Latest Western music releases [October 2025]

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mgk – secrets

Machine Gun Kelly, aka MGK—who spearheaded the 2000s pop-punk revival with his U.S.

No.

1 2020 album Tickets To My Downfall—has been rolling out previously unreleased tracks in October 2025 to mark the album’s fifth anniversary.

This song is a vault cut from that acclaimed record created with Travis Barker, a pop-punk number that captures the push-and-pull of dating and the thrill of sharing secrets just between two people, all wrapped in an effortless hook.

Lithe guitar riffs, racing drums, and Kelly’s vulnerable vocals intertwine to lay bare the flutter of the night.

Blending the era’s emotional melodies with modern synth textures, it’s the perfect track for when you’re in the mood to revel in youthful exuberance.

FuzeSkrillex & ISOxo

Skrillex & ISOxo – Fuze

A collaboration between a legend who revolutionized the EDM scene and a rising force in West Coast bass music.

Created by Skrillex and ISOxo, the track was first unveiled during their back-to-back set at the Niteharts Festival held in San Diego in October 2025, and it feels as if the crowd’s frenzy was captured directly in the recording.

The introduction, which begins with gentle piano, suddenly collapses into a destructive drop—absolutely stunning.

Skrillex’s early-2010s brostep shock is reimagined through ISOxo’s modern sound design, with a barrage of hard-hitting bass and razor-sharp edits shaking the floor.

Embodying the cross-generational lineage of bass music, this is a perfect track for anyone looking to move their body in the club.

Boyband5 Seconds of Summer

5 Seconds of Summer – Boyband (Official Visualizer)

5 Seconds of Summer, the pop-rock band from Australia.

Since forming in 2011, they’ve captivated fans around the world with a wide-ranging sound that spans from pop punk to new wave.

Their new track, released in October 2025, showcases a high-energy pop-punk style powered by synths, where catchy choruses and distorted guitars blend seamlessly.

Embracing the long-held “boy band” label and reclaiming the term, the song carries a bold, self-aware theme.

At once self-deprecating and powerful, it was produced as the second single from the album EVERYONE’S A STAR!.

It’s a song where irony and pop sensibility coexist—dialoguing with their past selves while staking out where they stand today, in a way that’s quintessentially them.

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After – Deep Diving (Official Music Video)

After is a male-female duo based in Los Angeles.

The two, both born on August 23, 1995, met on a dating app and have been gaining attention for their unique sound that fuses trip-hop with Y2K pop.

Released in June 2025, this track feels like diving underwater, with floating, immersive synths and lo-fi drum loops weaving a dreamlike atmosphere.

The lyrics delve into deep emotions, beautifully harmonizing with a soundscape that reinterprets early-2000s nostalgia through a contemporary lens.

The vocal timbre—reminiscent of Caroline Polachek—is captivating, making this a perfect piece for nighttime drives or quiet introspection.

TroubleArrDee x Mazza L20

ArrDee x Mazza L20 – Trouble (Official Music Video)

A first-time collaboration by two rising stars of UK drill dropped in October 2025.

ArrDee from Brighton and Mazza L20, based in Liverpool, are rappers with distinct regional flavors and styles.

ArrDee previously hit No.

2 on the UK Albums Chart with his 2022 mixtape Pier Pressure, while Mazza L20 brings a gritty, street-honed background, having launched his career after time behind bars.

Produced by JO JO F, the track features a dynamic beat and razor-sharp back-and-forth between the two, drawing reactions from listeners like “proper hard.” Highly recommended if you want to hear the chemistry that sparks when rappers from different backgrounds collide.

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Ashnikko – Liquid (Official Visualiser)

Ashnikko, who never stops astonishing the music scene with her overwhelming musicality and striking visual style, has released her second album, “Smoochies,” in October 2025, about two years after her 2023 debut album “Weedkiller.” This track, one of the songs included on the album, is a provocative piece that explores a craving for intimacy and oneness through a metaphor of bodily boundaries dissolving and merging at the molecular level.

Its aggressive sound—fusing hyperpop and electronic—also carries a sense of homage to Britney Spears, whom she cites as an influence.

It’s the perfect song for when you want to cut loose at the club or charge up on adrenaline and energy.

Who’s Dat GirlAyra Starr, Rema

Ayra Starr, Rema – Who’s Dat Girl

A long-awaited collaborative track by two of Nigeria’s leading musical talents, Ayra Starr and Rema, was released in October 2025.

Rooted in Afrobeats while incorporating R&B, dancehall, and even Middle Eastern soundscapes, the song represents the next generation of Afropop.

The meticulous production by LAGI and The Elements shines through, and the lyrics—brimming with self-assured presence—captivate listeners instantly.

It’s the perfect track to boost your energy at parties, on drives, or whenever you want to turn things up!