Summary of Western Music Releases [May 2025]

Sorry MomDevon Cole

Devon Cole – Sorry Mom (Official Audio)

Canadian rising singer-songwriter Devon Cole released a Mother’s Day song in May 2025 that captivates with a bright sound skillfully blending pop and disco.

Looking back on her rebellious teens, the track is an approachable piece that folds in both apologies to and gratitude for her mother.

Following her 2024 EP Two Shades Blonder, this new work humorously portrays the complex dynamics between mother and daughter while expressing the appreciation for parents that comes with growing up.

In 2025, she is slated to appear at Shania Twain’s Calgary and Toronto shows, signaling even greater momentum ahead.

It’s a highly recommended song for anyone who relates to or has memories of parent–child relationships.

God Is A WeaponFalling In Reverse

Falling In Reverse – “God Is A Weapon (feat. Marilyn Manson)”

Hailing from Las Vegas, the post-hardcore band Falling In Reverse returns with a new release whose provocative, offbeat music video—featuring a defiant grin and an ode to divine weaponry—has become a hot topic.

The track crafts an expansive soundscape that fuses the divinity of a goddess with the destructive power of a weapon.

In collaboration with Marilyn Manson, it ambitiously weaves between ethereal melodies and weighty metal, moving freely across that spectrum.

Released in May 2025, the work pairs its grandeur with visuals reminiscent of films like 300 and Gladiator, seizing the hearts of rock fans.

If you want to immerse yourself in its dense, heavy sound and provocative lyrical world, give it a listen.

Living My Best LifeJessie J

Jessie J – Living My Best Life (Visualiser)

Jessie J, the UK-born artist who has achieved global success with her powerful vocals and diverse musicality.

This new track is a bright, energetic number influenced by ’80s pop and funk, featuring an uplifting, dance-inducing sound inspired by Whitney Houston and Prince.

Teaming up with Grammy-winning producers Ryan Tedder and Marty Maro, she parted ways with longtime label Republic Records to release the song via independent label Darco Artist Partnerships in May 2025.

The music video—featuring her freely dancing and strolling through the streets of London—is also out now.

Brimming with positivity and energy, this track is perfect for a morning drive or a workout.

CRASH DUMMYJoey Bada$$

Joey Bada$$ – CRASH DUMMY (Official Audio)

This is a powerful track released in May 2025 by Brooklyn-born rapper Joey Bada$$, who is currently in the midst of an intense beef with West Coast rappers.

Built on a boom-bap sound reminiscent of the golden era of the ’90s, the song stands out with an aggressive production that skillfully samples a classic by 2Pac.

True to the artist who delivered a string of acclaimed records from 1999 to 2000, it shines with his razor-sharp lyrics and highly narrative flow.

Produced by Pro Era member Kirk Knight, the track inherits the East Coast hip-hop tradition while adding a modern interpretation.

A must-listen for listeners who appreciate hip-hop history and gravitate toward message-driven works.

MY TOWN (feat. Loaded Lux)Joey Bada$$

Joey Bada$$ – MY TOWN feat. Loaded Lux (Official Audio)

Amid rising East–West tensions in today’s rap scene, New York’s Joey Bada$$ has released a new diss track.

Teaming up with battle-rap heavyweight Loaded Lux, the track delivers a fierce barrage of criticism aimed at West Coast rappers.

Rooted in a boom-bap style influenced by legendary hip-hop artists, it showcases the razor-sharp flow he displayed on albums like B4.

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$$ and All-Amerikkkan Bada$$.

Backed by a heavyweight beat from Pro Era’s Kirk Knight, who also handles production, the track fuses its aggressive, East–West conflict–themed message with powerful sonics, shaping up to be a defining work of the 2025 hip-hop landscape.

CarmenJoy Crookes

Joy Crookes – Carmen (Official Video)

A powerful tour de force that fuses refined neo-soul with alternative R&B, carrying a strong message about beauty standards and societal pressure.

London-born singer-songwriter Joy Crookes released a new single from her second album in May 2025.

Further honing the acclaimed songwriting talent she showcased on her 2021 album Skin, this track excels with its neo-soul sound woven from striking percussion and Crookes’s rich vocals.

Produced by Blue May and co-written with an all-star team that includes Elton John, the song has the power to evoke deep empathy in listeners.

It’s a must-listen for anyone who values self-affirmation while questioning the modern world.

Can’t Touch ThisLethal Bizzle x Wiley x Scorcher

Lethal Bizzle x Wiley x Scorcher – Can’t Touch This [Music Video] | GRM Daily

A star-studded collaboration by legends representing the UK grime scene was released in May 2025.

Bringing together three heavyweights—Lethal Bizzle, Wiley, and Scorcher—this project stands out with the weighty flows and razor-sharp lyrics that only veterans can deliver.

Over steel-hard drum patterns intertwined with a sub-heavy bassline, the three MCs each showcase their individuality to the fullest.

Producer Faze Miyake’s deft touch also shines through, resulting in a work that reaffirms the appeal of grime as a musical form.

Even listeners not yet familiar with grime should give this track a spin—it’s a song that showcases new possibilities in UK hip-hop.