Popular Western Music [April 2025]

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NIKI – You’ll be in my heart (Spotify Single) | Music Lyric Video

Singer-songwriter NIKI, who hails from Jakarta, Indonesia, offers her own interpretation of the theme song from Disney’s smash-hit film Tarzan.

It’s a striking track where her delicate yet soulful vocals—hallmarks of an 88rising artist—blend beautifully with a minimal arrangement.

Released in September 2022, the piece serves as a warm message song dedicated to her father and younger brothers, featuring a pleasing sound that skillfully fuses pop and R&B.

As of 2025, it continues to go viral on social media platforms like TikTok, drawing renewed attention to this standout cover.

Ojos Tristes (with The Marías)Selena Gomez, benny blanco

Selena Gomez, benny blanco – Ojos Tristes (with The Marías) (Official Lyric Video)

In March 2025, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco unveiled a bilingual pop track that moved listeners around the globe, far beyond the U.S.

and U.K.

A contemporary reinterpretation of a Spanish classic, the song stands out on their acclaimed album “I Said I Love You First,” which is deeply infused with their real-life relationship.

With indie pop band The Marías joining in, dreamy soundscapes and delicate vocals blend beautifully to create a moving experience that transcends language barriers.

Debuting at No.

1 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Pop Songs, the track also achieved commercial success.

It’s a perfect choice for a romantic night drive or a quiet moment of getting lost in music.

No One NoticedThe Marías

The Marías – No One Noticed (Visualizer)

This is a track from Submarine, the album released in May 2024 by The Marías, an indie pop band that radiates a dreamlike, fantastical allure.

María Zardoya, a Puerto Rico–born vocalist, delivers a melancholic voice that delicately captures the distance between lovers and the loneliness of being overlooked.

Draped in elements of jazz, psychedelia, and lounge, the band’s gentle tones cement The Marías’ signature yacht-pop sound.

The release was well-received on charts around the world and drew praise from prominent singers on social media.

It reached No.

17 on the Billboard 200, underscoring the band’s momentum.

With melodies that tenderly nestle close to the heart, it’s a perfect song for moments when you want to sink into the quiet of night and bittersweet emotions.

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Twenty One Pilots – Doubt (demo)

The American rock duo Twenty One Pilots, hailing from Ohio, had left a trove of rare demo recordings—captured during the making of their album Blurryface—unreleased until unexpected buzz on social media prompted an announcement at a live show in Poland in April 2025.

Featuring autotuned vocals and a distinctive lo-fi sound, the work showcases Tyler Joseph’s solo programming and vocals.

With experimental production that differs from the album versions and a sonic texture reminiscent of the band’s early days, it powerfully embodies their signature fusion of alternative pop and hip-hop.

It’s a track highly recommended for music fans seeking originality and for anyone interested in alternative music.

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WizTheMc, bees & honey – Show Me Love (Official Music Video)

A much-anticipated work by Wiz the MC, a rapper born in South Africa and raised in Germany.

His emotionally charged vocals reflecting a multicultural background and lyrics themed around love unbound by material things are striking.

The music video, shot in Cape Town, brilliantly captures the song’s open, liberating vibe through cityscapes and dance scenes.

Released in February 2025, the track reached No.

7 on the German singles chart and No.

8 in the UK.

It’s also sparked dance challenges on TikTok and Instagram.

Seamlessly blending Afrobeats with pop and hip-hop, this feel-good sound is a perfect pick for music fans seeking something fresh.

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Ed Sheeran – Azizam (Pink Heart Video)

Ed Sheeran, one of the world’s best-selling singer-songwriters, released an ambitious work in April 2025 that fuses Persian music with pop.

Blending refined melodic lines with the resonant tones of traditional Persian instruments like the daf and santur, the piece conveys the universality of music that transcends cultural boundaries.

Co-produced with Ilya Salmanzadeh, the track also features Iranian pop stars Arash and Andy on backing vocals.

On March 15, 2025, a surprise street performance in New Orleans’ French Quarter drew intense attention from music fans around the globe.

Filled with respect and affection for a different culture, it’s a heartwarming song that we highly recommend to anyone seeking a fresh musical discovery.

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PinkPantheress – Tonight (Official Video)

An experimental, hard-hitting drum’n’bass-meets-pop track released in April 2025 as the comeback work of PinkPantheress, the UK-born singer-songwriter and producer who had been on hiatus.

Sampling Panic! At The Disco’s “Do You Know What I’m Seeing?”, it deftly weaves in elements of ’90s garage and electronic music, unfolding alongside cinematic strings to create a fresh sound that captivates listeners.

The music video presents a lavish, Regency-era-inspired world, marking a new frontier for PinkPantheress.

Widely praised by music media and fans alike, it’s a must-hear for anyone who loves dance music.