Summary of Western Music Releases [June 2025]

2 Mazza (Feat. Drake)Smiley

Smiley – 2 Mazza (Feat. Drake) [Official Music Video]

This is a much-talked-about release from Smiley, who is based in Toronto, Canada, and is signed to Drake’s label OVO Sound.

Over a hypnotic trap beat with an R&B flavor, Smiley showcases his signature light, agile flow.

The featured Drake counters with his unmistakable presence, further elevating the track.

The song’s lyrics hit home as they speak candidly about tough circumstances—captured by the Toronto street slang “mazza”—and the determination to rise above them.

This track is a lead single from the mixtape “Don’t Box Me In,” released in June 2025, with a music video dropping the same day.

It’s a perfect pick for listeners who love the blend of street atmosphere and polished sound, and for anyone seeking inspiration from artists chasing their dreams despite harsh surroundings.

Arabella (feat. Kristyn Hope)TULIP

TULIP – Arabella (feat. @kristynhopevox)

Canadian-based alternative rock/folk band TULIP has released a noteworthy track in June 2025, featuring Irish vocalist Kristyn Hope.

The clear, emotional vocals fuse with edgy guitar tones, and the thrilling mid-section and powerful guitar solo make for a highly satisfying listen.

Brimming with energy that feels like it captures the moment when determination to overcome hardship and a hidden passion burst forth, the song seems poised to inspire its listeners.

There’s no tie-in information at this time, but its dynamic quality—easy to imagine igniting a frenzy live—is a major draw.

A recommended listen for anyone seeking a fresh musical discovery.

augmentedTallah

Tallah – augmented (Official Studio Video)

Aiming to leave a new shockwave in the heavy music scene, Pennsylvania’s TALLAH dropped a standout track in June 2025 that delivers a ferocious blow—fusing the essence of their self-proclaimed “Nu-Core” sound with relentless experimental spirit.

Drummer Max Portnoy switches to bass and unleashes such jaw-dropping technique that he himself admits it’s “hard to play.” The raw, click-track-free session and single-take vocal recording generate a stripped-down energy that’s truly overwhelming.

This song arrives as an advance release from their third album, “Primeval: Obsession // Detachment,” out in September 2025, and appears to hold a key place in embodying the album’s overarching theme: the pursuit of instinct and humanity.

For listeners craving a raw yet technical sound, this is irresistible.

Paint A PictureThe Hives

The Hives – Paint A Picture (Official Video)

Sweden’s proud champions of garage rock, The Hives, unleashed a truly exhilarating track in June 2025.

Serving as the lead single from their forthcoming album “The Hives Forever Forever The Hives,” the song crackles with their signature fuzzy guitar riffs and impassioned vocals—an energetic blast of rock ’n’ roll.

Fearlessly stepping outside society’s established boundaries, it boldly celebrates the value of being unapologetically yourself—an anthem in every sense.

Produced by the likes of Beastie Boys’ Mike D, it made its debut on the UK music program “Later… with Jools Holland” in June 2025 to great acclaim.

It’s the perfect pick-me-up for anyone craving a jolt of energy or looking to shake up the status quo.

Keeping It RealTrigz HRB

Trigz HRB – Keeping It Real [Music Video] | GRM Daily

Triggs HRB, a London-based artist gaining attention in the UK drill scene, started writing lyrics in middle school and is said to have a career spanning over a decade.

After his work with the HRB crew, he has also made remarkable strides as a solo artist.

His solo release from June 2025 is a distilled statement of his unwavering commitment to authenticity.

Riding a heavyweight drill beat, his unvarnished words and raw emotion intersect in a flow that resonates deeply with listeners.

This release follows his 2024 projects like the album “MOB TIES” and “Moncler Maya,” and it sparked a major reaction as soon as the music video dropped on leading UK platform GRM Daily.

It’s a track that should be irresistible for listeners who want to feel both the signature tension of UK drill and the artist’s unfiltered cry from the soul.

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Twenty One Pilots – The Contract (Official Video)

Twenty One Pilots, a duo from Ohio, USA, deftly fuse a wide range of musical genres.

Their work released in June 2025 boasts an experimental sound that boldly incorporates elements of electropop, hip-hop, and even nu metal, resulting in a truly captivating finish.

The lyrics portray inner conflict and anxiety, as well as a sense of constraint brought on by a “contract,” weaving a narrative that invites listeners into deep introspection.

This track is a lead single from the album “Breach,” released in September 2025, marking a crucial chapter in a long-running storyline.

It’s also intriguing that the music video was filmed right after their performance in May 2025.

It’s a song I’d recommend not only to fans of the grand narrative, but also to those seeking a stimulating sonic experience.

Pretty GirlsWill Smith

Will Smith – Pretty Girls (Official Video)

Will Smith, the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania native who also shines as a globally recognized actor, has dropped a stellar summer tune in June 2025 that feels like a full-fledged return to the music scene.

The music video opens with a humorous scene of him in therapy, confessing, “I’ve always had a thing for pretty girls, and it’s been a problem,” and the song itself is a bright, catchy hip-hop number packed with positive messages celebrating self-affirmation and diversity.

It’s a standalone single not included on the album “Based on a True Story,” and with surprise live performances in London in June 2025, his activity is hard to look away from.

It’s the perfect track to elevate your summer mood and to experience Will Smith’s new musical venture.