Summary of Western Music Releases [May 2025]

VacayAminé

Aminé – Vacay (Lyric Video)

Amine, an African American rapper and singer-songwriter, has released a lead single themed around a summer vacation from his upcoming new album “13 Months of Sunshine,” slated for release in May 2025.

Produced by DJ Dahi and Ely Rise, the hip-house track rides on a breezy beat and danceable rhythm, unfolding playful lyrics that depict stays at resorts and boutique hotels in Marseille.

The song also weaves in references to Dua Lipa and The White Lotus, underscoring its ties to contemporary pop culture.

Following his previous album “Kaytraminé,” which explored a fusion with electronic music, this new track delivers an even brighter, lighter sound that captures the feeling of summer’s arrival.

Backup Plan (feat. Luke Combs)Bailey Zimmerman

Bailey Zimmerman with Luke Combs – Backup Plan (Stagecoach Official Music Video)

Bailey Zimmerman, a native of Illinois, USA, will release a collaboration track with powerhouse country singer Luke Combs in May 2025.

Blending a thrilling country-rock sound with Zimmerman’s passionate, husky vocals and Combs’s rich, resonant voice, the song delivers a stirring anthem of unwavering determination.

A music video has also been produced, featuring live footage from their performance at the Stagecoach Festival on April 27.

Known for his album “Religiously.

The Album.” and the hit single “Fall in Love,” Zimmerman breaks new ground with this track—an ambitious work recommended not only for country music fans but also for rock enthusiasts.

Duffel Bag Hottie’s RevengeBenny the Butcher, Boldy James

Benny the Butcher, Boldy James – Duffel Bag Hottie’s Revenge (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

A powerful collaborative track by Benny the Butcher and Boldy James, both mainstays of the hardcore hip-hop scene, was released in April 2025.

Hailing from New York State and Georgia, respectively, the two artists seamlessly fuse their signature street-wise lyrics and tight flows, crafting a flawless cut over a heavy boom-bap beat produced by Nunchuck 101.

The track was unveiled as the lead single from Benny’s album “Excelsior,” heightening anticipation for the full tracklist, which features artists like Styles P and Skylar Blatt.

A cinematic music video, capturing the duo’s performances against an urban nighttime backdrop, is also generating buzz.

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Bktherula – DELILAH (Official Music Video)

This track showcases the striking individuality of BKtherula, a rapper based in Atlanta, USA.

It’s a pre-release single from her forthcoming album “Lucy,” slated for May 2025, skillfully blending trap beats with a melodic rap style and delivering a compelling narrative centered on romantic betrayal and self-affirmation.

Created after signing with Warner Records, the song is an ambitious work that further elevates her musical vision.

In 2024, she steadily built her career, including serving as the opening act for Ice Spice’s European “Y2K!” tour.

It’s a must-listen for music fans who favor alternative hip-hop.

The HuntBreakdown of Sanity

Breakdown of Sanity – The Hunt (Official Music Video)

From Switzerland’s proud Breakdown of Sanity comes a standout track released in May 2025, featuring their new vocalist, Kivi Blendere.

Anchored by heavyweight metalcore riffs and energetic breakdowns, it brilliantly fuses powerful shouts with melodic passages.

The song’s commanding structure evokes the band’s flagship album, Coexistence.

The music video, directed by Sebastian Piernick, is also a must-see, brimming with overwhelming tension and energy.

This work is a tour de force that fully showcases Kivi’s abilities as the successor to founding member Carlo Knöpfel, who departed after the Bern show in December 2024.

It’s recommended not only for fans of metalcore and deathcore, but for anyone drawn to the fusion of massive sound and melody.

The Catastrophe (Good Luck With That, Man)Car Seat Headrest

Car Seat Headrest – “The Catastrophe (Good Luck With That, Man)” (Official Lyric Video)

American indie rock band Car Seat Headrest have released a new advance single from their upcoming album The Scholars, due out in May 2025.

Set at the fictional Parnassus University and structured as a rock opera, the album includes this power pop–rooted track that weaves in elements of indie rock, electronica, hip-hop, and folk—evoking the appeal of Teens of Denial and Twin Fantasy.

The project was completed through a more collaborative process, with not only frontman Will Toledo but all band members contributing to the songwriting.

Stereogum has praised it as “the crystallization of the band’s musical tendencies” within their discography.

It’s a release I can wholeheartedly recommend to listeners seeking the dynamic sweep of indie rock and a richly narrative work centered on themes of life and renewal.

Lose My Mind (feat. Doja Cat)Don Toliver

Don Toliver – Lose My Mind (feat. Doja Cat) [From F1® The Movie] [Official Music Video]

Known for his hybrid sound and melodious flow, American artist Don Toliver teams up with Doja Cat on this track featured on the soundtrack for the film F1.

It’s a captivating song where soulful vocals and powerful rap intersect over a high-velocity sound that fuses pop-rap and electronic music.

Having drawn attention with albums like Heaven or Hell and Life of a DON, Toliver enlists Grammy-winning producers Ryan Tedder and Hans Zimmer here to brilliantly capture the world of Formula 1.

The film’s official soundtrack, F1 THE ALBUM, is slated for release in June 2025 alongside the movie, making this a recommended track for listeners seeking speedy, adrenaline-filled sound.