Latest Western Music Releases [September 2025]

Cold BurnKingdom Of Giants

Kingdom Of Giants – Cold Burn (OFFICIAL VISUALIZER)

Kingdom of Giants is a metalcore band based in Sacramento, California.

With a style that fuses modern heaviness and elements of 80s synthwave, they’ve earned the support of passionate fans in Japan as well.

From their EP “Burning Chrome,” released in August 2025, here’s a standout track.

The song’s appeal lies in its distinctly cyberpunk atmosphere, where sleek, cold-glinting synths collide fiercely with searing riffs.

It portrays a theme of renewal—breaking free from stagnation and carving out the future with your own hands.

The contrast between massive breakdowns and expansive melodies heightens the drama of the lyrics’ message.

This work forms a pair with their previous EP “Bleeding Star,” offering the strength to overcome inner conflict, and it’s sure to give a push to anyone longing to break through their current barriers.

I PrayMiles Kane

Miles Kane – “I Pray” [Official Music Video]

Miles Kane—also known for abruptly hitting No.

1 on the UK charts in 2008 with The Last Shadow Puppets, his duo with Arctic Monkeys’ Alex Turner—has also earned popularity as a solo artist with his diverse rock sound.

The track he released ahead of his album “Sunlight In The Shadows” is this one.

Produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, it’s a rock number brimming with euphoria.

It opens with a swirling tremolo guitar, then surges upward as one with his emotional vocals—a development that can only be described as breathtaking.

As he himself has said, the theme is the spiritual curiosity he’s gained with age: you can feel a sincere emotion like offering a prayer, believing in the light even while standing in the shadows.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you hit a wall or need the strength to believe in yourself.

SandmanNova Twins

Nova Twins – Sandman (Lyric Visualiser)

Nova Twins are a London-based rock duo active since 2014.

Their sound fuses alternative, punk, and nu metal with hip-hop, and their 2022 album Supernova earned high acclaim, including a Mercury Prize nomination.

This track comes from their new album, Parasites & Butterflies.

The song leans heavily into electronic music—so much so it could be described as pure dubstep—delivering surging sub-bass and dramatic drops that leave a powerful impact.

Its introspective, surreal worldview embodies the album’s central theme of “parasitism and transformation,” and it’s truly breathtaking.

If you’re looking to immerse yourself in heavy, experimental sounds, this is a must-listen.

SHATTERED DREAMSStarset

STARSET – SHATTERED DREAMS (Official Music Video)

Fronted by a bandleader who is also a scientist, STARSET pursues a unique musical identity they call cinematic rock.

In August 2025, they released a bold cover of a pop song that was a hit in 1987.

While preserving the original’s wistful, beautiful melody, they fuse the band’s signature heavy guitar sound with grand orchestration, reconstructing it into an eerie, moody soundscape.

The searing feelings of broken promises and shattered dreams are amplified by a dramatic arrangement that plays like a film soundtrack.

Featured on the forthcoming album SILOS, this track is irresistible for fans of epic rock and for those eager to discover new facets of the original.

CovetSlow Crush

Slow Crush “Covet” (Official Visualizer)

Slow Crush is a shoegaze band from Belgium.

Their debut album Aurora, released in 2018, was lauded by critics and established them as a leading force in the contemporary shoegaze scene.

Their new track is here.

Within a thunderous wall of guitars, the airy vocals resonate with aching poignancy—an overwhelming result.

The song explores the fragility of human relationships and the complexities of love, and vocalist Isa Holliday poured so much emotion into the recording that she reportedly shed tears in the studio.

This track comes from Thirst, their first album since moving to the renowned label Pure Noise Records, due out in August 2025.

Working with producer Lewis Johns, they’ve explored new sonic depths, even incorporating saxophone.

If you enjoy immersive music, be sure to give it a listen.

PorcupineSparks

Porcupine

Sparks, the brotherly duo active since 1971.

While it’s easy to focus on their idiosyncratic performances unlike those of typical bands, they’re also well-versed across all genres and consistently release highly original songs.

In May 2025, they reached No.

2 on the UK charts with their album MAD!, and now they’re extending that momentum with a new EP, MADDER!.

The track here is its lead single.

It’s a quintessential Sparks killer tune, unfolding from an organ-led verse into a heavy guitar-powered chorus.

The lyrics—about being irresistibly drawn to a woman as prickly as a hedgehog—offer a delightfully twisted take on affection.

If you love dramatic pop, be sure to check it out!

Common SenseState Champs

State Champs “Common Sense” (Lyric Video)

State Champs is a pop-punk band from New York State.

With achievements like winning Best Breakthrough Band in 2016, they’ve cemented their popularity on the scene with their energetic sound.

Here’s their latest track.

Released in September 2025, this song—described by the band as “a bit dark and heavy”—adds new depth to their style and stands as an ambitious effort.

The theme is a tender, bittersweet feeling: being so infatuated with someone that you fail to notice how little you actually have in common.

The catchy hallmarks of pop punk are still intact, while the weighty sound captures emotional fluctuations—sure to resonate with anyone who loves slightly bitter love songs.