Summary of Western music releases [April 2025]

BluebirdLana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey – Bluebird (Audio)

Here comes a gem of a country ballad, rich with nostalgic emotion, from none other than Lana Del Rey, a defining figure in American pop.

Long devoted to the Americana of the 1950s–70s as the core of her music, she exquisitely recreates the spirit of ’60s country with delicate fingerpicked acoustic guitar, harmonica, and strings.

With a voice that pierces the heart, she weaves a story of self-healing and hope.

Set for release in April 2025, this is the second single from her tenth studio album, created in collaboration with renowned country songwriter Luke Laird.

With its warm instrumentation and heartwarming narrative, it’s the perfect track for moments when you want to sink into a calm, peaceful mood.

RATHER BE ALONELeon Thomas, Halle

Leon Thomas, Halle – RATHER BE ALONE (Audio)

Rooted in contemporary R&B while weaving in rock and soul, the track is an emotionally rich piece.

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artists Leon Thomas and Halle Bailey, released as the lead single from the deluxe edition of the 2025 April album “MUTT.” Smoky guitar riffs and interlacing strings beautifully capture the feelings of two people uncertain about their relationship, vividly portraying moments of self-reflection.

With Grammy-winning Thomas and Grammy-nominated Bailey blending their voices to stunning effect, this song is one that will gently stay by your side on nights when you want to sort out your feelings.

PrezzyMIKE & Tony Seltzer

Prezzy

This track, created by Mike Jordan Bonema and Tony Seltzer—two artists rising out of New York’s underground hip-hop scene—features an experimental sound where siren-like synthesizers and irregular beats intertwine to striking effect.

It’s a lead single from the upcoming album “Pinball II,” slated for release in May 2025.

In this song, he likens himself to Tony Soprano, delivering memorable lyrics that revolve around luxury items like Rolex watches and themes of self-affirmation.

The music video, directed by Nicholas Stafford Briggs and filmed in Brooklyn, vividly captures the track’s world.

Highly recommended for those who enjoy experimental soundscapes paired with playful lyricism.

XOXOMike Dimes

MIKE DIMES – XOXO (Official Music Video)

An impressive track where introspective lyrics overlap with trap music that exudes a cool allure amid its raw intensity.

Mike Dimes, a rapper from San Antonio, Texas, is known for his 2021 single “My Story,” which racked up around 2 billion views on TikTok.

This song marks a new chapter in his career, and his collaboration with top-tier sound producer Wealthiboi creates a striking balance of heavy beats and refined arrangement.

With deeply self-reflective lyrics and a powerful delivery, this track is perfect for anyone looking to experience the essence of urban music.

bed no breakfastMaren Morris

Maren Morris – bed no breakfast (Official Video)

A sophisticated pop number is born, where dreamy synthesizer melodies meld with gentle vocals.

Hailing from the United States, Maren Morris is a singer-songwriter known for skillfully blending country and pop, and a proven talent who has won numerous awards, including a Grammy.

This track, released in April 2025 as a lead single from the album “D R E A M S I C L E,” humorously portrays the importance of assertiveness and boundaries in modern dating culture.

Its breezy vibe, woven from a brisk beat and memorable melodic lines, is perfect for anyone reflecting on the subtleties of romance and the delicate distances in human relationships.

In The Air Tonight (Phil Collins Cover)Marilyn Manson

Marilyn Manson – In The Air Tonight

Marilyn Manson, formed in Florida in 1989, has revived Phil Collins’s signature song with a gothic, dark arrangement.

Released in April 2025, this work ambitiously packs in industrial rock elements while faithfully preserving the original’s tension and heartbeat-like drums.

Teaming up with producer Tyler Bates, they forged a weighty sound that represents the essence of a band long praised for past covers like “Sweet Dreams” and “Tainted Love.” It also drew attention as a promotional track for the same year’s “One Assassination Under God Tour,” and the limited-edition maxi single CD sold out in just four hours after release.

Experience the full force of this track on a lonely night walk or as the soundtrack to a late-night drive wrapped in silence.

I Ain’t Comin’ Back (feat. Post Malone)Morgan Wallen

Morgan Wallen – I Ain’t Comin’ Back (feat. Post Malone) (Lyric Video)

This is a passionate collaboration by Morgan Wallen and Post Malone, artists popular for their captivating soundcraft that deftly fuses country and pop.

It’s striking for its worldbuilding: layers of breezy country-rock and lyrics peppered with symbols of American culture.

Released in April 2025 as a promotional single from the album “I’m the Problem,” slated for May 2025, the track beautifully blends the two artists’ individual styles and explores themes of liberation and renewal after heartbreak.

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-born Wallen has an impressive track record, including six consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2024, and he showcases that prowess to the fullest in this second collaboration with Post Malone.

Paired with a melody that truly resonates, it’s a song you’ll want to play when you’re looking to reflect and rediscover yourself.