[October 2025] Summary of the Latest Western Music Releases

Dearly MissedNEW!Searows

Searows – Dearly Missed (Official Music Video)

Singer-songwriter Sea Lows is based in Portland, Oregon.

The solo project of Alec Duckart, it began with home recordings and drew attention for its serene indie-folk worldbuilding, leading to a deal with Matt Maltese’s label in 2023.

The track Sea Lows released in October 2025 is a lead single from the forthcoming album Death in the Business of Whaling, slated for release in January 2026.

Spanning roughly six minutes, it’s an expansive piece whose dramatic structure—rising from a quiet introduction to an explosive storm of guitars and drums—is breathtaking.

The lyrics channel anger at betrayal, the scars of the psyche, and a fierce will to rise again, shaping a narrative about restoring dignity to people living at the margins.

Co-produced with Trevor Spencer in a renovated horse stable near Seattle, the track marks an ambitious step beyond bedroom pop.

Highly recommended for listeners who enjoy Phoebe Bridgers and Ethel Cain.

Creatures of Chaos (feat. Tyler Connolly of Theory of a Deadman)NEW!The Rasmus

The Rasmus feat. Tyler Connolly of Theory of a Deadman – Creatures of Chaos (Lyric Video)

The Rasmus, a rock band that represents Finland and has been active from the 1990s to the present, is well known for achieving international success with their global hit “In the Shadows” from the 2003 album Dead Letters.

Their latest track is a powerful rock number featuring Tyler Connolly, the vocalist of the Canadian rock band Theory of a Deadman.

Blending a dark, tense sonic atmosphere with commanding guitar riffs and a catchy melody, the song serves as a call for solidarity to everyone who feels isolated or anxious in today’s society.

CHECKLISTNEW!Trippie Redd

Trippie Redd – CHECKLIST

Rapper Trippie Redd from Canton, Ohio—also known for his collaborations with XXXTentacion and Juice WRLD—has dropped the lead single from his upcoming album NDA in October 2025.

Blending melodious flows that defy the confines of hip-hop with an experimental sound incorporating elements of rage and hyperpop, the track signals a bold new chapter in his career.

The music video was released simultaneously, delivering strong visual impact.

If you’re into trap or emo rap, this is a song you’ll definitely get hooked on.

Love ZombieNEW!Victoria Justice

Victoria Justice – Love Zombie (Official Visualizer/Lyric Video)

Victoria Justice, widely known as an actress who once starred in a Nickelodeon drama series, has in recent years expanded her work as a singer-songwriter, delivering memorable pop songs like 2013’s “Gold” and 2020’s “Treat Myself.” Released in October 2025, this work re-records long-shelved vault tracks that were created during her Columbia Records era.

Rooted in dark pop, it captivates with a unique world that overlays horror-tinged imagery with the swell of romantic feelings.

Her lower-register vocals are layered with harmonies, while a beat that fuses synth-pop and electro makes it perfect for long autumn nights.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants to savor a dark yet sweet atmosphere during the Halloween season.

StrangerNEW!Doja Cat

Doja Cat – Stranger (Official Video)

The shimmering waves of synths and the catchy melody line feel like they’re whisking you straight into a scene from an ’80s coming-of-age film.

Doja Cat, who constantly surprises fans with her shape-shifting style, goes all-in on pop appeal with this track.

It’s a song where strength and romance coexist, celebrating the thrill of a dangerous fling with a stranger and the freedom to love on your own terms, away from society’s rules.

Featured on her September 2025 album “Vie,” it showcases the sound that embodies her declared pop direction.

The music video was surprise-premiered at a celebratory event in New York, and the provocative visuals—an elopement in a bridal dress—became a hot topic.

It’s the perfect number for slipping out of the everyday and soaking in a sense of freedom.

gigoloNEW!bbno$

bbno$ – gigolo (starring Ethan Nestor)

Canadian rapper bbno$—known for his witty, rhyme-rich wordplay—has earned widespread popularity.

His track “Lalala” with Y2K has surpassed one billion streams worldwide, cementing major mainstream success.

His new single, released in September 2025, continues that momentum.

Centered on pop-rap while deftly weaving in elements of disco and G-funk, the song boasts an irresistibly groovy sound.

True to form, the lyrics blend swaggering confidence and humor as he fully inhabits the persona suggested by the title: a “gigolo.” Distinctly more danceable than his previous work, this track showcases the breadth of his musical range.

It’s a must-listen not only for hip-hop fans, but for anyone craving a funky beat.

TIT FOR TATNEW!Tate McRae

Tate McRae – TIT FOR TAT (Official Lyric Video)

Singer-songwriter Tate McRae, who first drew attention through an appearance on a popular audition show and became a global star thanks to a hit on TikTok.

The track she released in September 2025 is slated to be included on the deluxe edition of her album “So Close to What.” It’s a cool, rhythmic pop tune rumored to be an answer song to a former lover—an artist, according to speculation.

The anecdote that she wrote it in just two weeks while on tour speaks to the raw emotion the song carries.

Over a quietly smoldering beat, she sings with a defiant resolve to “get even,” never backing down—an absolutely exhilarating stance.

It’s the perfect track for blowing away the haze of relationship woes.