[October 2025] Summary of the Latest Western Music Releases

SepsisNEW!Lamb Of God

Lamb of God – Sepsis (Official Music Video)

Based in Richmond, Virginia, Lamb of God are groove metal heavyweights who have been active since the 1990s.

In October 2025, they released their first new original track in three years since the 2022 album Omens.

According to guitarist Mark Morton, the song is an homage to Richmond’s local scene that influenced them back when they were an underground band performing under the name Burn the Priest.

Anchored by a sludgy mid‑tempo pulse, the piece injects occasional blast beats, and its dissonant riff work creates palpable tension.

Teaming up with producer Josh Wilbur, the band has crafted a sound that’s raw yet focused and massive—resulting in a powerful track that proudly channels their roots.

Just How You AreNEW!Leon Thomas

Leon Thomas – Just How You Are

After making his mark on Broadway and in popular Nickelodeon shows, Leon Thomas has produced and written songs for major artists like SZA and Ariana Grande.

In 2024, his album “MUTT” reached No.

1 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart, cementing his status as a solo artist.

Released in October 2025, this track is the lead single from the EP “PHOLKS,” a groovy R&B number where a funky bassline interlocks with brass.

Carrying a straightforward message about loving oneself as they are, the song deftly fuses retro funk sensibilities with modern production, brimming with an irresistible, body-moving appeal.

FrictionNEW!The Midnight

The Midnight – ‘Friction’ (Official Visualizer)

From Syndicate, the album released in October 2025 by The Midnight—the synthwave duo that continues to push the frontiers of electronic music—we’ve picked a track with a fierce groove.

It paints, in electric imagery, the act of tearing off the mask and seeking freedom amid the suffocation and anonymity of the city, with striking metaphors like static sparks and circuits.

Built on an ’80s-style synth sound layered over a four-on-the-floor beat, it stands as a symbolic work that caps off the trilogy continuing from their 2022 release, Heroes.

The tight rhythm and steadily rising tension feel great—perfect for a drive or a night cruise.

All Over MeNEW!Yukimi

Yukimi – ‘All Over Me’ (Official Audio)

Yukimi Nagano, who has long been active as the vocalist of Swedish electronic music band Little Dragon.

With a Japanese father and a Swedish-American mother, she has pursued her work with the Grammy-nominated band while releasing her solo album “For You” in March 2025.

She is also set to release the EP “Yume” in November, and this track is the lead single from that EP.

Depicting an irrepressible longing for love, the song traverses a wide range of genres—jazz, soul, electronic pop, and psychedelia—capturing the sensation of surrendering to a passionate dream.

Its floating, dreamy soundscapes and rich vocal expression create a world that makes it easy to imagine emotions wavering between romance and reverie.

It’s a perfect track for a relaxing night or for moments when you want to look inward.

ADDNEW!bbno$

bbno$ – ADD (official music video)

Baby No Money, a Canadian rapper known for his witty rhymes, has been gaining popularity.

Released in October 2025, this track is the lead single from his self-titled album, “bbno$.” It features a beat heavily infused with electronic elements and a smooth, flowing rap delivery, with playful wordplay and the confident tone of an artist who has tasted success.

The music video drew attention for its animated execution, which involved as many as 20 different artists.

Prioritizing escapist entertainment, the song lets listeners fully experience his style as he effortlessly crosses the boundary between rap and pop.

Heinous TestimonyNEW!SANGUISUGABOGG

SANGUISUGABOGG – Heinous Testimony (VISUALIZER VIDEO)

Sanguisugabogg, the vicious death metal band from Columbus, Ohio.

Since forming in 2019, they’ve quickly drawn attention and continue to shock the modern death metal scene with grotesque imagery and a brutal sound.

Featured on their third album, Hideous Aftermath, released in October 2025, this track represents the band’s savagery at its most fully realized.

Produced by Kurt Ballou of Converge, it retains raw ferocity while achieving a clear step up in sonic quality.

The ensemble—melding dynamic, tempo-shifting structures with unrelenting blast beats—is nothing short of overwhelming.

It’s a must-listen not only for those seeking death metal’s primal destructive power, but also for anyone who wants to experience the cutting edge of extreme metal.

Hit My Head All DayNEW!Dry Cleaning

Dry Cleaning – Hit My Head All Day

Dry Cleaning, a British band highly acclaimed for their unique post‑punk sound that foregrounds spoken vocals, are set to release their long‑awaited new album Secret Love in January 2026.

The track introduced here is the lead single, a sprawling piece running over six minutes, produced by Cate Le Bon.

Centered on the anxieties of our era, shaken by misinformation on social media, the song weaves deadpan spoken delivery with a dubby bass and cutting guitar into an ensemble that’s cool yet simmering with intensity.

Having won a Grammy in 2024 for the packaging of their album Stumpwork, the band now present an even more honed sound—one that suggests great things to come.