[October 2025] Summary of the Latest Western Music Releases

I Need HerNEW!Bryson Tiller

Bryson Tiller – I Need Her (Official Lyric Video)

This is a track from Bryson Tiller—known as a standard-bearer of trap soul—off his two-part album Solace, released in October 2025.

Teaming up with producer Charlie Heat, the song masterfully blends nostalgic 90s R&B textures with contemporary trap beats.

The lyrics weave longing and heartache, expressing deep feelings for a loved one by likening them to music itself.

True to Tiller’s remark that he uses music as therapy, the piece is introspective and emotionally rich.

Its mellow, stylish sound makes it perfect for solitary listening on a quiet night.

Audrey HepburnNEW!Maisie Peters

Maisie Peters – Audrey Hepburn [Lyric Video]

Maisie Peters, a singer-songwriter from England.

The song she released as a double A-side single with “You You You” in October 2025 is a heartwarming love song that delicately captures the comfort and tranquility brought by true love.

Marking a shift from her previous dance-pop work back to an acoustic sound, the track was created in collaboration with longtime partner Joe Rubel and others.

To celebrate the release, intimate shows were held in London and New York, with fans responding, “So beautiful it made me cry,” and “You can feel her happiness.” Singing about a presence that becomes an anchor amid life’s chaos, this is a track you’ll want to hear if you wish to reaffirm the bond with someone important.

Wet Like (feat. COBRAHNEW!Ashnikko

Ashnikko – Wet Like (feat. COBRAH) [Official Audio]

A new track from Ashnikko’s second studio album, “Smoochies,” featuring Swedish artist COBRAH.

Released in October 2025, the album centers on raw carnality and hedonism, brimming with the sensuality of catching a stranger’s eye across a club.

It combines a dance-pop propulsion that foregrounds a dark, sexual mood with explicit, body-forward lyrics.

A demo version was actually performed at the Red Rocks show in October 2024, stoking early anticipation among fans.

It’s a perfect song for moments when you want to feel on top of the world or are in the mood for a liberating night out.

The Manifesto (ft. Trueno & Proof)NEW!Gorillaz

Gorillaz – The Manifesto ft. Trueno & Proof (Official Visualiser)

As pioneers of the virtual band format, Gorillaz have been reshaping the music scene with innovation for over two decades.

Created by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett, they are known for their experimental approach that freely blends hip-hop, electronica, and world music.

Released in October 2025, this track is the second single from the album The Mountain, slated for release in March 2026.

Featuring Argentina’s new-generation rapper Trueno and previously unreleased vocals by the late Proof, the song unfolds over more than seven minutes in an epic structure.

Its sound—where the Indian traditional instruments sarod and bansuri intersect with choral arrangements and electronic beats—is truly a “musical meditation suffused with light.” Interweaving Spanish and English rap with folk-inspired elements, the piece offers a spiritual journey that transcends cultures and generations.

It’s a track of overwhelming scale that distills Gorillaz’s cross-genre ambitions into a single, audacious statement.

NahNEW!Khalid

Khalid – Nah (Official Google VR Music Video)

R&B singer Khalid, who shot to stardom with his debut album American Teen released in 2017, has returned with his fourth album, After the Sun Goes Down, released in October 2025—an ambitious work that captures his state of mind after publicly embracing his sexuality.

The tracks placed early in the album are dark, cool R&B ballads centered on themes of betrayal and parting.

A strong will to reject others’ expectations and relationships is conveyed alongside minimal, bass-driven production.

The contrast between the polished production and his warm vocals is striking, setting the album’s overall tension in motion.

It’s a track that, throughout, conveys his determination to reclaim his own voice.

Tie You DownNEW!HAIM, Bon Iver

HAIM, Bon Iver – Tie you down (Official Audio)

Los Angeles–based sister trio HAIM and Wisconsin-born indie-folk standard-bearer Bon Iver have delivered a dreamlike collaborative track in October 2025.

Premiered ahead of the deluxe edition of the album “I Quit,” the song is a delicate, beautifully resonant piece.

HAIM’s warm pop-rock sound melds with Bon Iver’s falsetto and layered textures, resulting in a track that gently nestles close to the listener’s heart.

The soft vocals and dreamy arrangement evoke a quiet, wistful atmosphere, like an autumn twilight.

It’s a gem that’s perfect for a relaxed evening or any moment when you want to slow down.

mood swingsNEW!Henry Moodie

Henry Moodie – mood swings (visualiser)

British singer-songwriter Henry Moodie, who rose to global attention thanks to TikTok, has garnered overwhelming support from younger audiences since his 2022 debut with pop sounds that embrace emotion and delicate lyrics.

The title track of his long-awaited debut full-length album, released in October 2024, portrays themes of identity, heartbreak, and the healing process.

Written in the final stages of the album’s production, this song— which he says made the entire work cohere—carefully expresses the many facets of shifting emotions.

With its nuanced guitar arrangements and candid word choices, it’s a piece that resonates deeply, perfect for moments when you want to face your inner self.