Summary of Western Music Releases [May 2025]

The EndMammoth

Mammoth: The End (Official Video)

Mammoth, led by Wolfgang Van Halen—the son of iconic American guitarist Eddie Van Halen—released a powerful new track in May 2025 featuring his father’s legendary “Frankenstein” guitar.

Blending aggressive guitar riffs, driving verses, and a memorable chorus in perfect balance, the song carries the traditions of hard rock while embracing a modern sensibility.

The music video, directed by filmmaker Robert Rodriguez, includes numerous celebrity cameos—such as Danny Trejo—as an homage to the film From Dusk Till Dawn.

A proven talent whose debut album, Mammoth WVH, hit No.

1 on Billboard’s Hard Rock Albums chart and earned a Grammy nomination, Wolfgang delivers a track that’s a must-listen for anyone who wants to experience the guitar prowess inherited from his father alongside his own distinctive creative vision.

Burning BlueMariah the Scientist

Mariah the Scientist – Burning Blue (Official Music Video)

Maria The Scientist, an R&B singer based in Atlanta, Georgia, has steadily built her career with the albums Master, Ry Ry World, and To Be Eaten Alive.

Released in May 2025, this work is a gem of an R&B ballad produced by Nineteen85 and Jetski Purp.

With richly expressive vocals, she sings about a heart as cold as ice gradually melting through love; her voice is delicate yet powerful, leaving a deep impression.

Positioned as the lead single from her fourth studio album, it became the first song by a female artist released in 2025 to reach No.

1 on Apple Music’s U.S.

chart.

It is truly a tour-de-force that showcases her musical growth and evolution.

Priceless (ft. LISA)Maroon 5

Maroon 5 – Priceless ft. LISA (Official Video)

A collaboration track between Maroon 5, an American band known for their beautiful melodies and powerful vocals, and Lisa, a Korea-born artist active on the global stage, was released in May 2025.

Adam Levine’s strong vocals and Lisa’s polished rap blend seamlessly, resulting in a captivating song that fuses a back-to-basics guitar sound with contemporary pop sensibilities.

The track was released as the lead single from Maroon 5’s eighth studio album, and its music video—shot in downtown Los Angeles—offers a striking visual inspired by the spy film Mr.

& Mrs.

Smith.

It’s a must-listen not only for pop-rock fans but also for K-pop enthusiasts.

Recitatif (feat. Teller Bank$)McKinley Dixon

McKinley Dixon – Recitatif (feat. Teller Bank$) (Official Lyric Video)

McKinley Dixon, a Richmond, Virginia–based artist, is a rapper who develops a distinctive hip-hop style infused with jazz, soul, and gospel.

The lead single from his upcoming album “Magic, Alive!”—scheduled for release on June 6—is an ambitious three-part track where dreams and reality intersect.

Featuring Teller Bank$ (Teller Banks), the experimental song shifts from elegant harp and piano melodies to spacey hip-hop and ultimately to industrial sounds.

In 2021, he won the Newlin Music Prize for his album “For My Mama And Anyone Who Look Like Her,” and he is highly regarded in the Richmond music scene.

Take your time and savor Dixon’s latest bold endeavor.

AnimaruMei Semones

Mei Semones – Animaru (Official Video)

An impressive lead tune selected from indie pop artist Mei Semones’s debut album “Animaru,” released in May 2025, by the Brooklyn-based musician.

Showcasing a radiant arrangement that blends a diverse instrumental palette with jazz elements, the track exudes a refined sophistication that also hints at the influence of bossa nova master João Gilberto.

Recorded in the summer of 2024 at a farm studio in Connecticut, it further evolves the experimental sound explored on her previous work “Kabutomushi,” which earned praise from Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Its comforting chain of harmonies and deft guitar work create a soundscape perfect for a quiet night drive or as a companion to reading.

Mind ReaderMimi Webb & Meghan Trainor

Mimi Webb, Meghan Trainor – Mind Reader (Official Audio)

An energetic disco-pop duet by UK artist Mimi Webb and American singer Meghan Trainor was released in May 2025.

Blending retro rhythms with contemporary production, the track stands out for its strongly empowering, self-affirming lyrics.

Although it’s Webb’s first collaboration, it achieves a perfect fusion with Trainor’s signature powerful vocals.

Following her participation in the Jonas Brothers’ UK tour in 2024 and the buzz around “One Eye Open,” the song showcases Webb’s musical growth.

With an anthemic vibe tailor-made for summer dance floors, it’s the perfect track for anyone looking to dance with a positive mood.

More!Nxdia

Nxdia – More! (visualiser)

Nadia is a non-binary artist of Egyptian-Sudanese heritage based in Manchester, UK.

Having grown up writing poetry and studying African drumming, they channel delicate emotional nuances through a tender singing voice.

After gaining attention on TikTok, they debuted in 2020 and have since released a string of tracks including “Eyes on Me” and “She Likes a Boy.” This new release is a gem of pop music that captures the thrill of romance with a melody that’s both delicate and catchy, and lyrics that weave together English and Arabic.

A European tour is set for summer 2025, kicking off at The Great Escape in Brighton.

It’s a perfect pick for anyone seeking pop music that resonates, especially among LGBTQIA+ fans.