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Summary of Western Music Releases [June 2025]
In this article, we’ll introduce international music releases for June 2025.
From the much-talked-about work by American rapper Cardi B, laying bare her candid state of mind, to an unexpectedly tender love ballad by the UK’s Wet Leg, and even a fateful track by Caroline Polachek shining on a new stage in video game music.
Each offers a distinct allure while carrying a powerful resonance that leaves a deep impression on listeners.
Savor this carefully curated selection of gems that lets you feel the boundless possibilities of music.
Summary of Western music releases [June 2025] (1–10)
AfterglowDreamwake
Based in Connecticut, USA, Dreamwake are a four-piece drawing attention with their innovative sound “Wavecore,” which fuses synthwave and metalcore.
Their work released in June 2025 layers fierce riffs, emotional melodies, and striking synths to create an irresistibly nostalgic atmosphere.
This release also features saxophone, further expanding their sonic palette.
It’s a lead single from their upcoming album “The Lost Years,” slated for an August 2025 release, and they’ve got a North American tour lined up supporting Thousand Below.
If you’re into fresh metal experiences or nostalgic soundscapes, be sure to check it out.
Won’t StopGunna
Hailing from College Park, Georgia, Gunna is a leading force in melodic trap within the modern hip-hop scene.
His solo release in June 2025, produced by longtime ally Turbo, weaves piano-driven textures with sharp 808s and crisp hi-hats, striking a refined balance between calm and tension.
The track spotlights Gunna’s silky flow and precise phrasing, coming across like a “statement” of his unrelenting determination.
With the Billboard 200-topping success of his 2020 album Wunna still fresh in mind, this new piece marks an important step toward the forthcoming album The Last Wun.
It’s an unmissable track that signals a new chapter in his career.
comedownHenry Moodie
Henry Moodie, a young singer-songwriter from the UK who shot to global attention after breaking out on TikTok, released a heart-fluttering pop anthem in June 2025.
This catchy gem vividly captures the thrill of a budding romance and the tender anxiety that comes with it, all conveyed through his signature soaring vocals and organic sound.
In 2024, he released the EPs “in all of my lonely nights” and “good old days,” amassing over 800 million streams on Spotify—momentum that shows no sign of slowing.
Blending summer euphoria with a bittersweet edge, this track feels like the perfect listen when you want your heart to race with the sense that something new is about to begin.
BYE BYE 25Kim Gordon
As a musician and visual artist, Kim Gordon wields tremendous influence in the American alternative rock scene.
Released in June 2025, this track is a reworking of a song from her acclaimed 2024 album “The Collective,” rebuilt with an even stronger social message.
Riding on an industrial, foreboding trap beat, it moves from an opening that lists everyday objects to a latter half that unleashes socially suggestive words in rapid succession—an arrangement that sharpens its critique of contemporary society.
The music video, whose approach evokes Bob Dylan, has also drawn attention, and the original track was nominated for a Grammy.
Tied to specific protest demonstrations, this work channels its proceeds to related organizations, serving as a statement of intent through music.
It’s a powerful piece for anyone seeking sound that blends social consciousness with experimentation.
What Are You (Wow)Fox Stevenson
Fox Stevenson is a singer-songwriter and producer based in Leeds, UK, who crafts a wide range of electronic sounds from drum and bass to pop.
In June 2025, he released a wonderful new track.
Seamlessly blending dance-pop with a subtly nostalgic alternative vibe, it’s a standout tune with tight, summer-ready production.
Centered on themes of time gone by and questions for someone dear, the song weaves his signature catchy melodies and emotional vocals into a soundscape that gently nestles close to the listener’s heart.
This track is set to be included on his second album, “Sunk Cost Fallacy,” scheduled for release in late June 2025, and it looks to add a fresh shine to his discography.
It’s an ideal sound for anyone seeking an emotive pop song—or for accompanying a slightly wistful night.
Portland TownHeavenly
Heavenly, who emerged from Oxford, England, are a quintessential indie pop/twee pop band formed in 1989.
They went on hiatus in 1996 after the passing of their drummer, Mathew Fletcher, but joyfully reunited in 2023.
This song—their first in 29 years—features their signature sound: Amelia and Cathy’s charming twin vocals paired with shimmering guitar riffs.
The lyrics offer a warm cheer to those who feel a bit out of place in society, portraying the city of Portland as a refuge for everyone.
Set for release in June 2025, with a vinyl edition available in July, this track is one we hope not only longtime fans will enjoy, but also anyone looking for uplifting pop music.
My Baby (Got Nothing At All)Japanese Breakfast
“Japanese Breakfast” may sound like a cheeky name, but the indie pop band from Philadelphia is a project centered around Korean American musician Michelle Zauner.
She began the project in 2013, and the songs she wrote while caring for her mother culminated in the 2016 debut album Psychopomp.
It’s also fresh in our memory that their 2021 album Jubilee was nominated for a Grammy.
The new song they released in June 2025, written for director Celine Song’s film Materialists, features an appealing, crisp alternative-country sound.
Its lyrics celebrate the value of time spent with a loved one over material wealth, beautifully aligning with the film’s theme.
It’s a number that those seeking richness of the heart will especially want to hear.