
Best New Tracks April 2025
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April 2025 delivered a compelling mix of new music. Check out sounds from established artists and rising stars.

April 2025 delivered a compelling mix of new music, showcasing a diverse range of sounds from established artists and rising stars alike. Here are some of the standout releases making waves this month, representing the best new tracks April 2025.
Stereolab Returns with Hypnotic Visuals
Synth-pop pioneers Stereolab offer “Aerial Troubles,” a mesmerizing track from their forthcoming album Instant Holograms On Metal Film (due May 23rd).
The song is accompanied by a captivating, AI-generated video directed by digital artist Laurent Askienazy. Stream “Aerial Troubles” ahead of the album release.
Sherelle Unleashes Footwork Fury
London-based DJ and producer Sherelle drops her high-energy album WITH A VENGEANCE. Tracks like “XTC” and “READY, STEADY, GO!” showcase her signature blend of footwork, jungle, and rave energy.
The album is described as an “absolute blinder” and a “global call to arms”.
Numero Group Resurfaces
Nigerian Gems
The Lijadu Sisters’ “Araiye Mojuba” sees a fresh release via Numero Group. Originally composed by Kehinde and Taiwo Lijadu, the track highlights their unique blend of Yoruba music, funk, and soul.
Teen Mortgage Channels Garage Punk Angst
Washington D.C. duo Teen Mortgage delivers their debut album, Devil Ultrasonic Dream. Tracks like “Ride” and “Personal Hell” capture a raw, late ’90s garage punk sound with a “no-fucks-given vibe”. It’s fast, fizzy, and delightfully nostalgic.
Charif Megarbane’s Global Soundscapes
Multi-instrumentalist Charif Megarbane presents Hawalat on Habibi Funk. The album, inspired by informal creative exchanges, blends Mediterranean sounds, funk, and global influences. The opening track, “Hanadi,” offers a taste with its Somali-inspired rhythm and warm vocals.
Techno Titans Kink and Fjaak Collaborate
Bulgarian producer Kink teams up with Berlin duo Fjaak for the driving techno track “Overbridge.” Released on SPANDAU20, it’s a high-BPM workout perfect for late-night dancefloors.
Maston Crafts Avant-Lounge Elegance
Maston returns with the single “Foreign Affairs,” backed by “Liaison.” Recorded in London and Paris, the tracks deepen his signature “avante-lounge sound” with lush arrangements and romantic sentiment.
Jenny Hval Plays with Presence on “The Artist Is Absent”
Norwegian artist Jenny Hval shares “The Artist Is Absent” from her upcoming album Iris Silver Mist (out May 2nd). Despite the conceptual title, the track is a “giddy, sticky pop song” built on a shuffling breakbeat. Hval tours North America in September.
Anika Explores the ‘Abyss’
Anika’s third album, Abyss, recorded live at Berlin’s Hansa Studios, is a raw, visceral response to global frustrations. Influenced by grunge and punk icons, tracks like “Oxygen” and “Walk Away” offer intense, pounding rhythms and emotional honesty. Anika is currently touring the album.
François de Roubaix’s Iconic Score Expanded
The memorable score for the 1972 gangster film La Scoumoune, composed by François de Roubaix, receives an expanded vinyl release.
Featuring the catchy main theme and previously unreleased tracks, it’s a must for soundtrack collectors.
Avant Guerre is a playful example. The album has plenty of pretty decent music for Belgian weather and beyond.
This selection represents just a fraction of the exciting new music April 2025 has offered. We’ll keep updating this article until May, so check back for more.