Summary of Western music releases [April 2025]

Morning BreaksMod Sun

MOD SUN – Morning Breaks (Official Music Video)

A wonderfully atmospheric track that blends the sound of Hawaiian rain with folk music has arrived from MOD SUN, a multi-artist from Bloomington, Minnesota.

After playing in bands as a drummer, he shifted his focus to a solo career, releasing albums such as “Internet Killed The Rockstar” and “God Save The Teen.” Now, in March 2025, he’s showcasing a new frontier that transcends the bounds of pop punk.

Inspired during his stay in Hawaii, the piece was crafted using an inventive production approach that incorporates actual rain sounds.

True to his emphasis on connecting with fans, he even decided to release the song after collecting 5,000 comments on social media.

It’s the perfect song for a calm morning drive or a relaxing rainy day.

BØNESCRAPERMachine Head

MACHINE HEAD – BØNESCRAPER (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

In April 2025, American heavy metal band Machine Head released a track that fuses ferociously heavy guitar riffs with melodic elements.

The song unleashes the band’s signature aggressive sound while portraying universal themes of inner darkness and lost love.

It serves as the lead single from their 11th studio album, UNATØNED, hinting at the album’s overall direction.

A limited-edition run of 1,000 vinyl records is scheduled for release on June 17.

Machine Head has firmly established their place in the metal scene, including a notable moment when they were nominated for a Grammy for their 2007 album The Blackening.

Combining musical depth with a strong message, this track is recommended not only for heavy metal fans but also for listeners who enjoy a more melodic sound.

SHADOW TALKMagnolia Park

Magnolia Park – “SHADOW TALK”

Magnolia Park, a multi-genre band from Orlando, Florida, unveiled their heavy, concept-driven album “VAMP” in April 2025, built around a futuristic world.

The record is written from the perspective of the villainous character “Obsidian,” exploring themes of madness, despair, and revenge.

Featuring industrial soundscapes and crushing breakdowns, it’s an ambitious work that deftly fuses elements from pop punk to metalcore.

Sparked by their appearance at Australia’s Good Things Festival in 2023, the band has evolved toward a heavier sound, marking a bold new chapter.

Drawing inspiration from anime and horror, the album delivers a grand, dark, and cinematic musical experience.

bed no breakfastMaren Morris

Maren Morris – bed no breakfast (Official Video)

A sophisticated pop number is born, where dreamy synthesizer melodies meld with gentle vocals.

Hailing from the United States, Maren Morris is a singer-songwriter known for skillfully blending country and pop, and a proven talent who has won numerous awards, including a Grammy.

This track, released in April 2025 as a lead single from the album “D R E A M S I C L E,” humorously portrays the importance of assertiveness and boundaries in modern dating culture.

Its breezy vibe, woven from a brisk beat and memorable melodic lines, is perfect for anyone reflecting on the subtleties of romance and the delicate distances in human relationships.

In The Air Tonight (Phil Collins Cover)Marilyn Manson

Marilyn Manson – In The Air Tonight

Marilyn Manson, formed in Florida in 1989, has revived Phil Collins’s signature song with a gothic, dark arrangement.

Released in April 2025, this work ambitiously packs in industrial rock elements while faithfully preserving the original’s tension and heartbeat-like drums.

Teaming up with producer Tyler Bates, they forged a weighty sound that represents the essence of a band long praised for past covers like “Sweet Dreams” and “Tainted Love.” It also drew attention as a promotional track for the same year’s “One Assassination Under God Tour,” and the limited-edition maxi single CD sold out in just four hours after release.

Experience the full force of this track on a lonely night walk or as the soundtrack to a late-night drive wrapped in silence.

GangstersMark Pritchard & Thom Yorke

Mark Pritchard & Thom Yorke – Gangsters (Official Video)

This collaboration between two major British artists, Mark Pritchard and Thom Yorke, reveals an unexpectedly strong chemistry within a distinctive electronic soundscape woven from bit-crushed synths and driving rhythms.

Released in April 2025, the track is positioned as the third single from the forthcoming album Tall Tales.

Yorke’s vocals, processed with pitch shifts and effects, blend seamlessly with Pritchard’s experimental sound design to create a fresh musical experience.

Initiated during the 2020 pandemic, the project also features a captivating music video with a strange marionette dancing, crafted by Australian visual artist Jonathan Zawada.

Highly recommended for those interested in the intersection of avant-garde electronic music and alternative rock.

WeightlessMartin Garrix & Arijit Singh

Martin Garrix & Arijit Singh – Weightless (Official Video)

A miraculous collaboration track born from the meeting of brilliant talents.

It’s a heartwarming, melodic piece by Martin Garrix, a leading figure in the Dutch DJ scene, and Arijit Singh, a heavyweight in Indian music.

Melodic electronica beautifully fuses with traditional Indian musical elements, and it’s worth noting that Garrix himself also contributes vocals.

Released on April 11, 2025 via STMPD RCRDS and premiered at Ultra Music Festival 2025 in Miami that March, the track showcases a perfect harmony between the two artists’ musical styles.

The music video, inspired by the traditional Indian festival “Dahi Handi,” is also captivating, making this a highly recommended song for anyone seeking a soothing, uplifting sense of weightlessness.