Summary of Western Music Releases [May 2025]

WHY (feat. Luke Combs)Jon Bellion

Jon Bellion, Luke Combs – WHY feat. Luke Combs (Official Music Video)

A multi-talented artist from New York State, Jon Bellion, released a collaborative track featuring country star Luke Combs in May 2025.

Written just 48 hours before the birth of his first child, the song is a candid ballad about Bellion’s anxieties and love as he prepares for fatherhood, and it’s slated to be included on the album “FATHER FIGURE.” Its profound lyrics explore the fear and conflict of loving, while the sound—starting with folk-tinged acoustics and gradually swelling into something grand—are truly beautiful, resulting in a masterpiece where Bellion’s and Combs’s distinct musical styles blend seamlessly.

Catch Me If You CanKSI

Catch Me If You Can

Having expanded his reach from gaming YouTuber to the music world, KSI is now known as one of the UK’s leading multi-talented entertainers.

Released in May 2025, this track is a hip-hop number marked by confident rapping and a dazzling production.

The lyrics—celebrating success with lines about a million-dollar smile and being on top—are quintessentially him.

The following day, he also performed it on the live final of Britain’s Got Talent, making it a perfect song for anyone who wants to revel in self-expression over an energetic beat.

GoROUNDLogic

Logic – GoROUND (Official Music Video)

Logic, a Maryland native who has produced numerous hit songs, delivers an experimental track from his May 2025 release off the album “Sidequest,” incorporating elements of rage that are drawing attention in today’s hip-hop scene.

Heavy basslines and distorted synthesizers create an aggressive sound, paired with heavily processed vocals to evoke a chaotic atmosphere.

While retaining his signature philosophical edge, the song’s deep lyricism—centered on self-exploration and questioning society—invites listeners to reflect.

It’s a work we highly recommend to artists eager to push musical boundaries and to anyone interested in fresh directions in hip-hop.

Man Of The YearLorde

Lorde – Man Of The Year

Lorde, the globally popular singer-songwriter from New Zealand, released a fantastic new track in May 2025.

The song was inspired by her experience at GQ’s 2023 Men of the Year party in Los Angeles, which prompted reflections on her own gender expression and led her to begin working on the track the next day with producer Jim-E Stack.

It starts with a simple bassline that gradually layers in synths, resulting in a piece that beautifully fuses elements from Pure Heroine, Melodrama, and Solar Power.

As the second single from the album Virgin, scheduled for release on June 27, its deep engagement with themes of gender and self-identity is likely to resonate with many listeners.

Landgrab (feat. Earl Sweatshirt)MAVI

MAVI – Landgrab feat. Earl Sweatshirt (Official Video)

Mavi, a North Carolina–born rapper known for his introspective lyrics, has garnered acclaim for works exploring philosophical themes since his 2019 debut album, Let the Sun Talk.

His new track, released in May 2025, marks his first collaborative single featuring the popular rapper Earl Sweatshirt.

Despite its brief 1 minute 30 second runtime, the song is densely crafted: over a richly orchestrated, string-laden track by Hollywood Cole, both artists deliver skillful verses that shine.

It’s a must-listen for fans of introspective hip-hop.

January 19Mabel

Mabel – January 19 (Visualiser)

Mabel is a pop and R&B singer-songwriter from the UK.

She began her career in 2015 and reached No.

3 on the UK charts with her 2019 track “Don’t Call Me Up,” later winning Best Female Solo Artist at the 2020 BRIT Awards.

The song she released in May 2025 was created a month before her 29th birthday, candidly detailing her internal struggles with career pressure and the need for validation.

Produced by Oscar Scheller, the track is rooted in R&B and pop, featuring a sound described as beautifully organized chaos, and it’s a personal piece crafted in her own living room.

MADMartin Garrix & Lauv

Martin Garrix & Lauv – MAD (Official Video)

Expressed as a dance-pop track that captures the chaos and aching feelings after heartbreak, this work is an emotional anthem marking the first collaboration between Dutch producer Martin Garrix and American singer-songwriter Lauv.

The protagonist’s torment—trying to forget a past lover yet seeing traces of her everywhere in daily life—is beautifully fused with Lauv’s emotive vocals and Garrix’s polished production.

Premiered at Ultra Music Festival in Miami in March 2025 to a rapturous crowd reaction, the guitar riffs and synth-driven sound make it a perfect song for summer drives or for anyone looking to move on from a breakup.