Trending Western Music [May 2025]

Just Keep WatchingTate McRae

Tate McRae – Just Keep Watching (From F1® The Movie) (Official Video)

Tate McRae, a Canadian-born 21-year-old dancer and singer-songwriter, enjoys worldwide popularity.

With her 2023 single “greedy,” she became the first Canadian female artist to top the Billboard Global 200, cementing her status as a standout talent.

In May 2025, she released a new song, featured on the official soundtrack F1 The Album for the film “F1® The Movie.” The track delivers a striking message about boldly owning one’s allure even in the face of doubt.

Produced with involvement from renowned producer Ryan Tedder, it pairs a rhythmic, sultry beat with her mature vocals for a cool, cohesive finish.

BlessingsCalvin Harris, Clementine Douglas

Calvin Harris, Clementine Douglas – Blessings (Official Visualiser)

Shall we dance to exhilarating dance music that blends dazzling synthesizers with soulful vocals? Global DJ and producer Calvin Harris from Scotland released his first collaboration with up-and-coming British singer Clementine Douglas in May 2025.

The track weaves together a powerful piano melody and Clementine’s lustrous voice—winner of “Dance Vocalist of the Year” at the BBC Radio 1 Dance Awards—in perfect harmony, showcasing the full allure of house music.

It’s a fantastic song that instantly lifts your energy not only on the dance floor, but also on a drive or whenever you need a pick-me-up.

Why not enjoy the exhilarating groove that livens up any party scene and makes your body move before you know it?

With You (ft. Omah Lay)Davido

Davido – With You ft. Omah Lay (Visualizer)

A track from the album “5ive,” a collaboration between Nigerian-American star Davido and rising talent Omah Lay.

It’s a soothing song that blends Afrobeats and R&B to perfection, with melodies that resonate as it explores themes of love and intimacy.

Omah Lay’s soft, emotive vocals and Davido’s powerful delivery harmonize beautifully, capturing a moment where both artists’ musicality truly blossoms.

Released in April 2025 by Davido Music Worldwide, Columbia Records, and Sony Music Entertainment, the song hit No.

1 on Nigeria’s TurnTable Top 100 and reached No.

4 on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart.

It’s also become popular on TikTok as the soundtrack for various dance challenges.

With its healing melodies and polished arrangement, it’s perfect for a calm nighttime drive or any moment when you want to relax.

God Is A WeaponFalling In Reverse

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.

Wasted Lovejj

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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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.

What Was ThatLorde

Lorde – What Was That

New Zealand-born singer-songwriter Lorde has released her first original work in about four years.

Her first new track since the 2021 album Solar Power marks a return to the synth-pop reminiscent of the Melodrama era, with notably more refined emotional expression.

Born from a heartbreak she experienced in New York, the song blends introspective lyrics—depicting the fervor of youth and its loss—with a synth sound that swells gradually from a minimal bassline.

On April 22, 2025, a surprise event at Washington Square Park was briefly halted by police intervention, but later resumed, allowing her to share the track with fans.

The episode is captured in the music video, becoming a moment that symbolizes the deep bond between her and her audience.

It’s a heartwarming song that reaches out to anyone feeling loneliness or a sense of loss.