Summary of Western Music Releases [May 2025]

Make Me DisappearDark Divine

Dark Divine – Make Me Disappear (Official Music Video)

Dark Divine, a metalcore band based in Orlando, Florida, is releasing a fantastic new single on Thriller Records in May 2025.

Known for their gothic horror aesthetic, this work delves into introspective themes such as the emptiness that follows achieving a goal and the lingering effects of past toxic relationships on the present, resulting in a track with unprecedented emotional weight.

Built around the interplay between Anthony Martinez’s fierce screams and melodic clean vocals, it’s a standout that showcases the band’s musical maturity.

It’s a must-listen for anyone struggling with life goals or complicated relationships.

Real ThingDrugdealer & Weyes Blood

DRUGDEALER ft. WEYES BLOOD – REAL THING (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

The long-awaited collaborative track by Drugdealer, the Los Angeles–based project of Michael Collins known for reviving 1970s soft rock for the modern era, and Weyes Blood—California-born singer-songwriter Natalie Mering—was released in May 2025.

Produced over more than two years across Paris, Los Angeles, and New York, the song is a warm, chamber-pop gem that exquisitely blends Mering’s crystalline vocals with Collins’s refined piano arrangements.

It beautifully balances a love for ’70s music with contemporary sensibilities, making it a perfect choice when you want to sink into a nostalgic mood.

Lovers’ HolidayDurand Jones & The Indications

Durand Jones & The Indications – Lovers’ Holiday

Indiana-based soul and R&B band Durand Jones & The Indications are releasing a moving new song in May 2025.

Formed in 2012 by members who met at Indiana University, the group has drawn attention for a sound that fuses vintage soul with modern sensibilities.

The track masterfully blends elements of soul and disco and serves as the lead single from their album “Flowers,” slated for release in June of the same year.

Aiming to create a song that makes fans’ hearts flutter without setting strict rules, the release arrives alongside a dreamlike music video, marking a splendid masterpiece that showcases the band’s maturity and musical evolution.

REVERYElectric Callboy

Electric Callboy – REVERY (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Formed in Germany in 2010, Electric Callboy has garnered worldwide attention for their unique “electrocore” sound that fuses electronic music with metalcore.

Marking a sharp turn from their previously comedic, party-centric tracks, this release, which dropped in May 2025, is an ambitious work that showcases a darker, more serious side.

By incorporating orchestral elements and minor-key melodies, the sound gains emotional depth that leaves a strong impression.

It’s also a noteworthy track as the last work to feature founding member and drummer David-Karl Friedrich.

This One’s For MeEvan Fong

Evan Fong – This One’s For Me (Official Audio)

Evan Fong, a Canadian YouTuber and musician.

With millions of followers on his VanossGaming channel, his full-fledged foray into music delivers a compelling hybrid sound that deftly fuses alternative, pop-punk, and electronic.

The powerful beats, energetic vocals, and lyrics woven with metaphorical satire form a tour de force he completed three years ago.

Set for release in May 2025, the track is positioned as a key song slated for inclusion on his debut EP.

Blending the sensibilities honed through game commentary with his passion for music, this work is a perfect pick for anyone seeking energetic music or a fresh new sound.