Summary of Western music releases [April 2025]

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ASH – Jump in the Line (Official Music Video)

Northern Ireland’s proud rock band Ash boldly covers Harry Belafonte’s 1961 calypso song.

With a high-energy punk rock arrangement, it preserves the original’s cheerful rhythm while injecting the band’s own DNA, turning it into a full-throttle rock number.

Widely known from the ending of the film Beetlejuice, this track is their first new song since Race The Night, arriving in April 2025.

The music video, inspired by the horror film The Evil Dead, features a standout scene where Tim Wheeler, wielding a chainsaw, confronts a malevolent spirit.

After a successful UK tour with The Darkness in 2024, Ash look poised for even greater heights with this release.

It’s a perfect track to light up any party scene.

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Barry Can’t Swim & O’Flynn – ‘Kimpton’ (Official Audio)

A heartwarming dance tune co-created with a refined house groove, jazzy piano, and the resonant tones of folk instruments in exquisite harmony.

Crafted in April 2025 by two rising producers—Scotland’s Barry Can’t Swim and the UK’s O’Flynn—the track was released as the lead single from the album “Loner.” Its melancholic yet hopeful atmosphere is shaped by the delicate timbres of kalimba, harp, and strings, seamlessly fusing the dynamism of club music with elegant songwriting.

Perfect for night drives or quiet moments, it’s a song for those who want to linger in a pleasant afterglow.

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BEHEMOTH – Lvciferaeon (Official Music Video)

A long-awaited new track has been unveiled by Behemoth, Poland’s pride in extreme metal.

Featured on the album “The Shit Ov God,” the song wields overwhelming destructive power through the band’s signature crushing guitar riffs, blast beats, and ferocious growls.

Lyrically centered on defiance against religious authority, it pushes into more direct and provocative territory, serving as a core track of the album, which will be released by Nuclear Blast Records on May 9, 2025.

Since their formation in 1991, Behemoth have evolved from black metal into brutal death metal, and this track fully showcases that distinct musical identity.

It’s an unmissable release for fans of extreme metal.

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BigXthaPlug – All The Way feat. Bailey Zimmerman (Official Music Video)

Hailing from Dallas, Texas, rapper BigXthaPlug has been a born-and-bred product of the streets who quickly made his presence felt with his 2020 debut EP, “Bacc from the Dead.” His rise has been steady, with his October 2024 album “Take Care” reaching No.

8 on the Billboard 200.

On this new track, featuring country singer Bailey Zimmerman, emotive acoustic and steel guitars intertwine with powerful rap verses to create an ambitious collaboration.

Centered on heartbreak and renewal, the two artists’ worlds fuse beautifully.

It’s a must-listen for music fans who enjoy the crossover between country and hip-hop.

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Billy Idol feat. Avril Lavigne – 77 (Official Music Visualizer)

An intergenerational collaboration that carries the spirit of punk rock into the present has come to life! This work, featuring Billy Idol—Britain’s legendary rock icon—and Canada’s Avril Lavigne, is a powerful piece that symbolically captures the 1977 punk rock movement.

Their distinctive vocals weave together in harmony, perfectly matched with an energetic sound.

As the second single from the album “Dream Into It,” it was released on April 22, 2025.

A joint appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! is scheduled for April 28 of the same year, poised to serve as a bridge that brings the allure of punk rock to a new generation of listeners.

Blending rebellious spirit with melodic sensibilities, this track is perfect for listeners seeking the very essence of rock music.

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Blondshell – 23’s A Baby (Lyric Video)

Since her debut in 2022, Los Angeles–based artist Blondshell has drawn attention with a style reminiscent of ’90s alternative and grunge.

This new track stands out with powerful, girl-group–style harmonies, and its lyrics—capturing the feelings of people in their twenties—resonate with many listeners.

Released in April 2025 as part of the album “If You Asked For A Picture,” the song also features a music video inspired by the film “DILFs of Disneyland,” humorously portraying youth’s confusion and self-discovery.

It’s perfect for parties or drive scenes, and it’s sure to connect with anyone in the midst of finding themselves.

Come Back Around (ft. Dreamcastmoe)Boldy James & Real Bad Man

Boldy James & Real Bad Man “Come Back Around” ft. Dreamcastmoe (Official Music Video)

A powerful track by Boldy James, who sketches Detroit’s darkness with cool-headed lyrics, and Real Bad Man, also known as the face of a streetwear brand.

Released in April 2025 as the lead single from the album “Conversational Pieces,” slated for May 2025, the song features Washington, D.C.’s Dreamcastmo and blends a simple yet profound, jazz-rap–inflected beat with lyrics that calmly recount Detroit street life and family conflict.

The album includes 13 tracks in total, with star guests like El-P and Conway the Machine.

Woven with soulful melodies and tense sonics, this is a track you’ll want for late-night drives or quiet moments alone.