'Top 5' Weekly Music Round-Up

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

Published

1 year 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 (31.01.25)

Published

2 days ago

January 31, 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.

Naesia ‘Mr. Mysterious’

Naesia’s, Indecisive, EP is a masterclass in vulnerability and artistic prowess, wrapped in a soundscape that’s equal parts daring and familiar. “Mr. Mysterious” perfectly captures the EP’s essence, with its hypnotic blend of R&B smoothness and Trap urgency, reflecting the exhilarating yet maddening dance of uncertain romance. Naesia’s ability to channel emotional nuance through her silky yet powerful voice makes each lyric linger long after the track ends. Moving to London seems to have infused her sound with a cosmopolitan edge, creating music that’s unapologetically raw and irresistibly magnetic.

messier ‘Baskervilles’

Messier’s latest single, ‘Baskervilles’, is an emotionally electric masterstroke that cements their reputation as indie rock alchemists. Huumonen and Orajärvi channel the raw, unsettling allure of catastrophizing into a sonic journey that’s both intimate and apocalyptic. The track’s layered instrumentation oscillates between eerie minimalism and explosive crescendos, perfectly capturing the inner turbulence it portrays. Haunting yet addictive, ‘Baskervilles’ is the sound of a band not just embracing their creative evolution but fearlessly soaring into the unknown. It’s a tantalizing promise of what’s to come in ‘Stream of Guilty Consciousness’.

Lolli Wren ‘All Mine’

Lolli Wren’s ‘All Mine’ is the kind of track that lingers long after the final note fades—a stirring blend of dark alt-rock and soaring, evocative vocals. The song’s driving guitars and thunderous drums create an ominous yet uplifting atmosphere, perfectly complementing Lolli’s rich, emotive delivery. Shades of Kate Bush’s theatrical storytelling and Stromae’s sonic depth infuse the track with a unique dynamism, making it both intimate and larger-than-life. With ‘All Mine’, Lolli turns pain into poetry, crafting an anthem of resilience that resonates deeply. This is music that doesn’t just speak—it shouts, it aches, it triumphs.

Patrick Staniforth ‘English Garden’

In English Garden, Patrick Staniforth invites listeners into a deeply intimate chapter of his life, capturing the fragile beauty of love and loss with stunning clarity. The song’s delicate yet anthemic arrangement, reminiscent of Coldplay and Michael Kiwanuka, perfectly underscores Patrick’s earnest vocals, drawing the listener into the garden where he met his brother for the first—and last—time. The track flourishes with melodic guitar work, understated percussion, and a haunting sense of nostalgia, proving once again that Patrick has mastered the art of turning personal moments into universal truths.

The fin. ‘Echoes’

“Echoes” by The fin. is a spellbinding exploration of identity, nostalgia, and the powerful pull of one’s past. Yuto Uchino’s smooth, floating vocals are paired with intricate layers of shimmering synths, creating a soundscape that feels both otherworldly and deeply personal. The song starts off with the gentle hum of nature before building into a groovy, psychedelic rhythm that begs you to sway along. It’s a beautiful meditation on change, memories, and the process of rediscovery. “Echoes” invites listeners to reconnect with themselves through the lens of their past, offering a peaceful retreat for the soul.