Summary of Western Music Releases [May 2025]

ITS A FEELogic

ITS A FEE

The new track from Logic, the U.

S.

-based artist, is an ambitious work that symbolizes his musical pursuit.

Known for boom bap and conscious rap, this time he takes on the rage subgenre influenced by Playboi Carti and Travis Scott.

Over a minimal, moody beat, he explores the costs behind success and his inner conflict.

Scheduled for release on April 25, 2025 via Boom.

Records, the song will be included on his 15th album, Sidequest.

Since late 2024, Logic has openly declared his move into trap music, and this release delivers on that promise by opening up a new frontier for him.

It’s a perfect track for fans of energetic, emotional rap and listeners who enjoy following an artist’s musical evolution.

What Was ThatLorde

Lorde – What Was That

After nearly four years, New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde released her long-awaited new single in April 2025, a track that showcases her musical evolution.

Returning to a synth-pop style, the song features a minimal bassline and gradually swelling synths, highlighted by her emotionally resonant vocals.

Introspective in theme, it traces a journey through heartbreak and self-rediscovery, strongly informed by personal experiences in New York.

Before the release, she stirred buzz with a surprise event at Washington Square Park on April 22.

Marking a sharp turn from the album Solar Power, the sound recalls the classic Melodrama while introducing fresh allure.

It’s a must-listen for those who value emotional dynamics or enjoy inward-looking music.

HANDS UP!MC Virgins

MC Virgins – HANDS UP! (Official Music Video)

MC Virgins is a five-member hip-hop group formed in San Diego, USA, in 2018.

Founded by high school friends, they’ve drawn attention with a “meme rap” style that leans heavily on humor and pop culture references.

Released on April 25, 2025, this track serves as the lead single ahead of their summer album, After the Party.

Produced by Holder and MBRK, it’s an energetic rap cut infused with electro and pop elements.

It generated buzz among fans on TikTok and Instagram even before release, and the music video directed by KeldonDM has also been well received.

Guaranteed to go off live, this is the perfect song for when you want to throw your hands up and dance at a party.

WheneverMegan Thee Stallion

Megan Thee Stallion – Whenever [Official Video]

With her unique worldview and overwhelming expressive power, Megan Thee Stallion is leading the hip-hop scene.

The track she released in April 2025 is a masterful fusion of surrealist visuals and powerful lyrics.

In a music video inspired by Salvador Dalí, she delivers a commanding performance in unreal spaces like a fish tank and a giant chessboard.

The lines expressing her defiant stance toward critics and past troubles are striking, making this a confidence-filled work that is quintessentially her, as an artist from Houston, Texas.

As a new single following her 2024 album “Megan” and the subsequent “Act II,” this song heightens anticipation for the next installment, “Act III.” It’s a perfect track for anyone who wants to express strength and sexuality.

Love to DeathMother Mother

Mother Mother – Love To Death – English (Official Lyric Video)

Canadian indie rock band Mother Mother, long beloved by devoted fans, has finally released in April 2025 a new track long spoken of as a “phantom song.” Unofficially leaked in 2009, the piece became a legend among fans and is now included on the album Nostalgia, slated for release in June.

Blending indie rock and alternative pop with a dark, emotional atmosphere, the track features Ryan Guldemond’s distinctive vocals, while Molly and Jasmin’s harmonies conjure an otherworldly soundscape.

Centered on the complexities and pain of love, the song has earned high praise from music outlet Billboard, which noted it would also fit well on the soundtrack of the TV drama Yellowjackets.

Cold HeartNilüfer Yanya

Nilüfer Yanya – Cold Heart

Nilüfer Yanya is a singer-songwriter from London, UK.

Known for her unique style that fuses diverse genres such as indie rock, jazz, soul, and trip-hop, the talented artist released a new song in April 2025 that portrays the pain and turmoil of a relationship with a cold partner.

Characterized by expansive synth-driven melodies and Yanya’s delicate, ethereal vocals, the track also showcases an experimental edge crafted together with her collaborator, Wilma Archer.

Her highly acclaimed 2024 album, My Method Actor, ranked 13th on Pitchfork’s “50 Best Albums of 2024,” and she is set to perform at music festivals across Europe in the summer of 2025, including Glastonbury and Green Man.

Bringing a fresh breeze to contemporary indie rock, her music is highly recommended for listeners seeking sounds that transcend genre boundaries.

StatesidePinkPantheress

PinkPantheress – Stateside (American Version)

The young British artist PinkPantheress released a song in April 2025 that serves as the second single from her second mixtape, “Fancy That.” Co-produced by herself and a team of producers, the track is rooted in dance-pop while incorporating elements of drum and bass and 2-step garage, creating a distinctive sound.

The contrast between her airy vocals and the rich bassline feels refreshing, and the lyrics—depicting the complexities of a transatlantic romance—leave a strong impression.

It’s a must-listen for anyone who has experienced the emotional ebb and flow of love across borders or is seeking music that evokes a fresh sense of nostalgia.