALL – KINO
KINO’s latest release is a poignant breakup song that depicts the ex-lover as the “Skyfall” in the protagonist’s life—a space where cherished memories and regrets linger, echoing the themes of the 007 film of the same name. It captures the regret of love being taken for granted and involves self-reflection and a desire to understand what went wrong.
BAGAMUNDO – 1621BC
If 2025 is the year you start stanning new P-pop groups, you may want to start with these boys, who begin the year with promise.
WHAT IT FEELS LIKE – ALY & AJ
Give it up for one of our fave childhood music duos to remind us that there’s no need to be scared of growing up and, in fact, be excited to know the feeling of getting older.
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