Summary of Western music releases [April 2025]

AzizamEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Azizam (Pink Heart Video)

Ed Sheeran, one of the world’s best-selling singer-songwriters, released an ambitious work in April 2025 that fuses Persian music with pop.

Blending refined melodic lines with the resonant tones of traditional Persian instruments like the daf and santur, the piece conveys the universality of music that transcends cultural boundaries.

Co-produced with Ilya Salmanzadeh, the track also features Iranian pop stars Arash and Andy on backing vocals.

On March 15, 2025, a surprise street performance in New Orleans’ French Quarter drew intense attention from music fans around the globe.

Filled with respect and affection for a different culture, it’s a heartwarming song that we highly recommend to anyone seeking a fresh musical discovery.

Lower PurposeFit For An Autopsy

FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY – Lower Purpose (OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO)

Formed in New Jersey in 2008, Fit For An Autopsy remain at the forefront of the deathcore scene today.

The lead track from their album “The Nothing That Is” is a powerful piece that channels urgent themes like political corruption and social unrest through crushing breakdowns and groovy riff work.

Thunderous guitar riffs, intricate drum patterns, and Joe Badolato’s powerful vocals fuse in a finely balanced mix that has drawn significant attention from metal fans since its October 2024 release.

The music video, released in April 2025, captures the sheer intensity and energy of their live performance.

While rooted in deathcore, the song also weaves in melodic elements, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in heavy music.

Exile Is A HabitFox Stevenson

Fox Stevenson – Exile Is A Habit (Official Audio)

The new track by Fox Stevenson, a rising singer-songwriter and DJ based in Leeds, UK, is an impressive number where emotional melodies unfold over a powerful drum and bass beat.

Lauded for its live reception in London, the song is an ambitious work that further evolves the style he showcased on his landmark album Killjoy—an impressive fusion of pop and bass music.

While centering on themes of self-isolation and loneliness, it weaves a positive message through energetic sound—quintessential Fox Stevenson.

It’s a perfect track for listeners seeking the exhilaration of dance music paired with an emotional vocal performance.

Law N OrderGELO

GELO – Law N Order (Audio)

Jero, also known as a professional basketball player from California, released a new hip-hop tune via Def Jam Recordings in April 2025.

The track features a pleasing blend of piano melodies and a heavy bassline reminiscent of the New Orleans sound of the 1990s to early 2000s, along with vivid storytelling woven from his experiences on the streets.

First unveiled on the Rolling Loud California stage in March 2025 to roaring cheers from the crowd, this song is tailor-made for club play.

With its tight arrangement and bouncy beat, it’s a perfect companion for a nighttime drive.

Everybody’s trying to figure me outHaim

HAIM – Everybody’s trying to figure me out (Official Audio)

The California-born sister trio HAIM has released a new work themed around a journey of self-discovery.

Sparked by panic attacks after touring, member Danielle Haim crafted a deeply personal song.

Co-written with Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, the track gains further depth and carries a clear message about the importance of staying true to yourself without worrying about others’ eyes.

Here’s hoping for their long-awaited return to Japan at Fuji Rock 2025!

Swallow ThisHot Milk

Hot Milk – Swallow This (Official Video)

Hot Milk, the Manchester, UK-based band, released a hard-hitting track in April 2025 that sharply calls out media manipulation and abuses of power.

The band, whose debut album A Call to the Void reached No.

40 on the UK charts, delivers an energetic sound that fuses emo and pop-punk.

Serving as a lead single from their upcoming June album, Corporation P.

O.

P, the new song overwhelms listeners with fierce guitar riffs and pounding beats.

A music video shot in Manchester was released simultaneously, showcasing striking visuals that reflect the band’s roots.

With emotional melodies and a powerful social message, this track is a must-hear for any music fan questioning today’s society.

AnthraciteHumanity’s Last Breath

Humanity’s Last Breath – Anthracite

Humanity’s Last Breath, a flagship of Sweden’s deathcore scene, unveiled an ambitious, boundary-pushing work in April 2025.

Fusing elements of deathcore, doom, and djent into a uniquely massive sound, and pairing it with cutting-edge digital sound design, they’ve crafted a vision truly worthy of the next era of extreme music.

This is their first new track since the album Ashen, depicting—through layered metaphor—themes of liberation from the physical world.

It also marks their first release since signing with Century Media Records.

A must-listen not only for metalcore fans, but for lovers of djent and progressive metal as well.