Summary of Western Music Releases [March 2025]

This Conversation is Missing Your VoiceMark Pritchard & Thom Yorke

Mark Pritchard & Thom Yorke – This Conversation is Missing Your Voice (Official Video)

Amid the interplay of sustained drone tones and a pulsing beat, a distinctive sonic space unfolds—an outstanding work that fully showcases the exceptional talents of two leading UK artists, Mark Pritchard and Thom Yorke.

Released in March 2025, the piece has also drawn attention for its official music video, a striking black-and-white visual directed by visual artist Jonathan Zawada.

In May, Warp Records is set to release the album Tall Tales, the first full-length collaborative project from the pair, heightening anticipation.

A highly recommended track for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in an experimental, dreamlike soundscape.

I can do what I wantMei Semones

Mei Semones – I can do what I want (Official Video)

The new single from Mei Shimoneth, a Japanese American singer-songwriter based in New York, is as refreshing and energetic as a beam of sunlight.

It skillfully weaves bossa nova and samba rhythms with her signature indie rock flair, and the interplay between her gentle, breathy vocals and intricate guitar riffs makes for a delightfully engaging track.

Serving as the lead single from her debut album “Animaru,” slated for release in May 2025, the song drops on March 4.

Recognized by Rolling Stone as an “Artist You Need to Know,” this release showcases her talents to the fullest.

With her appearance at Fuji Rock 2025 also confirmed, she’s definitely one to watch!

BAD DECISIONSNEMZZZ

NEMZZZ – BAD DECISIONS (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Hailing from Manchester, the young rapper Nems is rapidly gaining attention with a refined style rooted in UK drill.

His new track, released in March 2025 and created in collaboration with producer Zel, masterfully fuses aggressive trap beats with a rhythmic flow.

The powerful sound—marked by heavy sonics and an urban atmosphere unique to Manchester—is striking in its cohesion.

The track generated major buzz through early promotion on TikTok and spread quickly on the platform immediately after release.

It’s a perfect fit for listeners seeking hard-hitting beats and high-energy sound.

Real LifeNino Paid

Nino Paid – Real Life (Music Video)

A powerful track released in March 2025 by Maryland-born rapper Nino Paid, laying introspective lyrics over a heavy DMV crunk beat.

His life story—marked by a harsh foster care experience and incarceration at age 14—intertwines with a sound that’s both raw and delicate, vividly portraying pain and hope.

Featured on the album “Love Me As I Am,” the song was released under Sony Music Entertainment’s Signal Records.

Teaming up with producer William Slayton Lambert, it delivers a striking expression of street realities and a resolve for the future.

It’s sure to resonate with anyone striving to move forward while carrying the pains of life.

At PeacePropagandhi

Propagandhi – “At Peace” (Official Lyric Video)

Propagandhi, known as a heavyweight of Canadian punk rock, will release their first new album in eight years, At Peace, in May 2025.

The advance-released track delivers the band’s hallmark socially critical message, unfolding in an epic arc that races from a dark intro to a climax woven with roaring riffs.

More than 30 years after How to Clean Everything, this work foregrounds a sharper warning about society’s distortions rather than the innocence of their early days.

Its true value lies in a musical approach that anchors itself in punk and metal while integrating complex structures and melodies—an album best experienced deeply while reflecting on the state of the world today.

GET SMACKEDRAY VOLPE & VASTIVE

RAY VOLPE & VASTIVE – GET SMACKED (Official Visualizer + Lyric Video)

Based in the United States, Ray Volpe is an artist who began producing music at 15 and has pursued a unique sound centered on dubstep.

His March 2025 release with VastiV is an ambitious track that fuses metal, trap, and hip-hop.

Its destructive basslines and heavy guitar riffs create a roaring sonic world with the power to shake the dance floor.

Released as the lead single from Volpe’s long-awaited debut album, “FOREVER, VOLPETRON,” the track also drew attention when DJ Snake used it to open his set at the 2024 Lost Lands festival.

It’s a perfect pick for listeners craving a powerful sound and those exploring new possibilities in dance music.

Can we talk about Isaac?Rachel Chinouriri

Rachel Chinouriri – Can we talk about Isaac? (Official Lyric Video)

Rachel Chinouriri is a British singer-songwriter whose expressive vocals and melodies stand out.

With diverse roots, her music draws on a wide range of influences, including Oasis, Coldplay, and African a cappella, resulting in a captivating sound that blends Britpop and indie pop through her unique sensibility.

She released her debut album, “What a Devastating Turn of Events,” in May 2024, reaching No.

17 on the UK Albums Chart.

This new song is a heartwarming love song that expresses feelings for someone special.