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[2025] Great for drives too! A roundup of the latest stylish Western music
We live in an era dominated by subscriptions: it’s easier than ever to listen to music from around the world, but with so much information out there, it can be hard to find songs that truly match your taste.
If that sounds familiar, this article is for you.
Here, we’ve rounded up a selection of stylish, modern Western songs for anyone looking to discover the latest trendy tracks, covering a variety of “stylish” vibes.
From massive hits to hidden gems, we’ve carefully chosen fresh songs that’ll make people think you’ve got great taste—perfect for a drive or any casual listening.
Even if you don’t usually listen to Western music, many of these picks are easy and pleasant to enjoy, so they’re a must-check not only for Western music fans but for anyone curious to explore.
[2025] Great for drives too! A roundup of the latest stylish Western music (1–10)
Deep DivingNEW!After
After is a male-female duo based in Los Angeles.
The two, both born on August 23, 1995, met on a dating app and have been gaining attention for their unique sound that fuses trip-hop with Y2K pop.
Released in June 2025, this track feels like diving underwater, with floating, immersive synths and lo-fi drum loops weaving a dreamlike atmosphere.
The lyrics delve into deep emotions, beautifully harmonizing with a soundscape that reinterprets early-2000s nostalgia through a contemporary lens.
The vocal timbre—reminiscent of Caroline Polachek—is captivating, making this a perfect piece for nighttime drives or quiet introspection.
Body GoNEW!MOLIY ft. Tyla
This track brings together Ghanaian singer-songwriter Molly and Grammy-winning artist Tyla.
Blending South Africa–born Amapiano with Afrobeats, it’s crafted as a global dance anthem.
Centered on themes of a night out with girlfriends and a sense of liberation, the confident vocals and heavy bassline really stand out.
Released in October 2025, it was produced on the momentum of Molly’s previous hit, “Shake It to the Max (FLY),” which surpassed 1 billion streams.
It’s the perfect song for dancing at the club or turning up the energy at a party with friends.
DesireNEW!Puma Blue
Puma Blue is the musical project by London-born singer-songwriter Jacob Allen.
Known for blending elements of jazz, soul, and R&B with his own sensibility, his new track released in October 2025 is a distilled embodiment of his sound.
Falsetto vocals—both aching and sweet—intertwine with airy guitar and saxophone, unfolding a sensual soundscape that feels like surrendering to the stillness of the late night.
While introspectively exploring the theme of desire, it maintains a deft balance that never becomes too heavy.
Following 2021’s In Praise of Shadows and 2023’s Holy Waters, this release signals a further evolution in his discography.
It’s the perfect song for unwinding before sleep or for moments of solitary reflection.
chrysalisNEW!L’impératrice
As a leading figure in French disco based in Paris, L’Impératrice has long captivated listeners with exquisite sounds rooted in the golden era of the ’70s and ’80s.
In 2024, vocalist Flore Benguigui departed, and the band welcomed Maud Ferron.
This milestone track, created under the new lineup, was released in October 2025.
Its title means “chrysalis,” and the image of awakening—breaking out of the shell to take flight—runs throughout the piece.
The fusion of a theme symbolizing the band’s rebirth and transformation with a characteristically nu-disco, groovy track makes it a fitting opening to a new chapter.
Starting in November, the band will embark on its first-ever Asia tour, so if you’re into French pop, be sure to check them out.
FrictionNEW!The Midnight
From Syndicate, the album released in October 2025 by The Midnight—the synthwave duo that continues to push the frontiers of electronic music—we’ve picked a track with a fierce groove.
It paints, in electric imagery, the act of tearing off the mask and seeking freedom amid the suffocation and anonymity of the city, with striking metaphors like static sparks and circuits.
Built on an ’80s-style synth sound layered over a four-on-the-floor beat, it stands as a symbolic work that caps off the trilogy continuing from their 2022 release, Heroes.
The tight rhythm and steadily rising tension feel great—perfect for a drive or a night cruise.
All Over MeNEW!Yukimi
Yukimi Nagano, who has long been active as the vocalist of Swedish electronic music band Little Dragon.
With a Japanese father and a Swedish-American mother, she has pursued her work with the Grammy-nominated band while releasing her solo album “For You” in March 2025.
She is also set to release the EP “Yume” in November, and this track is the lead single from that EP.
Depicting an irrepressible longing for love, the song traverses a wide range of genres—jazz, soul, electronic pop, and psychedelia—capturing the sensation of surrendering to a passionate dream.
Its floating, dreamy soundscapes and rich vocal expression create a world that makes it easy to imagine emotions wavering between romance and reverie.
It’s a perfect track for a relaxing night or for moments when you want to look inward.
So Easy (To Fall In Love)NEW!Olivia Dean
Olivia Dean, a graduate of the prestigious BRIT School that produced artists like Amy Winehouse, is attracting major attention in the UK.
With Jamaican roots, her musical foundation lies in neo-soul and R&B.
Her debut album Messy was nominated for the Mercury Prize in June 2023.
From her second album, The Art of Loving, I’d like to introduce a track that embodies the album’s worldview.
The record delicately captures the coexistence of the exhilaration of falling in love and the reassurance of finding someone to share your life with.
Its light, comfortable pop sound melds with her soulful vocals, resulting in a highly refined song.
It’s the kind of music that can make an ordinary day feel a little special—be sure to check it out.