Latest Western music releases [October 2025]

Just One TimeGalimatias

Galimatias – Just One Time

Galimatias, an electronic producer from Denmark, masterfully blends alternative R&B, downtempo, and future bass, and earned high acclaim in 2015 with Urban Flora, his collaborative EP with Alina Baraz.

This track, released in September 2025, is a lead single from his forthcoming album 20 Second Century, slated for a November release.

It unfolds a soothing soundscape of weightless electronic textures, smooth beats, and softly shimmering vocal effects.

He has said, “I never want to make the same sound twice,” and that spirit of exploration is clearly etched into this work as well.

It’s a perfect track for a mellow nighttime drive or for quietly immersing yourself in music.

Artificial AngelsGrimes

Grimes – Artificial Angels (Official Video)

Canadian artist Grimes is known for her synth-pop and experimental sound, and is a multitalented creator who handles everything from composition and production to video direction.

The single dropped in October 2025 depicts, from an AI’s perspective, the feeling of humans being hunted by machines.

Its cyberpunk sound—woven from AI-processed vocals and mechanical beats—exudes a cool yet faintly eerie atmosphere.

The title is said to be a decade-in-the-making homage to her 2015 album Art Angels, and the track signals a new phase in which she reexamines the relationship between technology and humanity.

Recommended for fans of sci-fi and forward-looking music.

White LighterJean Dawson

White Lighter

Mexican American artist Jean Dawson is an experimental pop musician drawing attention for a genre-defying sound that spans grunge, hip-hop, Britpop, and rock en español.

Released in October 2025, this track debuted as the lead single from Rock A Bye Baby, Glimmer of God, the deluxe edition of the 2024 album Glimmer of God.

It’s a danceable, catchy cut built on a funky bassline and a swinging beat.

Beneath its light-footed dance feel, the song carries an introspective theme that gently guides the soul toward faith, resonating deeply through the motif of destruction and rebirth.

It’s a work that showcases Jean Dawson’s ongoing evolution in pursuit of new sounds, and a must-listen for anyone seeking borderless music.

How To Let GoKodak Black

Kodak Black – How To Let Go [Official Music Video]

Kodak Black, a rapper from Pompano Beach, Florida.

Known as a leading figure in the trap scene, his 2018 album “Dying to Live” hit No.

1 in the U.S.

His new track, dropped in October 2025, centers on themes of breaking with the past and the difficulty of letting go.

Blending a melodic hook with emotional lyrics, the song intersects his street life with a more introspective side.

Positioned as the lead single from his album “Just Getting Started,” slated for release on October 31, it reflects his drive to embark on a new beginning.

It’s a must-listen for anyone at a turning point in life or in need of the courage to let something go.

Dead and GoneLeigh-Anne

Leigh-Anne – Dead And Gone (Visualiser) (Official)

Leigh-Anne, who rose to fame as a member of the popular British girl group Little Mix and officially launched her solo career in 2023, has released a new track in October 2025 that captivates with a powerful sound skillfully blending R&B, reggae, and dancehall.

The lyrics center on a theme of self-transformation—”burying the old self and embracing the new”—and convey a determination to live freely without worrying about others’ opinions.

As a lead single from her debut album My Ego Told Me To, slated for release in February 2026, it showcases a musicality that reflects her Caribbean roots and is not to be missed.

It’s a song I highly recommend to anyone who wants to live authentically.

coke nails (ft. Bexey)Lil Peep

Lil Peep – coke nails (ft. Bexey) (Official Video)

Lil Peep, the pioneering emo-rap artist who passed away suddenly at 21 in 2017.

A previously unreleased track he recorded in London during his lifetime was released in October 2025 as a collaboration with UK rapper BEXEY.

The lyrics, centered on drugs and fleeting relationships, symbolize the loneliness and nihilism he consistently portrayed, while the fusion of emo rock–inspired melodies and trap beats is quintessentially him.

Produced by Smokeasac, this long-awaited track offers a valuable chance to revisit Lil Peep’s musical legacy.

A must-listen for anyone interested in the emo-rap genre.

Letter To My BlockLil Tjay

Lil Tjay – Letter To My Block (Official Video)

Rapper Lil Tjay, who hovered between life and death after a shooting in 2022, has continued making music, releasing his third album, 222, in 2023 and creating songs rooted in his experiences.

This track, a single released in October 2025, is a message song dedicated to his friends back home in the Bronx.

It features a melodic flow and raw lyrics that look back on past struggles in the streets while conveying hope from his current position.

It’s a compelling piece that only someone who has grown by overcoming pain could create.

Recommended for those still facing difficult circumstances and for anyone who wants to honor their roots.