Summary of Western music releases [April 2025]

NAVIGATE (feat. CITY AND COLOUR)Headstones

Headstones – NAVIGATE FEAT. CITY AND COLOUR (Performance Video)

Headstones, a band that represents Canada’s hard rock scene, released a collaborative work with singer-songwriter City and Colour in April 2025.

It’s a captivating track where the energetic sound of punk rock and warm harmonies blend in perfect balance.

A limited run of 300 vinyl copies was also released, featuring a cover of Kenny Rogers’ classic “The Gambler” on the B-side.

Ahead of the summer festival season, they’re planning an active run of live shows across Ontario, with this new track set to debut over four performances starting with the Guitars & Gasoline Festival on June 7.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience the fusion of powerful rock and delicate melody.

Swallow ThisHot Milk

Hot Milk – Swallow This (Official Video)

Hot Milk, the Manchester, UK-based band, released a hard-hitting track in April 2025 that sharply calls out media manipulation and abuses of power.

The band, whose debut album A Call to the Void reached No.

40 on the UK charts, delivers an energetic sound that fuses emo and pop-punk.

Serving as a lead single from their upcoming June album, Corporation P.O.P, the new song overwhelms listeners with fierce guitar riffs and pounding beats.

A music video shot in Manchester was released simultaneously, showcasing striking visuals that reflect the band’s roots.

With emotional melodies and a powerful social message, this track is a must-hear for any music fan questioning today’s society.

AnthraciteHumanity’s Last Breath

Humanity’s Last Breath – Anthracite

Humanity’s Last Breath, a flagship of Sweden’s deathcore scene, unveiled an ambitious, boundary-pushing work in April 2025.

Fusing elements of deathcore, doom, and djent into a uniquely massive sound, and pairing it with cutting-edge digital sound design, they’ve crafted a vision truly worthy of the next era of extreme music.

This is their first new track since the album Ashen, depicting—through layered metaphor—themes of liberation from the physical world.

It also marks their first release since signing with Century Media Records.

A must-listen not only for metalcore fans, but for lovers of djent and progressive metal as well.

All The Light Is GoneInvent Animate, Silent Planet

Invent Animate, Silent Planet – All The Light Is Gone

A track from the collaborative EP “Bloom In Heaven,” a powerful team-up between Invent Animate and Silent Planet, two bands at the forefront of progressive metalcore.

Their approaches fuse beautifully, and the soundscape—wrapped in technical guitar riffs and a majestic atmosphere—is nothing short of breathtaking.

Released in March 2025, the song also captivates with the dynamics born from the contrast between its weighty rhythm section, emotional clean vocals, and aggressive screams.

In particular, the mid-tempo middle section features a call-and-response between both bands’ vocalists, painting a dramatic scene.

A must-listen for anyone who wants to experience the evolutionary edge of metalcore.

Dreams Don’t DieJelly Roll

Jelly Roll – Dreams Don’t Die

A beautifully moving ballad where nostalgic country and rock blend seamlessly.

The track is marked by Jerry Roll’s uniquely expressive vocals and a soul-stirring melody line—hallmarks of the American artist.

Reflecting a new level of artistic maturity, this work was produced in April 2025 as a tie-in with the DVD drama “Fire Country.” Centered on themes of renewal and hope in life, it paints a warm, inviting world.

Released by a powerhouse artist nominated for the Grammy Award for Best New Artist, this song is recommended for moments when you want to feel encouraged or are seeking music that stays close to the heart.

The artist is absentJenny Hval

Jenny Hval – The artist is absent (89 second rewrite) [Official Video]

Norwegian artist Jenny Hval, who has pursued a singular musical identity while traversing a wide range of genres from shoegaze to art pop, returns with a track where her alluring vocals glide comfortably over a buoyant breakbeat.

The song was inspired by her experience of becoming interested in perfume as a substitute for live music lost during the pandemic.

Released as the second single from her forthcoming album “Iris Silver Mist,” due out on 4AD in May 2025, it comes in two versions: the standard track and an extended mix titled “89 seconds rewrite.” A music video directed by Jenny Berger Myhre is also out now, showcasing a piece that blends experimental flair with an irresistibly catchy pop sensibility.

Blue StripsJessie Murph

Jessie Murph – Blue Strips (Official Visualizer)

American artist Jessie Murph delivers gangsta-country that makes your heart race, her vocals reclaiming confidence after past pain.

The innovative sound fusing trap beats with country brims with a fresh allure reminiscent of Beyoncé and Lana Del Rey.

Her 2024 album “That Ain’t No Man That’s The Devil” reached No.

24 in the U.S., and she was nominated for New Female Artist of the Year at the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards.

This work was also showcased at the Coachella Festival in April 2025, where it drew a huge response.

It’s a must-listen for anyone seeking genre-defying music where edgy production and down-to-earth lyrics blend beautifully.