Latest Western Music Releases [August 2025]

Hey CurtisDave Blunts

Dave Blunts – Hey Curtis (Official Music Video)

Rapper Dave Bluntz, who’s rooted in Midwest hip-hop and known for his controversial style, has been drawing attention.

In 2024, he released projects including the album “Well Dude Here’s My Thing,” and his name spread after going viral on TikTok.

One such release is a scathing diss track titled with 50 Cent’s real name.

The song was created from a stance defending Kanye West, serving as a response to 50 Cent’s jabs at him.

Blending humor with biting sarcasm, the lyrics deliver an impressive barrage against his opponent’s career and behavior.

The music video’s appeal lies in its fully committed provocation, comedically parodying footage from the opponent’s past.

It’s a must-check for anyone who loves hip-hop’s beef culture.

ShapeshiftDayseeker

Dayseeker – Shapeshift (Official Visualizer)

Dayseeker is a post-hardcore band formed in Orange County, California.

One track from their album “Creature In The Black Night,” set for release in October 2025, is a personal rock number centered on vocalist Rory Rodriguez’s struggle with anxiety.

He writes as if penning a letter to himself, capturing the feeling that anxiety turns him into someone else.

In a sharp turn from the melancholic masterpiece “Dark Sun,” this work returns to a relentless sound where screams and heavy riffs collide violently.

Within the weighty sonic landscape mixed by Zakk Cervini, the dynamic interplay between clean vocals and screams is nothing short of masterful.

Highly recommended for those who want to immerse themselves in a heavy world that feels like peering into a psychological abyss.

Jealous TypeDoja Cat

Doja Cat – Jealous Type (Official Video)

Doja Cat, who captivates fans around the world with her one-of-a-kind persona and genre-blending musicality, has released a lead single from her album Vie, set for release in September 2025.

Produced by Jack Antonoff and Y2K, the track features an ’80s-tinged disco-funk sound.

Surprisingly, the lyrics set over the glitzy track explore the complex theme of jealousy.

They deftly capture raw, straightforward emotions—yearning for love while wrestling with doubt.

The contrast between the danceable groove and introspective lyrics reveals her depth as an artist.

The song garnered major attention when it was used in a Marc Jacobs ad in May 2025.

It’s a perfect pick for drives and parties, and also rewarding to listen to while unpacking the lyrics.

Revenge in CarnageDying Wish

Dying Wish – Revenge in Carnage (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

Dying Wish, the melodic metalcore band from Portland that has steadily built acclaim since their 2021 debut, has released a lead single from their highly anticipated album “Flesh Stays Together,” due out in September 2025.

True to vocalist Emma Boster’s description as “an anthem of apocalyptic violence wrought by humanity,” the track brims with staggering tension.

The song explores profound themes of shattered self-illusions and the blurring of boundaries between self and other.

Its ferocious sound delivers a powerful message: in desperate circumstances, survival is the only option.

It resonates as a kind of forceful soundtrack for confronting the absurdities lurking in everyday life and the conflicts within oneself.

CRISCOEarl Sweatshirt

Earl Sweatshirt – CRISCO (Official Video)

Earl Sweatshirt, a rapper known as a member of the alternative hip-hop collective Odd Future and highly regarded by dedicated heads for his poetic style.

The track here appears on his album “Live Laugh Love,” released in August 2025.

Guided by an icy, cold synth tone, the piece unfolds with seamless, ethereal harmonies, and the lyrics—which he describes as his “most human”—leave a strong impression.

It’s an introspective song that honestly lays bare inner turmoil born from overcoming failures, all while weaving complex rhymes.

If you appreciate his deep lyricism, this one will undoubtedly resonate with you!

Tell HerElla Mai

Ella Mai – Tell Her (Official Audio)

Ella Mai, a UK-born singer who represents the contemporary R&B scene.

A true talent who masterfully distills 90s R&B nostalgia into a modern sound, as heard on her Grammy-winning 2019 hit “Boo’d Up.” In August 2025, she released a new work produced by her longtime collaborator DJ Mustard.

The track is impeccably stylish, blending her signature soulful R&B with a tasteful, modern trap beat.

Singing earnestly about a love that, once it begins, runs deep—and a straightforward plea to put love into words—this is a song that should be heard not only by R&B fans.

The balance between her emotive vocals and the polished production is outstanding, so be sure to savor every detail.

Perfect Person (ft. coop)Flo Milli

Flo Milli – Perfect Person (Official Video) ft. coop

Female rapper Flo Milli, who shot to stardom after a viral hit on TikTok, has dropped this track following her March 2024 album Fine Ho, Stay, teaming up with coop.

The song boldly samples Hoobastank’s 2003 smash hit.

Flipping the original lyric “I’m not a perfect person” on its head, it delivers a powerful, very Flo Milli message of self-affirmation—loving yourself, flaws and all.

The upbeat sound fuses nostalgic melodies with effervescent rap, guaranteed to lift your spirits.

It’s the perfect track for boosting your confidence or getting hyped while you’re getting ready in the morning.