'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 (09.05.25)

Published

7 hours ago

May 9, 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.

Soapman ‘Y. L. T. Y.’

Soapman’s “Y. L. T. Y.” doesn’t walk into the room—it kicks the door down with jittery guitars, caffeine-fueled vocals, and a tempo that refuses to sit still. It’s a wild, weird alt-pop ride that sounds like your inner monologue set to a mosh pit soundtrack, and somehow it’s both chaotic and incredibly catchy. If you’ve ever wanted to dance through an existential crisis, this one’s for you.

Shawn Matthew ‘Work To The Beat’

“Work to the Beat” feels like someone dropped a grenade in a rave—and we mean that as a compliment. Shawn Matthew’s new single is a reckless blend of gritty vocals, teeth-grinding bass, and trap drops that go full beast mode. It’s like a sonic rollercoaster with no brakes, and we’re grinning the whole way down.

Stephen Sol ‘Forever Changed’

Warning: “Forever Changed” may cause spontaneous staring out the window during a rainstorm, even if it’s sunny. Stephen Sol delivers a heartfelt indie folk gem that sounds like Ben Howard wandered into a candlelit therapy session. Equal parts soothing and soul-crushing, the track is a warm hug for anyone still emotionally invested in “what could’ve been.”

Peso The Misfit ‘New Age Love’

“New Age Love” by Peso The Misfit is like that cool friend who always smells good, gives great advice, and somehow turns every situation into a movie scene. Smooth R&B grooves meet hip-hop confidence in this flirty, laid-back track that’s built for warm nights, good company, and a little romantic chaos. Peso delivers a vibe that’s cheeky and charismatic, with just enough mystery to keep you hitting replay—and yes, there’s a line in here that’ll make you laugh out loud.

Zweng ‘Marianne’

Zweng’s Marianne is an achingly beautiful tribute to the maternal strength that often goes unnoticed. Written in honor of his mother, the track is a “persona” song that imagines what the partner she deserved—but never had—might have said. With tenderness and quiet grace, Zweng crafts a redemptive narrative, one that delves into the complex layers of generational pain, forgiveness, and love. The stripped-back arrangement lets his raw, emotive voice carry the weight of the song’s poignant message, while the subtle instrumentation adds a sense of timelessness to the track. Marianne is a soul-stirring meditation on healing and empathy, showcasing Zweng’s ability to transform personal experience into universal truth. It’s a song that quietly resonates, holding a mirror up to the often unspoken sacrifices of maternal love. Beautifully vulnerable and deeply reflective, Marianne is a standout moment in Zweng’s ongoing journey of self-discovery and artistic rebirth.