Summary of Western Music Releases [June 2025]

Not Like That AnymoreLola Young

Lola Young – Not Like That Anymore (Official Video)

British singer-songwriter Laura Young, who shot to fame after topping the UK charts with her 2024 hit “Messy,” is the talk of the town.

With accolades like an Ivor Novello Award under her belt, her talent is beyond doubt.

Released in June 2025 ahead of her forthcoming album I’m Only F**king Myself, this track delivers a powerful message of breaking away from her past, set to an alternative anthem carried by her signature husky, soulful vocals.

Its R&B-rooted, dramatic sound is sure to give a firm push to anyone determined to cut ties and move forward.

HammerLorde

Lorde – Hammer

Ever since winning a Grammy at 16, New Zealand’s Lorde has consistently given voice to her generation.

In June 2025, she released the opening track ushering in her fourth album, Virgin.

It’s an urban pop cut themed around the heat of the city and the urges of the body, with industrial beats and layers of swirling vocals creating a sound that’s thrilling yet somehow sensual.

Embracing even answerless chaos and fluidity in sexuality, her forward-driving presence leaves listeners with a sense of liberation.

It’s a track you’ll want to check out when you’re looking to set yourself free amid the clamor of the city.

With Rob As My WitnessLovejoy

Lovejoy – With Rob As My Witness (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Lovejoy is an indie rock band from England.

Since forming in 2021, they’ve shaken up the charts with releases like the EP “Pebble Brain,” and in June 2025 they unveiled the lead single from their long-awaited debut album.

The track brilliantly fuses driving pop-punk with a more mature garage rock, delivering a sound that’s both wistful and powerful.

Over an arresting bassline, the lyrics explore fragile human relationships and nostalgic feelings, with the symbolic theme of someone becoming the sole witness adding depth to the song.

Despite its brisk energy, the introspective worldview reveals a new side of the band.

It might hit differently if you listen to it alone on a night when you’re lost in thought.

So Help Me GodMalevolence

MALEVOLENCE – So Help Me God (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

Malevolence, a band attracting attention as leaders of the UK heavy scene.

Rooted in beatdown hardcore and metalcore, their sound uniquely fuses the heft of sludge and groove metal.

Here, I’d like to introduce a ferocious track from their album “Where Only the Truth Is Spoken,” set for release in June 2025.

Vocalist Alex Taylor has said this song is a candid exploration of his own resentment and anger, and it brims with an energy that feels like pure emotion turned into sound.

Aggressive riffs, pummeling rhythms, and impassioned shouts merge into a sonic assault that’s sure to thrill fans of heavy music.

It’s the perfect listen when you want to blow away the frustrations of daily life.

All NightMaroon 5

Maroon 5 – All Night (Lyric Video)

The funky sax solo and bouncy groove seem to carry in that carefree summer feeling.

Released in June 2025 by the globally popular band Maroon 5, this track signals a return to the organic funk sound reminiscent of their early days.

It’s the lead single from their eighth album, “Love Is Like,” and Adam Levine’s energetic, beautiful vocals vividly capture the sparkle of a night spent with someone special.

With its back-to-basics sound, it blends seamlessly into settings like a drive or a party with friends, making for the perfect background music.