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.

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.

FeeblenessI SEE ORANGE

Feebleness – I SEE ORANGE (Music Video)

I SEE ORANGE, a leading force in the UK grunge scene, will release a powerful new track in April 2025 that brilliantly revives the rock spirit of the ’90s for the modern era.

The timeless, heavy guitar riffs blend seamlessly with the emotional vocals of Mexico-born singer Giselle Medina, and together with introspective lyrics, the song strikes a deep chord with listeners.

The band performed at Swinterfest in Swindon, UK, in January 2025, electrifying the crowd with their set.

Already acclaimed for previous works like “LA BRUJA” and “Mental Rot,” they have raised the bar even higher with this release.

Highly recommended for listeners seeking a fusion of powerful performance and delicate emotional expression.

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.

WRKJ.I.D

JID – WRK (Visualizer)

The ambitious new track released in April 2025 by Atlanta-born rapper JID is a standout cut marked by a powerful message, exceptional lyrics, and a bouncy beat.

Paired with his superb flow, the lyrics delve into daily grind, self-sacrifice, and a hunger for success, showcasing his musical maturity.

Serving as the lead single from his new album “God Does Like Ugly,” the song is produced by his longtime collaborators Christo and Pluss.

Building on the acclaim of his album “The Forever Story,” JID unveils a new chapter with even deeper expressive range.

The enthusiastic response to its early debut at Dreamville Festival is still fresh in listeners’ minds, making this a must-hear for Southern hip-hop fans.