Summary of Western Music Releases [May 2025]

StainedBrittany Broski

Brittany Broski – Stained (Official Visualizer)

Brittany Broski, a Texas native who shot to fame on TikTok as the “Kombucha Girl,” has been stepping up her music career since her March 2025 cover of a Harry Styles song.

On May 30, she released a new single through Atlantic Records.

It’s a standout track that sits in the realm of alternative pop and indie soul, weaving together soulful vocals with delicate arrangements.

Her voice recalls influences like Hozier and Florence + The Machine, and the deeply felt expression of wounds and regret from past relationships leaves a strong impression, showcasing her maturation as an artist.

e-AsphyxiationCafuné

Cafuné – e-Asphyxiation (Official Video)

Khusuna is a popular indie-pop duo based in New York.

The pair—Sedona Schat and Noah Yoo—met at New York University in 2014, and their 2021 track “Tek It” went viral on TikTok, propelling them into the spotlight.

Their new song, released in May 2025, is an electropop ballad themed around loneliness and the loss of humanity in the digital age.

Layering Sedona’s dreamy vocals over guitar-driven production, the lyrics strikingly portray the modern psyche’s dependence on social media and smartphones as “e-choking.” Considered a centerpiece of their second album, Bite Reality, slated for release in September, it’s a must-listen for anyone feeling digital fatigue.

Jim Jones (Cowards, Pt. 2)Chevelle

Chevelle – Jim Jones (Cowards, Pt. 2) (Official Lyric Video)

Formed in Illinois in 1995, Chevelle has continued to captivate fans for years with a hard-hitting sound influenced by Tool and Helmet.

Released in May 2025, this track was created as Part 2 following March’s “Rabbit Hole (Cowards, Pt.

1),” and delivers a weighty groove-metal number themed around dystopian techno-futurism.

The piece stands out for Pete Loeffler’s falsetto vocals and powerful guitar riffs, showcasing the band’s dynamism across its roughly five-minute runtime.

It also serves as an advance single from the album Bright as Blasphemy, slated for release in August, and is a must-listen for alternative metal fans.

Catching feelingsChristine and the Queens & Cerrone

Christine and the Queens & Cerrone – Catching feelings (Official Music Video)

Sparked by their joint appearance at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, a dream collaboration has come to life between disco maestro Cerrone and modern pop innovator Christine and the Queens.

The result is a shimmering pop-disco track themed around love and desire, seamlessly blending early-’80s club-style synths with emotionally charged vocals.

Released in May 2025 as the lead single from their forthcoming four-track collaborative EP, it’s a perfect pick for anyone eager to move on the dance floor or savor a cross-generational fusion of music.

This SongConan Gray

Conan Gray – This Song (Official Music Video)

The new song “This Song,” released in May 2025 by popular American singer-songwriter Conan Gray, serves as the lead single from his fourth album, Wishbone.

Marked by a more introspective and emotionally rich approach than his previous works, the track—written during solitary moments on tour—captures some of his most personal and candid feelings.

Produced by Ethan Gruska, it features a modern sound characterized by heavy use of synthesizers.

It’s a perfect song for those on a journey of self-discovery or for quiet moments of inner reflection.

ReloadedDJ Snake & Space Laces

RELOADED

A shocking collaborative track by DJ Snake, the globally acclaimed artist from France, and Space Laces from Kentucky, USA.

Boldly sampling Marilyn Manson’s “This Is the New Sh*t,” it’s an innovative piece that fuses rock, rap, and hard dance.

Released in May 2025 as a single from DJ Snake’s third album, “Nomad,” it debuted at Paris’s Stade de France to a frenzy of 80,000 fans.

With its destructive bassline and aggressive sound, it’s perfect for anyone seeking explosive energy at festivals and clubs!

Make Me DisappearDark Divine

Dark Divine – Make Me Disappear (Official Music Video)

Dark Divine, a metalcore band based in Orlando, Florida, is releasing a fantastic new single on Thriller Records in May 2025.

Known for their gothic horror aesthetic, this work delves into introspective themes such as the emptiness that follows achieving a goal and the lingering effects of past toxic relationships on the present, resulting in a track with unprecedented emotional weight.

Built around the interplay between Anthony Martinez’s fierce screams and melodic clean vocals, it’s a standout that showcases the band’s musical maturity.

It’s a must-listen for anyone struggling with life goals or complicated relationships.