'Top 5' Weekly Music Round-Up

We Speak Media | ‘Top 5’ Weekly Music Round-Up (03.11.23)

Published

2 years ago

November 3, 2023

Find the latest new music in our ‘Top 5’ weekly music round-up here at We Speak Media. In this weekly feature, we will be bringing you the hottest new acts and music out there.

RAPHAEL ‘Dreams’

Singer-songwriter Raphael dropped his latest release ‘Dreams’. The pop and R&B-infused offering showcases his masterful songwriting skills and vocal delivery. RAPHAEL comments on the track, “My favourite line from the song is “when the heart intercepts the mind, in peace, you feel aligned” … a lot of times we struggle for a sign and do we think with our heart or decide with our head and the truth is in love both the head and the heart are in agreement and you are at peace because it feels like it’s truth.”

Roving Crows ‘Dirty Habits 2.ø’

Irish folk-rock group Roving Crows has the ability to perform in a way that is both distinctly captivating and encouraging. With its captivating and thrilling music, the four is an incredible force. “Dirty Habits 2.ø,” their upbeat and gritty new song, is rich and full of strong Celtic influence. They deliver a stunning blend of true emotion, energy, and soul with their intense violin playing, thought-provoking lyrics, and thunderous drum and bass noises. Their lively live performances consistently guarantee an enjoyable experience for the audience, and they have crafted a unique and compelling sound that surpasses the limitations of the Irish folk genre.

ZeXzy ’Live’

‘Live’ documents a pivotal moment in ZeXzy’s music career as he dives deep and opens up about his personal struggles. It’s a heartfelt and touching story that many will resonate with. The song is shared with VersVs who took on their own interpretation of the track. ZeXzy comments on the release, “‘LIVE” was an unconscious creation made from an overflowing subconscious mind that was so pained at the time. It was the 16th of February, 2023 and my producer was making beats for a song and I just started singing “I choose to live” on the beat. It sounded nice and everybody seemed to feel its depth, so I picked my phone up and recorded the tune. I had the song written and on the 27th of March, 2023 we started production on the track, and in a few days I recorded it.”

Monograms ‘Listen Up’

Ian Jacobs is a musician from Brooklyn whose stage name is Monograms. He uses forceful, rapid tones to express his own thoughts. Vibrant lyrics, clear percussion, and trippy melodies combine to produce a dynamic soundtrack of mainstream and underground music spanning a wide range of genres. His latest offering ‘Listen Up’ is a storm of bouncing beats, jagged guitars, and expansive feedback that combines gloomy tones with groovy, upbeat optimism, and rises to a furious crescendo with genre-bending assaults of post-punk, new wave, and indie-rock production. It’s is accompanied by a complex music video that combines the adventures of a masked protagonist in an eye-catching visual presentation. Monograms appear and disappear from his own picture before submerging into a performance like a dream. The song’s rolling guitars, driving, syncopated beat, and unique vocals are all enhanced by this visual.

Cagri Raydemir ‘Absence of Patience’

Music producer and singer-songwriter Cagri Raydemir showcase his love for music on his latest release of ‘Absence’. The four-track EP is outstanding and a tasteful offering. Particularly ‘Absence of Patience’, featuring Julian Hesse, is an exceptional creation of a genre-blend of alternative, rock, and progressive.

'Top 5' Weekly Music Round-Up

WESPEAKMEDIA: TOP 5 WEEKLY MUSIC ROUND-UP (20.06.25)

Published

6 days ago

June 20, 2025

Philomena Marie

Find the latest new music in our ‘Top 5’ weekly music round-up here at We Speak Media. In this weekly feature, we will be bringing you the hottest new acts and music out there.

GRAE ‘Hollywood’

On “Hollywood,” GRAE delivers a bittersweet farewell to fame and the facade of perfection, wrapping up 7 Minutes ’Til Heaven with an emotional punch. The track glitters with a soft, cinematic sheen—like the final scene of a film where the lights dim, and the curtain falls. GRAE’s ethereal vocals drift through the track, capturing the fragile balance between desire and disillusionment, as she reflects on the hollow allure of stardom. It’s a haunting, yet beautiful closer that showcases GRAE’s knack for turning melancholy into something utterly magnetic—like a star’s final bow, leaving you mesmerized and wanting more.

Layla Kaylif ‘God’s Keeper’

“God’s Keeper” is the kind of song that wraps around you like velvet and lingers long after it ends. Layla Kaylif delivers vocals that feel both celestial and deeply human, backed by a dreamy, slow-building production that feels tailor-made for your next main-character moment. It’s introspective, spiritual, and surprisingly catchy — like a pop confessional for your soul.

Chechii ‘Mi Paddi’

Chechii delivers the musical equivalent of a cultural potluck with “Mi Paddi”, and every flavor hits. Blending her rich Afrosoul vocals with Afrobeat percussion, pop hooks, and R&B smoothness, she cooks up a celebratory tune that’s impossible not to move to. With Kracktwist and Samza bringing extra heat, the track feels like a cross-continental jam session you wish you were invited to. Spoiler: you are—just press play.

Seb Adams ‘Guitar Hero III’

‘Guitar Hero III’ is Seb Adams at his most nostalgic and relatable, turning childhood memories and pixelated dreams into a bittersweet pop-punk anthem that hits right in the feels. With jangly guitars, a singalong chorus, and just the right amount of emotional chaos, it’s a track that feels like digging through your old bedroom and finding your favorite band tee still fits. Equal parts emo diary entry and rock-out catharsis, it’s a standout moment on Bittersweet Nostalgia that proves growing up doesn’t mean letting go of who you were.

Peter Doran ‘Never Say Goodbye’

“Never Say Goodbye” stands as a masterclass in lyrical depth and sonic atmosphere, revealing Peter Doran at his most contemplative and assured. The song flows like an ocean tide, pulling listeners into its maritime mythology with rich, folky textures and a stirring vocal performance. Anchored by the poignant closing line, “God Bless The Now And Evermore,” Doran captures both the ache of impermanence and the enduring power of presence.