'Top 5' Weekly Music Round-Up
We Speak Media | ‘Top 5’ Weekly Music Round-Up (16.02.24)
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.
Samuel Oscar ‘I Need Your Love’
“I Need Your Love” is a track from, Happy Ending Fantasy, his debut album. It puts the spotlight squarely on Samuel’s flawless vocals, enticing hooks, and remarkable ability to impact listeners emotionally through his music. Samuel has what it takes to enthrall audiences everywhere. The incredibly lovely melody alternates between his daydreams of living out his fairy tales and facing the reality of his quest to find the one he intended to spend the rest of his life with. It serves as a reminder that love—in all of its forms—is what truly makes life worthwhile and a monument to the fact that we all pursue true love despite the obstacles in our way.
Demi Jordanae ‘How Did We Get Here’ (Acoustic Version)
With a gradual and soaring voyage into the core of the original work, “How Did We Get Here” by Demi Jordanae, is an emotional acoustic release with a light ambiance. The song is a moving meditation on those unplanned life moments when you find yourself in a place you’ve always dreamed of being. The song’s lyrics encapsulate concepts of manifestation, visualisation, and the empowerment that comes from owning one’s fate.
The Violet Mine ‘Do No Harm’
The Violet Mine showcases their unique blend of rock and roll, alternative, and melodic indie-folk on their most recent compilation. White Night is an evocative tapestry that tackles themes of vulnerability, exploitation, and religion. It features elements of dream pop and new wave. “Do No Harm,” which was written during the COVID lockdown in New York, centres on the historical figure of the plague doctor. These incompetent medical professionals grifted the last of the sick individuals as they went from town to town. The villagers were warned that death was imminent by their appearance, which included a crude “respirator” made from a beak filled with plants to fight off bad air.
Sovereigns ‘Ghost’
The exciting new song “Ghost” from Sovereigns combines pop punk and indie rock elements. It is a perfect illustration of their approach, fusing upbeat songs with a steadily escalating guitar-led background. The track begins quietly with strummed guitars and muted drums, gradually building towards the distortion-heavy energy of its chorus with a sense of purpose and a melancholy undertone. This shows off the band’s youthful, relatable lyricism and yet, ability to craft mature musical ideas.
Archie – ‘Olivia’
A pivotal moment in Archie’s musical career is reached with “Olivia,” a lively and upbeat song that captures his development into a true sound and voice. It is a monument to his fortitude and artistic experimentation following the breakup of a committed relationship, turning into a joyful and hopeful song.
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.
Limahl ‘A Horse With No Name’
Limahl’s take on “A Horse With No Name” is a masterclass in musical time travel — blending the sun-bleached soul of the original with lush, ‘90s-inspired electronic textures that feel refreshingly modern. It’s his first-ever cover, but you wouldn’t know it; the production is confident and detailed, with analogue synths and glitchy rhythms creating a dreamlike landscape. Limahl’s vocal delivery is cool and atmospheric, giving the song a brand-new personality while still tipping its hat to the original. It’s a surprising and stylish return that feels both nostalgic and forward-thinking.
EMEREE “Spring Cleaning”
If you’ve ever needed a reason to delete a number or block an energy vampire, EMEREE just handed you the playlist. “Spring Cleaning” is equal parts fierce and freeing, with buttery smooth vocals and lyrics that say what most of us are too afraid to admit. It’s giving self-care. It’s giving main character energy. It’s giving… EMEREE might be your new favorite.
Sone ‘Rollercoaster’
Rising international star Sone has just dropped her highly anticipated new single “Rollercoaster”, a genre-defying track that blends pop, opera, and theatrical storytelling. Produced in Paris by French sound engineer Théo Laurent-Vitale, the track showcases Sone’s powerful vocal range and emotional depth. Drawing inspiration from icons like Lady Gaga and Lana Del Rey, the song dives into the unpredictable nature of human emotion, transforming vulnerability into strength. With its sweeping cinematic production and fiercely personal lyrics, “Rollercoaster” signals a bold new era for the Popera artist.
Sunrise in Jupiter ‘Take Me Home’
“Take Me Home” is Sunrise in Jupiter at their most emotionally exposed — and their most cinematic. What starts as a glowing alt-rock slow-burn quickly launches into a supernova of swirling guitars, pounding drums, and a chorus that hits like a meteor to the chest. Inspired by a voicemail from the frontman’s daughter, this isn’t just a song about space — it’s about the gravity of love, and the way it pulls us back no matter how far we drift. Imagine Muse on a heartbroken spacewalk and you’re halfway there.
Katie Dauson ‘Rock Along With You’
Katie Dauson just raised the bar again. “Rock Along With You” explodes out of the gate with gritty guitars and a pulse that doesn’t let up. There’s nothing polished or overly packaged here — this is real-deal rock inspired by a wild night at the Rivoli and the kind of chance encounter that could only happen in a crowd of thousands. Her storytelling chops hit hard, but it’s the sheer feel of the track that grabs you — the drive, the urgency, the 6:30 a.m. inspiration that you can practically hear in every beat. Dauson’s music has always danced between genres, but this one leans into the chaos and clarity of rock with fearless conviction. “Rock Along With You” isn’t just a song title — it’s an invitation, and you’d be crazy not to accept it.
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