Latest Western music releases [October 2025]

Brand NewJayDon

JayDon – Brand New

Born in 2007, Jaydon is a young multi-hyphenate also known for voicing Young Simba in Disney’s live-action The Lion King.

He signed with the label founded by Usher and L.A.

Reid and will release his debut EP, “Me My Songs & I,” in October 2025.

This track from the EP is a wistful R&B number that looks back on a past relationship, asking, “Was the love we had back then real?” Jaydon’s smooth vocals glide over a light beat, and the falsetto-laced delivery reflects the influence of his mentor, Usher.

Portraying a young person trying to move forward while carrying the pain of heartbreak, this song is a must-listen for anyone who can’t quite let go of a past love.

PIXELATED KISSESJoji

Joji – PIXELATED KISSES

This work, his first new song in about three years, marks Joji’s comeback, released in October 2025.

Known for a sound that centers on alternative R&B while blending trip-hop and lo-fi, he stands out here with an assertive approach that pairs an intense trap beat with minimal, restrained vocals.

Though it runs under two minutes, its digitally distorted textures evoke an ethereal atmosphere, opening up a new frontier distinct from past classics like “Slow Dancing in the Dark.” Written, composed, recorded, and produced entirely by Joji himself, the track is widely seen as the lead single for his next album, raising expectations for what comes next.

I Like Ur LookKim Petras

I Like Ur Look

Kim Petras, who achieved worldwide fame with her Grammy-winning hit “Unholy,” released a long-awaited pop-EDM track in October 2025, which she also helped produce.

Created in collaboration with the electropop duo Frost Children, the song is characterized by vivid, sensual sounds.

In her discography, it serves as the third single leading up to her next album, “KP3,” and it was previewed back in March 2023.

Blending playfulness and sexiness, this track is perfect for amping up the mood at parties or on a drive.

AlrightLojay

Lojay – Alright (Official Visualizer)

XOXO, the highly anticipated debut full-length album by Nigerian singer-songwriter Rogei, was released in October 2025.

Closing out the record is a gem of a track born from a collaboration with producer P Priime.

Its bright synths, rhythmic percussion, and silky bassline weave a fusion of Afrobeats and R&B that brings listeners a sense of comfort and optimism.

In line with the album’s overarching theme of “feelings that couldn’t be put into words,” the project concludes with a hopeful message, expressing a calm state of mind found beyond confusion and doubt.

With a global tour kicking off in London on the horizon, Rogei is an artist whose future is truly exciting.

chrysalisL’impératrice

L’Impératrice, Louve — chrysalis [Audio Video]

As a leading figure in French disco based in Paris, L’Impératrice has long captivated listeners with exquisite sounds rooted in the golden era of the ’70s and ’80s.

In 2024, vocalist Flore Benguigui departed, and the band welcomed Maud Ferron.

This milestone track, created under the new lineup, was released in October 2025.

Its title means “chrysalis,” and the image of awakening—breaking out of the shell to take flight—runs throughout the piece.

The fusion of a theme symbolizing the band’s rebirth and transformation with a characteristically nu-disco, groovy track makes it a fitting opening to a new chapter.

Starting in November, the band will embark on its first-ever Asia tour, so if you’re into French pop, be sure to check them out.

God Owes Me MoneyMilitarie Gun

Militarie Gun – God Owes Me Money (Official Audio)

Los Angeles-based post-hardcore band Military Gun is set to release their second album, “God Save the Gun,” in October 2025, and they’ve dropped the final advance single.

Frontman Ian Shelton lays bare his struggles with alcohol dependency and vulnerability in this track, which is marked by a striking fusion of pummeling guitar riffs and airy synths.

Expansive, arena-minded choruses are also introduced, hinting at a bold new chapter for the band—one that broadens their sonic palette while retaining their raw edge.

Their 2023 debut, “Life Under the Gun,” received strong critical acclaim, including being named Stereogum’s Album of the Week, steadily raising their profile.

This is a must-listen for anyone drawn to hardcore that merges self-examination with aggression.

Meeting You Once (The End)Natanya

Natanya – Meeting You Once (The End) (Official Video)

Singer-songwriter Natanya, based in London, has drawn attention for a musical style that bridges jazz, R&B, and neo-soul, after studying classical piano from an early age.

In 2023, she won “Best New Artist” at the GUAP Gala.

Her track released in October 2025 incorporates Jersey club rhythms.

It balances a mellow mood that evokes quiet morning moments spent with friends with a brisk, buoyant beat.

The narrative, tracing the boundary between a one-time meeting and parting, carries a poignant sense of ruminating contact with the past.

Its transparent harmonies and spatially nuanced sound design are striking, and with production handled by Natanya herself, the work stands as an ambitious fusion of alternative pop and dance music.