Summary of Western Music Releases [May 2025]

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TURNSTILE – LOOK OUT FOR ME [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Turnstile, the powerhouse hardcore punk band that earned three Grammy nominations for their 2021 album “Glow On” on the prestigious Roadrunner Records, will release an ambitious seven-minute work in May 2025.

The track opens with a heavy sound driven by muscular guitar riffs and energetic vocals, then shifts in the latter half to a serene progression that boldly incorporates elements of ambient and house music.

Released as the lead single from their upcoming album “Never Enough,” due out in June, the song arrives alongside a music video directed by vocalist Brendan Yates and others, which is slated to screen at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York.

Highly recommended not only for punk fans but also for listeners interested in experimental sounds.

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Volbeat – Time Will Heal (Official Video)

An impressive track woven from blistering guitar riffs, a mid-tempo groove, and a vocal brimming with emotion.

It’s a medium-tempo number by the Danish heavy metal band Volbeat, released in May 2025 as an advance single from the album “God Of Angels Trust.” Born from the members’ personal experiences of loss, the song powerfully charts an emotional journey from grief to hope.

Combining hard rock heft with a rockabilly-style groove and pop-like accessibility, it showcases the multi-faceted musicality that is uniquely Volbeat.

The music video by filmmaker Julia Peytie also leaves a strong impression with its symbolic red-room staging.

Even listeners who aren’t fans of heavy sounds will find plenty to enjoy in this compelling release.

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Daylyt, a standout figure in America’s battle rap scene, has released a polished new track.

With a bold approach that samples a classic by George Michael, he’s presenting a fresh possibility for hip-hop.

His distinctive lyrical skill and deft wordplay are on full display, and the song delivers a strong stance regarding his dispute with Joey Bada$$.

Released in May 2025 on the YouTube channel “IAMDAYLYT2k,” the track has sparked mixed reactions among music fans.

It’s a recommended listen not only for those well-versed in hip-hop culture, but also for anyone interested in new modes of musical expression.

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$UICIDEBOY$ – Self-Inflicted (Lyric Video)

$uicideboy$, an underground hip-hop duo based in New Orleans, Louisiana, released a lead single in May 2025 ahead of their next album, “Thy Kingdom Come.” Blending dark trap with raw lyrics that lay bare feelings of depression and self-destruction, the track delivers a powerful impact despite its brief runtime of about one minute, featuring heavy basslines and rapid-fire rapping.

The album is produced by member $crim, also known as Budd Dwyer, resulting in a track that returns to their musical roots.

The song also serves as the kickoff track for the 44-city nationwide Grey Day Tour 2025 starting in August of the same year, and is recommended for those who want to immerse themselves in the duo’s candid portrayal of inner turmoil.

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Arca – Puta (Official Music Video)

The ambitious new work by Arca, the Venezuela-born producer and artist, stands out with a provocative soundscape that fuses futuristic reggaeton rhythms with glitch-laced, razor-edged beats.

Set for a May 2025 release, the track is a bold statement where sensual lyrics and cyborg-like sound design are exquisitely balanced.

From songwriting and composition to production and mixing, she handled everything herself, completing the piece after several years of work—showcasing her creativity to the fullest.

In the music video directed by Stillz, Arca appears in striking metallic attire.

It’s a definitive track that encapsulates her essence, generating buzz as she also shares the stage with Hikaru Utada at Coachella 2025.

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Arca – Sola (Official Music Video)

The new work from experimental musician Arca, based in Barcelona, Spain, arriving in May 2025, is a mesmerizing track that gently melds Spanish-language vocals into a dreamlike electronic sound.

Its lyrics explore deep emotions around love and loneliness, beautifully balanced with a distinctive soundscape that weaves in reggaeton and neoperreo rhythms.

Following her Grammy nomination for the album KiCk i at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, her new song made waves after its debut at Coachella in April 2025.

It’s a must-listen for anyone drawn to boundary-defying musical innovation and delicate sensitivity.

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Attack Attack! – Dance! Feat. Will Ramos (Official Audio)

Hailing from Ohio, Attack Attack! established the electrocore genre in the late 2000s and has drawn attention with their distinctive performance style.

After roughly seven years since their 2013 breakup, the band has relaunched and will release a lead single from their album Attack Attack! II in May 2025.

Featuring Will Ramos, frontman of deathcore band Lorna Shore, the track ambitiously weaves modern EDM and dance-pop elements into an overwhelming breakdown.

Among the album’s 11 tracks, this song can truly be seen as emblematic of their comeback.

Aggressive yet catchy, their sound is sure to resonate with all fans of extreme music.