Summary of Western Music Releases [May 2025]

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bbno$ – mary poppins (official music video)

Born in 1995 and hailing from Vancouver, Canada, rapper bbno$ has been steadily growing his fan base, with his 2019 track “Lalala” released with Y2K surpassing one billion streams worldwide.

His new song released in May 2025 is a striking piece featuring his signature “hip house” style, blending an electronic beat with satirical lyrics.

The music video for the track also reflects his sense of responsibility as an artist, as it includes a statement about donating to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund in consideration of social issues.

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caroline – Coldplay cover (Official Video)

Since forming in 2017, London-based eight-piece band caroline have garnered attention for their experimental sound that fuses post-rock, folk rock, and contemporary music.

This track, taken from their widely acclaimed second album “caroline 2,” released in May 2025, might be mistaken for a cover based on its title, but it is in fact an original work.

Centered on the theme of different things coexisting simultaneously, it was created using an innovative method: two separate pieces were performed at the same time in the kitchen and living room of a house in southeast London, while a microphone moved between the rooms to record them.

The result is a spatial polyphony and a strikingly real acoustic experience.

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girl in red – Hemingway (Official Video)

girl in red, a Norwegian singer-songwriter who enjoys global popularity.

This track was released by her on Columbia Records in May 2025, and it’s a deeply personal and emotional work themed around recovery from addiction.

With a mid-tempo rhythm and delicate guitar sounds, it’s an indie-pop gem that layers her inner struggles and journey of growth.

It’s likely to resonate especially with those grappling with mental health and self-acceptance.

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mary in the junkyard – drains (official video)

The London-based indie rock trio Mary in the Junkyard are releasing a fantastic new track in May 2025.

Though the members come from classical music backgrounds, this release showcases their unique sound, which they describe as “rock of anger, tears, and chaos.” The song, themed around the unseen sides of the city, features noisy guitars and energetic drums, with Clari Freeman-Taylor’s vocals—where serenity and rawness intersect—leaving a strong impression.

They’re currently on tour supporting Wet Leg, and they’re a rising act worth keeping an eye on.

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mgk – cliché (Official Music Video)

In recent years, MGK—Machine Gun Kelly—who has achieved global success as a pop-punk rocker, dropped a summery, upbeat track in May 2025 that fuses dance-pop and pop-rock.

The music video, featuring dance scenes reminiscent of late-’90s to early-2000s boy bands and striking rain-soaked performances, has also become a hot topic, offering a nostalgic yet modern appeal.

Right after its release, a dance challenge took off on TikTok, drawing major attention especially from younger listeners, and the song achieved commercial success by hitting No.

1 on the U.S.

iTunes chart.

It’s a catchy track perfect for summer drives and parties with friends!