[2025] Great for drives too! A roundup of the latest stylish Western music

Walk With MeFelix Jaehn, Shouse

Felix Jaehn, Shouse – Walk With Me

A track by German DJ and music producer Felix Jaehn, created in collaboration with Australian duo Shouse, was released by Virgin Records in November 2024.

It’s a heartwarming EDM anthem centered on the importance of friendship and mutual support, featuring a catchy melody and a powerful message.

Felix, who achieved worldwide success with his 2015 remix of “Cheerleader,” once again shines here with energetic beats infused with tropical house elements.

It’s a perfect pick not only for lighting up the dance floor but also for moments when you need encouragement and courage.

StarsAEMIA

Aemia – Stars (Official Music Video)

The song released in November 2024 by rising Iranian artist Aemia has an ethereal, space-drifting atmosphere.

Blending electropop and dream pop, its sound feels like it lures listeners into a dream.

The starry-sky imagery in the lyrics symbolically expresses life, dreams, and hope, resonating deeply.

The track has been featured in films and fashion brand ads, praised for its mysterious aura that exudes a sense of luxury.

It’s perfect for nighttime drives or contemplative moments.

If you want to feel the longing for the hopes and dreams that lie within, give it a listen.

YOUChase Atlantic

Chase Atlantic – YOU (Official Lyric Video)

By Australian group Chase Atlantic, this track—released in November 2024 on the album “Lost in Heaven”—captivates with its dark, sensual atmosphere.

The lyrics, portraying the struggle between love, dependency, and self-salvation, resonate deeply with listeners.

The trio of Mitchell Cave, Christian Anthony, and Clinton Cave is known for a unique sound that fuses R&B, hip-hop, and alternative rock.

With a heavy beat and emotional melodies in perfect balance, it’s a song you’ll want to play on a late-night drive.

Fear When You FlyCleo Sol

Fear When You Fly

Hailing from London, popular soul and R&B singer Cleo Sol released this work in November 2024—an acoustic track steeped in the influence of 1970s soul.

Its warm chord progression and simple instrumentation highlight Cleo’s poetic lyrics and gentle vocals.

The song carries a message encouraging the courage to take flight despite anxiety and fear, and it’s said that her experience of becoming a mother has greatly influenced the lyrics.

This heartwarming track that feels close to the listener is recommended for those who want to spend a calm, peaceful time.

to be freeNight Tapes

NIGHT TAPES – to be free (Official Audio)

The London-based dream pop trio Night Tapes deliver a track imbued with a striking message about self-liberation and the pursuit of inner freedom.

Featuring ‘80s-inspired synths and airy vocals, it evokes the feeling of wandering alone through the city late at night, lost in thought.

Released in November 2024, this song marks a new entry since they signed with Nettwerk Music Group in 2022.

Their previous releases have garnered millions of streams on platforms like YouTube and Spotify, earning support from both fans and critics.

Infused with the atmosphere of nighttime London, their music constructs a soundscape themed around the border between reality and fantasy, offering a moment to explore and embrace your true self.

DrunkFabiana Palladino

Fabiana Palladino – Drunk (Lyric Video)

The song released in October 2024 by London-born Fabiana Palladino is an R&B-tinged work that portrays the complexities of modern romance.

Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, it also features her father, bassist Pino Palladino.

Blending elements of ’80s disco and funk with modern production, the track follows her debut album “Fabiana Palladino” and delves deeper into themes like loneliness and self-discovery.

With lyrics that sensitively capture app-based encounters and shifting emotions, it’s a perfect match for anyone who relates to today’s dating landscape.

It also sounds like it would make a smooth soundtrack for a nighttime drive.

Blue Moonniki

NIKI – Blue Moon (Official Music Video)

NIKI is a popular singer-songwriter from Jakarta, Indonesia, now based in LA.

She’s signed to 88rising, the world’s most prominent Asian media platform, and enjoys global popularity.

In August 2024, she released an album titled “Buzz,” with its lead single “Blue Moon” already out.

This sophisticated track showcases NIKI’s beautiful vocals and is said to be inspired by astrology, transforming painful experiences from her personal life into music.

Be sure to check out the lyrics as well.