Latest Western music releases [October 2025]

FrictionThe Midnight

The Midnight – ‘Friction’ (Official Visualizer)

From Syndicate, the album released in October 2025 by The Midnight—the synthwave duo that continues to push the frontiers of electronic music—we’ve picked a track with a fierce groove.

It paints, in electric imagery, the act of tearing off the mask and seeking freedom amid the suffocation and anonymity of the city, with striking metaphors like static sparks and circuits.

Built on an ’80s-style synth sound layered over a four-on-the-floor beat, it stands as a symbolic work that caps off the trilogy continuing from their 2022 release, Heroes.

The tight rhythm and steadily rising tension feel great—perfect for a drive or a night cruise.

Deplore You / Farmers MarketThe Orchestra (For Now)

The Orchestra (For Now) – Deplore You / Farmers Market (Official Video)

The Orchestra (For Now) are a seven-piece band formed in London in 2023.

With a lineup that includes string instruments such as violin and cello, they explore art rock and progressive rock.

In 2024, they won the Green Man Festival’s Rising award, drawing significant attention.

Released in October 2025, this track is a lead single from the EP Plan 76.

Departing from their traditionally multilayered sound, it shines with an experimental approach that heightens tension through a restrained arrangement.

Themes of ambition and exhaustion, as well as self-critique in the face of failure, are expressed through a structure that builds from piano-centered stillness into an increasingly orchestral swell—an arc that is sure to resonate deeply with any listener grappling with the struggles of contemporary life.

Creatures of Chaos (feat. Tyler Connolly of Theory of a Deadman)The Rasmus

The Rasmus feat. Tyler Connolly of Theory of a Deadman – Creatures of Chaos (Lyric Video)

The Rasmus, a rock band that represents Finland and has been active from the 1990s to the present, is well known for achieving international success with their global hit “In the Shadows” from the 2003 album Dead Letters.

Their latest track is a powerful rock number featuring Tyler Connolly, the vocalist of the Canadian rock band Theory of a Deadman.

Blending a dark, tense sonic atmosphere with commanding guitar riffs and a catchy melody, the song serves as a call for solidarity to everyone who feels isolated or anxious in today’s society.

CHECKLISTTrippie Redd

Trippie Redd – CHECKLIST(official music video)

Rapper Trippie Redd from Canton, Ohio—also known for his collaborations with XXXTentacion and Juice WRLD—has dropped the lead single from his upcoming album NDA in October 2025.

Blending melodious flows that defy the confines of hip-hop with an experimental sound incorporating elements of rage and hyperpop, the track signals a bold new chapter in his career.

The music video was released simultaneously, delivering strong visual impact.

If you’re into trap or emo rap, this is a song you’ll definitely get hooked on.

Love ZombieVictoria Justice

Victoria Justice – Love Zombie (Official Visualizer/Lyric Video)

Victoria Justice, widely known as an actress who once starred in a Nickelodeon drama series, has in recent years expanded her work as a singer-songwriter, delivering memorable pop songs like 2013’s “Gold” and 2020’s “Treat Myself.” Released in October 2025, this work re-records long-shelved vault tracks that were created during her Columbia Records era.

Rooted in dark pop, it captivates with a unique world that overlays horror-tinged imagery with the swell of romantic feelings.

Her lower-register vocals are layered with harmonies, while a beat that fuses synth-pop and electro makes it perfect for long autumn nights.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants to savor a dark yet sweet atmosphere during the Halloween season.

All Over MeYukimi

Yukimi – ‘All Over Me’ (Official Audio)

Yukimi Nagano, who has long been active as the vocalist of Swedish electronic music band Little Dragon.

With a Japanese father and a Swedish-American mother, she has pursued her work with the Grammy-nominated band while releasing her solo album “For You” in March 2025.

She is also set to release the EP “Yume” in November, and this track is the lead single from that EP.

Depicting an irrepressible longing for love, the song traverses a wide range of genres—jazz, soul, electronic pop, and psychedelia—capturing the sensation of surrendering to a passionate dream.

Its floating, dreamy soundscapes and rich vocal expression create a world that makes it easy to imagine emotions wavering between romance and reverie.

It’s a perfect track for a relaxing night or for moments when you want to look inward.

ADDbbno$

bbno$ – ADD (official music video)

Baby No Money, a Canadian rapper known for his witty rhymes, has been gaining popularity.

Released in October 2025, this track is the lead single from his self-titled album, “bbno$.” It features a beat heavily infused with electronic elements and a smooth, flowing rap delivery, with playful wordplay and the confident tone of an artist who has tasted success.

The music video drew attention for its animated execution, which involved as many as 20 different artists.

Prioritizing escapist entertainment, the song lets listeners fully experience his style as he effortlessly crosses the boundary between rap and pop.