Summary of Western music releases [April 2025]

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𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐀𝐒𝐌 – “VIGILANTES” (Official Music Video)

The new single from WARGASM, the electro-punk duo based in London, UK, dropping in April 2025, is a hard-hitting killer tune that masterfully fuses punk rock and nu metal.

Over aggressive riffs and electronic beats, the emotionally charged twin vocals of Sam Matlock and Milkie Way intertwine, powerfully expressing frustration and anger toward modern society.

This highly anticipated release follows their album Venom, which reached No.

19 on the UK Rock & Metal Albums Chart.

It’s a track that encapsulates the duo’s true prowess—winners of Best Single at the Heavy Music Awards in 2023—and is highly recommended for those drawn to edgy sounds and strong messages.

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We Came As Romans – bad luck (Visualizer)

Hailing from Troy, Michigan, We Came As Romans have long fused heavy sonics with melodic elements within the metalcore sound.

Their first new track since the 2022 album Darkbloom looks back on the path they’ve traveled while expressing a resolve to keep moving forward.

Over a striking soundscape that layers the band’s signature weighty guitar riffs with electronic textures, Dave Stephens’s emotional vocals ring out.

To celebrate the release, the band will embark on a North American tour starting in July 2025, followed by a European tour in September, featuring a compelling lineup that includes powerhouse acts like After The Burial and Currents.

It’s a song we recommend to anyone who relates to the determination to keep going in the face of life’s trials and hardships.

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Wisp – Get back to me (Official Visualizer)

The April 2025 track by San Francisco’s Wisp, marked by a fantastical, ear-filling roar of guitar that seems to seep deep into your ears, delivers a powerful emotional punch to fans.

Blending shoegaze and dream pop to exquisite effect and layering in vocals loaded with self-destructive longing, the song will resonate with anyone caught in an unshakeable emotional flux.

Premiered at the Coachella Festival in April 2025 and released as a single on Interscope Records, it has earned high praise from U.

S.

music media.

It’s especially recommended for relaxed moods or moments of quiet introspection.

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Yeat – The Bell (Real Lyfe Shit)

With its heavy bassline and striking bell tones, this psychedelic trap sound is irresistibly captivating.

Hailing from the United States, Yeat is a proven talent who has forged a unique sonic world across trap, rage, and cloud rap.

His 2024 Coachella performance drew attention for its colossal 15-meter-tall golden bell set, and his presence was further underscored by the attendance of stars like Justin Bieber and The Kid LAROI.

This track follows the album Lyfestyle, blending a minimalist structure with a trance-like immersion and addictive pull.

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Yumi Zouma – “Bashville on the Sugar” (Official Video)

Dream-pop band Yumi Zouma from New Zealand will release a new work in April 2025.

Sparked by the Christchurch earthquake, the members—who became scattered around the world—created this gem of a track through online collaboration.

It’s marked by a sophisticated urban atmosphere woven from delicate performances by members living in Melbourne, London, New York, and Wellington, and field recordings from the New York subway.

Their first release since the album “Present Tense,” this ambitious work is also their first after moving to Nettwerk.

The song gently embraces the city’s clamor and the meetings and partings of its people, blending warm, tender vocals with energetic instrumentation in a wonderfully seamless way.

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redveil – square one (Official Video)

Redveil, a producer and rapper from Maryland, has emerged at a remarkable pace.

Immersed in funk and soul since childhood, he began making music at just 11 after being inspired by Tyler, the Creator—an unusual origin story.

On April 22, 2025, right after his 21st birthday, he teamed up with producers Johnny May and Luke Titus to craft this jazzy, soulful work.

Its refined world—where dynamic snare drums meet a silky flow—brilliantly embodies his growth and evolution.

Building steadily through the albums Bittersweet Cry, Niagara, and Learn 2 Swim, and earning praise from Pitchfork, he showcases his full abilities here.

Paired with a visual piece by 777media, it’s recommended for anyone seeking sensuous, artful music.

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American rapper $NOT released a superb track in April 2025 that showcases a bold new musical direction.

Hailing from Florida, $NOT began making a name for himself on SoundCloud in his teens, with his 2018 track “GOSHA” surpassing one million streams.

Featuring saxophonist MADILLA, this release reveals a new side of his artistry, incorporating elements of R&B and soul.

$NOT’s distinctive rap style blends beautifully with the melodious saxophone, creating a captivating sound unlike anything he’s done before.

It carries a smooth, mature vibe—perfect for a nighttime drive or a calm, relaxing day off.