Born and raised in Belgium with Moroccan heritage, Dina Ayada is now ready to share her story with the world. Known for viral hits like “Miles Away” and “Games,” she released her debut album IDENTITY on January 16, which was executive produced by Grammy-nominated artist and producer Gunna. The new album comprises 12 tracks, including the title song “don’t get me started” and pre-release single “no rush” featuring Gunna himself.

With her new album XO, My Cyberlove, CHUU takes fans on a journey of love and contemplation. This marks her first album released among several EPs, including fan favorites Strawberry Rush and Only cry in the rain, which featured the viral song "Kiss a kitty." CHUU starts the year off strong with an album that feels like a gift. CHUU first debuted as a member of the K-pop girl group LOONA in 2018 with her introductory single, "Heart Attack (츄)."

Before launching into 2026, we'd like to reflect on the music of 2025—the melodies that accompanied us through our highs and lows, the live shows that left us starstruck, and the artists who inspired us. The Mido team listens to a wide range of genres and artists, which is why we've surveyed some of our members, asking them about their favorites from this year—the songs, concerts, and interviews. What has defined 2025 in our memories musically?

This week, we’re rewinding it to Music Matters Live 2025 in Singapore to highlight some of our favorite artists from its final day of festivities on October 1. These are songs we’ve been having on repeat lately and who you should be adding to your playlist too! Despite the rain pelting down just a few minutes before showtime, Clarke Quay in Singapore was nevertheless lit up with energy and chatter as Music Matters Live drew to a close on its 2025 edition.

Rhea Raj serves hot girl realness this season with her recently released EP COMMOTION. Adding to her already impressive musical catalogue, the Indian-American singer, writer, and producer flaunts the dark pop, femme fatale concept. Writing, composing, and producing every song on COMMOTION, Rhea expresses her strong artistic vision as she continues to spearhead a name for herself in the industry.

In her new album release HEAVYWEIGHT, Thai rapper MILLI declares her title as a fighter and exhibits her musical ability through hard-hitting tracks and genre-bending flexibility. Working once more with Thai producer SpatChies, MILLI showcases her writing skills as the only songwriter credited for the majority of the album. Now, she's added a sophomore album to her roster with a title that isn't just symbolic.

TOMORROW X TOGETHER (aka TXT) has finally returned with a much-anticipated comeback this month. The K-pop boy group’s latest studio album, The Star Chapter: TOGETHER, comes one year and nine months after The Name Chapter: FREEFALL, released in October 2023. The group’s comeback with The Star Chapter: TOGETHER marks the conclusion to The Star Chapter story that began in November 2024 with The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY.

EXO member and soloist Doh Kyung Soo (D.O.) is one of the most versatile artists in a true sense of the word. The singer is known for crafting songs that present a jovial mix of music that makes you dance and lyrics that make you reflect. With this recent comeback, D.O. presents his first studio album BLISS as life seen through a lens of mature yet kind understanding towards oneself. Let’s dive into his latest album BLISS which was released on July 7, 2025.

BTS Jin is back with another emotional surprise for fans. The “Super Tuna” singer has prepared an auditory treat for ARMYs with his latest album Echo on May 16, 2025. The album contains seven tracks (we like the hidden symbolism here) including the title track “Don’t Say You Love Me.” A music video for the title featuring actress Shin Se-kyung was also released along with the album.