Summary of Western music releases [April 2025]

i guess u never really cared about meArtemas

Artemas – i guess u never really cared about me

This track pioneers a new frontier in alternative pop, where bittersweet, aching vocals melt into a darkwave sound.

Artemas, a singer-songwriter from Oxfordshire, England with Greek Cypriot roots, began making music at 16 after being inspired by Nirvana, and his talent blossoms brilliantly on this release.

Published in April 2025, the song delicately portrays the pain of heartbreak alongside a cool indifference toward the other person.

As a post–“Yustyna” mixtape work, it establishes a unique sound often compared to Rex Orange County and Post Malone.

Its debut performance at the 2025 Coachella Music Festival generated major buzz, and the introspective lyrics and moody sonics are sure to resonate with anyone looking to soothe the sting of a broken heart.

n da morning4Batz

4batz – n da morning (Official Music Video)

Hailing from Dallas, Texas, R&B artist 4batz, born in 2003, captivates listeners with his delicate, dreamlike R&B sound and soaring vocals.

Blending minimal production with a gentle falsetto, this track—released in April 2025—paints an intimate portrait of love and desire in the early hours.

It follows his 2024 debut mixtape, “U Made Me a St4r,” and garnered attention for its high-profile collaboration with Kanye West.

Perfect for a morning drive, the song offers a soothing fusion of ’90s R&B and modern hip-hop.

Friday Prayer (feat. Headie One & Aitch)AJ Tracey

AJ Tracey – Friday Prayer (feat. Headie One & Aitch)

AJ Tracey, a multi-talented artist from London, UK, is renowned as a leading figure in British street culture.

His new track featuring Headie One and Aitch drops in April 2025.

Seamlessly blending UK hip-hop, drill, and grime, the song fuses the three artists’ distinct styles into a uniquely powerful collaboration.

It serves as the lead single from the album “Don’t Die Before You’re Dead,” slated for release on June 13, with dynamic beats and a heavyweight sound by NYGE poised to mark a new pinnacle in the UK music scene.

A must-listen for anyone who resonates with their relentless drive to take the streets to the world.

That’s What You GetAnne-Marie

Anne-Marie – That’s What You Get (Official Video)

A moving track where the emotive dance-pop spun by UK pop singer Anne-Marie beautifully harmonizes with electronic sounds.

Released in April 2025, the lead single from the EP “Act II: If You’re Looking for a Reason to Key Your Ex’s Car” powerfully transforms the pain and anger of heartbreak.

Though she has an impressive track record on the UK Albums Chart, this EP includes two songs, alongside “Knock-Knock.” The candid lyrics drawn from past relationships and the catchy melodies are a perfect match, making it a song that resonates with anyone trying to overcome the sting of a breakup.

LvciferaeonBehemoth

BEHEMOTH – Lvciferaeon (Official Music Video)

A long-awaited new track has been unveiled by Behemoth, Poland’s pride in extreme metal.

Featured on the album “The Shit Ov God,” the song wields overwhelming destructive power through the band’s signature crushing guitar riffs, blast beats, and ferocious growls.

Lyrically centered on defiance against religious authority, it pushes into more direct and provocative territory, serving as a core track of the album, which will be released by Nuclear Blast Records on May 9, 2025.

Since their formation in 1991, Behemoth have evolved from black metal into brutal death metal, and this track fully showcases that distinct musical identity.

It’s an unmissable release for fans of extreme metal.

There’s A Rhythmn / Au RevoirBon Iver

Bon Iver – There’s A Rhythmn / Au Revoir (Official Video)

In April 2025, American indie-folk band Bon Iver released a striking track where soul-stirring silence intersects with an electronic soundscape.

Featured on the album “SABLE, fABLE,” the piece is a two-part number that charts an inner landscape shifting from a Wisconsin cabin to California’s sunlit vistas, signaling a bold new frontier.

Co-produced with Jim-E Stack, it achieves a delicate balance between cutting-edge electronics and warm folk textures.

The AI-driven music video, directed by Isaac Gale, has also generated buzz.

Tracing the subtle movements of the heart from quiet introspection toward a ray of hope, this song is a perfect companion for those standing at a crossroads in life.

Come OnBuckcherry

Buckcherry – “Come On” (Official Lyric Video)

Buckcherry, the popular band devoted to glamorous hard rock, has released a new track from their 11th album, Roar Like Thunder.

With vocals seasoned by bluesy richness reminiscent of Aerosmith and disciplined guitar riffs inherited from AC/DC, they’ve crafted a sophisticated sound that updates hard rock for today.

The song itself sings of the courage to move forward, and the band’s unwavering cry of the soul resonates deeply.

North American heavyweight producer Marti Frederiksen took part in the songwriting, brilliantly embodying the world of Roar Like Thunder, which is slated for release on June 13, 2025.