[2025] Trending Western Music: The Latest Hit Songs to Watch

Closing NightThe Weeknd

The Weeknd – Closing Night

The Weeknd is a Canadian singer who has earned worldwide acclaim for a style centered on alternative R&B that incorporates elements like synth-pop.

His music often suits late-night drives.

This time, I’m highly recommending a moving track released to coincide with the final show of his extended tour in September 2025.

Originally available only on the special edition of the album “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” the song is produced by Swedish House Mafia—an exquisite electro ballad where majestic synth soundscapes meld with his delicate falsetto.

The theme is “curtain call,” closing a chapter of his career, and it’s a fitting conclusion to the trilogy that began with “After Hours.” Put it on during a night when you want to savor the end of a cycle, and it will set the perfect mood.

How Was I Supposed to KnowXania Monet

How Was I Supposed to Know (Lyrics)

Zania Monet, a singer drawing attention in the R&B/soul scene.

Dubbed the “Storyteller of the Soul,” she’s known for her emotionally resonant vocals that stir listeners’ hearts.

She’s a must-watch artist, with plans to release the album “Unfolded” in 2025.

This work gives voice to the protagonist’s heartfelt feelings as she laments, “How could I have known?” when faced with an unexpected turn of events.

The frustration and pain of an unchangeable reality come through palpably in her soulful singing.

The track appears on the album “Unfolded,” released in August 2025.

It’s a great listen for nights spent wrestling with relationship miscommunications, or when you want to be alone with your thoughts.

ours to keep (feat. adis)Kendis

Kendis – ours to keep (feat. adis) (Official Lyric Video)

Kendis, an Indonesian singer-songwriter whose songs you often hear in social media videos, has released this pop ballad featuring her real-life younger sister, Addis—a favorite among young listeners.

Over a minimal piano motif, the sisters’ uniquely tender, interwoven harmonies create a track that sinks deeply into the listener’s heart.

The song portrays a heartfelt desire to protect a relationship with a loved one as “a treasure just for the two of us,” even while grappling with anxiety and loneliness.

Released in April 2024, it was later included on the following year’s album, DISCO.

On nights when your heart feels tired, take some time alone and immerse yourself in its world.

I Think I Like You Better When You’re GoneReneé Rapp

Reneé Rapp – I Think I Like You Better When You’re Gone (Official Lyric Video)

Reneé Rapp, the American singer-songwriter and actress whose recent Broadway success is still fresh in our minds, has won many hearts with a candid style that openly reflects her sexuality and lived experiences.

The track included on her second album, “Bite Me,” released in August 2025, is an introspective piece that weaves elements of R&B into folk-pop.

With delicate vocals, she sings of a complex, wry realization: that she can be most herself when she’s not in a relationship.

The album “Bite Me,” which features this song, became an international hit, topping the charts in the UK.

It’s a track that may resonate deeply on nights when you’re struggling with the distance in relationships and want to savor time alone.

New MoneyMazza L20 ft Aitch

Mazza L20 ft Aitch – New Money (official music video)

Mazza L20, a Liverpool-born rapper known for his unbreakable spirit and for continuing to speak out even from behind bars, teams up here with UK rap heavyweight Aitch on a track released in September 2025.

Over a characteristically dark UK drill beat, the two artists’ contrasting styles intersect to compelling effect.

The track fuses Mazza L20’s raw, hard-fought bars—etched with the grit of rising from adversity—with Aitch’s smooth delivery that exudes star-level ease.

Mazza L20 also scored a hit with his 2024 mixtape “Against All Odds,” and you can feel that momentum here.

It’s powerful, uplifting hip-hop—perfect for getting you amped, and a great pick for a drive.

LowCiara, Diamond Platnumz

Ciara, Diamond Platnumz – Low (Official Music Video)

Ciara, who has showcased her multifaceted talents as a singer and model, has teamed up with Diamond Platnumz, a star representing Tanzania, to create this dance number.

The track brilliantly fuses Afrobeats and R&B into an exhilarating, high-energy piece.

You can practically picture them dancing low to the ground with passion, as their distinct personalities collide to produce a fresh kind of allure.

This song is included on the deluxe edition of her eighth studio album, “CiCi,” released in August 2025.

For those who love richly layered, cross-cultural sounds, this is an irresistible work.

Only Fans & HorsesMarky B x Connor John

Marky B x Connor John – Only Fans & Horses [Music Video] PROD. DMC

Rapper Marky B and MC Connor John, a standout duo based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, are gaining strong support from local clubs and car culture.

Released in September 2025, this track is a high-tempo dance rap riding a UK bassline at around 130 BPM, with a floor-shaking, powerful low end and an irresistibly catchy synth that’s downright exhilarating.

A major draw of the piece is its playful nod to the beloved British sitcom Only Fools and Horses.

Their sense of humor shines through in the story of how they put out a call on social media to source the show’s iconic three-wheeler for the music video.

It’s perfect for getting hyped on a drive, and a must-listen for anyone who wants to feel the energy of UK street culture.