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.

Gospel of AnnihilationImmortal Disfigurement

Immortal Disfigurement – “Gospel of Annihilation” (Official Music Video)

The new song by Immortal Disfigurement, a symphonic deathcore band from Pittsburgh, USA, that fuses crushing breakdowns with grand orchestration, was released in May 2025.

Fronted by vocalist CJ McCreery—formerly of Signs of the Swarm and Lorna Shore—this track stands out for his roaring, overwhelming growls and its highly dramatic progression, striking a superb balance between thunderous, high-impact riffs and symphonic arrangements.

Following buzz-worthy releases from their debut single “Dragged Through the Inferno” to “King” and “Force-Fed,” this is a tour de force produced as their first release under their new label, Seek & Strike.

With a worldview steeped in the darkness of black metal, it’s a highly recommended listen for fans devoted to deathcore and symphonic metal.

Get Well SoonJohnny Booth

Johnny Booth – Get Well Soon [Official Video]

Based on Long Island, New York, the metalcore band Johnny Booth is set to release a new work in May 2025 that captivates with its overwhelming sound, woven from heavy guitar riffs and fierce drum work.

Complex rhythmic structures blend seamlessly with Andrew Herman’s powerful vocals, and the addition of staccato rhythms and chord progressions reminiscent of The Mars Volta helps forge a distinctive sonic world.

Having earned high praise for their 2023 album Moments Elsewhere, the band’s new creative frontier also delivers a striking message that depicts a self-proclaimed god and their downfall.

With the Bad Luck World Tour set to kick off in July 2025—joining We Came As Romans, After The Burial, and others for a North American run—the track is drawing attention as a must-hear for metalcore fans.

Where Have You BeenKelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson – Where Have You Been (Official Music Video)

A heartfelt piano ballad inspired by a memorable scene from the show “Only Murders in the Building” was released by Kelly Clarkson in May 2025.

Marking her first release on an independent label, the song reflects on past relationships while looking forward to new beginnings.

Its simple, piano-centered arrangement blends perfectly with her vocals, which are both powerful and delicate.

The music video was filmed on location in Montana and premiered on The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Live performances are scheduled for May 9 and 10 in Atlantic City, where she’s set to showcase the track on a stage devoted to pure live musicianship without reliance on backing tracks.

With deeply expressive lyrics and a strong message, it’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone facing a turning point in life.

Head in a JarKhamari

Khamari – Head in a Jar (Official Visualizer)

Kamari, an R&B/alternative R&B singer-songwriter from Boston, Massachusetts.

This work is marked by a soft, acoustic guitar-based sound and introspective lyrics.

The lyrics meticulously depict memories with a lover, the distance between them, and inner conflict, beautifully harmonizing with delicate vocals.

Released by Encore Recordings in May 2025, it’s Kamari’s first new track in about two years since the May 2023 album “A Brief Nirvana.” The previous release has surpassed 125 million streams worldwide.

Recommended for those who want to immerse themselves in mellow sounds and lyrics that deeply explore heartbreak and loneliness.