'Top 5' Weekly Music Round-Up
We Speak Media | ‘Top 5’ Weekly Music Round-Up (26.01.24)
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.
ION ‘Surface Tension’
ION, a rising indie-trap musician, makes a comeback with his upbeat song “Surface Tension.” Surrounded by atmospheric synthesis, the song is a dynamic offering that showcases his range as a vocalist and lyricist. The result is a gloriously frantic listening experience that touches on themes of societal constraint. Its ideas are further developed in the music video, where Joaquin Phoenix’s psychological profile from “The Joker (2019)” serves as inspiration for the performer’s powerful portrayal of the mental instability and restraint that society has imposed.
Free Hamze ‘Revolutionary Trap$tarz’ ft. Blakchyl
Lebanese artist Free Hamze’s latest single, “Revolutionary Trap$tarz,” which features Blakchyl, exemplifies the progressive hip-hop-inspired ambiance. Taking listeners beyond the usual boundaries of his style, Free Hamze offers a fully immersive experience that pushes them to confront the complexity of their beliefs. This is an excerpt from his recently released EP, “Freetape 3: Survival of the Realest.”
Blank Head ‘Hope in Blue’
The goal of the musical idea Blank Head is to push limits. The sole 49 minutes and 20 seconds of the electronic concept album Hope in Blue, as depicted on the cover, musically portray the life of a little girl in the 1950s in the USA as she makes her way through Hollywood, Europe, and New York City before meeting her end.
Jersey Calling ‘Backseat Driver’
Following up on the stellar response to their much-loved LP “Parasocial Security” in recent weeks, punk-rock group Jersey Calling is back to highlight one of the record’s impactful efforts on “Backseat Driver”. The track explores the idea of feeling powerless over one’s life and asserting decision-making authority.
Buu E. Radley ‘Round We Go’
The new song from American hip-hop artist Buu E. Radley, “Round We Go,” effectively showcases the artist’s captivating sound and poignant lyrics. This hip-hop track, taken from his most recent album, “The Mockingbird,” has a laid-back vibe. The song has an ethereal vibe that makes for an intense and captivating listening experience. His skill as a musician draws attention to how mature his songwriting is. His lyrical skill and hip-hop flavouring sounds showcase his craft, which enhances his whole record to date.
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.
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