[October 2025] Summary of the Latest Western Music Releases

UnderwaterNEW!BENEE

BENEE – Underwater (Official Lyric Video)

The New Zealand-born flagbearer of alternative pop, Benee, released a new song in October 2025 as the lead single from her eagerly awaited second album, “Ur An Angel I’m Just Particles.” The track explores the gap between outward lightness and inner heaviness, featuring an experimental sound marked by glitchy sonics and hyperpop-tinged flourishes.

Feelings of loneliness—like tears turning into a river that still means nothing—and the pain of being misunderstood are delicately conveyed through dreamy synths and ambient textures.

To celebrate the album, which took about three years to make, a live performance is planned at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles.

It’s a song that gently resonates with anyone struggling with the disconnect between appearance and emotion, or navigating opaque, uncertain days.

Azimuth (feat. Caroline Polachek)NEW!Danny L Harle

Danny L Harle – Azimuth (feat. Caroline Polachek)

Producer Danny L Harle, a founding member of PC Music who has led the experimental pop scene, has released a new single featuring Caroline Polachek on XL Recordings in October 2025, showcasing the production prowess he has demonstrated on albums like Polachek’s Desire, I Want to Turn Into You.

Crafted using what Harle himself calls a “trance siren” approach, the track captivates with a sound that fuses the euphoria of trance with the drama of a ballad.

Its melody, optimized for Polachek’s vocal timbre, and the expansive spatial processing in the production highlight emotions where despair and hope intersect.

The result of their years-long collaboration, this is a must-hear track for fans of electronic music.

The Nightlife (ft. Chlöe)NEW!Honey Dijon

Honey Dijon – The Nightlife ft. Chlöe (Official Music Video)

Honey Dijon, a DJ and producer who grew up in Chicago’s house scene and performs at clubs worldwide from her bases in New York and Berlin, has released a new track featuring Chloë in October 2025.

Also known as an LGBTQ+ icon, she contributed to Beyoncé’s album RENAISSANCE.

This song celebrates the pleasure of surrendering to melody and the liberating energy of the night, marked by a deeply resonant sub-bass and hypnotically repeating rhythms.

It’s a dance track that carries the traditions of disco and house while retaining pop accessibility—perfect for anyone who wants to move on the dancefloor or chase that late-night exhilaration.

Half-LifeNEW!Moodring

Moodring – Half-Life (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

A track released in October 2025 by the Florida-based alternative metal band Moodring via SharpTone Records.

Sparked by a medical diagnosis, frontman Hunter Young confronted a lost sense of self and channeled that feeling of loss into the song.

The black-and-white music video is striking, and the sound is both introspective and aggressive.

The contrast between the heavy guitar riffs and the emotive vocals stands out, further deepening the cross-genre approach showcased on the album “Stargazer.” It’s a song I highly recommend to anyone facing personal change or loss, or standing at a turning point in life.

PalominoNEW!Finneas

FINNEAS – Palomino (Official Audio)

Not only known as Billie Eilish’s brother, but also the youngest ever winner of Producer of the Year at the Grammys, Finneas delivers this track released in October 2025.

It appears on the Season 2 soundtrack for Netflix’s romantic comedy series “Nobody Wants This,” as one of the songs on an album featuring star artists like Selena Gomez and Kacey Musgraves.

Characterized by its minimal arrangement and restrained sonics, it reflects his production ethos of letting the listener clearly perceive what’s happening.

Recommended for those who want to enjoy it alongside the Netflix series, or for anyone looking to settle into a calm, quiet night.

Up (with Rag’n’Bone Man)NEW!Danger Mouse & Black Thought

Danger Mouse & Black Thought – Up (with Rag’n’Bone Man) (Official Video)

An ambitious new track by Grammy-winning producer Danger Mouse and Black Thought, frontman of the legendary hip-hop band The Roots, featuring British soul singer Rag’n’Bone Man, was released in October 2025.

It’s a work where a piano-led, melancholic sound, lyrically rich yet powerful rap, and Rag’n’Bone Man’s soul-stirring vocals blend beautifully.

The pair had a full-fledged collaboration on their 2022 album Cheat Codes, which earned high acclaim and reached No.

43 on the Billboard 200, and this song raises expectations for the follow-up album.

Portraying the strength and inner turmoil of confronting the adversities of modern society, this piece will resonate with any listener standing at a crossroads in life.

The Laugh TrackNEW!Ice Nine Kills

Ice Nine Kills – The Laugh Track (Official Music Video) [Part 1]

Ice Nine Kills, the theatrical core band from Boston, are known for their stage-like world inspired by horror films.

Their new single, released in October 2025, pays homage to the Joker as depicted in Tim Burton’s Batman.

Centered on the madness of “laughter,” the track fuses a gothic orchestral arrangement with a ferocious metalcore sound for a full-on theatrical experience.

The music video features actor Matthew Lillard and delivers cinematic storytelling set in Gotham City.

Blending brutal beauty with deranged humor, this song is highly recommended not only for fans of horror and comic-book heroes, but also for listeners seeking dramatic heavy music.