With summer 2025 coming to an end, many artists have geared up to release newmusicas the fall season peeks its head around the corner. August 2025 is going to be a month packed full of new music to discover and fall in love with.
Whether you are a fan of alternative, pop, or even K-Pop, there is something releasing in August 2025 that you will want to hear. As we get ready for cooler weather and school starting back up, now is the perfect time to discover something new or add to your favorite playlist.
You may be anxiously awaiting the arrival of some of these albums, but some of these might also be new to you. Either way, the following eight albums are sure to bethe biggest released in August 2025.
8lost americana By mgk
Dubbed the artist who has revived pop punk, Machine Gun Kelly, or mgk, has not released an album sincemainstream selloutin 2022. Since then, mgk and Megan Fox welcomed their first child, and relationship rumors have continued to circle.
Fans will be on the lookout for any songs on the new album that might be inspired by the last two years of his life. If the first three tracks are any indication,lost americanais nothing like the last two albums that mgk has released.
The tracks are more stripped down, fitting the vibe of the album’s name.That doesn’t mean that mgk has abandoned his pop-punk style, as evident in the lead single “cliché.”
7Greetings From Your Hometown By The Jonas Brothers
Since their debut in 2005,the Jonas Brothers have been a staple of pop musicculture. After reuniting in 2019, they have made several hits that have dominated the pop charts. Their next album,Greetings From Your Hometown, seems tohone in on their synchronized pop sound that they’ve been building for the last six years.
The songs released so far give small hints as to what the rest of the album is going to sound like. We get a summer-style upbeat love song with “Love Me To Heaven,” and an edgier song in “No Time To Talk.” We can expect a punch of pop from the Brothers, with the added heart that they infuse into all of their projects.
6private music By Deftones
Their first album in five years, Deftones is back with a brand-new album. As an iconic metal band from the ’90s and early 2000s, they are able to continue to hold their own in the ever-changing metal music space. The release comes as a surprise to fans, as it has been a long time coming.
This will also be the first Deftones album without previous bassist, Sergio Vega, who departed from the band in 2021. Bassist Fred Sablan will make his first appearance on a Deftones album since he began touring with the band in 2022.It will be interesting to see what this new album sounds like and how their sound has adapted over the last five years.
5Wishbone By Conan Gray
Conan Gray has been on the rise since the release of his debut album in 2020. His song “Heather” kept us entertained during the worldwide pandemic, and pop and alternative music fans have been following his journey ever since. His sound has been evolving and getting stronger, and this album will be no exception.
The lead singles, “Vodka Cranberry” and “This Song,” give a look into the heartbreaking and pining vibes that Gray creates so well.This album feels like it will be the perfect transition into fall as the weather gets colder. All you need is a warm drink and a cozy blanket before diving into this brand-new album.
4BITE ME By Reneé Rapp
Reneé Rapp has had an interesting last few years in her career. After starring in the movie version of the musical adaptation ofMean Girlsand finishing her run on the HBO Max TV showThe Sex Lives of College Girls,Rapp announced her triumphant return to music after two years.
BITE MEis a labor of love made by Rapp and some of her friends. Her partner, guitarist Towa Bird, is even featured on the track “At Least I’m Hot.” The lead singles “Leave Me Alone,” “Mad,” and “Why Is She Still Here?” lean intothe camp that Rapp is known for in her music, and we can expect more of that from the rest of the album.
3Free By Kid Cudi
Taking a step into a new universe of music, Kid Cudi’s albumFreeis set to release in late August 2025. He has been a staple of the hip-hop scene since his start on MySpace. Fresh off of his 2024 release,INSANO,Kid Cudi announced his next project earlier this year.
The two lead singles, “Grave” and “Neverland,” already embody the title of the album.They have a hip-hop edge while showing off Kid Cudi’s vocal prowess. We can expect the rest of the album to follow this same theme. This album is sure to be another strong addition to Kid Cudi’s already impressive discography.
2KARMA By Stray Kids
With K-Pop becoming more and more popular in the United States, it is no surprise that the fourth Stray Kids album is highly anticipated. While a track list has been released, we don’t have any full songs from the album as of now. Fans are on the edge of their seats waiting for any hints or clues that Stray Kids might give about what’s coming.
As they finish up their recent tour, we can only speculate if they will give any hints or release any singles before the album officially drops. We can expect upbeat and dance-forward songs that we will keep on repeat.Regardless, fans will be anxiously waiting for the release date to arrive.
1Man’s Best Friend By Sabrina Carpenter
Since she created the song of the summer last year with “Espresso,“Sabrina Carpenter has done it again with “Manchild,” the lead single from her next album,Man’s Best Friend. The album is sure to be full of her campy and fun personality that she infuses all of her music with. Though summer is coming to a close, the vibes are sure to continue once we hear these songs for the first time.
There has already been somecontroversy surrounding the Carpenter album and its cover, so everyone is waiting to hear exactly what this album is going to sound like in its entirety. Could there be more controversy and conversation lurking in the lyrics? With Carpenter, we will definitely be in for a treat.
Only time will tell what these albums have in store for us. Though summer may be over, a very exciting month of music is on the horizon.The month of August 2025 might move just a bit slower as we all wait with bated breathfor the next biggest album of the year to finally drop.
