Summary of Western Music Releases [May 2025]

Easy LoverMiley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus – Easy Lover (Official Video)

A standout track from Miley Cyrus—who is hugely popular in Japan as a global star—featured on her highly anticipated latest album “Something Beautiful,” released in May 2025.

The sound incorporates elements of ’80s slow funk and disco-pop, evoking an homage to ’70s disco-pop icons like ABBA and Cher.

The lyrics portray a passionate yet complicated romantic relationship, delicately expressing the emotional turbulence where love and inner conflict intersect—an especially striking aspect.

Interestingly, the song was originally written for Beyoncé’s album “Cowboy Carter,” but ultimately ended up on Cyrus’s own record.

It’s a recommended track for listeners who can relate to the complexities of love.

FINGERMother Mother

Mother Mother – FINGER (Official Music Video)

Canadian indie rock band Mother Mother released a moving new song in May 2025.

The track sharply tackles social double standards and fixed gender norms, featuring the band’s signature satirical and distinctive lyrics.

Described as the “lost sibling” of “Verbatim” from their 2007 debut album Touch Up, it follows a post-glam alternative rock style while incorporating experimental elements.

Included on their 20th-anniversary album Nostalgia, it’s a must-listen for anyone interested in reflecting on social contradictions.

Nice To Each OtherOlivia Dean

Olivia Dean – Nice To Each Other

London-born singer-songwriter Olivia Dean studied at the prestigious BRIT School and made her solo debut with the 2019 EP “OK Love You Bye,” quickly becoming a standout in the neo-soul scene.

In 2023, her album Messy earned a Mercury Prize nomination, underscoring her widely recognized talent.

Released in May 2025, this track is a moving piece that expresses the importance of compassion in human relationships through a warm, inviting sound.

Produced by Aqualung and Zach Nahome, it showcases her characteristically delicate vocals.

It’s a song we especially recommend to anyone feeling worn out by day-to-day relationships.

BITTERSWEETPINKNOISE

PINKNOISE – BITTERSWEET (Official Music Video)

With over 175,000 followers on TikTok and the slogan “the future is PINK,” Pink Noise is an artist celebrated for an experimental sound that fuses pop, rock, and electronica.

They released a new track in May 2025.

Seamlessly blending ’80s synthwave with contemporary electronic pop, the song features poignant lyrics about past love and lost time, paired with delicate vocal delivery that truly resonates.

Save The CatPendulum

Pendulum – Save The Cat (Official Video)

Formed in Perth, Australia in 2002 and known for their innovative fusion of drum and bass with rock, Pendulum have released this track in May 2025 as the lead single from their first studio album in 15 years, Inertia.

Marked by an aggressive, heavy sound that departs from their traditionally melodic style, it incorporates elements of electro-industrial and screamo.

Rob Swire’s raw shouts channel emotions born from the end of a romantic relationship, transforming them into music and signaling a bold new direction for the band.

If you’re interested in experimental approaches that transcend genre boundaries, this is a must-listen.

Got to Have LovePulp

Pulp – Got to Have Love (Official Video)

As one of the UK’s emblematic rock bands that led the Britpop movement of the 1990s, Pulp has returned.

Nearly 30 years after their acclaimed 1995 album Different Class, Jarvis Cocker and company have delivered a wonderful new song from their upcoming album More, scheduled for release in June 2025.

Originally demoed in 1999 but long left unreleased, the track stands out for its deft incorporation of soul and disco elements.

It carries Cocker’s introspective reflections on the theme of love, and it’s a masterpiece that showcases the band’s maturation as they sing about “love,” a word they once couldn’t bring themselves to say.

Leave Me AloneReneé Rapp

Reneé Rapp – Leave Me Alone (Official Music Video)

Reneé Rapp, a North Carolina–born singer-songwriter and actress active across multiple fields, first gained attention for her role as Regina George in the Broadway musical Mean Girls and for her performance in an HBO drama.

Her new song, released in May 2025, marks a sharp turn from the cinematic ballad style of her previous work Snow Angel, instead showcasing a funky, club-leaning production.

Featuring bold lyrics that assert self-expression and freedom, the track serves as the lead single for her second album, Bite Me, slated for release in August 2025.

It’s also the song known for the buzzworthy AMAs performance that burst through the bathroom set.