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Summary of Western music releases [February 2025]

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

In February 2025, artists around the world are releasing a wave of moving new music.

From the powerful track by Florida rock band A Day to Remember that delves into inner turmoil, to the grand orchestral sound crafted by Ozzy Osbourne and Billy Morrison, and even the miraculous collaboration between Norway’s AURORA and ATARASHII GAKKO!.

Why not discover a special song that speaks to your heart in the diverse world of international music that transcends genre boundaries?

Summary of Western music releases [February 2025] (41–50)

AonMaruja

Maruja – Aon (Official Audio)

AonMaruja

An experimental track by Maruha, an experimental post-punk band based in Manchester, UK.

It’s a fully improvised, seven-minute piece born from a live session they recorded at the University of Salford studios in September 2024.

Blending jazz, post-punk, and noise rock, the track unfolds as an inventive soundscape where tension and release alternate, inviting listeners on a musical adventure.

Created as part of the album Tir na nÓg, it also reflects influences from shamanism and spiritual jazz, showcasing the band’s creativity and technical prowess.

A must-listen for anyone interested in experimental music or seeking a boundary-crossing new listening experience.

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Sugar Water (feat. Quelle Chris & Anjimile)McKinley Dixon

McKinley Dixon – Sugar Water (feat. Quelle Chris & Anjimile) (Official Lyric Video)

Sugar Water (feat. Quelle Chris & Anjimile)McKinley Dixon

McKinley Dixon, a rapper based in Virginia, is known for his unique sound that blends a variety of genres including jazz, soul, and gospel.

Released in February 2025, this track arrived as a lead single from the forthcoming album Magic, Alive!, slated for a June release.

Featuring guest appearances from Quelle Chris and Anjimile, it explores profound themes—life’s fragility and the idea of living on forever through memory.

Its distinctive sound fuses gospel-tinged choruses, soulful melodies, and a beat marked by handclaps, making it a song you’ll want to sit with at night.

Recorded in his hometown of Richmond, the album Magic, Alive! also includes contributions from notable artists such as Pink Siifu and Shamir.

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Victory of the PyramidsMelvins

Melvins “Victory of the Pyramids”

Victory of the PyramidsMelvins

The Melvins, a heavyweight rock band representing America, are once again showing a new challenge.

Crafted by Melvins 1983—a unit formed by band founder Buzz Osborne and original drummer Mike Dillard—this work fuses pop elements with their signature heavy sound in exquisite balance.

On top of that, the innovative approaches of electronic music artists Void Manes and Ni Maîtres contribute to a grand sonic world that spans about nine and a half minutes.

As a lead track from the forthcoming album “Thunderball,” scheduled for release in April 2025, it more than lives up to expectations.

A co-headlining tour with Napalm Death is also planned from March, making this a must-hear track for fans of noise music and heavy rock.

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The Other SideMemphis May Fire

Memphis May Fire – The Other Side (Official Music Video)

The Other SideMemphis May Fire

When we’re driven to the brink of despair, we reach past the darkness in search of salvation.

That universal theme is captured in a sweeping metalcore sound by Memphis May Fire, the Texas-born band, in their work announced in November 2024.

Skillfully weaving melodious clean vocals with aggressive screams, they powerfully portray a soul’s cry striving to find a ray of hope.

Released as an advance single from the album “Shapeshifter,” slated for March 28, 2025, this track was created in collaboration with Rise Records and stands as an anthem for everyone carrying deep wounds and imprisoned by their own pain.

It’s a song we especially hope will reach those in profound despair, as well as anyone wishing to support someone they love.

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PublixMick Jenkins

Mick Jenkins – Publix (Official Video)

PublixMick Jenkins

Mick Jenkins, an artist based in Chicago, has a story of transitioning from poetry to hip-hop.

Since releasing his mixtape The Water[s] in 2014, which drew attention in the underground scene, he has garnered support for his unique poetic expression and a sound infused with jazz elements.

Released in February 2024, this work critiques the music industry, pairing his candid thoughts with a smooth, jazz-tinged beat.

It’s a track where a horn-heavy, classical sound merges with the refined production style of the 2020s.

Perfect for those who want to sink into music at a relaxed pace at night.

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