Latest Western Music Releases [August 2025]

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ZillaKami – KNIFE (Official Music Video)

This is an aggressive track by New York–born rapper ZillaKami, known as a pioneer of trap metal.

After his duo City Morgue released their final project, My Bloody America, in September 2023, fans had been eagerly awaiting his next move as a solo artist.

This song marks his first solo release since the September 2021 album Dog Boy.

Here, distorted guitar riffs intertwine with cavernous shouts to mercilessly portray intense themes like violence and nihilism.

It delivers a raw catharsis that seems to voice inner urges for destruction and deep-seated conflict.

It’s a track you’ll want to blast at full volume on a night when you need to shatter the suffocating monotony of everyday life.

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d4vd, hannah bahng – L.O.V.E.U (Official Music Video)

Sparked by a viral hit on TikTok, American artist David shot to stardom, while Australia-born Hannah Bunn runs her own label.

This duet, created by two artists who embody the new generation’s DIY spirit, layers their voices gently over a lo-fi, soothing sound.

With heartfelt, straightforward expressions of love—like likening an irreplaceable person to a four-leaf clover—it’s an uplifting, resonant track.

Released in August 2025, the song appears on the deluxe edition of David’s debut album, “Withered.” The fact that the collaboration began after they met at a concert may be part of what gives the piece its warm, intimate atmosphere.

Listening to this track, which evokes a summery seaside, might just make those ordinary moments with someone special feel even more precious.

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mgk – miss sunshine

This track by American musician Machine Gun Kelly features a pleasing sound that blends Southern rock with contemporary pop elements.

Boldly shifting his style from rap to pop-punk, he earned a Grammy nomination in 2023 for the album “Mainstream Sellout,” and this new work reflects that evolution.

It’s striking how its positive message—breaking free from past struggles and discovering a new light with a clear, sober mind—is sung over warm, guitar-driven tones.

Many listeners will likely find the exhilarating melody sticks in their heads after just one listen.

This song comes from the album “lost americana,” set for release in August 2025.

It’s a perfect anthem for summer road trips or for resetting your mood!

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sombr – 12 to 12 (official video)

This is a track by Somber, a New York–born artist who shot to global prominence after a viral hit on TikTok.

Many listeners may be surprised by its groovy, danceable indie rock sound that overturns their previous image of Somber’s delicate ballads.

Centered on a summer romance in the social media generation, the song dramatically portrays the all-day rush of love and the bittersweet fear that the moment may end, making your heart race just by listening.

Following the EP “In Another Life,” this track is set for release in July 2025, with Somber’s first visit to Japan confirmed for SUMMER SONIC 2025.

It’s a tune that puts you in the mood to dance your heart out at summer parties or on a drive!

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yung kai – flower (official lyric video)

Young Kai, a Chinese-Canadian singer-songwriter who drew global attention when his 2024 release “Blue” reached No.

39 on the Billboard Global 200, returns with a new work from a rising star of bedroom pop.

His latest track seems to liken pure, delicate feelings for a loved one to a fragile, graceful flower.

The dreamy atmosphere woven by gentle guitar tones and his soft vocals is truly striking.

Released in July 2025, the song also heightens anticipation for his debut album slated for the fall of the same year.

It’s the kind of music that will gently accompany you on quiet nights of solitary reflection or moments spent thinking of someone special.