Summary of Western Music Releases [May 2025]

The HuntBreakdown of Sanity

Breakdown of Sanity – The Hunt (Official Music Video)

From Switzerland’s proud Breakdown of Sanity comes a standout track released in May 2025, featuring their new vocalist, Kivi Blendere.

Anchored by heavyweight metalcore riffs and energetic breakdowns, it brilliantly fuses powerful shouts with melodic passages.

The song’s commanding structure evokes the band’s flagship album, Coexistence.

The music video, directed by Sebastian Piernick, is also a must-see, brimming with overwhelming tension and energy.

This work is a tour de force that fully showcases Kivi’s abilities as the successor to founding member Carlo Knöpfel, who departed after the Bern show in December 2024.

It’s recommended not only for fans of metalcore and deathcore, but for anyone drawn to the fusion of massive sound and melody.

The Catastrophe (Good Luck With That, Man)Car Seat Headrest

Car Seat Headrest – “The Catastrophe (Good Luck With That, Man)” (Official Lyric Video)

American indie rock band Car Seat Headrest have released a new advance single from their upcoming album The Scholars, due out in May 2025.

Set at the fictional Parnassus University and structured as a rock opera, the album includes this power pop–rooted track that weaves in elements of indie rock, electronica, hip-hop, and folk—evoking the appeal of Teens of Denial and Twin Fantasy.

The project was completed through a more collaborative process, with not only frontman Will Toledo but all band members contributing to the songwriting.

Stereogum has praised it as “the crystallization of the band’s musical tendencies” within their discography.

It’s a release I can wholeheartedly recommend to listeners seeking the dynamic sweep of indie rock and a richly narrative work centered on themes of life and renewal.

Lose My Mind (feat. Doja Cat)Don Toliver

Don Toliver – Lose My Mind (feat. Doja Cat) [From F1® The Movie] [Official Music Video]

Known for his hybrid sound and melodious flow, American artist Don Toliver teams up with Doja Cat on this track featured on the soundtrack for the film F1.

It’s a captivating song where soulful vocals and powerful rap intersect over a high-velocity sound that fuses pop-rap and electronic music.

Having drawn attention with albums like Heaven or Hell and Life of a DON, Toliver enlists Grammy-winning producers Ryan Tedder and Hans Zimmer here to brilliantly capture the world of Formula 1.

The film’s official soundtrack, F1 THE ALBUM, is slated for release in June 2025 alongside the movie, making this a recommended track for listeners seeking speedy, adrenaline-filled sound.

French GirlsDove Cameron

Dove Cameron – French Girls (Official Visualizer)

In May 2025, American artist Dove Cameron released an ambitious work that weaves artistic expression inspired by the film Titanic into a sophisticated sound that fuses electropop and synth-pop.

Shaped by her struggles as an artist and a journey of self-discovery, this release pursues a more positive, energetic musical direction.

Issued as the second single from her tentatively titled album DC2, it has also been selected as an opening act feature on Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism tour, making it a track to watch.

Brimming with playfulness and joy as a dance cut, it’s highly recommended for those who love powerful female artists and anyone looking to light up the party scene.

Old PhoneEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Old Phone (Lyric Video)

A superb ballad by Ed Sheeran, the popular British singer-songwriter, celebrating the importance of personal experiences and bonds.

Centered on acoustic guitar with a minimal arrangement, the delicate vocals create a song that truly resonates.

This track is from the album “Play,” scheduled for release in September 2025, and was released as a single in May 2025.

Its sincere lyrics and beautiful melodic lines evoke the atmosphere of his early work and can be considered quintessential Ed.

At a promotional event held in Ipswich, Massachusetts, fans from around the world brought mementos, creating a warm and welcoming mood.

It’s the kind of song to listen to quietly on nights when you want to look back on cherished memories and relationships with loved ones.

Tartan (ft ReekzMB)Fimiguerrero

Fimiguerrero – Tartan ft ReekzMB (Official Video)

British rapper Fimiguelero is an artist born in Nigeria and raised in Newham, East London.

Known for a unique style that fuses West African rhythms with South London street culture, he’s been making a name for himself in the UK underground scene.

Released in April 2025, this ambitious track features UK drill heavyweight Leekz MB.

Over a dynamic beat of hefty 808 bass and rapid-fire hi-hats, the two trade powerful verses in turn.

Serving as the lead single from the forthcoming album “LOST CITY,” it stands out even among his recent works like “IMMIGRANT” and “New World Order.” It’s highly recommended not only for those interested in UK underground hip-hop, but also for music fans seeking fresh, innovative sounds.

PeacefieldGHOST

Ghost – Peacefield (Official Music Video)

Opening Ghost’s album “Skeletá,” released in April 2025, this piece is a melodious track sung by the band’s new stage persona, Papa V Perpetua, featuring an impressive, grand introduction that begins with a children’s chorus.

Its appeal lies in a richly textured sound that skillfully weaves together multiple genres, including hard rock and pop metal.

And remarkably, the album “Skeletá,” which includes this track, reached No.

1 on the U.S.

Billboard 200—an achievement unmatched by a Swedish artist since Ace of Base! This song harmonizes a hopeful message with theatrical musicality, making it a truly outstanding work.