'Top 5' Weekly Music Round-Up
WESPEAKMEDIA: TOP 5 WEEKLY MUSIC ROUND-UP (05.12.25)
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.
OUTER ‘Svartsengi’
“Svartsengi” feels like being wrapped in a blanket of fog that somehow smells like fresh pine and nostalgia. OUTER’s piano loop gently spins like a music box you found in an attic, and then in breezes Arve Henriksen, sounding like he dipped his trumpet in moonlight. It’s tender, it’s haunting, and it leaves you with that delicious feeling of wanting to press play again just to live inside its little weather system a bit longer.
Peter DiMaggio ‘Fly Away’
If The 1975 and Coldplay had a lovechild raised on indie movie soundtracks, it would sound a lot like Peter DiMaggio’s “Fly Away.” It’s lush, glossy, and full of “main character energy” — the kind of track that makes you feel like your life just got a soundtrack upgrade. Between its cinematic build and DiMaggio’s earnest delivery, it’s clear he’s not just chasing pop perfection — he’s flying toward something real.
Nina Ann Nelson ‘Just a Little’
“Just a Little” hits like a sparkling burst of confidence in musical form. Nina Ann Nelson serves sultry melodies, clever lyrics, and enough R&B swagger to make you want to hit replay immediately. It’s upbeat, emotionally honest, and feels like a mini pep talk set to an irresistible groove—basically the soundtrack for owning your day (or your life).
Blue Capricorn ‘MISERICORDIA’
“MISERICORDIA” is the sonic equivalent of a midnight walk where you’re solving your problems, discovering your main character moment, and also vibing to haunted electronic beats. Blue Capricorn pours vulnerability straight into the mic while Black Taffy sets the emotional lighting design. It’s dark, artsy, and unexpectedly motivational—the perfect track to add to your playlist for dramatic staring out of windows.
Walter Miller ‘Basic Instinct’
Think glitter, guitars, and a little bit of “did I just hear a violin?” magic—Walter Miller’s “Basic Instinct” delivers all that and more. It’s an energetic, theatrical pop-rock anthem that somehow manages to feel intimate while also stadium-ready. Whether you’re headbanging in your car or singing into a hairbrush at home, this song dares you to own your true self with a wink and a roar.
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.
Maria Rosa La Kakiee ‘Trigger My Aria’
‘Trigger My Aria’ fuses hip-hop swagger and melodic sensitivity, proving Maria Rosa La Kakiee is a rising force in independent music.
Zuko Sian ‘Spill A Little Tea’
“Spill A Little Tea” is Zuko Sian at her unapologetic, cinematic best — think soul, jazz, and hip-hop all gossiping in one living room. She delivers truths like confetti: sharp, colorful, and impossible to ignore, while the production keeps your foot tapping even as your heart flutters. By the time the hook hits, you’ll be humming along, spilling your own secrets, and maybe even drafting a strongly worded group chat message — all while feeling like a total icon.
The Kid J The Don ‘Crash Out’
That Kid J The Don turns pain into power on “Crash Out,” delivering a record that’s equal parts confession, confrontation, and championship entrance music. You can hear the fingerprints of Atlanta, Miami, and New York all over the track, woven together with the discipline of a martial artist and the swagger of a seasoned MC. His voice sounds like grit in motion — relentless, emotional, and sharpened by experience. This is the kind of song that makes you straighten your back and walk like you’ve survived something.
Neil Friedlander ‘Totem’
“Totem” introduces Neil Friedlander’s The Change with a sense of wonder that mirrors the unusual circumstances of its creation: a tiny Brooklyn studio, pandemic silence, and a simmering pot anchoring the days. What emerged is a song that embraces uncertainty with charm and curiosity, anchored by witty lyrical imagery and a breezy, nostalgic pop-rock sheen shaped alongside producer Chris Camilleri. The track’s world expands even further in its beautifully realized music video, shot along New Jersey cliffs, where Friedlander ventures into a forest realm inhabited by graceful Muses brought to life by dancers Hayley Rose Brasher and Brandy Brown. Directed and edited by Friedlander himself, the video underscores “Totem” as both a personal awakening and a visual poem about finding direction in the unknown.
Dantiti ‘Big Big Tinz’
Think of “Big Big Tinz” as a masterclass in vibe-setting. The track’s pulsating rhythms, shimmering synths, and Dantiti’s effortlessly smooth delivery make it a perfect example of how Afrobeats can feel both global and deeply personal. It’s fun, it’s catchy, and it’s impossible not to hit repeat.
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