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

Talk To Me NiceTinashe

Tinashe – Talk To Me Nice (Official Video)

Tinashe’s new single “Talk To Me Nice,” released on July 21, 2023, is a stylish track that’s perfect for a drive! The song arrived as the lead single from her sixth studio album.

Deep, rich bass and future-funk synths create a sleek, urban vibe, while her vocals feel intimately conversational, drawing listeners in.

It’s truly a masterpiece that embodies both the innovation and the classic appeal of contemporary R&B.

Love is Like (ft. Lil Wayne)Maroon 5

Maroon 5 – Love is Like ft. Lil Wayne (Official Video)

Maroon 5, a band boasting worldwide popularity for their groovy sound, return with a track from Love Is Like—their first album in about four years since the 2021 masterpiece Jordi—featuring rapper Lil Wayne.

The song draws you into a provocative lyrical world that likens love’s irresistible allure to a drug.

Its funky beat, sampling Valerie Simpson’s classic, and the warm, organic instrumentation make it a perfect fit for a drive.

This marks their fourth collaboration with Lil Wayne, showcasing their strong chemistry.

Set for release in August 2025, it’s a track that highlights a fresh side of the band.

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.

StrangersKenya Grace

Kenya Grace – Strangers (Official Lyric Video)

Kenya Grace’s “Strangers,” released on September 1, 2023, is a track defined by its dynamic, vibey synths and a satisfying drum-and-bass core.

It shot to No.

1 in the UK shortly after release and hit the top ten in many other countries.

If you’re introducing it as a stylish Western pop pick, you can’t miss the cool edge highlighted by its EDM-driven rhythm and whispery vocals.

It also blew up on TikTok, and it’s a fresh yet elegant sound that brims with Kenya Grace’s appeal—perfect to experience on a drive.

It’s sure to make your heart flutter, like the warm sunlight of a winter day.

Me & UTems

Tems – Me & U (Official Video)

Tems from Nigeria released “Me & U” in October 2023, a stylish track that beautifully fuses Afrobeats and R&B.

Listen closely and you’ll notice distinctive percussion that carries an East African breeze and a simple guitar, filling your drive with a refined atmosphere.

She featured on Wizkid’s 2021 hit “Essence,” has continued to light up the charts with her own songs, and contributed to the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack—proof of her undeniable talent.

The comfortable rhythm will envelop your car, turning both long trips and short drives into something special.

TOO MUCHThe Kid LAROI, Jung Kook, Central Cee

The Kid LAROI, Jung Kook, Central Cee – TOO MUCH (Official Video)

“TOO MUCH” is a hit song by the hugely popular rapper The Kid LAROI, created in collaboration with BTS’s Jung Kook and the UK’s top young rapper, Central Cee.

As you can hear, their individual talents blend seamlessly, resulting in a sound that’s both poignant and stylish.

Pair it with a drive and the view outside—those refined beats will shine even more.

For Jung Kook, this track also marked the remarkable achievement of scoring consecutive top-10 entries on the UK Singles Chart.

Experience their dynamic interplay as they forge a new wave in music.

A tune like this will make your drive time truly special!

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.