There is an overwhelming amount of music being released constantly, making it difficult to keep up. On days when the influx of new tracks is particularly high, we take the time to filter through the noise and present you with a curated list of the most intriguing new releases (the best of which will be added to our Best New Songs playlist). Below, you can find our track roundup for Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Turnstile – ‘Seein’ Stars’ and ‘Birds’
Turnstile has released two new songs from their upcoming album Never Enough. ‘Seein’ Stars’ is upbeat and danceable, offering a more refined version of the title track, while ‘Birds’ stays true to Turnstile’s anthemic hardcore style. The songs are accompanied by a double video directed by Brendan Yates and Pat McCrory.
Indigo De Souza – ‘Heartthrob’
Indigo De Souza brings a shoegazing vibe with ‘Heartthrob’, the dynamic lead single from her new album Precipice. De Souza explained that the song is about processing difficult experiences and reclaiming power over one’s own body.
Debby Friday – ‘All I Wanna Do Is Party’
Debby Friday has announced her upcoming album, The Starrr of the Queen of Life, and released ‘All I Wanna Do Is Party’, a bold and hedonistic track. The accompanying video delves into themes of discipline and personal transformation.
Kacey Musgraves – ‘Lost Highway’ (Hank Williams Cover)
Kacey Musgraves has signed with the relaunched label Lost Highway and marked the occasion with a cover of Hank Williams’ ‘Lost Highway’. Musgraves expressed deep gratitude for the support she received from the label earlier in her career.
Hotline TNT – ‘Candle’
Hotline TNT has shared ‘Candle’ from their upcoming album Raspberry Moon, a fuzzy and infatuated track. The band described the song as effortless and shared a video documenting its creation.
Sufjan Stevens – ‘With Dignity (Demo)’
Sufjan Stevens has released a demo version of ‘Death With Dignity’ from the deluxe reissue of his album Carrie & Lowell. The demo maintains the beauty of the original track.
MIKE and Tony Seltzer – ‘WYC4’
MIKE and Tony Seltzer have given a preview of their collaborative record, Pinball II, with the hypnotic track ‘WYC4’, accompanied by a music video.
Blondshell – ‘Event of a Fire’
Blondshell has shared ‘Event of a Fire’ from her upcoming album If You Asked for a Picture, a vulnerable single inspired by a late-night hotel fire evacuation.
Barbra Streisand – ‘The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face’ [feat. Hozier]
Barbra Streisand has collaborated with Hozier on a rendition of ‘The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face’ for her duets album. Hozier expressed his admiration for Streisand and the original songwriter, Ewan MacColl.
Mal Blum – ‘I’m So Bored’
Mal Blum has announced a new album, The Villain, and released the lead single ‘I’m So Bored’, exploring the end of a relationship and themes of disillusionment.
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