Latest Western Music Releases [August 2025]

Bus Back To RichmondLucy Dacus

Lucy Dacus – Bus Back To Richmond (Official Lyric Video)

This is a work by American singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus, who also drew attention for winning three Grammys in 2024 as part of boygenius.

Following her March 2025 album “Forever Is A Feeling,” this piece was released as a limited edition in August of the same year.

It portrays a protagonist who knows the romance is already over yet can’t sever their feelings for the other person.

Dacus’s signature, piercingly candid emotional expression vividly conveys the helplessness of clinging to what’s been lost.

It’s the kind of song that seeps deep into your heart when you want to linger in memories of days gone by or spend a quiet night alone in thought.

More Than FriendsLucy Dacus

Lucy Dacus – More Than Friends (Official Lyric Video)

This is a song by American singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus, whose supergroup boygenius recently took home three awards at the 2024 Grammys.

The track is said to portray a complex relationship between two people that those around them struggle to understand.

It delicately weaves the tender, frustrating, and endearing nuances of feelings that can’t be summed up by the phrase “more than friends,” set to an indie-folk sound.

Following her major-label debut album, “Forever Is a Feeling,” this new release is slated for August 2025.

It might be the perfect companion on nights when you find yourself pondering the delicate in-betweens of a relationship, offering quiet comfort to your heart.

Holy WaterMarshmello x Jelly Roll

Marshmello, Jelly Roll – Holy Water (Official Lyric Video)

This is a moving collaboration between Marshmello, the world-renowned EDM producer, and Jelly Roll, a leading figure in America’s country/hip-hop scene.

The sound—dubbed “YeeDM”—impressively fuses country’s lyricism with EDM’s exhilaration.

Marshmello himself plays 12-string guitar and mandolin, while Jelly Roll’s soulful vocals hit you straight in the heart.

Released in August 2025, the song became a major talking point when it set a record as the first ever to debut at No.

1 simultaneously on both Billboard’s Dance and Country charts.

The lyrics, which honor a loved one who has passed using “holy water” as a motif, carry a message of hope and healing amid grief.

It’s the perfect track for quiet nights of reflection or whenever you need a song to stay close to your heart.

HAPPY FACEMoon Walker

Moon Walker -HAPPY FACE (Official Music Video)

This track comes from Moon Walker, a rock artist based in Brooklyn, New York.

Since the 2021 album “Truth to Power,” he has been releasing music at a steady pace, and his hard-hitting sound meshes perfectly with a worldview that slices society with biting cynicism.

In this work, he sharply satirizes the distortions and unease of modern society lurking behind the seemingly positive facade of a “smile.” The song serves as a prologue to his next concept album, “WASTELAND COUNTRY,” and drew attention in the summer of 2025 when he joined Will Wood’s tour.

It’s the perfect track for anyone who wants to channel dissatisfaction with the establishment and the subtle discomforts of everyday life through rock.

StormNight Tapes

Night Tapes – Storm (Official Video)

This track comes from Night Tapes, a London-based trio who craft music out of late-night improvisational sessions.

The floating synths, dreamy guitars, and whisper-like vocals weave a sound that feels like an invitation to a beautiful, electronic meditation.

The song brilliantly captures, in sound, the opposing emotions of chaos and stillness that exist within the heart.

There’s also a great anecdote: vocalist Iiris says she wrote it “in an instant, like a sneeze,” which underscores its impulsive allure.

It’s the lead single from their debut album, “portals//polarities,” due in September 2025, and it’s perfect for sinking into a quiet night and immersing yourself in its sonic world.

Ordinary CreatureOf Monsters and Men

Of Monsters and Men – Ordinary Creature (Official)

A tender yet bittersweet track from the acclaimed Icelandic band Of Monsters and Men.

Their debut album, My Head Is an Animal, topped the charts in multiple countries and brought them global success.

This piece seems to portray the emotional journey of overcoming difficult times and returning to one’s true self.

The longing for “someone to feel safe with” meshes beautifully with the melody’s bittersweet joy.

It’s a pre-release ahead of their October 2025 album, All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade.

Put it on during a slightly weary night, and you may find it gently keeping you company.

JUST DANCE 2PARTYOF2

PARTYOF2 – JUST DANCE 2

A playful, spirited rap that blows away everyday worries—this is a powerful hip-hop tune.

It’s crafted by Party of Two, a Los Angeles–based duo.

After reconfiguring their lineup from their former group, grouptherapy., they relaunched in January 2025, unleashing their energetic production here.

This track is all about letting go of complicated theories and surrendering to the pure joy of music.

Released in August 2025 as a follow-up to their March 2025 EP, “we owe you an explanation,” it’s guaranteed to set the perfect mood when you need a boost or a soundtrack for a drive.

Go on—give yourself to the beat and dance!