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.

Fringe Frontier ‘Heading For’

“Heading For” is an exhilarating opening statement that immediately sets the emotional and musical tone for Criminal Hour. Powered by driving garage rock energy, punchy guitar hooks and an irresistible sense of momentum, the song transforms loneliness into something defiant rather than despairing. John Lloyd’s emotionally charged lyrics capture the uncertainty of isolation with honesty and conviction, while the band’s dynamic performance gives the track an anthemic quality that invites listeners to keep moving forward. Both urgent and deeply human, “Heading For” is a compelling introduction to an album built on resilience, reflection and unforgettable melodies.

Sakai ‘Wanted’

On “Wanted”, Sakai distil the overwhelming physicality of longing into one of the most intimate and emotionally resonant moments on Do You Like Me Now?. Written in a single sitting after an emotionally charged encounter, the song resists defining the nature of its central relationship, allowing its themes of desire, uncertainty and emotional vulnerability to remain universally relatable. Marié Sakai’s heartfelt vocal performance is beautifully complemented by the band’s understated arrangement, with Conner Currie’s luminous guitar harmonics providing the song’s emotional heartbeat, shimmering with a fragile beauty that perfectly mirrors the lyrics’ quiet ache. Rich in atmosphere yet restrained in execution, “Wanted” demonstrates Sakai’s ability to communicate profound emotion through subtle musical detail, creating a song that lingers not because of grand gestures, but because of its disarming sincerity.

Melody Briar ‘The Intangible Man’

Melody Briar’s “The Intangible Man” has the rare ability to make existential grief sound rather gorgeous. Built around acoustic guitar, swelling strings, atmospheric production, and Briar’s instinct for emotionally precise storytelling, the song explores that strange moment when a real person gradually becomes a collection of memories, stories, photographs, and things you wish you could ask them one more time. It is melancholy, yes, but never miserable for misery’s sake. Briar’s classical training adds some serious compositional muscle beneath the dreamier alternative-pop surface, giving the track enough shape to keep its cinematic flourishes from floating away. There are obvious touchpoints for listeners who enjoy artists like Phoebe Bridgers or Lana Del Rey, but “The Intangible Man” feels less like a genre exercise than a songwriter figuring out how to turn personal loss into something other people can inhabit. In short, it is beautifully sad music for anyone who has ever discovered that memory has a surprisingly complicated editing department.

Atticus Kane’ Love Me Not’

Atticus Kane’s “Love Me Not” is what happens when a political robocall becomes the unlikely muse for a seriously catchy indie-rock song. Born in Budapest, based in Brooklyn and apparently still haunted by his old Miami phone records, Kane turns unwanted campaign spam into a lively, guitar-driven reflection on immigration, belonging and the wonderfully messy business of loving a country while being fully aware of its flaws. The track has plenty of bounce, with Kane channeling the conversational charm of indie rock while keeping the lyrics sharp enough to make you pause between head-nods. There are hints of Courtney Barnett’s wit, Sam Fender’s social awareness and Declan McKenna’s pop instincts, but Kane brings his own immigrant perspective to the mix. It is political without sounding like homework, personal without getting overly earnest, and energetic enough to make you want to dance while reconsidering your relationship with patriotism. 

Marsha Swanson ‘Something Real’

With “Something Real”, Marsha Swanson delivers a captivating introduction to the expansive world of TroubleChutes — a project where music, storytelling and emotional exploration come together naturally. The single balances thoughtful themes with an accessible, melodic approach, showcasing Swanson’s talent for creating songs that feel personal yet universal. There’s a timeless quality to the track, combining the warmth of classic songwriting with a modern creative vision. “Something Real” is a charming, imaginative release that celebrates connection, creativity and the power of music to open up conversations.