Summary of Western Music Releases [March 2025]

sargassoVildhjarta

vildhjarta – + sargasso +

Sweden’s Vildhjarta, at the forefront of modern progressive metal, has dropped a lead single on March 7 from their album ‘+ där skogen sjunger under evighetens granar +,’ slated for release in May 2025.

While retaining the band’s hallmark of massive guitar riffs and irregular rhythms, the track stands out for its dynamic structure that effectively weaves in clean guitars.

Ambient textures evoke a dark, deep-sea mystique, seamlessly blending with vocal work that deftly alternates between growls and screams.

The music video unveils dreamlike, ocean-floor imagery, offering a quintessential Vildhjarta experience with their singular worldview.

For metal fans seeking heavy, experimental soundscapes, this is truly the track they’ve been waiting for.

By a Monster’s HandVolbeat

By a Monster’s Hand

An explosively layered sound woven from fiercely tight guitar riffs, a thunderous rhythm section, and powerful vocals! The Danish rock band Volbeat’s single, released in March 2025, is an ambitious work with a dark yet thrilling narrative inspired by a serial killer.

Unveiled as the lead track from their ninth album, “God of Angels Trust,” due out in June, it also heralds a world tour spanning 70 dates from the same month through November.

Produced in a record-short 13-day recording period, the track epitomizes Volbeat’s essence, swallowing everything from hard rock and metal to rockabilly.

A must-listen for anyone who wants to revel in a heavy sonic landscape paired with a pulse-pounding story.

Ripped Apart By HandsWeatherday

Ripped Apart By Hands

Swedish lo-fi artist Weatherday drew attention among fans of emo and shoegaze with the 2019 debut album Come In.

The new track, released in March 2025, blends acoustic elements with electronic sound.

Its combination of impassioned, Bright Eyes–esque guitar and delicate electronics is striking.

This song is the lead track from the second album, Hornet Disaster, slated for release in March of the same year, and is one of 19 carefully selected songs from over 70 candidates.

Fusing experimental sound design with emotive musicality, it’s a perfect pick for listeners drawn to inventive music.

MandingoWu-Tang Clan & Mathematics

Wu-Tang Clan – Mandingo (Official Music Video)

This track is a pre-release from the album “Black Samson, The Bastard Swordsman,” a shining entry in hip-hop history by Wu-Tang Clan and Mathematics, paying homage to 70s blaxploitation and kung fu films.

Members Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, Method Man, and Cappadonna appear, and the heavyweight production—marked by classic boom-bap and soulful sampling from the Mathematics and RZA duo—leaves a strong impression.

It’s generating buzz as the first advance single from a project featuring the full lineup since 2017’s “The Saga Continues.” Experience the commanding performance of hip-hop’s reigning kings.

CHOPPED ANTHEM (ft. Yuno Miles)YOUNG DABO

YOUNG DABO – CHOPPED ANTHEM ft. Yuno Miles (Official Music Video)

This is a standout trap track from U.

S.

-based YouTuber Young Dabo, featuring a much-anticipated collaboration with Yuno Miles.

Its intentionally off-pitch vocal delivery, humorous flow, and Detroit-inspired rhythms create an eccentric vibe that’s unique to this release from March 2025.

Brimming with contemporary hip-hop elements that reflect Young Dabo’s admiration for Playboi Carti, the track quickly garnered attention upon release, surpassing 200,000 views on YouTube.

Issued as an independent single, it’s a milestone work for him, with an impressive online response.

It’s great both for those who want to enjoy it as meme music and for listeners looking to sense new possibilities in trap.

Pondeggi (feat. E Wata)Yaeji

Yaeji – Pondeggi (feat. E Wata) (Official Video)

As a Korean American artist based in New York with a global presence, Yaeji delivers an experimental track inspired by hand-play songs, featuring a memorable handclap rhythm and a title referencing traditional Korean street food.

Created in collaboration with E.

Wata, the song is paired with a music video by filmmaker Andrew Thomas Huang, co-starring Korean actress Uhm Jung-hwa, which tells the story of a techno witch trying to prevent a silkworm’s metamorphosis.

Since its release in March 2025, it has garnered high praise from music outlets like Pitchfork and DJ Mag.

Skillfully blending house music and hip-hop, its distinctive sound appeals to everyone from dance-music fans to listeners of experimental electronic music.

abyssChloe Moriondo

chloe moriondo – abyss (Official Visualizer)

Chloe Moriondo, a singer-songwriter from Detroit, Michigan, began her career as a YouTuber in 2014, captivating fans with acoustic performances.

She made her debut in 2018 with the self-released album “Rabbit Hearted.

,” and has since showcased a wide range of styles from bedroom pop to pop punk.

In 2022, she continued to evolve by incorporating more electronic elements on the album “SUCKERPUNCH.” This new single, taken from the album “oyster,” rides a rhythmic dance beat to celebrate freedom and joy in life.

Its exhilarating sound—like diving into a world of colorful neon—will uplift listeners seeking positive energy.