Summary of Western music releases [April 2025]

2004 (feat. buddy & the gang)YG

YG – 2004 (feat. buddy & the gang) (Official Music Video)

YG, the popular rapper and actor from Compton, Los Angeles—a city that has produced numerous legendary MCs—released a new track in March 2025 titled “2004.” As the title suggests, the song carries a heavy weight, with lyrics that candidly recount the harsh sexual abuse he experienced at age 14, given that YG was born in 1990.

Beyond the track’s strong sense of West Coast hip-hop tradition and his characteristically restrained, unemotional delivery that showcases his prowess, the weighty lyrics are also well worth checking out in translation, as noted above.

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Babyface ManiacsYung Lean

Yung Lean – Babyface Maniacs (Official video)

A captivating work by Young Lean, a rare pioneer of the cloud-rap scene from Stockholm, Sweden.

Inspired by the films True Romance and Wild at Heart, this narrative-rich track portrays the fragile yet beautiful escape of young lovers racing down a gravel road.

The music video—directed by visual director Leo Siboni—depicts a protagonist who keeps moving forward even while pierced by arrows, resulting in a highly artistic piece reminiscent of Saint Sebastian in Renaissance painting.

As the second single from the album Jonatan, this song signals a deepening of the artist’s expression and sets the tone for the album, scheduled for release on May 2, 2025.

Do I keep you upkmoe

kmoe – Do I keep you up [Music video]

Kale Moses Itkonen (kmoe), a Vancouver, Canada native drawing attention as a fresh artist of the digital generation, crafts a distinctive world where emotional vocals intertwine with digital sound—a multifaceted appeal that defies a single genre.

While you can sense influences from a wide range of artists like The 1975 and Frank Ocean, his singular expressiveness shines on his April 2025 single, where an unforgettable melody blends seamlessly with experimental sound design.

Paired with a music video directed by Niall Proctor, the work stirs both the eyes and ears.

It’s a perfect track for a late-night drive when you can’t sleep.

back to friendssombr

sombr – back to friends (official video)

Somber, an artist drawing attention in the American electronica/ambient scene, has been classically trained since childhood and later gravitated toward producing electronic music.

In December 2024, he released a striking track.

Blending elements of indie rock and alternative pop, the piece is notable for its distinctive piano intro.

Emotional vocals and reverb that blooms in the chorus vividly capture the feelings of young love and heartbreak.

On April 3, 2025, a music video featuring popular model Charlotte D’Alessio was also released.

With its heartstring-tugging melody and immersive sound design, it’s a song best savored on a quiet night or during solitary moments.

Evangelic Girl is a Gunyeule

yeule – ‘Evangelic Girl is a Gun’ (Official Music Video)

A new track has arrived from Yule, the solo project of Nat Ćmiel—Singaporean-born and based in London—drawing influence from Bristol trip-hop and ’90s gothic music.

The dark yet danceable, electroclash-leaning production featuring unprocessed vocals showcases her distinctly “cyborg” approach.

Included on the album Evangelic Girl is a Gun, the piece was created as Ćmiel explores her painterly side, inspired by Polish artist Zdzisław Beksiński.

It’s an ambitious work that masterfully renders emotions both violent and tender in sound.

A must-listen for fans of ambient, glitch, and shoegaze.