Summary of Western Music Releases [May 2025]

Heart By HeartJoe Jonas

Joe Jonas – Heart By Heart (Official Lyric Video)

An upbeat pop tune that delicately portrays thoughts of lost love, carried by light acoustic guitar and shimmering keyboards.

Released in April 2025 as the third single from Joe Jonas’s forthcoming album “Music for People Who Believe in Love,” due out in May 2025, this gem was co-written with the likes of Lewis Capaldi.

It received its live debut on April 24, 2025, at the Bleecker Street Bar in New York, drawing buzz through a collaboration event with Heineken, #SocialOffSocials.

Included on his first solo album in roughly 14 years since his work with the Jonas Brothers, this track marks a new frontier for the American pop star and is recommended for anyone who relates to the subtleties of romance.

Learn The Hard WayJordan Davis

Jordan Davis – Learn The Hard Way (Official Audio Video)

Jordan Davis, known as a country-pop singer-songwriter from Louisiana, brings a contemporary style that blends traditional country with pop and soul elements.

The title track from his album Learn The Hard Way, scheduled for release in August 2025, is an introspective song centered on heartbreak and self-reflection.

With warm, expressive vocals and delicate acoustic textures, the track showcases a deeper emotional range that sets it apart from his previous work.

Following the success of Buy Dirt, which won Song of the Year at the CMA Awards in 2022, this ambitious new offering is a piece that will resonate not only with country music fans but with a wider audience as well.

ILYSMIHKali Uchis

Kali Uchis – ILYSMIH (Visualizer)

In April 2025, Colombian-American singer-songwriter Kali Uchis released a new work whose delicate, motherhood-tinged sound resonates deeply.

Written beside her sleeping young child, the piece marks a departure from her earlier themes of loneliness and independence, instead richly expressing unconditional love for family and a sense of healing.

Its dreamy, soulful textures evoke the atmosphere of her early release Por Vida, while reflecting her new mindset as a mother—a gem of a track.

Included as the final track on her fifth studio album, Sincerely,, it showcases her musical maturation.

Known for her fluid command of English and Spanish and her stylistic range, she opens a new chapter here—perfect for a quiet, relaxing night.

IF KARMA DOESN’T GET YOU (I WILL)Lauren Spencer Smith

Lauren Spencer Smith – IF KARMA DOESN’T GET YOU (I WILL) [Lyric Video]

Canadian rising singer-songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith’s new single, arriving in April 2025, marks a significant step in her musical evolution.

Its lyrics, depicting anger at betrayal and a thirst for revenge, push beyond her traditional ballad style into what she herself calls her “edgiest and darkest” work yet.

Set to mid-tempo pop-rock, her powerful vocals convey the emotions with striking realism.

The track serves as the lead single from her second album, The Art of Being a Mess, slated for release in June, and is already drawing attention.

After gaining the spotlight in 2019 with her cover of Always Remember Us This Way and achieving international breakthrough in 2022 with Fingers Crossed, this song opens a new chapter for her.

It’s a perfect choice for when you want to unleash the feelings buried deep in your heart.

see gbeduLen

Len – see gbedu [Official Music Video]

Ren, emerging from Stockwell in South London, is bringing a fresh breeze to the UK rap scene.

His music is known for a distinctive style that fuses diverse genres, from trap and afrobeats to Jersey club.

Released in April 2025, this track is an energetic blend of afrobeats and hip-hop.

Its appeal lies in rapid-fire rapping and agile vocal performances laid over rhythmic percussion.

His roots as a Yoruba Nigerian are reflected in the music, giving the work a sense of cultural identity and depth.

Dropped as the lead single from his forthcoming album “goldenboy,” this track is perfect for anyone looking to turn up the vibe at summer parties and outdoor events.

Unfolding [feat. Rachel Platten]Lindsey Stirling

Lindsey Stirling – Unfolding [feat. Rachel Platten] (Official Music Video)

Lindsey Stirling, an American artist who has gained worldwide popularity for her unique style that fuses violin and dance, released this work in April 2024.

It’s a collaboration with singer Rachel Platten and is included on the deluxe edition of her seventh studio album, Duality.

Blending electronic beats with delicate violin, the track explores themes of self-discovery and inner transformation, unfolding from a subtle melody into a grand soundscape.

The music video, directed by Stirling herself, has also attracted attention and received high praise from music fans and critics alike since its release on April 25, 2025.

It’s a perfect song for those facing life changes or listeners seeking innovative music that transcends genre boundaries.

UnshatterLinkin Park

Unshatter (Official Visualizer) – Linkin Park

Breaking seven years of silence, Linkin Park’s song released in April 2025 marks a pivotal work that opens the door to their new chapter.

Featuring new vocalist Emily Armstrong, the track fuses the heavy guitar riffs of their early work with Mike Shinoda’s rap and Armstrong’s emotive vocals.

The lyrics, centered on broken relationships and lost trust, cut deep.

Included on the deluxe edition of their comeback release, “From Zero,” it’s also being performed on the ongoing From Zero World Tour.

Additionally, they’re set to appear at the UEFA Champions League Final Kickoff Show on May 31.

It’s a must-listen for fans of heavy rock and alternative music.