[October 2025] Summary of the Latest Western Music Releases

FleetingNEW!Sarah Kinsley

Sarah Kinsley – Fleeting (Visualizer)

Sarah Kinsley, a New York–based singer-songwriter who fuses classical training in music theory with a DIY ethos, has been drawing attention.

In September 2024, her debut album Escaper received high praise from critics.

The release offers alternative pop with pleasantly ‘80s-tinged synth textures.

As she herself describes it as “an homage to the fleetingness of life,” it celebrates constant change while evoking a subtle sense of wistfulness.

Conceived in the back of a New York taxi, the work brilliantly captures fleeting moments of sparkle amid the city’s bustle with impressively polished soundscapes.

Released in September 2025, the track quickly became a talking point, performed at festivals right after its release.

It’s a standout song that feels tailor-made for seasons of change or contemplative nights.

Brown SugarNEW!redveil & Smino

redveil & smino – brown sugar (Official Video)

Redveil, a young rapper highly regarded for his self-produced work.

His 2022 album “Learn 2 Swim,” released on his birthday, drew major attention, and in September 2025 he dropped a collaborative track with the critically acclaimed, Grammy-nominated Smino.

The song features a soulful, silky-smooth track produced by Redveil himself, making for an irresistibly pleasant listen.

Redveil’s lyrics conveying single-hearted love intertwine exquisitely with Smino’s slightly playboyish flow, creating a sweet, romantic atmosphere.

Let yourself drift in this mellow piece where their talents blend beautifully—it’s the perfect soundtrack for a laid-back night.

Bleeding OutAlkaline Trio

Alkaline Trio – Bleeding Out (Official Music Video)

Alkaline Trio is a punk band based in Chicago, Illinois.

Known for their dark, emotional songs, they’ve maintained a solid following in the scene since their formation in 1996.

Their new single welcomes Blink-182’s Travis Barker as producer.

While the track tackles a serious theme—singing about pain that feels like bleeding from within—it’s crafted into an exceptionally catchy pop-punk sound.

This song is the second installment in a trilogy of singles following the album “Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs.” The contrast between the bright sound and the shadowy lyrics is highly addictive, and the more you listen, the more your impression will evolve.

TraumaBent Ardi

Bent Ardi – Trauma (Official music video)

Bento Ardi is a solo artist from Indonesia who’s gaining attention for his DIY approach, handling everything from songwriting and composing to video production single-handedly.

Released in September 2025, this track is a soul-stirring piece rooted in alternative metal and metalcore.

It strongly reflects the world of the album “Traumatic Poem,” delving into introspective themes such as deep-seated scars and unending inner conflict.

The progression—from parts that evoke quiet anguish to a chorus where emotions burst forth, paired with thunderous guitar— is truly breathtaking.

If you enjoy rock that’s heavy yet lyrical, this is a must-check release.

Don’t Forget to Say PleaseBetter Lovers

Better Lovers – Don’t Forget To Say Please (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

Better Lovers, a band formed by former members of Every Time I Die and The Dillinger Escape Plan, has been drawing attention in the heavy music scene.

Their hallmark is a ferocious sound that fuses metalcore and hardcore.

In September 2025, they released this work.

If we were to sum up its appeal in a single phrase, it would be its aggression powerful enough to shatter social niceties.

With chaotic progressions and a destructive sonic assault—the polar opposite of any call for politeness—it shakes the listener’s emotions to the core.

Following their October 2024 album Highly Irresponsible, this track is more than enough to hint at their next masterpiece.

It’s a rousing song you’ll want to blast when you need to blow away all your pent-up frustrations.

GoodbyeBiffy Clyro

Biffy Clyro – Goodbye (Official Music Video)

Biffy Clyro, an alternative rock trio from Scotland, are a band that has enjoyed national popularity in their home country since the 1990s.

Their hallmark is a diverse musicality that ranges from early post-hardcore to melodic and experimental sounds, and they cemented their status as a top band by reaching No.

1 on the UK charts in 2013 with the album Opposites.

The song in question is included on their album Futique, released in September 2025.

It’s a slow-building ballad that starts quietly and swells with emotion, imbued with a heart-wrenching sense of urgency.

Written with the resolve to face even the end of the band, it carries a searing sentiment in which the themes of farewell and rebirth are powerfully conveyed.

It’s a track you’ll want to put on when you wish to quietly sink into an introspective moment.

Neon EyesBlack Stone Cherry

Black Stone Cherry – Neon Eyes (Official Music Video)

Black Stone Cherry from Kentucky.

With a sound that fuses no-frills hard rock and Southern rock, carrying the spirit of AC/DC and Lynyrd Skynyrd, they’re a familiar name to rock fans.

Since their formation in 2001, they’ve stuck to a consistent style, and this time they deliver a track that feels like pure live-show frenzy distilled into a song.

There’s even an anecdote that it was born from a riff during soundcheck, and it’s been shaped into a powerful party anthem where impulsive, catchy guitars explode.

It’s the lead single from the EP “Celebrate,” set for release in March 2026, and the must-see music video captures their fiery performance at a UK festival in 2025.

It’s perfect for a drive or whenever you want to get pumped up, so be sure to check it out.