[October 2025] Summary of the Latest Western Music Releases

viscusNEW!Oklou & FKA twigs

Oklou & FKA twigs – viscus (Official Video)

Ocloo, a French producer and singer-songwriter at the forefront of experimental electronic pop.

She has earned international acclaim for her unique sonic world that blends classical music training with internet-born sound culture, and in October 2025 she dropped a new track featuring the cutting-edge British artist FKA twigs.

Included on the deluxe edition of her debut album “Choke Enough,” released in February 2025, the song captivates with a dreamy sound where glitchy synths intertwine with floating vocals.

The lyrics cleverly layer physical and inner anxieties, delivering a message that is delicate yet powerful.

A must-listen for anyone exploring experimental pop music.

Punks And DemonsNEW!Rob Zombie

ROB ZOMBIE – Punks And Demons (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

Rob Zombie, the American heavy metal maverick also known as a horror film director.

Since branching off from White Zombie in 1998 to launch his solo career, he has established a unique style that fuses industrial metal with horror elements.

The new song released in October 2025 is the lead single from his album “The Great Satan,” slated for release in February 2026.

Its heavy sound—exploding with groovy riffs and shouts—is quintessentially his trademark.

It’s a track that heightens anticipation for his first new release in about four years, since 2021.

The fact that it was previewed in advance at the 20th anniversary screening of the horror film “The Devil’s Rejects” is also a very Rob Zombie touch, reflecting his identity as a filmmaker.

Blasting Through the SpeakersNEW!Empress Of

Empress Of – Blasting Through the Speakers (Official Visualizer)

Empress Of is the solo project of Lorely Rodriguez, an artist based in Los Angeles.

Known for music that traverses a wide range of genres—including dream pop, alternative R&B, and synth-pop—she has earned strong critical acclaim, with her 2024 album For Your Consideration receiving “Best New Music” from Pitchfork.

Released in October 2025, this track was created right after her family home was damaged in a Southern California wildfire, forcing her family to evacuate.

It stands as a work that symbolizes a return to music and the release of emotion.

Co-produced with Mike Sabath, it features synth-driven electronic beats and vocals that weave between restraint and eruption.

Conveying the resilience of reconnecting with music in the face of hardship, it’s a must-listen for fans of electronic pop.

VIBE COPNEW!HEALTH

HEALTH :: VIBE COP

Los Angeles-based noise/industrial band HEALTH has released a new track in October 2025.

It’s the lead single from their album CONFLICT DLC, scheduled for December, and it’s making waves for its heavy sound featuring Lamb of God guitarist Willie Adler.

The wavering industrial metal riffs and ethereal vocals create a striking contrast, resulting in an ambitious work that adds even more aggression to their signature electronic noise direction.

The band themselves note that this track places “more emphasis on guitars than usual,” pushing their cross-genre approach even further.

Its cyberpunk-tinged soundscape—where weight and airiness coexist—is perfect for listeners seeking a thrilling rock experience!

Past Lives (feat. Hayley Williams)NEW!Jay Som

Jay Som – Past Lives (feat. Hayley Williams) [OFFICIAL AUDIO]

This track from California-born singer-songwriter Melina Duterte, aka Jay Som, comes from her first album in six years, Belong, and marks her first-ever featured collaboration, welcoming Paramore’s Hayley Williams as a guest.

Williams’s gentle harmonies layer over a dreamy, wavering soundscape, highlighting the protagonist’s complex emotions as they reflect on past memories and relationships.

The mid-song slowdown is striking, unfolding like a struggle with the self, and the sound remains expansive yet introspective and soothing.

Realized through the connection formed when Jay Som opened for Paramore on tour in 2018, the piece symbolizes a new step for Jay Som, who built her career from bedroom pop.

It’s perfect for those seeking a delicate listening experience—one you’ll want to savor through headphones on a quiet night.

Days Like TheseNEW!Luke Combs

Luke Combs – Days Like These (Official Studio Video)

Country superstar Luke Combs released his long-awaited three-track EP, The Prequel, in October 2025.

One of its tracks is this song, which celebrates the beauty of everyday life and the value of irreplaceable moments—things money can’t buy.

Centered on gentle acoustic guitar, the ballad carefully portrays a narrator’s gratitude for sunlight and the small blessings around them.

Co-written with Brent Cobb and Aaron Raitiere, the song was first previewed on social media in September 2022 and has been eagerly awaited by fans for an official release ever since.

Quietly expressing a down-to-earth outlook on life, this piece is perfect for moments when you want to spend time in calm and peace.

EchoesNEW!As I Lay Dying

AS I LAY DYING – Echoes (Official Video)

As I Lay Dying is a metalcore band from San Diego, California, formed in 2000 and centered around Tim Lambesis.

With their fluid twin leads, ferocious shouts, and melancholic clean vocals, they helped lead the metalcore scene of the 2000s.

However, in the fall of 2024, they faced turmoil as key members left the band in quick succession.

Emerging from that upheaval, this track—released in October 2025—serves as an important declaration of their restart under a new lineup.

While it explores themes of past shadows and inner conflict, it also conveys a determination to forge a new identity, highlighted by a striking contrast between aggressive guitar riffs and clean vocal passages.