Latest Western Music Releases [July 2025]

What Did I Miss?Drake

What Did I Miss?

This piece by Drake, the Canadian rapper, carries a scathing message aimed at a once-trusted ally.

After building a career as an actor, he went on to achieve a staggering 82 Top 10 hits on the Billboard charts—now firmly one of the defining artists of the scene.

In this work, he lays bare the anger and confusion sparked by the breakdown of relationships and acts of betrayal.

The sharpness of the lyrics, which portray the fragility of loyalty through contemporary metaphors, is genuinely striking.

Released in July 2025 as a lead single from the highly anticipated album “Iceman,” this track is perfect for nights when you want to immerse yourself in his introspective world—its complex emotions may resonate even more deeply.

DIE4UEternity Chaos + Ghost Mountain

Eternity Chaos + Ghost Mountain – DIE4U (official video)

This is a collaborative track by an unconventional duo active in the American horrorcore collective Haunted Mound.

Creative director Eternity Chaos and co-founder Ghost Mountain team up for a cover of Prince’s classic “I Would Die 4 U.” Upon its release in July 2025, fans praised it as “a pure distillation.” The original song’s message of devoted love fuses with the dark sonics of witch-house and emo rap, building a painful yet beautiful, one-of-a-kind soundscape.

It’s a track best suited for nights when you want to quietly immerse yourself in an aesthetic world, like watching an art film.

Fuck Me EyesEthel Cain

Ethel Cain – Fuck Me Eyes (Official Visualizer)

Ethel Cain, an American singer-songwriter known for her distinctive blend of Southern Gothic aesthetics and religious themes.

This track, released in July 2025 as the lead single from her August 2025 album “Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You,” vividly captures a tangle of envy and jealousy directed toward a popular girl at school.

While rooted in synth-pop, its ethereal, shoegaze-like sound paints a cinematic portrait of the raw, aching inner world of adolescence.

It’s also part of a story that serves as a prequel to her debut masterpiece, “Preacher’s Daughter,” with the idea reportedly incubating for about five years—an anecdote that has drawn attention.

Why not immerse yourself in its wistful, nostalgic melodies and empathize with the feelings of the story’s protagonist?

Walking WoundedFRAYLE

FRAYLE – Walking Wounded (Official Video) | Napalm Records

This is a release by Frail, a doom band based in Ohio, USA, that came out in July 2025.

Blending ethereal female vocals with a massive guitar sound, they cultivate a “Heavy, Low, & Witchy” aesthetic that has earned a cult following.

This work showcases a cinematic soundscape where layers of whispers build upon each other and eventually surge like a wall of sound—truly breathtaking.

It also drew attention among fans for its powerful message of resisting the societal pressure placed on women to “stay small.” Following the album Skin & Sorrow, their deepened artistic vision here is essential listening.

Put it on during a dark, solemn night when you want to immerse yourself in majestic sound—or when you’re ready to confront your inner strength.

Today’s SongFoo Fighters

Foo Fighters – Today’s Song

This is a monumental single released in July 2025 by Foo Fighters, the rock band that represents America.

It’s their first release since the album “But Here We Are,” created to celebrate the band’s 30th anniversary.

The shift from a hush of silence at the start to an explosion of emotional guitars and powerful drums is truly breathtaking.

With a strong message about overcoming past hardships and moving forward into the future, it gives you the courage to face tomorrow.

When you’re at a crossroads in life and feeling unsure, the sound of this track might be the gentle push you need to move ahead.

Victory Lap TwoFred again.., Skepta, PlaqueBoyMax & Denzel Curry

Victory Lap Five

This is a star-studded track by two of London’s finest talents, Fred again..

and Skepta, joined by PlaqueBoyMax from the American streaming scene.

Fred again.., known as a Grammy-winning producer, delivers his signature emotional sound, interwoven perfectly with the heavyweight grime presence of Skepta and the energetic flow of a new-generation rapper.

It’s packed with positive energy—like a victory declaration—that celebrates the journey so far while aiming even higher.

Released in July as Part 2 of a track that dropped in June 2025, this version boasts an even more luxurious lineup with Denzel Curry added as a guest!

TaxesGeese

Geese – Taxes (Official Music Video)

A chaotic blast of sound swirling with self-loathing and defiance! This track comes from Geese, a band from Brooklyn, USA.

The shaman-like vocals spit curses at the self and resistance toward society, and the way the song pivots from rap-like delivery into a torrent of searing guitars and pummeling rhythms is breathtaking.

It’s a lead single from the album “Getting Killed,” slated for release in September 2025, and the band has been drawing major attention—especially since vocalist Cameron Winter’s 2024 solo release earned widespread critical acclaim.

When you want to blow away the haze of everyday life, crank this up and immerse yourself in its glorious chaos.