10 Noteworthy Albums Released in April 2025
Another month, another deluge of records trying to soundtrack our slow descent into something vaguely hopeful or vaguely doomed. April 2025 delivered its share of surprises, returns, and quietly ambitious left-turns. Whether it was a long-awaited comeback, a debut worth obsessing over, or a genre experiment that somehow stuck the landing, these ten albums stood out from the noise.
The Elephant March – Greetings from Hypnagogia
The Elephant March comes out of Northwest Indiana, blending alternative, punk, and indie influences into a sound that’s both dynamic and introspective. Their music explores themes of transition and the unseen—often inspired by “the veil,” a liminal space between waking and sleeping.
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Superheaven – Superheaven
Originally formed as Daylight in 2008, the band released several EPs before changing their name to Superheaven in 2014 following a legal dispute. Their debut album Jar (2013) charted at No. 184 on the Billboard 200. Superheaven is their first full-length release in nearly a decade, continuing their post-grunge trajectory.
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Tunde Adebimpe – Thee Black Boltz
Babatunde Omoroga Adebimpe is a founding member and co-lead vocalist of TV on the Radio. He has also worked extensively as an actor, appearing in Rachel Getting Married, Marriage Story, and the 2024 series Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. Thee Black Boltz marks his latest solo musical release.
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Broncho – Natural Pleasure
Formed in Norman, Oklahoma, Broncho includes Ryan Lindsey, Ben King, Penny Pitchlynn, and Nathan Price. The band debuted with Can’t Get Past the Lips in 2011 and followed it with Just Enough Hip to Be Woman in 2014. Natural Pleasure continues their blend of indie rock and retro-leaning garage pop.
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Deerhoof – Noble and Godlike in Ruin
Deerhoof formed in San Francisco in 1994 and includes Greg Saunier, Satomi Matsuzaki, John Dieterich, and Ed Rodriguez. Known for their experimental sound and DIY ethic, the band has released twenty studio albums to date. Noble and Godlike in Ruin arrived on April 25, 2025.
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Beach Bunny – Tunnel Vision
Chicago-based Beach Bunny began as a solo project by Lili Trifilio in 2015 and became a full band in 2017. The band gained viral success with “Prom Queen” in 2019 and “Cloud 9” in 2021. Tunnel Vision continues their emotionally candid, pop-driven rock sound.
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Mamalarky – Hex Key
Mamalarky formed in 2016 in Austin, Texas, before relocating to Los Angeles and then Atlanta. Members Livvy Bennett and Dylan Hill met in middle school, later joined by keyboardist Michael Hunter. Their debut album arrived in 2020 to critical praise. Hex Key furthers their genre-bending approach to indie rock.
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Bon Iver – Sable, Fable
Bon Iver was founded by Justin Vernon in 2006. After the acclaimed debut For Emma, Forever Ago, the band evolved into a full ensemble and earned Grammy Awards for their 2011 self-titled album. Sable, Fable is the band’s fifth studio release, continuing their blend of folk, electronica, and experimental soundscapes.
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Scowl – Are We All Angels
Formed in Santa Cruz in 2019, Scowl includes vocalist Kat Moss, guitarists Malachi Greene and Mikey Bifolco, bassist Bailey Lupo, and drummer Cole Gilbert. Their breakout came with How Flowers Grow in 2021. Are We All Angelscontinues to build on their foundation of melodic hardcore and punk energy.
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Beirut – A Study of Losses
Beirut is the indie folk project of Zach Condon, formed in Santa Fe in 2006. Condon is often joined by a rotating group of musicians for studio work and live performances. The band blends indie rock, Balkan folk, and world music. A Study of Losses is their seventh studio album.
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Bon Iver. (n.d.). Wikipedia. Retrieved May 16, 2025, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bon_Iver
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Mamalarky. (n.d.). Wikipedia. Retrieved May 16, 2025, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamalarky
Scowl (band). (n.d.). Wikipedia. Retrieved May 16, 2025, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scowl_(band)
Superheaven. (n.d.). Wikipedia. Retrieved May 16, 2025, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superheaven
The Elephant March. (n.d.). Bandcamp. Retrieved May 16, 2025, from https://theelephantmarch.bandcamp.com/
Tunde Adebimpe. (n.d.). Wikipedia. Retrieved May 16, 2025, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunde_Adebimpe