Summary of Western Music Releases [June 2025]

Death Above LifeORBIT CULTURE

ORBIT CULTURE – Death Above Life (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Orbit Culture, who began their activities in southern Sweden in 2013, are steadily raising their profile on the scene with a sound that fuses melodic death and groove metal influenced by Metallica and Gojira.

Their first advance single since moving to Century Media, taken from the album Death Above Life, is truly one to watch.

As the band themselves describe it as “darker, heavier, and more horror-inspired,” the track powerfully portrays themes of breaking with the past and rebirth, rendered through ferocious riffs and a cinematic, grand-scale progression.

It will be included on the eponymous album slated for release in October 2025, following the MV drop in June 2025, with its live debut planned for Download Festival.

A must-listen for anyone seeking heavy, dramatic metal.

Silence Like The GraveParadise Lost

PARADISE LOST – Silence Like The Grave (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

Paradise Lost, pioneers of Gothic metal that the UK proudly claims, are back.

The track they unveiled ahead of their September 2025 album Ascension perfectly captures the essence of the band.

Within a riff-driven heavy sound, an irresistible groove and beautiful melodies meld together, while the contrast between Nick Holmes’s death growls and clean vocals instantly draws listeners into their world.

Released as a single in June 2025, this song marks the opening chapter of Ascension—their 17th studio album and their first in five years since Obsidian.

A music video has also been released, and anticipation is building for their performances on the upcoming European tour.

It’s a work steeped in profound allure—irresistible not only for long-time fans but for any metal listener seeking darkness intertwined with beauty.

FearlessPRESIDENT

PRESIDENT – Fearless

President, a mysterious masked band from the UK that made a sensational debut in May 2025, is drawing attention across the music scene despite their unknown identities.

Committed to masks and anonymity, they pursue straight-up metalcore.

Their second single, released in June 2025, is a melodic yet aggressive heavy rock tune, making waves for its rapid turnaround—about a month after their debut.

The sound is formidable, with attacking riffs, a muscular beat, and a thick production that weaves in electronic elements and cinematic flair.

Following their debut release, “In the Name of the Father,” this new track ramps up the momentum.

They’re also slated to perform at Download Festival in June 2025.

If you’re into metalcore or hard rock and want to feel the surge of a buzzworthy band, definitely check them out.

many lives + part iiPurity Ring

Purity Ring – many lives + part ii (Official Video)

Purity Ring, the Canadian electronic duo known for their inventive “future pop.” Their two-track set released in June 2025 distills their newly forged soundscapes.

The first track layers ethereal ghost vocals over a drum ’n’ bass–inflected, fast-paced beat—experimental yet tinged with nostalgia.

The second track follows with ambient textures woven from harp-like arpeggios and gorgeous choral lines, guiding listeners into a dreamlike realm.

Nominated for the Polaris Music Prize for their 2012 album Shrines, the duo returns with a release that feels like both a deepening and an expansion of electronic music—truly essential listening.

HeatRita Ora

Rita Ora – Heat (Official Video)

Rita Ora, a UK-born artist who showcases her multifaceted talents as a singer-songwriter and actress, is widely known for her success, having scored 13 UK Top 10 singles, including four No.

1 hits.

Released in June 2025, this track is sunshine pop with a summertime rush and vivid production.

Her confident vocals blend beautifully with an open, liberating mood that celebrates freedom and self-expression.

Timed to coincide with her performance at the World Pride Music Festival in Washington, D.

C.

the same month, the release also delivers a powerful message to the global LGBTQ+ community.

Following her July 2023 album You & I, it’s the perfect song to boost your beach-vacation vibes.

Mechanical ChaosShadow of Intent

SHADOW OF INTENT – Mechanical Chaos (Official Music Video)

Shadow of Intent, based in Connecticut, USA, began as a studio project in 2013 and has since become a standout band in the realm of symphonic deathcore.

A track they released in June 2025 from the album “Imperium Delirium” showcases the band at their very best, brilliantly fusing technical deathcore, grand orchestration, and elements of melodic death metal.

Centered on a heavy theme that condemns the dehumanizing nature of modern unmanned weaponry in warfare, the official music video further underscores its message.

Combining complexity with crushing power and a dramatic flair, this piece will resonate strongly with extreme music fans seeking a profound, immersive world.

ManchildSabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild (Official Video)

Born in 1999 and hailing from Quakertown, Pennsylvania, Sabrina Carpenter is a pop star who rose to fame through Disney and now enjoys worldwide popularity.

Released in June 2025, this new track is a feel-good summer tune with a sparkling blend of 80s-inspired synth-pop, country, and disco elements.

Following the recent success of her Grammy-winning album “Short n’ Sweet,” this song features humorous lyrics laced with irony toward immature men, resonating with many listeners.

Perfect for driving or parties, this track showcases her signature witty style—be sure to experience it for yourself.