Latest Western music releases [October 2025]

Fruit batOf Monsters and Men

Of Monsters and Men – Fruit bat (Live from Skarkali)

Leading Iceland’s Nordic folk-rock scene, Of Monsters and Men have captivated audiences worldwide with warm harmonies and expansive soundscapes since their formation in 2010.

Released ahead of their October 2025 album All Is Love & Pain in the Mouse Parade, this track is over eight minutes long yet never loses its engaging momentum.

As the symbolic title “Fruit Bat” suggests, it delicately weaves themes of solitude, liberation, and shifting emotions from the perspective of a creature freely gliding through the night.

Positioned mid-album, the song reflects the band’s renewed ambition and confidence—especially given its background of being performed in the studio for an intimate circle of friends.

Highly recommended for those looking to sink into a quiet, contemplative moment.

viscusOklou & FKA twigs

Oklou & FKA twigs – viscus (Official Video)

Ocloo, a French producer and singer-songwriter at the forefront of experimental electronic pop.

She has earned international acclaim for her unique sonic world that blends classical music training with internet-born sound culture, and in October 2025 she dropped a new track featuring the cutting-edge British artist FKA twigs.

Included on the deluxe edition of her debut album “Choke Enough,” released in February 2025, the song captivates with a dreamy sound where glitchy synths intertwine with floating vocals.

The lyrics cleverly layer physical and inner anxieties, delivering a message that is delicate yet powerful.

A must-listen for anyone exploring experimental pop music.

Punks And DemonsRob Zombie

ROB ZOMBIE – Punks And Demons (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

Rob Zombie, the American heavy metal maverick also known as a horror film director.

Since branching off from White Zombie in 1998 to launch his solo career, he has established a unique style that fuses industrial metal with horror elements.

The new song released in October 2025 is the lead single from his album “The Great Satan,” slated for release in February 2026.

Its heavy sound—exploding with groovy riffs and shouts—is quintessentially his trademark.

It’s a track that heightens anticipation for his first new release in about four years, since 2021.

The fact that it was previewed in advance at the 20th anniversary screening of the horror film “The Devil’s Rejects” is also a very Rob Zombie touch, reflecting his identity as a filmmaker.

Dearly MissedSearows

Searows – Dearly Missed (Official Music Video)

Singer-songwriter Sea Lows is based in Portland, Oregon.

The solo project of Alec Duckart, it began with home recordings and drew attention for its serene indie-folk worldbuilding, leading to a deal with Matt Maltese’s label in 2023.

The track Sea Lows released in October 2025 is a lead single from the forthcoming album Death in the Business of Whaling, slated for release in January 2026.

Spanning roughly six minutes, it’s an expansive piece whose dramatic structure—rising from a quiet introduction to an explosive storm of guitars and drums—is breathtaking.

The lyrics channel anger at betrayal, the scars of the psyche, and a fierce will to rise again, shaping a narrative about restoring dignity to people living at the margins.

Co-produced with Trevor Spencer in a renovated horse stable near Seattle, the track marks an ambitious step beyond bedroom pop.

Highly recommended for listeners who enjoy Phoebe Bridgers and Ethel Cain.

The Fate of OpheliaTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – The Fate of Ophelia (Official Music Video)

The lead single from Taylor Swift’s twelfth album, The Life of a Showgirl, released in October 2025.

Inspired by Ophelia, the tragic heroine of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, it expresses gratitude to the lover who rescued her from a sorrowful fate.

Its sound blends dance-pop and synth-pop, evoking the funky pop of the 2000s.

Reuniting with Max Martin and Shellback, the track shines with a level of polish reminiscent of the classic albums 1989 and Reputation.

The release was tied to promotional events screened in cinemas around the world, featuring a world premiere of the music video.

A recommended listen for anyone who wants to experience a story that is poignant yet full of hope.

EyesThe Devil Wears Prada

The Devil Wears Prada – Eyes [Official Video]

This track, released ahead of The Devil Wears Prada’s upcoming album “Flowers,” scheduled for November 2025, is an ambitious work that fuses the band’s traditional metalcore sound with modern synths and programming elements.

The striking contrast between Mike Hranica’s fierce screams and Jeremy DePoyster’s melodic clean vocals stands out, while the hefty guitar riffs and intense drum beats vividly trace emotional highs and lows.

Centered on themes of life’s extremes and inner conflict, the song embodies a determination to keep moving forward even while confronting pain; its lyrics, where anguish and hope intersect, and its aggressive performance resonate deeply.

Though heavy, the chorus melody is catchy, making it a track that can be recommended even to those new to the metalcore genre.

Second BestThe Last Dinner Party

The Last Dinner Party – Second Best (Official Lyric Video)

Formed in London in 2021, The Last Dinner Party are a five-piece band who broke through rapidly with their unique sound that fuses baroque pop and art rock: their debut album “Prelude to Ecstasy,” released in February 2024, hit No.

1 on the UK charts and they won the BRITs Rising Star award.

This track, a lead single from their second album “From the Pyre,” portrays the inner conflict of resigning oneself to being treated as a second choice by someone you love.

With sharp melodies that hint at Sparks’ influence, buoyant keys, and a powerful bass line, it strikingly blends pop appeal with artistic flair.

It’s a song I especially recommend to anyone who feels their self-esteem slipping.