Summary of Western Music Releases [May 2025]

OblivionLorna Shore

Oblivion

Lorna Shore, a band emblematic of the American deathcore scene, have released an epic track running over eight minutes.

It launches from a quiet synthesizer intro into a rapid tempo shift, with Will Ramos’s harrowing growls and screams overwhelming the listener.

While reining in the symphonic elements and returning to the essence of deathcore, the track explodes mid-song with Ramos’s pig-squeal technique during the breakdown.

In the final section, a power-metal-style guitar solo unfolds, hinting at new territory.

Serving as the opening track of the album “I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me,” slated for release in September 2025, it stands as a shocker on par with “To the Hellfire” from the 2021 EP “…And I Return to Nothingness.” A must-listen for extreme metal fans.

The SpiritMark Pritchard & Thom Yorke

Mark Pritchard & Thom Yorke – The Spirit (Official Video)

A track from Tall Tales, a UK-born collaborative album by electronic music innovator Mark Pritchard and Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke.

It’s introspective electronic music that beautifully fuses their strengths, with Pritchard’s multi-layered synthesizers and Yorke’s ethereal falsetto vocals delivering a powerful emotional impact.

Serving as a centerpiece of the album, the song paints a hopeful vision imbued with a wish for peace, and the music video by Australian artist Jonathan Zawada is also a highlight.

Released by Warp Records in May 2025, this work is recommended for anyone seeking a new musical experience that transcends the boundaries between electronic music and experimental rock.

Look Down On UsMaruja

Maruja – Look Down On Us (Official Video)

A noisy and exhilarating post-rock band, Maruha, has released a borderless, 10-minute epic.

The dynamic sonic landscape crafted by the Manchester-based four-piece delivers a thrilling progression that fuses post-punk, jazz, and progressive sounds.

This advance track from their debut album, “Pain to Power,” satirically depicts the influence of the wealthy in its first half, then shifts in the latter half to a socially critical message emphasizing the importance of solidarity.

The artful music video by the visual collective Light in the Tower is also generating buzz.

With a world tour scheduled for May 2025—including dates in Tokyo and Osaka—this looks to be a rare chance to experience their ferocious live performance firsthand.

More to LoseMiley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus – More to Lose (Official Video)

Set against the beautiful interplay of piano and strings, a poignant love ballad weaves an emotional world.

American artist Miley Cyrus released this track as an advance single from her upcoming May 2025 album, “Something Beautiful.” Her outstanding vocals and the near live-take recording approach, rich with organic sound, vividly capture the feelings of facing the end of love.

On May 3, she drew even more attention with a surprise live performance at Casa Cipriani in New York.

The monochrome-themed music video symbolically portrays the journey from marriage to separation and is thoroughly compelling.

It’s a song you’ll want to play on a nighttime drive, during solitary moments, or when you’ve experienced the end of a relationship.

SupermanMorgan Wallen

Morgan Wallen – Superman (Official Audio)

Morgan Wallen, a commanding presence on the American country scene, released a new song in May 2025.

Now a father, he poured his deep love for his son into this heartfelt track.

Acknowledging his weaknesses—such as struggles with alcohol dependency and past mistakes—he delivers a moving message about taking responsibility and growing as a father.

With a simple, acoustic guitar–driven arrangement paired with his overwhelmingly emotive vocals, the song resonates all the more deeply.

Featured on the album “I’m the Problem,” the track reached No.

1 on Apple Music’s country chart.

It was also performed at the Sand in My Boots Festival held the same month, where it drew a huge response.

This heartwarming song is highly recommended for anyone who wants to feel the warmth of family love and the journey of personal growth.

Everybody Gets DownNxWorries

Everybody Gets Down

This NxWorries release by Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge exudes a glossy atmosphere reminiscent of an ’80s disco club.

Silky, sensual vocals blend seamlessly with Knxwledge’s polished production work, creating a groovy sound that makes you want to hit the dance floor at midnight.

The Los Angeles–based duo, who won the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Progressive R&B Album with Why Lawd?, deftly fuse neo-soul and hip-hop with disco and funk.

The result is a record that pairs perfectly with a moody late-night drive or a refined moment at a city-chic bar.

Another MiracleOf Mice & Men

Of Mice & Men – Another Miracle (Official Music Video)

The California-based metalcore band Of Mice & Men released their first track since moving to Century Media Records in May 2025.

Produced by the band themselves, the song portrays a wish for hope in a chaotic world, showcasing a seamless blend of their signature high-energy metalcore sound with a more melodic approach.

A music video directed by Mike Matsui was released simultaneously, and its cinematic flair—featuring scenes like a SWAT team—has become a hot topic.

It’s a highly recommended track for anyone who wants to savor the best of metalcore and alternative metal.