Summary of Western Music Releases [May 2025]

Lovin MyselfAva Max

Ava Max – Lovin Myself (Official Music Video)

Ava Max, the American artist who rose to global pop stardom with the smash hit “Sweet but Psycho,” returns with a track centered on self-love and independence.

This electropop number powerfully portrays a woman moving forward after heartbreak.

Released in May 2025 as the second single from the album “Don’t Click Play,” the song is a deeply personal piece that she describes as “one of my most honest tracks.” Its catchy melody and the music video featuring her signature “Max Cut” hairstyle have sparked plenty of buzz, making it an empowering anthem for anyone who wants to live authentically.

BackseatBalu Brigada

Balu Brigada – Backseat (Official Visualiser)

The New Zealand-born brother duo, Vallë Brigada, are releasing their new single “Backseat” in May 2025.

Formed by brothers Henry and Pierre Beasley, they’re a rising act who signed with Warner Music Australia in 2022.

Described by the band as their “most ambitious track to date,” the six-minute epic blends elements of neo-disco and funk for a seriously cool sound.

Its powerful bassline and reverb-soaked guitar riffs will feature on their debut album, Portal.

If you enjoy boundary-pushing experimentation or are into groovy pop-rock, be sure to check it out.

Momma SongBenson Boone

Benson Boone – Momma Song (Official Music Video)

Benson Boone is a young singer-songwriter, born in 2002, who embodies a style characteristic of his generation: after earning rave reviews on the hugely popular audition show American Idol, he chose to leave the program to prioritize his creative freedom and went on to build a powerful fan base through social media.

Released in May 2025, this song is an emotional ballad included on his second album, American Heart, scheduled for release in June of the same year.

It expresses deep love and gratitude to his mother, and its simple, piano-centered arrangement highlights Boone’s delicate vocals, making it a standout track.

As a song about family, it will undoubtedly become something special for many people striving far from home.

StainedBrittany Broski

Brittany Broski – Stained (Official Visualizer)

Brittany Broski, a Texas native who shot to fame on TikTok as the “Kombucha Girl,” has been stepping up her music career since her March 2025 cover of a Harry Styles song.

On May 30, she released a new single through Atlantic Records.

It’s a standout track that sits in the realm of alternative pop and indie soul, weaving together soulful vocals with delicate arrangements.

Her voice recalls influences like Hozier and Florence + The Machine, and the deeply felt expression of wounds and regret from past relationships leaves a strong impression, showcasing her maturation as an artist.

e-AsphyxiationCafuné

Cafuné – e-Asphyxiation (Official Video)

Khusuna is a popular indie-pop duo based in New York.

The pair—Sedona Schat and Noah Yoo—met at New York University in 2014, and their 2021 track “Tek It” went viral on TikTok, propelling them into the spotlight.

Their new song, released in May 2025, is an electropop ballad themed around loneliness and the loss of humanity in the digital age.

Layering Sedona’s dreamy vocals over guitar-driven production, the lyrics strikingly portray the modern psyche’s dependence on social media and smartphones as “e-choking.” Considered a centerpiece of their second album, Bite Reality, slated for release in September, it’s a must-listen for anyone feeling digital fatigue.

Jim Jones (Cowards, Pt. 2)Chevelle

Chevelle – Jim Jones (Cowards, Pt. 2) (Official Lyric Video)

Formed in Illinois in 1995, Chevelle has continued to captivate fans for years with a hard-hitting sound influenced by Tool and Helmet.

Released in May 2025, this track was created as Part 2 following March’s “Rabbit Hole (Cowards, Pt.

1),” and delivers a weighty groove-metal number themed around dystopian techno-futurism.

The piece stands out for Pete Loeffler’s falsetto vocals and powerful guitar riffs, showcasing the band’s dynamism across its roughly five-minute runtime.

It also serves as an advance single from the album Bright as Blasphemy, slated for release in August, and is a must-listen for alternative metal fans.

Catching feelingsChristine and the Queens & Cerrone

Christine and the Queens & Cerrone – Catching feelings (Official Music Video)

Sparked by their joint appearance at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, a dream collaboration has come to life between disco maestro Cerrone and modern pop innovator Christine and the Queens.

The result is a shimmering pop-disco track themed around love and desire, seamlessly blending early-’80s club-style synths with emotionally charged vocals.

Released in May 2025 as the lead single from their forthcoming four-track collaborative EP, it’s a perfect pick for anyone eager to move on the dance floor or savor a cross-generational fusion of music.