[2025 Edition] Songs Popular Overseas Now and Must-Watch Hits

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.

AbracadabraLady Gaga

Lady Gaga – Abracadabra (Official Music Video)

Set in a magical nocturnal world, this powerful dance-pop piece from American artist Lady Gaga centers on the theme of confronting oneself.

Anchored by the presence of a woman in red—symbolizing inner conflict—it paints a vivid interplay of light and darkness.

A grand dance battle featuring forty dancers in white capes is staged with stunning flair, fully showcasing Gaga’s artistry.

Scheduled for release in February 2025 as part of the album “Mayhem,” it also precedes her headlining performance at Coachella in April of the same year.

It’s a song that will resonate deeply with anyone seeking a new step forward while exploring how to face themselves.

TasteCoco Jones

Taste

Coco Jones, an R&B singer from South Carolina, USA, has released an emotionally rich new track.

After winning Best R&B Performance at the 2024 Grammy Awards and reaching new heights, she delivers a sophisticated R&B piece that portrays a passionate romance.

The expressive artistry she honed during her Disney days blends seamlessly with powerful vocals influenced by Beyoncé and Whitney Houston.

Centered on candid emotional expression in love, the song captures the resolve to convey one’s feelings without holding back.

Paired with polished production, it showcases her vocal prowess to the fullest.

It’s a track I can wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who wants to convey their feelings straightforwardly while honoring subtle emotional nuances.

HomeIsabel LaRosa

Isabel LaRosa – Home (Lyric Video)

Isabel LaRosa, a Maryland-born artist from the United States, has released a striking new song.

Having been immersed in music since childhood, she creates tracks with her brother Thomas, and this work was born from the experience of leaving her childhood home.

Its dark-pop melody, tinged with bittersweet nostalgia, pairs beautifully with lyrics that capture the sense of loss that comes with growing up.

Since its release in February 2024, the song has resonated with many listeners and has drawn attention for its deft portrayal of teenage emotions.

It’s a must-listen for anyone facing life changes—like living alone or moving to a new place.

Revolving doorTate McRae

Tate McRae – Revolving door (Official Video)

Tate McRae, the Canada-born artist who broke out globally after starting as a dancer and becoming a singer-songwriter, released her new album “So Close to What” in February 2025—a work that distills the raw appeal of her candid, emotion-laden vocals.

Among its tracks, one song stands out for its masterful portrayal of the subtle, complex feelings that come with love.

Its energetic, dancehall-infused sound pairs perfectly with lyrics that frankly express the struggle of being unable to sever ties with a partner.

With production by Ryan Tedder and others shining throughout, this release is sure to resonate with anyone wrestling with the conflicts of romance.

hate itChloe Moriondo

chloe moriondo – hate it (Official Video)

Chloe Moriondo, from Detroit, Michigan, is a popular creator with over 3 million subscribers who has been posting cover videos on YouTube since 2014.

This track portrays the complex emotions born from unrequited feelings for someone out of reach and the struggles of living, featuring an electro-pop sound and a strikingly heartfelt vocal delivery.

It’s a lead single from the upcoming album “oyster,” set for release on March 28, 2025, with contributions from accomplished producers like Afterhours and Chloe Kramer.

It’s a song that stays close to your heart when you’re facing loneliness, longing, or your own emotions.

Lost Your FaithAva Max

Ava Max – Lost Your Faith (Official Visualizer)

A weighty work themed around eternal love and faith, depicting a relationship in collapse, arrives from American singer-songwriter Ava Max.

After achieving a global breakthrough with her 2018 hit song “Sweet but Psycho,” she takes on pop rock for the first time with this release.

Sampling Leonard Cohen’s classic “Hallelujah,” she powerfully conveys the unraveling of trust with a loved one through her vocals.

Released in February 2025, the track was unveiled as the lead single from her third studio album, following Heaven & Hell and Diamonds & Dancefloors.

Singing about overcoming heartbreak and resolving to emerge stronger, this is a song to hear when you find yourself at a crossroads in life.