Summary of Western Music Releases [May 2025]

Real ThingDrugdealer & Weyes Blood

DRUGDEALER ft. WEYES BLOOD – REAL THING (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

The long-awaited collaborative track by Drugdealer, the Los Angeles–based project of Michael Collins known for reviving 1970s soft rock for the modern era, and Weyes Blood—California-born singer-songwriter Natalie Mering—was released in May 2025.

Produced over more than two years across Paris, Los Angeles, and New York, the song is a warm, chamber-pop gem that exquisitely blends Mering’s crystalline vocals with Collins’s refined piano arrangements.

It beautifully balances a love for ’70s music with contemporary sensibilities, making it a perfect choice when you want to sink into a nostalgic mood.

Lovers’ HolidayDurand Jones & The Indications

Durand Jones & The Indications – Lovers’ Holiday

Indiana-based soul and R&B band Durand Jones & The Indications are releasing a moving new song in May 2025.

Formed in 2012 by members who met at Indiana University, the group has drawn attention for a sound that fuses vintage soul with modern sensibilities.

The track masterfully blends elements of soul and disco and serves as the lead single from their album “Flowers,” slated for release in June of the same year.

Aiming to create a song that makes fans’ hearts flutter without setting strict rules, the release arrives alongside a dreamlike music video, marking a splendid masterpiece that showcases the band’s maturity and musical evolution.

REVERYElectric Callboy

Electric Callboy – REVERY (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Formed in Germany in 2010, Electric Callboy has garnered worldwide attention for their unique “electrocore” sound that fuses electronic music with metalcore.

Marking a sharp turn from their previously comedic, party-centric tracks, this release, which dropped in May 2025, is an ambitious work that showcases a darker, more serious side.

By incorporating orchestral elements and minor-key melodies, the sound gains emotional depth that leaves a strong impression.

It’s also a noteworthy track as the last work to feature founding member and drummer David-Karl Friedrich.

This One’s For MeEvan Fong

Evan Fong – This One’s For Me (Official Audio)

Evan Fong, a Canadian YouTuber and musician.

With millions of followers on his VanossGaming channel, his full-fledged foray into music delivers a compelling hybrid sound that deftly fuses alternative, pop-punk, and electronic.

The powerful beats, energetic vocals, and lyrics woven with metaphorical satire form a tour de force he completed three years ago.

Set for release in May 2025, the track is positioned as a key song slated for inclusion on his debut EP.

Blending the sensibilities honed through game commentary with his passion for music, this work is a perfect pick for anyone seeking energetic music or a fresh new sound.

DeadheadFoxwarren

Foxwarren – “Deadhead”

Here’s a standout single released in May 2025 by Foxwarren, a five-piece indie rock band led by Andy Shauf from the Canadian Prairies.

It deftly blends a range of genres—folk, country rock, hip-hop, and electronica—into an experimental sound.

The track opens with pitch-shifted samples reminiscent of MF DOOM, then unfolds over three and a half minutes with line dance–style guitar licks, flute melodies, and electronic textures—an intriguing structure.

The song appears on their second album, “2,” their first in seven years, and its lyrics—about striving to move forward amid heartbreak and loss—are also striking.

If you’re interested in music that crosses genre boundaries, give it a listen.

Take me backHaim

Take me back

Haim, the Los Angeles–born sister trio pop-rock band, released a fantastic new track in May 2025.

Blending 1970s soft rock with 1990s R&B, their distinctive sound is capped by a late-game sax solo that evokes a summery vibe.

Co-produced with former Vampire Weekend member Rostam Batmanglij, the song is the fourth single from their first album in five years, I Quit, and it’s a masterpiece where nostalgia and freshness are beautifully balanced.

It’s the perfect track for when you want to sink into a nostalgic mood or for a summer drive.

VIOLENT NATUREI Prevail

I Prevail – VIOLENT NATURE (Official Music Video)

I Prevail, the Michigan-based American band that has produced numerous hits by fusing metalcore and post-hardcore, first made waves in 2014 with their metal cover of Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space,” and even earned a Grammy nomination.

In May 2025, they released their first single under a new lineup.

Following the departure of co-founder Brian Burkheiser, Eric Vanlerberghe now takes on lead vocals.

Despite its brief 2-minute-10-second runtime, the track is an aggressive number packed with the band’s signature fierce guitar riffs and thunderous drum sound.

Centered on the theme of inner conflict, it’s a must-listen for anyone craving a heavy metal sound!