Latest Western Music Releases [September 2025]

I Wanna Know Your NameThe Mock-Ups

I Wanna Know Your Name

The Mock-Ups is a new project formed by Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance and members of The Interrupters.

With the star power of emo and ska-punk heavyweights, they’ve been drawing major attention since launching in September 2025, and they’ve just dropped their debut single.

The track is a burst of straight-ahead, high-velocity rock ’n’ roll that evokes ’77 punk.

It delivers a raw, straightforward ode to that early rush of romance—the reckless thrill of just wanting to know someone’s name—and its intensity meshes perfectly with the sound.

The fact that the late Doug McKean served as the engineer will be especially poignant for longtime fans.

It’s sure to resonate with My Chem devotees and punk rock fans alike.

SilenceThe Plot In You

The Plot In You – Silence (Official Music Video)

While rooted in metalcore, The Plot In You continue to evolve by incorporating alternative and electronic elements, earning solid recognition in the scene, including a platinum certification for their 2018 single “Feel Nothing.” This newly released work centers on the peace of mind that comes with age, and its resolve not to repeat the past is reflected in an experimental structure that deliberately avoids traditional repetition.

The rapidly shifting, dramatic progression exemplifies a sound that speaks to their maturity.

Complementing their trademark heaviness with more refined melodies, this track is one that listeners standing at life’s crossroads—seeking quiet strength—should hear.

Weirdo (feat. Lee Jennings)The Rasmus

The Rasmus feat. Lee Jennings – Weirdo (Official Music Video)

The Rasmus, the Finnish rock band that achieved global success with their acclaimed 2003 album Dead Letters, present a track bearing the same title as their eleventh album, Weirdo, released in September 2025.

This song powerfully affirms the “weirdos” who don’t fit into society’s norms—an anthem for outsiders.

The lyrics, rooted in the frontman’s own experiences, compellingly celebrate the pride of being true to oneself.

Its sound world fuses a dark atmosphere with pop hooks, and the collaboration with The Funeral Portrait’s Lee Jennings deepens the song’s message.

If you’ve ever felt alienated, this is a work you won’t want to miss—definitely give it a listen.

Chrome JetsThe Smashing Pumpkins

Chrome Jets

As a band that epitomizes the alternative rock scene, The Smashing Pumpkins command immense popularity.

Blending genres like grunge and psychedelia, they even won a Grammy in 1997.

The track they’ve unveiled here is a previously unreleased song, built around a chunky, chugging guitar riff that evokes ’70s hard rock, delivering a powerful, weighty sound.

Shimmering, glass-like synths layer on top to add a distinctive depth.

Lyrically, it’s compelling—addressing universal, serious themes of love, death, and shared pain through religious metaphors.

Born from the sessions for the August 2024 album “Aghori Mhori Mei,” the song was released as a standalone single in September 2025.

It’s a perfect fit for fans seeking the band’s early raw energy or anyone craving thick, guitar-driven rock.

Children of the Baked Potato (feat. Remi Wolf)Thundercat

Thundercat – ‘Children of the Baked Potato (feat. Remi Wolf)’

Known as a virtuoso bassist, Thundercat won a Grammy in 2021 for his album “It Is What It Is.” The track he released in September 2025 features LA-born singer Remi Wolf.

It unfolds a supreme funk sound where a dynamic beat built on polyrhythms intertwines with a technically dazzling yet playful bassline.

The song pays homage to a long-standing jazz club in LA, and it’s fascinating that the two artists’ musical roots intersect in its backstory.

It also drew major attention when the promo video was shown across 42 outdoor screens in Shibuya.