Summary of Western music releases [April 2025]

MARRIAGENelly Furtado

Nelly Furtado – MARRIAGE (Visualizer)

Breaking a seven-year silence, Canadian songstress Nelly Furtado released her album “7” in 2024.

The track she unveiled in April 2025 is a narrative-rich mid-tempo ballad that explores marriage, love, and staying true to oneself.

Set to a sophisticated blend of R&B and soul, her deeply emotive vocals resonate with listeners.

Produced by Gray Hawken, the piece took two years to make and was recorded across three cities.

Released as a double A-side single with “GOD,” it does not appear on the album “7.” It’s a song to turn to when you want to reflect on deep love and life.

GODNelly Furtado, Sid Sriram

Nelly Furtado, Sid Sriram – GOD (Visualizer)

A bold and dramatic new track has emerged, brilliantly fusing pop, R&B, and Indian classical music.

Canadian powerhouse singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado has created a new work in April 2025 in collaboration with Indian American artist Sid Sriram, who has a background in Carnatic music—an ambitious project completed over two years across three cities.

Furtado’s clear vocals and Sriram’s emotionally rich singing intertwine to produce exquisite harmonies.

The piece appears as the first track on the two-song single “GOD/MARRIAGE,” marking her first release since the album “7.” Embodying spiritual themes and a blending of cultures, this song is perfect for listeners seeking boundary-defying, genre-free music.

Invincible (from Kaiju No. 8)OneRepublic

OneRepublic – Invincible (from Kaiju No. 8)[Official Music Video]

A newly written song by American band OneRepublic, composed as the ending theme for the special episode “Hoshina’s Day Off” of the anime Kaiju No.

8, was released in April 2025.

With its powerful melody and emotional lyrics, the track celebrates the courage and hope to face adversity, delivering a thrilling pop-rock sound that plays to the band’s strengths.

Skillfully capturing the anime’s world, the song was also featured in the special screening Kaiju No.

8: Mission Recon shown in North American theaters, drawing attention across borders.

Fusing the musicality cultivated in their previous work “Nobody” with a deep understanding of anime culture, this piece is highly recommended not only for anime fans but also for music lovers who enjoy pop rock.

Small Talk (ft. Samara Cyn)Ovrkast.

Ovrkast. – Small Talk ft. Samara Cyn

This track is striking for its unique soundscape woven from jazzy piano chords, airy trumpet, and hi-hats that sprinkle like a sprinkler.

A collaboration between Oakland, California–born rapper-producer Ovrkast and powerhouse singer Samara Singh from Tennessee surfaced in April 2025.

Producer Ovrkast—known for his consistent lo-fi sound infused with jazz and soul elements on releases like the 2020 album Try Again and the 2024 album KAST GOT WINGS—handles production here as well.

In this work, the two speak candidly about industry hypocrisy and financial struggles based on their own experiences.

With sharp insights scattered through a calm atmosphere, the song points to new possibilities at the intersection of jazz and hip-hop.

Scared In LovePink Sweat$

Pink Sweat$ – Scared In Love

An R&B track where a tender, wistful vocal blends beautifully with a minimal acoustic arrangement.

Pink Sweat$, a singer-songwriter from Philadelphia, has garnered attention for his simple, acoustic guitar–based songs.

His signature delicate voice carefully portrays the anxieties and uncertainties of romance.

Released in April 2025, this song, like his signature works “Honesty” and “At My Worst,” gently weaves the subtle emotions of love.

Its relaxed tempo and warm melodic line make it perfect for a calm nighttime drive or moments when you want to soothe your mind.

Next To You (ft. Taranteeno)Purple Disco Machin

Purple Disco Machine – Next To You (Official Visualizer) ft. Taranteeno

A bold new work has emerged from Purple Disco Machine, the popular DJ from Germany, as he ventures into an entirely new creative world.

Added as a track on the bonus edition of his album “Paradise,” this piece marks his first attempt at a ballad.

It’s a heartwarming, mellow song where jazzy piano intertwines with the rich, soulful vocals of American singer Tarantino.

Continuing his remarkable streak—winning a Grammy in 2023 and even signing Dresden’s Golden Book in his hometown—this track offers a glimpse into his new artistic territory.

It’s the perfect song for relaxing between work or study sessions, or as background music for quiet moments with someone special.

Dream MachinePurple Disco Machine, Alison Goldfrapp

Purple Disco Machine, Alison Goldfrapp – Dream Machine (Official Visualizer)

It’s an ear-catching, groovy dance tune where shimmering disco sounds and electropop fuse beautifully! This enchanting collaboration between Germany’s Purple Disco Machine and the UK’s Alison Goldfrapp was included on the bonus edition of the album “Paradise” in April 2025.

Seventies disco elements and contemporary production blend in perfect balance, while Goldfrapp’s sultry vocals resonate with ease.

Showcasing the full extent of Purple Disco Machine’s Grammy-winning production prowess (he won in 2023), the track is sophisticated enough to enjoy during a laid-back moment, yet powerful enough to light up the dance floor.