Summary of Western music releases [April 2025]

Better The Devil You KnowHarem Scarem

Harem Scarem – “Better The Devil You Know” – Official Video

Harem Scarem, the melodic hard rock band with over 35 years of history in Canada, is taking a new step toward April 2025.

Their signature powerful guitar riffs and catchy melodic lines remain intact, and the lead single from their first album in five years, “Chasing Euphoria,” is an energetic track that truly represents the band at their best.

Showcasing a superb blend of Harry Hess’s soaring high-range vocals and Pete Lesperance’s outstanding guitar work, this song is highly recommended not only for long-time fans of melodic rock but also for anyone drawn to classic, straight-ahead hard rock sounds.

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.

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.

LilacKatatonia

KATATONIA – Lilac (Official Video) | Napalm Records

Sweden’s pride, the melancholic metal band KATATONIA, unveiled a powerful new song in April 2025.

It’s their first track under a new lineup following the departure of founding member Anders Nyström, with new guitarists Nico Elgstrand and Sebastian Svalland joining the fold.

The piece masterfully intertwines Jonas Renkse’s crystalline vocals, a hypnotic groove, hefty riffs, and progressive elements.

Serving as a lead single for the album “Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State,” slated for release in June of the same year, it not only carries a wistful melodic sensibility but also hints at a fresh musical direction.

This track comes recommended not only for metal listeners but also for any music fans drawn to pensive melodies and a satisfying rhythmic flow.

Man Of The YearKhantrast

Khantrast – Man of the Year

Kantrast, a rapper-producer making his mark on the American hip-hop scene, has long depicted the immigrant experience and street culture in works like his album “Landed In Brooklyn.” In March 2025, he released an ambitious new track.

Fusing soulful lyrics with a New York drill sound that channels the pulse of the streets, the piece is a bold collaboration with producer Steezefield.

It showcases the full breadth of his strengths, which have earned high praise on albums like “Valedictorian” and “East Side Bop.” It’s a must-listen for music fans interested in cultural diversity and the exploration of identity.