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

Deep DivingNEW!After

After – Deep Diving (Official Music Video)

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

MOLIY ft. Tyla – “Body Go” (Official Music Video)

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 – Desire (Official Video)

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

L’Impératrice, Louve — chrysalis [Audio Video]

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

The Midnight – ‘Friction’ (Official Visualizer)

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 – ‘All Over Me’ (Official Audio)

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.

CURIOUS (feat. Toro y Moi)Sam Gellaitry

sam gellaitry – CURIOUS (feat. Toro y Moi) [Official Video]

Scottish producer Sam Gellaitry, who has built a strong reputation for his electronic sound design, has been drawing significant attention in the scene—he was even named one of EDM.

com’s Producers of the Year in 2022.

His new track featuring Toro y Moi is a single from his debut album, Anywhere Here Is Perfect, set for release in November 2025.

It’s a highly stylish piece of dance music, blending forward-thinking synth-driven beats with Toro y Moi’s weightless vocals.

Centered on the intrigue of a budding attraction and the playful back-and-forth that dances in one’s mind, the song naturally lifts the listener’s spirits.

It’s a must-hear for anyone looking to color their nights with sophisticated dance-pop.