If you’ve been feeling buried under everyday stress and mental noise, Bryan Chase and BIG Naughty are giving you a way out. Released May 28, Bryan Chase’s new single “OUTSIDE” featuring BIG Naughty is a breath of fresh air. The Korean American hip-hop and R&B artist, formerly stylized as Bryan Cha$e, unpacks the weight of tangled thoughts and burnout. Rather than sitting in the negativity, the song pushes outward towards clarity and relief.

It’s rare for an artist to pivot their sound and pull it off, but alan vuong makes it look effortless. Ahead of his upcoming EP, HEAVEN SENT ME, the independent Vietnamese-American artist released “SAUDADE,” a dreamy, nostalgia-laced ballad made for late-night driving. As his grandest sonic vision yet, the song blends ‘90s pop influences with post-punk beats that sound fresh, leaving us counting down the days until the full project arrives June 26.

MICO, the “Internet Hometown Hero,” is inviting his listeners to look past the rockstar facade with the release of “DREAMBOY,” featured on his debut album When the lights turn on, which will be available to listeners on June 26. With “DREAMBOY” and “Like You Mean It,” this Toronto-based artist has invited his fanbase to the small town of Stillville. Stillville appears to be a quiet Americana suburban community, but this town may not be what it seems.

We all have that one folder on our phones or a dusty journal filled with a version of ourselves from years ago, back when we were still figuring it all out. For LNGSHOT, they put that archive out for the world to hear rather than keeping it hidden away. Formed by Jay Park as the first self-produced boy group under MORE VISION, the four-member group—consisting of leader OHYUL and members RYUL, WOOJIN, and LOUIS—released their special EP, Training Day.

Coming out of her Rabbithole tour, Emei is jumping straight into a new era: Theater Kid core! The independent artist is embracing her theater roots with the new single “Night at the Opera,” the title track from her new EP dropping later this year on June 12th. This is a bold step in a new direction as her previous work focused on a more synth-forward, alternative feel.

The hit Peacock show The Traitors has taken the world by storm, inspiring memes and now even music videos. Eric Nam has come straight off the Traitors train and is firing back at ex-ally and “traitor hunter” Rob Rausch (his words, not ours) in his newest single “How the Fire Started.” By surrounding himself with fellow co-stars from the Peacock TV show, Nam pushes the limit in his music video for this pop hit by asking, “What if the faithfuls sought revenge?”

On March 20, 2026, BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) returned with their fifth full-length studio album ARIRANG, marking their first group release since 2022. Following the completion of their mandatory military service and a series of solo projects, RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook reunite with an album shaped by time apart, personal growth, and a renewed artistic direction. The comeback carried intense emotional weight even before its release, propelled by the long wai

Last month, hemlocke springs released her second album, the apple tree under the sea. The sonically rich album whisks listeners on a musical journey within each song where nothing is as it seems. Mixing different styles while maintaining a mystical vibe, springs composes a 10-track album full of addictive story telling.

On February 23, IVE members AN YUJIN, GAEUL, REI, JANG WONYOUNG, LIZ, and LEESEO returned with their second full-length album REVIVE+, arriving more than two years after their first full-length album I’ve IVE. The first album featured 11 tracks, while REVIVE+ expands the experience with 12 songs.

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.