Summary of Western Music Releases [May 2025]

EGYPT (Remix)Westside Gunn, Doechii

Westside Gunn, Doechii – EGYPT (Remix) [Visualizer]

A new kind of collaborative project by Westside Gunn from Buffalo, New York, and Doechii from Tampa, Florida was released in May 2025.

Riding over dark, grimy beats, Westside Gunn delivers a heavy, Griselda-style flow, while Doechii showcases a verse that puts her uniquely powerful character front and center.

With Doechii having made her acting debut in A24’s film Earth Mama and Westside Gunn having been nominated for Album of the Year at the 65th Grammy Awards, their chemistry is sure to captivate not only lovers of ’90s East Coast sound but a wide range of hip-hop fans.

Feël no wayz (Yeat mix)Yeat

FEËL NO WAYZ (YEAT MIX) [OFFICIAL VISUALIZËR]

Hailing from Irvine, California, Yeat is known for his Auto-Tune–driven vocals and his signature, synth-heavy “rage beat” sound.

This bold cover of Drake’s R&B track preserves the original’s vibe while weaving in thunderous 808 bass and futuristic soundscapes.

Premiered at Coachella in April 2025—and performed onstage with Drake—it quickly became a talking point.

He’s set to perform it on his Australia tour in the fall, with a confirmed show at Melbourne’s Festival Hall on October 10.

After dropping back-to-back albums, 2093 and Lyfestyle, in 2024 and cementing his distinctive style, this track is a must-listen not only for his fans but also for lovers of R&B and electronic music.

Where I Been / Shot CallinYoungboy Never Broke Again

YoungBoy Never Broke Again – Where I Been / Shot Callin [Official Video]

The two new tracks from YoungBoy Never Broke Again, who was just released from prison, clearly showcase his musical growth.

In the first song, the Louisiana-born rapper lays bare his emotions, grounded in past struggles and experiences.

His melodic flow and heartfelt lyrics hit home.

In contrast, the second track brims with confidence and firm resolve, featuring a powerful beat and razor-sharp bars.

Released on May 2, 2025, these songs arrive as plans for a new album and tour later in the year are already underway.

It’s the perfect pick-me-up for late-night drives, workouts, or any moment you need to fire yourself up.

boombbno$

bbno$ – boom (official music video)

The rapper bbno$, hailing from Vancouver, Canada, is known for lyrics laced with distinctive humor and satire.

His new release in May 2025 is a striking track that fuses electronic and hip-hop sounds.

Produced by Y2K, it reunites the duo behind “Lalala,” which drew major attention for its savvy marketing on platforms like Tinder and Instagram.

The song blends a catchy melody with rap that’s both playful and melodic.

A music video featuring a diverse cast, including drag queens, has also been released, and the track has become emblematic of today’s music scene, winning the TikTok Juno Fan Choice Award at the 2025 Juno Awards.

It’s a must-listen for anyone seeking fresh music that effortlessly leaps over the boundaries between pop and hip-hop.

Pink ElephantArcade Fire

Arcade Fire – Pink Elephant (Official Visualiser)

Arcade Fire, the indie rock band based in Montreal, Canada, announced a lead single in April 2025 that marks a bold step toward new forms of expression.

Centered on the theme of “paradoxical phenomena in psychology,” the song portrays the emotional struggle of feelings that become harder to forget the more you try to forget them, a new frontier the band describes as “cinematic mystical punk.” Experimental touches—such as members swapping their usual instruments—also shine through.

The track is the lead single from an album of the same name slated for release in May 2025, and it sparked conversation after its debut at the Luck Reunion festival in Texas.

The day after the album drops, the band is set to appear on the popular U.

S.

show Saturday Night Live.

It marks their first new musical adventure in roughly three years, since 2022’s WE.

Enter The BehelitBeast In Black

BEAST IN BLACK – Enter The Behelit (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

The new song slated for April 2025 by Beast in Black, a heavy metal band from Finland, is a collaboration between Blizzard Entertainment’s hit game Diablo IV and the late Kentaro Miura’s legendary manga Berserk.

While rooted in power metal, the track also incorporates elements of ’80s pop, brilliantly expressing contrasts such as light and darkness, good and evil.

Released by Nuclear Blast Records as a digital single and a limited-edition vinyl maxi single, it also includes remastered versions of past fan favorites Die By The Blade and The Fifth Angel.

Produced as part of a crossover event with Diablo IV and Diablo Immortal, this track is highly recommended for metal fans who love dark fantasy.

Mystical MagicalBenson Boone

Benson Boone – Mystical Magical (Official Lyric Video)

Benson Boone, an American singer-songwriter reviving the spirit of ’80s pop for today.

Making a bold career move by leaving American Idol mid-season, he built a unique fanbase through his social media presence.

From his second album, American Heart, slated for release in June 2025, the standout track is a nostalgic yet fresh pop-rock number that pays homage to Olivia Newton-John.

Capturing the shifting emotions of romance, the song showcases his signature falsetto and breezy arrangement.

He also performed with Queen’s Brian May at Coachella in April 2025, and later scored an impressive 39% support in Billboard’s weekly poll.

It’s a track that resonates with anyone feeling the thrills of love.