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We Speak Media | ‘Top 5’ Weekly Music Round-Up (23.08.24)

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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.

ION ‘Homesick’

The inevitable outcome of being an up-and-coming artist with indisputable skill and an increasing presence at important festivals and internet hubs is that music gatekeepers are sitting up and taking note of his work. Like A Sickness’s release is put in motion by Homesick’s rising popularity in the music industry.

Sour Blood ‘Suas’

Prepare to hit the play button: Suas, Sour Blood’s recently released album, showcases the band’s creative inventiveness as its whole and is currently available for listening on all major platforms. A maestro of music has created a tapestry of sound with, Suas, that goes well beyond your typical song collection, engrossing listeners in a deeply nuanced universe that begs for careful consideration.

Ex Habit ‘i know – Omido remix’

Ex Habit, a rising star known for his distinctive combination of alternative R&B and dark pop, has once again stretched the limits of his sound with a remix of his most recent song, “i know.” Reimagining the track into a dramatic, atmospheric experience that preserves the emotional depth for which he is known, Ex Habit teams up with long-time collaborator Omido. With a distinctive combination of sound components that highlight the original’s raw intensity and demonstrate the duo’s ability to create without sacrificing the essence of the song, the remix presents the original from a fresh angle.

Clara Hannigan ‘Parentheses’

The first music video for Clara Hannigan, an up-and-coming singer-songwriter, is now available. The song, Parentheses, resonates with the depth and richness of her genre-bending voice. Clara’s bio, which spans the Northeast corridor, reads like a recipe for success in the fiercely competitive music scene in New York City: its equal parts tenacity, determination, and unflinching devotion to her craft. Through her honest songs, Clara Hannigan offers her listeners comfort and a sense of connection. The city that never sleeps comes alive when she steps on stage, and her electrifying blend of seductive vocals and hip-swaying sounds has admirers swooning from Brooklyn Heights to Greenwich Village. Her genius is on full display in her new track.

Saint Joshua ‘Sweet Talk’

‘Sweet Talk’ has all it takes to become a breakthrough success thanks to Saint Joshua’s emotive lyrics and flawless vocals paired with Macintyre’s excellent production. Enter the soundscapes of this song and you’ll feel as though you’re racing towards the brink of thrilling opportunities, the excitement of which is compounded by the feeling that you’re sharing it all with the one who means most. Anyone eager to translate loud words into audacious action will find it tough to ignore Saint Joshua’s most recent release, which pounds with the emotional intensity of a fist.

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'Top 5' Weekly Music Round-Up

WESPEAKMEDIA: TOP 5 WEEKLY MUSIC ROUND-UP (21.02.25)

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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.

Aistis ‘Caviar For Seagulls’

Aistis’ “Caviar For Seagulls” is an album of dark, cinematic folk that’s equal parts devastating and transcendent. With its sweeping arrangements and deeply personal lyrics, this record is a slow-burning fire that will consume your emotions and leave you scarred – in the best possible way. From the haunting “86/Dove” to the poignant “A part of me believes the best is yet to come”, every track is a masterfully crafted work of art that will haunt your dreams and lift your spirits.

Swiss Pleasure ‘2009’

With ‘2009’, Swiss Pleasure delivers an evocative, genre-blurring experience that lingers long after the final note. The band’s signature fusion of indie rock, post-punk, and dream pop shines through, with layered instrumentation that perfectly mirrors the track’s emotional depth. The music video—crafted from the band’s own homes and personal objects—adds another dimension, using inventive visual techniques to explore isolation, self-perception, and the struggle between fantasy and reality. Rotating the role of the protagonist reinforces the song’s intimacy, making ‘2009’ a deeply immersive, introspective journey, as hypnotic as it is emotionally raw.

Craigology ‘Rain Drops’

Craigology’s, Secrets from a Gemstone, is a breathtaking tapestry of sound, weaving together ambient piano, neoclassical depth, and smooth electronic jazz with orchestral grandeur. Drawing inspiration from luminaries like Max Richter and Ludovico Einaudi, Craigology crafts a sonic experience that feels both intimate and cinematic. A standout track, ‘Rain Drops’, is a delicate dance of keys—playful yet deeply emotive, capturing fleeting moments of joy and introspection in a way that lingers long after the last note fades. With this EP, Craigology proves once again that instrumental music can speak volumes, painting vivid emotions without a single word.

Rumia ‘Shift in the Air’

Rumia’s latest single ‘Shift in the Air’ is a mesmerizing dive into the surreal, carried by shimmering electric guitar riffs and a sense of creeping unease. The track’s ethereal production perfectly complements its unique narrative—one that unravels like a dream slipping into a nightmare. Co-written with Charlotte Kohn and Daria Kickler, ‘Shift in the Air’ crafts an eerie yet beautiful tale of a protagonist trapped in a shifting reality, where the smallest details hint at something profoundly wrong. Rumia’s delicate, haunting vocals heighten the track’s emotional weight, leading the listener through a soundscape that is as hypnotic as it is unsettling. As the story builds, the music swells, leaving us with an open-ended question that lingers long after the final note fades.

Bowden ‘Be Your Own God’

Raw yet refined, Bowden’s ‘Be Your Own God’ captures the disconnection and uncertainty of modern life, transforming those emotions into anthemic alt-rock. The band’s experimental edge is evident in its unpredictable shifts in melody and rhythm, yet the song retains an undeniable accessibility that broadens its appeal. As the lead single from their upcoming album, Glacier, this track sets the tone for what promises to be a defining record, cementing Bowden’s reputation as a band unafraid to confront the complexities of the human experience.

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