Latest Western Music Releases [September 2025]

SidewaysBalu Brigada

Balu Brigada – Sideways (Official Video)

Val Brigada is a brother duo that’s been raising their international profile with a distinctive style they call groove-pop.

In 2024, their track “So Cold” hit No.

1 on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay Chart, propelling them into the spotlight.

Just before the release of their debut album Portal, they dropped this track in August 2025.

The song blends synths that evoke ’80s new wave with a gritty, surf-rock-like texture, resulting in alternative pop that’s unmistakably theirs.

They have a great knack for channeling the frustration of things not going straight as planned into a buoyant yet faintly bittersweet groove.

It feels like the perfect song for a night drive when you want to slip into a bit of contemplation.

It’s Just A TitleBen Quad

Ben Quad “It’s Just A Title” (Official Music Video)

Ben Quad, a four-piece from Oklahoma City who’ve been climbing the indie ranks with the shimmer of Midwest emo and the chops of math rock, have shared the lead single from their album “Wisher,” due out in November 2025, after signing to Pure Noise Records in 2024 and emerging as key players in the next wave of emo.

While the track wrestles with the existential question, “Has my life actually gotten better?”, its sound leans further into pop-punk, with their trademark technical guitar riffs still firmly in place.

The liberating melodies, set against the song’s introspective outlook, only sharpen the urgency of the emotion—a bona fide killer tune.

Created during a live-in studio session with their producer, it reportedly came together faster than any song in the band’s history.

It’s a perfect fit for listeners seeking a more open, accessible sound that still preserves emo’s lyrical poignancy.

Pray Hard (feat. Luke Combs)BigXthaPlug

BigXthaPlug – Pray Hard feat. Luke Combs (Official Performance Video)

BigXthaPlug, a standout rapper from Texas whose second album Take Care recently hit No.

8 on the U.S.

charts, shows no signs of slowing down—he even won Best New Artist of the Year at the 2025 XXL Awards.

This track, from his third album I Hope You’re Happy released in August 2025, features a collaboration with country superstar Luke Combs.

In the song, he raps a heartfelt tribute to his mother’s prayers, which saved him from past mistakes, revealing his genuine character.

The fusion of country and hip-hop, along with the majestic chorus led by Luke Combs, is truly moving.

It’s a song you’ll want to play when you’re standing at a crossroads in life or when you want to reflect on gratitude for your family.

Something WrongDJ Snake, Don Toliver

DJ Snake, Don Toliver – Something Wrong (Official Visualizer)

DJ Snake, the French DJ/producer who has also produced for Lady Gaga, has released this track featuring Don Toliver, a popular artist signed to Travis Scott’s label.

The song came out in August 2025 as an advance single from DJ Snake’s album Nomad, slated for release in September 2025, and it exudes the languid energy of summer’s end.

Airy synths blend with Don Toliver’s calm vocals to create a subtly melancholic atmosphere.

Distinct from his previous powerful dance tunes, this sentimental sound reveals a new side of the hitmaker.

It’s a perfect track for reflecting on a long autumn night.

ExcitedDvsn

DVSN – Excited (Official Visualizer)

dvsn, the Canadian duo making waves in alternative R&B, consists of vocalist Daniel Daley and Grammy-winning producer Nineteen85.

Since their 2016 debut, they’ve attracted attention with a refined sound.

Their new track is a sublime slow jam that samples a Floetry classic.

Centered on the irresistible thrill of being with a partner, it perfectly blends Daniel’s silky falsetto with a mellow beat.

Released in August 2025, it marks their first single following a new label deal.

It’s a perfect pick for a romantic night with someone special.

In Fiction (ft. Airports & Grumble Bee)FLOYA

FLOYA – In Fiction ft. Airports & Grumble Bee (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Floya are a German duo formed in 2022 by members who share a common background in the post-hardcore scene.

They’ve been drawing attention with a dreamy sound that fuses pop rock and EDM elements.

Their latest project, created together with Australia’s Airports and the UK’s Glamour Bee, marks their first collaborative work.

The track unfolds an epic, film-like narrative: a life lived that turns out to be a dream, and upon waking, finding oneself in a completely different world.

It’s wonderful how the emotions wavering between dream and reality are expressed through a sound where the distinct personalities of all three acts blend dramatically.

It’s an ambitious song that further expands the world first presented on their 2024 album Yume, and if you listen on a night when you want to immerse yourself in a story, you’ll be drawn into its cinematic soundscape.

Still BreathingFaouzia, G.E.M., ILLENIUM

Faouzia, G.E.M., ILLENIUM – Still Breathing (Lyrics)

It’s a truly global collaboration featuring Moroccan-Canadian singer Faouzia, Chinese pop diva G.E.M., and top American producer ILLENIUM.

This piece carries a universal and powerful message: even in a loneliness so intense it makes the air in your chest feel paper-thin, as long as you keep breathing, there is hope.

Over an emotional, signature ILLENIUM track, Faouzia’s soaring high notes blend with G.E.M.’s rich, resonant vocals to create a grand, uplifting song that stirs the soul.

Released in August 2025, it’s an anthem for anyone facing hardship.

Give it a listen when you need a boost!