Summary of Western music releases [April 2025]

MONDAYQuadeca

QUADECA – MONDAY

A beautiful song is born, where introspective vocals intertwine with a cinematic soundscape woven from delicate strings and piano.

Hailing from Los Angeles, Quadeca is a talented singer-songwriter also known as a YouTuber.

This advance single from his album “Vanisher, Horizon Scraper,” scheduled for release in 2025, skillfully fuses art pop and indie folk, portraying both hope and anxiety surrounding new beginnings and personal growth.

About a year after his 2024 album “Scrapyard,” his musicality has deepened, stirring listeners’ hearts with grand, orchestral-scale arrangements.

It’s a perfect track for those who want to explore inner conflict and the subtleties of emotion.

Girls Like GirlsSleepy Hallow

Sleepy Hallow – Girls Like Girls (Visualizer)

Hailing from Brooklyn, US, Sleepy Hallow delivers an ambitious work that, while rooted in melodic rap, shows a fresh willingness to push his boundaries.

A key figure in the Brooklyn drill scene, he earned platinum certification with his 2020 breakout hit “Deep End Freestyle,” and continued to build his career steadily, including a 4x platinum certification for “2055.” This release pairs gentle, supple beats with emotionally resonant lyrics, further evolving the melodic qualities that define his style for a memorable result.

As part of the promotion, a virtual Fortnite event titled “The Hallow Heist” was also held.

With lyrics themed around love and self-expression, the song is sure to strike a deep chord.

It’s a track recommended not only for hip-hop fans but also for anyone who enjoys melodic music.

MascaraSub Urban

Sub Urban – Mascara (Official Music Video)

Sub Urban, hailing from New York State, is known for his dark, theatrical worldview and distinctive style.

With a unique background—his father is French-Canadian and his mother is from Taiwan—his latest work is an ambitious piece that fuses alternative pop at its core with a dreamlike soundscape and raw emotional intensity.

The track included on the album “If Nevermore,” though only 2 minutes and 16 seconds long, portrays heavy themes such as betrayal and psychological collapse, expressed through his signature warped melodies.

Created over a lengthy production period from 2019 to 2024, the work was released in April 2025 alongside a music video directed by Sterling Larose.

It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who connects with dark, melancholic moods.

There’s A Part I Can’t Get BackSunflower Bean

Sunflower Bean – There’s A Part I Can’t Get Back

An impressive track by Sunflower Bean, who continue to thrive at the forefront of the indie rock scene, was released in the United States in April 2025.

Hailing from New York, the band delivers this ambitious, self-produced work from their new album, “Mortal Primetime.” It presents a candid confession drawn from bassist-vocalist Julia Cumming’s experiences, expressed through a compelling fusion of alternative rock and psychedelia.

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tour is also planned at venues such as Rough Trade and Lodge Room, and this release is highly recommended for listeners who wish to embrace their ever-evolving band sound with deep empathy.

For YouThe Devil Wears Prada

The Devil Wears Prada – For You (Official Music Video)

A bittersweet anthem themed around unrequited love is set to be released by The Devil Wears Prada in April 2025.

The metalcore band from Dayton, Ohio delivers their highly anticipated new track, their first since the album Color Decay.

The song’s heavy guitar riffs and melodic vocals deftly trace the contours of shifting emotions, overflowing with heart‑piercing beauty and intensity.

The music video, directed by Wyatt Clough—known for his work with Beartooth—visually elevates the song’s world.

It’s a must-listen not only for fans of metalcore’s ferocity, but also for those drawn to emotional melodies and profound, lyric-driven storytelling.

DreamsThe Knocks & Dragonette

The Knocks & Dragonette – Dreams [Official Visualizer]

A captivating track built on synth-driven nostalgia and an intimate, dream-centered worldview.

It’s a collaboration released in April 2025 by New York electronic duo The Knocks and Canadian electropop artist Martina Sorbara of Dragonette, serving as the fourth single from the album “Revelation.” The music video, set in an ’80s-style corporate environment, features RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Aquaria as its muse, delivering a bold concept that blurs the line between art and advertising.

It’s the perfect song for nighttime drives or ethereal party scenes—just right for summer nights.

ACTIN UP WITH SEXYY REDTommy Richman

Tommy Richman – ACTIN UP WITH SEXYY RED (Official Music Video)

A standout track known for its electrifying blend of Southern hip-hop and pop-rap, originally released in February 2025, was reborn in April with a feature from Sexyy Red.

Virginia-born Tommy Richman, who was nominated for Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist at the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards, has been on a remarkable rise, with Million Dollar Baby peaking at No.

2 on the Billboard Hot 100.

This release is a late-night party anthem distinguished by steel drum-inflected beats reminiscent of early-2000s hip-hop and a heavy, booming low end, gaining traction through dance challenges on social media.

Though it runs only about 2 minutes and 15 seconds, it packs Tommy Richman’s melodic vocals and Sexyy Red’s energetic rap into a compact burst that’s perfect for lighting up the club.