Summary of Western Music Releases [March 2025]

Thought You KnewY&T

YT – Thought You Knew (Official Video)

Y.T., a 23-year-old rapper and producer from London, is drawing attention with a groundbreaking style that effortlessly leaps across genre boundaries.

On this track, released in February 2025, he masterfully fuses his trademark dark trap beats with elements of Jersey club.

The result is a striking production marked by a melodic hook and razor-sharp polish.

Coming shortly after his debut mixtape Real Life, this ambitious piece further elevates the approach he honed on Arc’teryx, the viral hit he scored while in college.

On YouTube, it surpassed 20,000 views in just six days after its release, earning an early wave of positive reactions.

It’s a song with the kind of mood that suits a late-night drive or a quiet evening alone.

Kid & LeveretYaelokre

Yaelokre – Kid & Leveret

Singer-songwriter Yaelokle, originally from the Philippines and now based in Iceland, weaves folk songs set in a fairytale-like world.

Centered on the imaginary realm of “Meadowlark,” this distinctive project tells the story of four children who don animal masks and embark on adventures.

Released in February 2025, the work portrays pure friendship and harmony with nature through tender melodies and deft arrangements.

Its lyrically rich, narrative songs—told from the children’s perspective—leave a warm afterglow in the listener’s heart.

In January 2025, they also opened for AURORA in Manila, steadily expanding their reach.

A perfect track for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in a world that feels like a fantasy novel.

Forever YungYung Lean

Yung Lean – Forever Yung (Official Video)

A pioneer of cloud rap who fused melancholic melodies with trap beats, Sweden’s Yung Lean rose to global fame via the internet with 2013’s “Ginseng Strip 2002,” and has since forged a singular musical style.

Released in February 2025 as a lead track from the album “Jonatan,” this work marks a sharp turn from his previous depictions of a dreamlike yet extreme lifestyle.

Cloaked in an introspective, tranquil atmosphere, it symbolically portrays a break with his former self and a bold step toward new forms of expression.

Over 100 fans took part in the music video shoot in Budapest, and the scene in which he buries his past self powerfully underscores his musical evolution.

A song that resonates with hearts seeking quiet transformation.

Face to Facefakemink

fakemink – Face to Face (Prod Wraith9)

Fake Mink is an underground rapper based in London.

After attracting attention with his 2023 album “London’s Saviour,” he set his sights on capturing emotions that can only truly be understood face to face.

The lo‑fi, raw atmosphere blends in exquisite balance with a clean sound, and his chemistry with producer Lace 9 bears impressive fruit.

The world they weave—gritty, smoky beats paired with fluid flows—feels like a mirror reflecting how human relationships have shifted since the pandemic.

Following its release in February 2025, a live tour is planned for the spring, signaling even greater things to come.

This is a track I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who values real human connection.

tonightnate sib

nate sib – tonight [official video]

Nate Shibu, a Los Angeles–based up-and-coming singer-songwriter, approaches pop music from a fresh perspective.

Having grown up with keyboards and beatboxing and teaching himself music production, his latest track is an exhilarating song themed around late-night parties and a sense of liberation.

The sophisticated blend of urban synthesizer sounds and danceable beats drew attention when it was featured in EA Sports’ hit game NHL 24.

Now signed to Republic Records, he’s actively expanding his career, including a guest appearance at his close collaborator 2hollis’s live show in February 2025.

It’s a perfect track for parties or late-night drives—why not add it to your nighttime playlist?

hear a whisper (feat. Winter)terraplana

terraplana – hear a whisper (feat. Winter)

A captivating dream pop track has arrived from terraplana, a standout act in Brazil’s shoegaze scene.

Featuring Los Angeles–based artist Winter, the song impresses with its expansive guitar sound and delicate, ephemeral vocals that evoke a dreamlike atmosphere.

It’s a lead single from their upcoming album “natural,” slated for release in March 2025, and it hints at a new frontier for the band following the high praise for their March 2023 debut album “Olhar Pra Trás.” With renowned shoegaze/dream pop artist Samira Winter, aka Winter, as a guest, this is an absolute must-listen for fans of the genre.

parasitetonser

tonser – parasite (official video)

Tonser is an electric music DJ, producer, and singer-songwriter from Denmark, currently based in Tokyo.

With his striking looks, he’s a young artist who seems poised to gain popularity, and one to keep an eye on.

His latest track as of now, “parasite,” was released in February 2025.

Blending EDM elements with a hyperpop sensibility, it pairs an energetic groove and a slightly bittersweet melody that meshes well with the Auto-Tuned vocals.

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