[October 2025] Summary of the Latest Western Music Releases

Troubled WaterOf Mice & Men

OF MICE & MEN – Troubled Water (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Of Mice & Men, a rock band from California.

Since their formation in 2009, they’ve secured a solid place in the metalcore scene and have a dedicated following in Japan as well.

Their latest release is a lead single from the album “Another Miracle,” set for release in November 2025.

The track centers on a firm resolve to draw a clear line against one-sided, exploitative relationships.

The band’s signature heavy metalcore sound intertwines with sci-fi-tinged synthesizers, creating a dark, imposing atmosphere that leaves a powerful impression.

It might be just the thing to clear your head when you want to blast away everyday entanglements.

No Heartbreak’s Killed Me YetJulia Michaels

Julia Michaels – No Heartbreak’s Killed Me Yet (Official Video)

Julia Michaels, the singer-songwriter also known for crafting hits for artists like Justin Bieber, has a stellar track record behind the scenes.

Now, she’s taken a new step as an artist by launching her own label.

Following her EP “Second Self,” she released this work in September 2025.

It’s an indie-pop track that sings of resilience—refusing to be defeated by past heartbreak—featuring warm, nostalgic guitar tones.

The song carries a presence reminiscent of classic Fleetwood Mac, showcasing her distinctive expressive style.

It’s the kind of track that gently gives you a push when you’re ready to move on from the past and start walking forward as a renewed version of yourself.

Something In The HeavensLewis Capaldi

Lewis Capaldi – Something In The Heavens (Official Visualizer)

Lewis Capaldi, the Scottish singer-songwriter who captivates listeners around the world with his deep emotional expression and powerful vocals.

His new work, which he describes as “the saddest song I’ve ever written,” begins with a piano that resonates in silence and unfolds into a gem of a ballad where emotions spill over alongside sweeping strings.

In this track, the immeasurable sense of loss from losing a loved one and the heartfelt hope of meeting again across time are sung through his soul-stirring voice.

It’s one of his comeback releases following the hit 2023 album “Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent,” and the thoughtful gesture of sending fans handwritten lyric cards ahead of its September 2025 release also drew attention.

It’s the perfect song for a quiet night of solitary reflection, thinking of someone dear.

Particle Physics (feat. Patrick Stump)Motion City Soundtrack

Motion City Soundtrack – “Particle Physics (feat. Patrick Stump)”

Motion City Soundtrack is a rock band indispensable to any discussion of 2000s pop punk and emo.

With a bold embrace of the Moog synth, they amassed tremendous popularity.

Now, they’re releasing their first album in ten years, The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World, in September 2025.

The track we’re introducing today is a killer tune featuring Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy.

It’s their first collaboration since performing together in 2005, and it bursts with a propulsive sound that feels like a symbol of resurgence.

While singing about a complex inner life, it’s an emotional number that gives you the strength to move forward.

Put it on during a troubled night, and it just might lighten your heart.

Call Off The DayScarlet Rae

Scarlet Rae – Call Off The Day (Official Video)

Scarlett Ray is a singer-songwriter from Los Angeles based in New York.

An artist versed in indie rock and shoegaze, she’s known for works where intimacy and ethereality coexist.

The closing track of her EP “No Heavy Goodbyes,” released in September 2025, is a moving piece whose introspective worldview quietly confronts a sense of loss.

The contrast between whisper-like vocals and roaring guitars—evoking even shades of grunge—beautifully captures the passion that lurks within stillness.

Signaling the end of the day and washing everything clean, this song is a gem perfect for those solitary nights when you want to sink deeply into music.

out of bodyNEW!Khalid

Khalid – out of body (Official Video)

Singer-songwriter Khalid made his debut at the young age of 18, and his 2017 album American Teen received high acclaim.

His second album, Free Spirit, topped the U.

S.

charts in 2019.

Here is one of his tracks released in September 2025.

This song is a lead single from his forthcoming album, after the sun goes down, featuring a producer emblematic of 2000s R&B and delivering a danceable sound.

The lyrics depict a sense of ecstasy—surrendering to pleasure as if the soul is slipping out of the body amid the heat of the night city—strongly evoking the theme of “liberation.” It’s a work brimming with sexy grooves, perfect for lifting your mood on a weekend night.

Second SleepNEW!Magdalena Bay

Magdalena Bay – Second Sleep (Official Video)

Magdalena Bay are a synth-pop duo from Miami, Florida, now based in Los Angeles.

Comprised of vocalist Mica Tenenbaum and producer Matthew Lewin, their 2021 debut album Mercurial World was widely acclaimed by the media and quickly put them in the spotlight.

Following their highly praised 2024 album Imaginal Disk, they’ve released this track as one of a double single.

While it serves to complement the album’s world, the song blends their signature dreamy synth-pop with orchestral textures, resulting in a majestic, fantastical sound.

It’s a must-listen for fans of airy pop and cinematic music.