[2025] Stylish New Western Music to Listen to at Night

Cry For MeThe Weeknd

The Weeknd – Cry For Me (Audio)

This track by Canadian R&B singer The Weeknd lays bare his inner turmoil.

Marked by distorted synths and powerful drums, it captures a sense of penthouse-bound isolation and a resignation about mending a broken relationship.

Included on the album “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” released in January 2025, it was followed by a commanding live performance at the Grammys that February.

Blending deep emotional expression with a refined sonic palette, this song is recommended for moments of introspection or when you’re standing at a crossroads in life.

All Over YouMabel & King Promise

Mabel, King Promise – All Over You (Official Video)

This is a track by the UK’s powerhouse R&B singer Mabel, teaming up with Ghanaian artist King Promise.

It’s a rhythmic, danceable blend of R&B and Afrobeats.

Mabel’s smooth vocals and King Promise’s captivating voice mesh perfectly, expressing the strong bond and deep affection between lovers.

Released on January 24, 2025, the song was announced as the fifth single from Mabel’s third album.

It was reportedly produced in Lagos with Nigerian producer Magicsticks.

It’s a great pick for lighting up a night at the club or setting a romantic mood.

Body Language (feat. Sasha Keable)Ezra Collective

Ezra Collective – Body Language (feat. Sasha Keable) [Official Audio]

London’s celebrated jazz band Ezra Collective celebrates Latin American culture with a powerful new release featuring South London-born singer-songwriter Sasha Keable.

Seamlessly blending Keable’s sultry vocals with the band’s groovy performance, this gem of a track captures the joy of dance as a form of nonverbal communication.

Following their September 2024 album “Dance, No One’s Watching,” which reached No.

7 on the UK Albums Chart, this new work showcases their continued evolution and momentum.

Winners of the 2023 Mercury Prize—the first jazz band ever to achieve this—Ezra Collective channels Latin American rhythms while embodying London’s multicultural music scene.

It’s a must-listen not only for fans of dance and Latin music, but also for anyone seeking a boundary-crossing, fresh musical experience.

UpdateBurna Boy

Burna Boy – Update [Official Music Video]

A track that blends the nostalgia of sampling Soul II Soul’s “Back to Life” with the fresh grooves of contemporary Afrobeats has arrived from Nigerian artist Burna Boy.

Known for his unique style that fuses Afrobeats, reggae, and hip-hop, this release captivates with a refined sound built on danceable rhythms and smooth melodies.

Since its February 2025 release, it’s off to a strong start globally—ranking as high as No.

8 on Apple Music’s chart in Iceland, for example.

Carrying the momentum of his Grammy-winning album “Twice as Tall” (Best Global Music Album), this song is perfect not only for the dancefloor but also for lifting your mood any time.

MARGARETSleepy Hallow

Sleepy Hallow – MARGARET (Official Video)

A love song by Sleepy Hallow, born in Jamaica and raised in New York, set to drop on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2025.

It’s a heartwarming track that pours out his feelings for a loved one, skillfully blending a drill beat with soft, sampled melodies.

Following his late-2024 album “Read This When You Wake Up,” this ambitious release is produced by platinum producer Pluto Brazy and Grammy-nominated KXVX.

While retaining drill’s raw edge, the lyrics honestly express the joys of love, regrets, and the desire to cherish someone—making it a track that hits home, perfect for late-night drives or quiet moments.

RelationshipsHaim

HAIM – Relationships (Official Video)

An ambitious new release from HAIM, the California-born sister trio, and their first in seven years, capturing the subtle nuances of human relationships hidden in everyday life.

Their refined sound—an artful fusion of ’70s classic rock and ’90s R&B—remains firmly intact.

This work portrays the emotional turbulence of falling in love, with the band’s hallmark delicate vocal harmonies sinking deep into the heart.

The music video features Drew Starkey, known from the Netflix series Outer Banks, delivering a striking depiction of young romance.

A piece that reveals a new side of this powerhouse band—once nominated for the Grammy Award for Best New Artist—and they’re slated to return to Japan for the first time in 12 years at Fuji Rock in July 2025.

A must-listen for anyone grappling with the ambiguities of love.

Dark ThoughtsLil Tecca

Lil Tecca – Dark Thoughts (Official Video)

With nostalgic sampling, shimmering piano, and bright loops, the latest track from Queens, New York’s Lil Tecca is a captivating piece that channels classic hip-hop influences.

The introspective lyrics, which seem to empathize with the other person’s emotions, are also striking.

Released in March 2025, the song has drawn attention as a lead single from the album “Dopamine.” In the past, he showcased his innovative musicality by introducing seamless transitions on the album “TEC” and venturing into the new genre “New Jazz” on “PLAN A.” Perfect for a night at a rooftop bar, this track has been gaining international recognition as well, reaching No.

75 on the Australian ARIA chart.