Summary of Western Music Releases [June 2025]

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The powerhouse metalcore band Bless The Fall from Phoenix, Arizona dropped a track in June 2025 that truly represents their essence—a decisive strike showcasing them at their best.

As frontman Beau Bokan confidently puts it, it’s “the most Bless The Fall-esque song,” seamlessly fusing dynamic riffs, blast beats, and their signature, sure-fire singalong clean choruses.

The song is a lead single from their seventh album, Gallows, slated for release in September 2025, and its tongue-in-cheek jab at online critics is delightfully biting.

It’s a track that’s sure to resonate not only with longtime fans but with anyone craving energetic metalcore.

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girlfriends – “LANDSLIDE”

Girlfriends are a pop-punk duo from Los Angeles, USA.

Comprised of Travis Mills and Nick Gross, the pair have been winning fans with their emotional sound since forming in 2020.

Their single, released in June 2025, vividly depicts how unexpected events in life can hit like a landslide, while powerfully asserting that as long as you’re breathing, there’s hope—even in pain.

Inspired by the “unstoppable energy” they felt while touring with artists like Avril Lavigne, the track—produced by John Feldmann—is an anthem that truly shines live and is sure to give courage to those who listen.

TATTOOS & Uiann dior

iann dior – TATTOOS & U (Official Video)

Puerto Rico-born and Texas-raised iann dior—who traverses a wide range of genres rooted in emo rap and holds an eight-week run at No.

1 on the U.S.

charts with his collaboration “Mood” with 24kGoldn—released a track from his album CYCLES in June 2025.

The song hits home with a theme that candidly expresses memories etched like tattoos, personal transformation, and unfiltered emotion.

Produced in part by John Feldmann, known for his work with blink-182, it blends alternative rock and hip-hop into a sound that prioritizes raw feeling.

The music video, capturing everyday life in New York and scenes of getting tattooed, further highlights the song’s unvarnished appeal and leaves a strong impression.

It’s a track that seems perfect for stirring your emotions and facing yourself head-on.

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2 Chainz, Ne-Yo – NOT THE SAME (Official Video)

Rapper 2 Chainz, from College Park, Georgia, is not only active in music but also as an actor and entrepreneur.

The June 2025 track he created together with powerhouse R&B singer Ne-Yo is a captivating song where 2 Chainz’s signature trap style blends beautifully with Ne-Yo’s soulful vocals.

Over a laid-back beat, themes of 2 Chainz’s personal growth and rebirth from pain are skillfully expressed, with Ne-Yo’s emotional singing further elevating the story.

The track serves as part of the soundtrack for the short film “Red Clay,” which 2 Chainz also helped produce, closely tying into the film’s themes of community trauma and healing.

It’s a song that exudes warmth and strength, offering support to those striving to overcome hardship.

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AMORPHIS – Light And Shadow (Official Lyric Video)

Since their formation in 1990, Amorphis have expressed Finland’s epic poetry through metal, continually forging their own path.

The piece they released as a digital single in June 2025 is striking for its dramatic structure: it opens with delicate piano and electronic textures, then gradually unfolds into a powerful, full-band sound.

Grounded in melodic death metal while weaving in folk and progressive elements, it delves into profound themes such as “light and shadow” and self-discovery.

This track is a preview from their album Borderland, slated for release in September 2025, and it seems to mark where the band stands today.

It’s a must-listen for anyone who wants to savor grand, story-driven metal.

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Addison Rae – Times Like These (Official Video)

Addison Rae, born in 2000 and hailing from Louisiana in the United States, is active as a social media personality, singer, and actress.

A track from her debut studio album “Addison,” released in June 2025, is rooted in trip-hop, with a dreamy, sensual sound that leaves a strong impression.

Its introspective themes—young people’s anxieties about the future and questions directed inward—are portrayed not pessimistically but affirmatively, sure to resonate with many.

This piece is the 10th track on the 12-song album and was also released as a single.

Moody yet never heavy, its soundscape is perfect for sinking into music in a calm setting or for late-night, meditative moods.

King Of The Sun (feat. Jesper Binzer of D-A-D)BAEST

BAEST – King Of The Sun (feat. Jesper Binzer of D-A-D) (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Beast, a death metal band formed in Denmark in 2015.

Their hallmark is a fiercely Swedish-influenced death metal sound, with crushing guitars and brutal groove.

Their latest offering features fellow Danish rock legend Jesper Binzer of D-A-D, making it a standout release.

Jesper’s rock ’n’ roll essence blends brilliantly with the band’s innate death metal ferocity, revealing a new side of their sound.

The track will premiere in June 2025 and is slated for inclusion on the album Colossal, due in August the same year, produced by Tue Madsen.

It’s a perfect pick for listeners seeking a fresh breeze in a heavy sonic landscape.