Summary of Western music releases [April 2025]

Last Girls At The PartyThe Beaches

The Beaches – Last Girls At The Party

A party anthem by The Beaches, the powerhouse alternative rock band from Toronto, Canada, is set for release in April 2025.

It’s an exhilarating track woven from energetic guitar riffs, commanding lead vocals, and a catchy chorus.

As the lead single from the album “No Hard Feelings,” it’s drawing attention for vividly capturing the nighttime buzz of youth.

Fresh off winning Group of the Year at the JUNO Awards for the second consecutive year in 2024, this song distills the band’s essence—an absolute must-add to your late-night drive or party playlist.

Rock and Roll Party CowboyThe Darkness

The Darkness – Rock and Roll Party Cowboy (Official Video)

The Darkness, who have been a fixture on the UK music scene since the early 2000s, have released a lead single from their album “Dreams on Toast.” The track embraces a glam-rock vibe, vividly portraying a freewheeling rocker who evokes an outlaw cowboy in a leather jacket riding a Harley.

Showcasing Justin Hawkins’s signature soaring vocals and powerful guitar riffs, the song delivers a muscular sound that also hints at influences from ZZ Top and Motörhead.

“Dreams on Toast” is slated for release on March 28, 2025, and the band plans to perform it on their UK headline tour kicking off around the same time.

Armed with fierce charisma and humor, this party-rock anthem is a perfect companion for a nighttime drive.

Back To MeThe Marías

The Marías – Back To Me

Los Angeles-based The Marías have crafted a moving track that captures the complex emotions of seeing an ex move on with someone new.

Marked by ethereal synthesizers and a weighty bassline, the song weaves in an alluring mix of jazz, psychedelic, and funk elements.

Following the success of their 2024 album Submarine and the single No One Noticed reaching No.

17 on Billboard’s Top 40 radio, the band continues to prove their mettle.

The track has also been featured on Billie Eilish’s tour this year, and they’re slated to appear at major U.

S.

festivals this summer, including Lollapalooza.

It’s a perfect pick for anyone who wants to sink into a dreamy atmosphere or find solace in shared emotional turbulence.

Nobody NewThe Marías

The Marías – Nobody New

Los Angeles–based indie pop band The Marías unveiled a track with a fresh allure as the B-side to their single “Back To Me” in April 2025.

Blending Mexican jazz and psychedelic elements, its dreamy sound delicately envelops the tangled emotions of past relationships, leaving a lasting impression.

The song was born during the making of their May 2024 album Submarine, with the band reportedly sketching out its framework on the fly during a studio jam session.

It’s a piece that signals a new frontier for the Grammy-nominated group—an irresistible track you’ll want to play on a late-night drive or savor alone under the stars.

under the knifeThornhill

Thornhill – under the knife

Thornhill, the mavericks drawing attention from Melbourne, Australia.

Having steadily evolved from their 2019 album “The Dark Pool” to 2022’s “Heroine,” they released a track from their album “BODIES” in April 2025.

Interweaving impassioned vocals with beautiful melodies, this work dynamically and memorably portrays emotions wavering between love and desire.

There’s even a glimpse of the story that they worked late into the night in drummer Ben Maida’s living room—resulting in a song that balances rawness and refinement.

A must-listen for anyone interested in alternative metal or nu metal.

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Token – Feral (Official Music Video)

Rapper Token from Salem, Massachusetts.

Despite struggling with a speech disorder in his childhood, he began writing poetry to overcome those challenges, which led him into the world of rap.

The video “No Sucka MCs,” released in October 2015, racked up over 500,000 views in three days and drew attention from figures like Mark Wahlberg, catapulting him to fame.

In April 2025, a lead single from his new album “I’m Not Supposed To Be Here” was released.

Set over a dark, moody track, the song features blistering speed-rap and a rhythmic flow, paired with introspective lyrics that invite listeners to look inward.

Its sound, which feels like a companion on lonely nights, is sure to resonate deeply and evoke strong empathy.

NEVER ENOUGHTurnstile

TURNSTILE – NEVER ENOUGH [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

This is a release from Turnstile, the hardcore punk band based in Baltimore, USA, coming out in April 2025.

Seamlessly fusing heavy riffs with dreamy interludes, the track is a key piece that showcases the band’s evolution.

Its ambient outro unfolds a delicate soundscape woven with piano and drones.

The song is the title track of Never Enough, the new album being released by Roadrunner Records.

The production, handled by vocalist Brendan Yates, also shines throughout.

Marking their first new release since the 2021 album Glow On, this record is the first to feature new member Meg Mills in the studio.

Blending intensity with strong melodic elements, this track is one that not only hardcore fans but also listeners hungry for fresh sounds should definitely hear.