Latest Western Music Releases [August 2025]

Rock A Bye BabyJean Dawson

Rock A Bye Baby

Musician Jean Dawson, who has gained popularity for his experimental, genre-crossing pop sound.

He has received high acclaim for works like his 2020 album Pixel Bath, and his latest release is equally unique.

This piece is a single released in August 2025 and serves as a lead track from the project Rock a Bye Baby Glimmer of God.

The sound is an 80s-style, glimmering synth-pop that evokes the feel of Michael Jackson, resulting in a catchy track that makes you want to move.

At the same time, through the motif of a lullaby, it portrays a deep world that balances comfort with a hair’s breadth of danger, and finds a faint light within the darkness.

It’s a must-listen for those who love genre-defying music in the vein of Prince, so be sure to check it out.

Believe in MagicJessie J

Jessie J – Believe in Magic (Official)

Jessie J, one of the United Kingdom’s leading singer-songwriters, is still fresh in our memories for the global hit “Bang Bang,” her collaboration with Ariana Grande and others.

Her first single in about seven years is a pop number released in August 2025.

Written during her pregnancy, the track is rooted in pop and R&B while powerfully reflecting her outlook on life, resulting in an emotional piece.

The lyrics shine a light on the fragility of life and the small joys of everyday moments—an outpouring of her soul that has gained even greater depth through recent experiences with childbirth and confronting her own health.

Her vocals aren’t just powerful; they’re warm and embracing, sure to give a gentle push to anyone ready to take a new step forward in life.

STILL (feat. Ab-Soul, Rapsody)Joey Bada$$

Joey Bada$$ – STILL (feat. Ab-Soul, Rapsody) (Official Video)

Joey Bada$$ is a rapper who carries the golden-age ’90s hip-hop sound into the present.

In recent years he’s also earned high praise as an actor, showcasing his versatility.

He teams up with heavy hitters Ab-Soul and Rapsody on a track from his album “Lonely At The Top,” released in August 2025.

Produced by Statik Selektah, the song lays soulful, laid-back beats beneath introspective verses where the three trade philosophical lyrics.

It favors spiritual depth over flash, exuding a meditative vibe reminiscent of Gang Starr.

It’s the kind of profound track you’ll want to play on a quiet night, alone with your thoughts.

I Love LucyKhamari

Khamari – I Love Lucy (Official Visualizer)

R&B artist Kamari, who laid the foundations of his music at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, is undeniably one of the leading figures of the next generation—he was even selected by VEVO as one of the “Artists to Watch 2024.” Opening his second album, To Dry a Tear, released in August 2025, is this very piece.

The song delicately portrays a heart wavering between affection and illusion, serving as a perfect introduction to the album’s introspective themes of “trust” and “dependence.” Its alternative sound, which uniquely distills influences from Lauryn Hill and Jeff Buckley, carries a mellow yet faintly wistful atmosphere.

Listen to it on a lonely night when you want to face your own feelings, and you’ll find yourself drawn deeply into its world.

We’re Onto Something (ft. Zach Bryan)Kings Of Leon

Kings of Leon – We’re Onto Something (ft. Zach Bryan)

Kings of Leon, the rock band that has won four Grammy Awards and achieved global success with landmark records like Only by the Night, has dropped a powerful new track in collaboration with rising country singer Zach Bryan.

From a folk-tinged opening colored by Zach’s harmonica, the song unfolds into an arena-sized scale quintessentially Kings of Leon—the structure is truly superb.

Interweaving fragments of everyday life, it portrays a mindset striving to break free from escapism and self-loathing, and its raw inner conflict hits you hard.

First unveiled at their San Francisco show in August 2025, this work could be called a “down-to-earth anthem” born from the duo’s natural chemistry.

It’s the perfect piece for blowing away the blues.

SunscreenLIZ, SOPHIE

LIZ, SOPHIE – Sunscreen

Singer Liz, who’s known for her distinctive Y2K pop, and the late SOPHIE, the groundbreaking producer who reshaped 2010s pop music—this long-rumored collaboration between two geniuses is finally seeing an official release in August 2025.

The track is a sun-drenched, sparkling, euphoric summer pop anthem.

Liz’s cute, vivid vocals bring to life the sweetly bittersweet lyrics, as if sealing away a shimmering moment on a summer beach forever.

Created in 2018 and completed by SOPHIE’s older brother and others, the song’s moving backstory only adds to its impact.

It’s guaranteed to supercharge your summer drives and parties.

I Don’t Care…LUCKI & Lil Yachty

LUCKI & Lil Yachty – I Don’t Care… (Official Video)

Lucki, a rapper from Chicago who has built a singular style known as cloud rap, has earned fervent support from the underground scene with his introspective, emotionally rich lyrics and weightless, floating sound.

His new track pairs him with Atlanta favorite Lil Yachty—their first collaboration since 2021.

The melancholic beat from Lucki meshes perfectly with Lil Yachty’s distinctive flow, resulting in a cool, detached air and a wistful vibe that’s perfect for a solo chill night.

The song is taken from his forthcoming album DRGS R BAD*.