Summary of Western music releases [April 2025]

Don’t Forget You Love MeCalum Hood

Calum Hood – Don’t Forget You Love Me (Official Video)

Callum Hood, the bassist and vocalist of the globally popular band 5 Seconds of Summer, has launched a solo project in collaboration with rising Australian producer TMS.

Blending a polished sound inspired by 1980s synth-pop with his husky, unvarnished vocals, this work candidly portrays deep emotions such as heartbreak and self-loathing.

It’s a track slated for inclusion on the album “ORDER chaos ORDER,” and will be released ahead of the full record’s launch in June 2025.

Experience this melancholic pop tune where refined musicality and raw emotional expression harmonize beautifully to leave a lasting impression.

MOLDY MEMORIES (peer pressure turned me into a diamond)DUCKBOY

MOLDY MEMORIES (peer pressure turned me into a diamond) (Official Lyric Video)

Duckboy, an artist from New Orleans, USA, is the solo project of Ruby da Cherry, also known as a member of $uicideboy$.

Released in April 2025, this ambitious work deftly fuses pop-punk and new wave around themes of peer pressure and self-worth.

Having earned high acclaim with the album “existential hymns for the average sigma [vol.

9],” he showcases an even more mature musicality here.

Issued via G59 Records, the release features him performing all instruments and vocals himself.

Drawing on influences from Misfits and Minor Threat, it delivers an energetic, emotionally rich sound that’s distinctly his own.

It’s a track meant for anyone grappling with the anxieties and conflicts of youth.

I Hate That It’s TrueDean Lewis

Dean Lewis – I Hate That It’s True (Lyric Video)

A pop ballad with a bittersweet allure was released in April 2025 by Australian artist Dean Lewis.

Marked by acoustic textures and warm, intimate production, the track is set to appear on his album The Epilogue (Deluxe), scheduled for release in July of the same year.

Notably, the song—conceived ten weeks earlier at Bondi Beach in Sydney—was completed in an extraordinary burst of passion within just 48 hours.

Echoing the emotionally resonant melodies of his signature songs Be Alright and Half a Man, this gem of a ballad beautifully captures both the pain of heartbreak and a sense of gratitude, offering gentle solace to anyone struggling with love.

My WayDinosaur Pile-Up

Dinosaur Pile-Up – My Way (Official Music Video)

This is a standout lead single released in April 2025 by Leeds, UK natives Dinosaur Pile-Up, woven from hefty guitar riffs and playfully spirited vocals.

Their experimental sound brilliantly fuses elements of hip-hop and hard rock, signaling a bold new chapter for the band.

Centered on frontman Matt Bigland’s musical convictions and the theme of self-acceptance, the track comes from their fifth album, “I’ve Felt Better,” their first since 2019’s “Celebrity Mansions.” Written after his battle with ulcerative colitis, the song brims with the triumphant joy of overcoming life’s trials, and its music video features a uniquely creative touch—even aliens make an appearance.

It’s a track I highly recommend to anyone who wants to honor their authentic self.

MADNESSDrowning Pool

Drowning Pool – “MADNESS” (Official Video)

A new track from Texas’s Drowning Pool overlays aggressive heavy metal with the chaos of modern society.

Featuring the emotional vocals of Ryan McCombs—who rejoined in 2023—and crushing guitar riffs, the song delivers a powerful sound reminiscent of their signature hit “Bodies,” overwhelming listeners with its intensity.

Released in September 2024, right after their European tour with Godsmack, the band is set to appear at the Inkcarceration Festival and the Alcatraz Festival.

Packed with a soul-stirring cry, this track resonates with those who feel anxious in a turbulent world.

PorcelainFaouzia

Faouzia – PORCELAIN (Official Music Video)

At a major turning point in her career, Moroccan-Canadian artist Faouzia has released a new work as an independent artist: an emotional piano ballad that symbolizes the fragility of delicate porcelain.

Her clear, beautiful vocals and lyrics themed around vulnerability and renewal resonate deeply.

Released in April 2025, the piece represents the culmination of her musical journey and singular artistic vision.

The music video, directed by Los Angeles–based filmmaker Taylor Ellis, brilliantly visualizes the song’s world.

It’s a gem of a ballad that stays close to the heart when you want to face your inner emotions.

There’s No Future In OptimismGarbage

Garbage – There’s No Future In Optimism (Official Music Video)

Garbage, the alternative rock heavyweights known for their distinctive worldview and cutting-edge sound, will unveil a lead single in April 2025 from their album Let All That We Imagine Be the Light, slated for release in May.

Despite its seemingly pessimistic title, the track delivers a powerful message about facing adversity with hope and love.

Since forming in 1993, Garbage has captivated listeners worldwide with Shirley Manson’s commanding presence and their innovative fusion of electronica and rock, and this new work shines a light into a chaotic world.

Positioned as a key track that embodies the album’s overarching theme, it also precedes the Happy Endings Tour—31 North American shows starting in September 2025.

It’s a song meant to resonate with anyone feeling anxious about an uncertain future.