'Top 5' Weekly Music Round-Up

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

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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 (10.04.26)

Published

2 weeks ago

April 10, 2026

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.

Walter Miller ‘Good Morning LA’

“Good Morning LA” is like being handed a hug in song form — one moment it’s whispering vulnerability, the next it’s belting arena-sized highs that make you want to throw your hands in the air. Walter Miller somehow makes heartbreak feel empowering, and catchy enough that you’ll probably replay it in the car five times in a row.

A Is For Atom ‘Out Of The Blue’

There’s something quietly addictive about “Out of the Blue.” It glides in with dreamy guitars and before you know it, you’re fully invested in this slow-burn, friends-to-lovers storyline. It’s the kind of track that makes you stare out a window for dramatic effect — even if you’re just on a bus. Effortlessly cool, a little sentimental, and seriously replayable.

DBsock ‘worse’

DBsock’s latest, “worse,” proves that less really can be more—especially when it comes to raw, self-aware alt-R&B. Sparse production? Check. Vocals dripping with emotion? Check. Lyrics that make you want to scream, cry, and hug your cat all at once? Triple check. By the end, you’re left in that deliciously uncomfortable place of loving someone who’s bad for you, and loving DBsock for capturing it so perfectly.

Heather Ferguson ‘Broken Horned Kudu’

“Broken Horned Kudu” is basically jazz-meets-world-music magic. With its blend of African percussion, lush vocals, and thoughtful storytelling, it’s the kind of track that makes you pause, smile, and maybe even hit repeat before the song’s over.

Marcello Cordova ‘You Got This’

Need a song that makes you feel like you can conquer literally anything? Enter “You Got This”. Marcello Cordova teams up with Evie Lizarraga for a track loaded with catchy hooks, halftime drums, and just enough synth sparkle to keep it interesting. By the end, you’re singing along, smiling, and maybe even tackling that project you’ve been putting off—all thanks to a three-minute dose of pure audio encouragement.