Trending Western Music [May 2025]

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Falling In Reverse – “God Is A Weapon (feat. Marilyn Manson)”

A mysterious track by the American rock band Falling In Reverse that unfolds from an ethereal, mystical sound into a grand melody.

Through a collaboration with Marilyn Manson, a heavy sonic palette and a fantastical worldview are seamlessly fused.

Released in May 2025, the song is accompanied by a music video featuring overwhelming visual beauty reminiscent of the films 300 and Gladiator, with female artist Dana Dentata appearing as a mysterious presence.

A North American tour is planned to coincide with the release, bringing together powerhouse acts such as Slaughter to Prevail, Wage War, and Hollywood Undead.

It’s a perfect track for those who want to revel in cinematic rock sound and a mystical atmosphere.

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JJ – Wasted Love (LIVE) | Austria 🇦🇹 | Grand Final | Winner of Eurovision 2025

JJ, an artist from Austria born in 2001, is known for skillfully blending elements of pop and opera.

Raised in a multicultural household with an Austrian father and a Filipino mother, and with experience at the Vienna State Opera, he released this work in March 2025—a poignantly beautiful love song depicting unrequited feelings.

His overwhelming vocal range, reaching into the soprano register despite being male, blends brilliantly with techno sounds, and he won the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 as Austria’s representative.

Held in Basel, Switzerland, the contest saw rapturous support from audiences captivated by JJ’s world, and he has become a hot topic among music fans seeking a romantic and dramatic atmosphere.

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Joey Bada$$ – The Ruler’s Back (Official Video)

Joey Bada$$, a rapper from Brooklyn, New York who carries on the boom-bap tradition.

Since debuting with his June 2012 mixtape 1999, he has been highly regarded in the underground scene.

Released in January 2025, this project is built on old-school New York hip-hop while incorporating contemporary sounds, and it weaves in samples from classic tracks like Jay-Z’s 22 Two’s.

Kicking off with a reference to Kendrick Lamar, the track has helped fuel an ongoing beef between Joey and West Coast rappers, so if you want to catch up on the latest in hip-hop, this is a must-listen.

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KATSEYE (캣츠아이) “Gnarly” Official MV

KATSEYE, a six-member group composed of members with different nationalities and cultural backgrounds, is gaining attention as a next-generation girl group.

Bringing together the distinctive styles of members from the United States, Switzerland, the Philippines, and South Korea with K-pop’s signature performance flair, they radiate a unique charm.

Released in April 2025, this work ambitiously fuses hyperpop and electropop.

Set against a futuristic soundscape built on 808s and rave synths, the track boldly explores the boundary between reality and the digital world.

As the lead single from their second EP, “Beautiful Chaos,” it reached No.

92 on the U.S.

Billboard Hot 100 and No.

2 in New Zealand.

In May, they performed at the American music festival “Wango Tango 2025,” marking their North American debut.

It’s a perfect track for anyone interested in pop music of the digital generation.

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Lola Young – One Thing

Laura Young is a powerhouse singer-songwriter from the UK, an artist with a richly diverse background: her father is of Jamaican-Chinese descent and her mother is British.

She began playing piano and guitar at the age of six and honed her musical talent at the prestigious BRIT School.

Her sensual songs blend R&B, neo-soul, and pop rock, radiating a liberating, sexy allure, with a stirring voice and bold expression that leave a strong impression.

This work, released in May 2025, is her most ambitious project since the album “This Wasn’t Meant for You Anyway.” Premiered at Coachella in April 2025, it has sparked major buzz across social media.

Following the massive success of her previous release “Messy,” which surpassed 500 million streams on Spotify, her latest venture is sure to captivate many music fans.