For the Girls: January 2026

This is the January 2026 playlist for the girls. The Songs "Road of the Righteous" - Dropkick Murphys (The Singles Collection, Vol. 1, 2000) Punk-leaning rock with a fast, charging tempo and a fist-in-the-air feel. "Deeper Shade of Soul" - Urban Dance Squad (Mental Floss for the Globe / Hollywood Live 1990, 1990) A rap-rock crossover with a loose, live-wire groove and sharp social commentary. "Young Girl" - Gary Puckett & The Union Gap (Gary Puckett & The Union Gap Featuring "Young Girl", 1968) A tense late-60s pop hit built around a memorable melody and dramatic vocal delivery. "Cornflake Girl (2015 Remastered)" - Tori Amos (Under the Pink (Deluxe Edition), 1994) Moody alt-pop with shifting dynamics and cryptic, poetic writing. "Love Spreads" - The Stone Roses (Second Coming, 1994) A swaggering guitar track with a heavy, bluesy edge and big Britrock energy. "Joey" - Concrete Blonde (Bloodletting - 20th Anniversary Edition (Remastered), 1990) A raw, emotional ballad centered on loss and loneliness. "Buffalo Stance" - Neneh Cherry (Raw Like Sushi, 1989) A glossy crossover hit that helped bring hip-hop into the pop mainstream. "Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love) [feat. Willie Nelson]" - Waylon Jennings (Ultimate Waylon Jennings, 1977) A country classic with a back-to-basics message and a famous singalong hook. "Something" - Julien Baker (Sprained Ankle, 2015) A sparse, intimate indie song that leans on voice and vulnerability. "Close To You" - Maxi Priest (Bonafide, 1990) A smooth reggae-pop cover with an easygoing, romantic bounce. "Rhythm Nation" - Janet Jackson (Rhythm Nation 1814, 1989) A sleek dance anthem with a sharp beat and a powerful political message. "You Look Marvelous" - Billy Crystal (Mahvelous, 1985) A novelty track with polished showbiz humor and a wink to celebrity vanity. Genres Rock Pop Hip-Hop/Rap Country Indie Rock Reggae R&B/Soul Comedy