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

AprilRose Gray

Rose Gray – April (Official Visualiser)

Singer-songwriter Rose Gray, rooted in East London’s club culture and acclaimed for her January 2025 debut album Louder, Please, has been drawing growing attention—winning MTV Push UK and IRE 2025 in February.

The work she’s unveiled from the long-awaited deluxe edition, A Little Louder, Please, is this track.

It’s an exhilarating slice of dance-pop that captures the sense of liberation sparked by encounters on the dance floor and the joy of living in the moment.

Wrapped in the glittering aura of 2010s nightclubs, the sound is a superb piece that naturally moves both heart and body.

A perfect choice for boosting your mood or sinking into a weekend night.

Not Sorry (ft. Jill Scott & Rapsody)MOON CHILD

Moonchild – Not Sorry ft. Jill Scott & Rapsody (Official Music Video)

Moonchild is a neo-soul trio with a background from a prestigious jazz school, and their sophisticated sound has earned high praise from R&B aficionados around the world.

Their collaboration with soul legend Jill Scott and lyricist Rapsody may well be this track released in September 2025.

It’s a liberating anthem that rejects existing only for someone else and declares one’s own strength.

Over Moonchild’s characteristically warm and luxurious sound, the three distinct voices blend beautifully.

It’s their first single since the Grammy-nominated 2022 album “Starfruit,” signaling the dawn of a new chapter.

On nights when you feel bound by something, it will quietly give you strength.

Fell In LoveMarshmello x Brent Faiyaz

Marshmello x Brent Faiyaz – Fell In Love (Official Music Video)

In “Fell In Love,” released in 2023, Marshmello—a highly savvy producer whose enigmatic masked persona is part of his appeal—collaborates with Grammy-winning powerhouse Brent Faiyaz.

The calm, shimmering synths spread out as Brent’s beautiful vocals glide pleasantly over the track, making it a pinnacle of stylish Western pop.

Despite its brevity, the song’s memorable structure draws listeners into the sound of the 2020s.

Play it on a drive and your great taste is guaranteed to shine.

Truth or DareTyla

Tyla – Truth or Dare (Official Visualizer)

Hailing from South Africa and leading a vibrant music scene, Tyla’s “Truth or Dare” stands out with a refined sound that’s far from a fleeting trend.

It elevates the currently hot Amapiano genre with a pop sensibility, exuding a striking, beyond-categorical sophistication and drawing attention as a uniquely individual track.

With a drama-like progression, the song showcases Tyla’s passionate vocals that stir the listener’s heart.

Perfect for adding color to the scenery on a drive, this is a gem I especially recommend to those who want to take their sense of style to the next level.

A Night To Rememberbeabadoobee, Laufey

beabadoobee, Laufey – A Night To Remember (Official Music Video)

Beabadoobee and Laufey’s standout collaboration “A Night To Remember” is truly a new classic of 2023.

Seamlessly blending bedroom pop with bossa nova, the track brings a refined, stylish feel to listeners.

Its rhythmic, comfortable sound is perfect for driving, too.

While it carries the sweetness of a love song and an emotional expanse, it’s rendered with elegance.

The song’s female perspective feels fresh, offering a very modern take on romance.

Why not add it to your latest driving playlist?

4EVA (feat. Pharrell Williams)KAYTRAMINÉ

KAYTRAMINÉ – 4EVA feat. Pharrell Williams (Official Video)

Kaytranada and Amine—forming the collaborative unit Kaytraminé—are drawing attention as a Haitian-Canadian DJ/producer duo and rapper/producer pairing.

Their latest track, “4EVA,” is a gem featuring the legendary Pharrell Williams as a special guest.

Quickly gaining buzz since its release, it has already secured popularity, especially among Western pop and hip-hop fans.

The song carries a groovy yet refined sound that makes you want to hit the road, making it perfect for your driving playlist.

It’s sure to resonate pleasantly with newcomers to Western music as well.

Blending a sparkling melody with modern beats, “4EVA” is a stylish, of-the-moment track you won’t want to miss!

Is It A Crime?No Guidnce

No Guidnce – Is It A Crime? (Official Video)

Overflowing with homages to ’90s R&B and revived for today, “Is It A Crime?” is a seductive track from No Guidnce, a young UK R&B group often cited as the next in line after FLO.

Their sensational debut in 2022 underscores the buzz they’d been generating beneath the surface, and their music promises even greater momentum.

Sleek beats and intricate harmonies blend seamlessly, captivating listeners’ ears.

It’s a song that lets you feel the glitz of the club while cruising in your car—truly a new benchmark for cool.

The modernized ’90s-inspired sound is guaranteed to be addictive!