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

Late Night PeopleYazmin Lacey

Yazmin Lacey – Late Night People (Official Visualiser)

Yazmin Lacey’s “Late Night People,” released in 2023, feels as if it melts into the night air.

Her soulful vocals blend with jazz elements, and the addition of electronic textures creates a refined atmosphere.

The comfortably groovy melody shines even more after dark, making it perfect for livening up a quiet, long night.

It’s a stylish pick that could elevate special nighttime moments—whether on a drive with a partner or spending time alone.

Lose yourself in the sophisticated sound that moves between neo-soul and jazz.

SPACE INVADERKAYTRANADA

KAYTRANADA – SPACE INVADER (Official Audio)

This track was produced by Canadian producer Kaytranada, who won two major categories at the 2021 Grammys.

Released in August 2025, it was created as a lead single from the album “Ain’t No Damn Way!” Its retro beat reminiscent of 80s dance music pairs perfectly with synth tones that feel like a journey through space.

The repeated phrase, “Sometimes I just want to run away somewhere,” seems to capture the protagonist’s earnest desire to break free from the constraints of everyday life.

It’s the perfect BGM when you want a change of pace or to immerse yourself in something.

StormNight Tapes

Night Tapes – Storm (Official Video)

This track comes from Night Tapes, a London-based trio who craft music out of late-night improvisational sessions.

The floating synths, dreamy guitars, and whisper-like vocals weave a sound that feels like an invitation to a beautiful, electronic meditation.

The song brilliantly captures, in sound, the opposing emotions of chaos and stillness that exist within the heart.

There’s also a great anecdote: vocalist Iiris says she wrote it “in an instant, like a sneeze,” which underscores its impulsive allure.

It’s the lead single from their debut album, “portals//polarities,” due in September 2025, and it’s perfect for sinking into a quiet night and immersing yourself in its sonic world.

That Doesn’t MatterCaity Gyorgy

That Doesn’t Matter

In a soothing space woven by the graceful timbre of strings and a sophisticated jazz arrangement, Katie George’s swing-infused vocals dance lightly.

The refined orchestration, reminiscent of Henry Mancini, is the result of Marc Lemascher’s outstanding craftsmanship.

Written during her graduate studies, this work was released in May 2025 as a lead single from a string orchestra album slated for August 2025.

A three-time JUNO Award winner, she boldly ventures into new territory with a fusion of strings and jazz.

It’s a piece you’ll want to savor with an air of elegance on a leisurely weekend afternoon or during a quiet evening.

FACEDOWNChase Atlantic

Chase Atlantic – FACEDOWN (Official Lyric Video)

Chase Atlantic, the Australian trio fusing alternative R&B with rock and trap, are drawing attention with their distinctive dark aesthetic.

Openly influenced by The Weeknd and The 1975, they released a new single in August 2025.

Intertwining dreamy, weightless melodies with hypnotic beats, the sound feels quintessentially them.

This work vividly portrays struggles with mental health and an inner turmoil like drowning in a bottomless pool, striking deeply at the listener’s heart.

Overcoming the hardship of losing their production data, they completed the acclaimed masterpiece LOST IN HEAVEN; this new release further deepens that world, making it a perfect listen for late-night solitude and contemplation.

Take You DownSZA

SZA – Take You Down (Lyric Video)

It’s a track with a laid-back beat and a mysterious vibe—perfect for a summer night.

It’s included on Lana, the reissue of American R&B artist SZA’s acclaimed album SOS.

SZA is known for her emotionally rich lyrics, and this song feels like it portrays intimate, sensual moments with someone special.

Her whispery vocals over restrained production make it feel like you’re sharing a secret between two people.

Originally left off the album, it was released just before her performance at the Super Bowl in February 2025, surprising fans.

Why not give it a listen on a summer evening, when the breeze has cooled a bit and you’re ready to relax?

Dream NightJamie xx

Jamie xx – Dream Night (Visualiser)

This track by British music producer Jamie xx unfolds with dreamy synths that slowly expand.

He’s also known as a member of the popular band The xx.

The blend of wistful vocal samples and a steadily rising beat feels like the frenzy of the dance floor and the stillness before dawn existing side by side.

It’s said to be inspired by memories of “beautiful yet feverish nights” from the tour following his 2024 release In Waves, his first album in nine years.

You can sink into a bittersweet yet warm afterglow filled with affection for a night that has passed.

It’s a perfect song for reflecting at the end of the day or listening to while feeling the summer night breeze.