'Top 5' Weekly Music Round-Up

WESPEAKMEDIA: TOP 5 WEEKLY MUSIC ROUND-UP (08.08.25)

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8 months ago

August 8, 2025

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.

Katie Dauson ‘That Volcano’

Katie Dauson’s “That Volcano” erupts with surf-rock energy and playful defiance, a true anthem of self-worth. The animated video by Joren Cull adds a whimsical, surreal twist that perfectly captures the song’s fiery spirit. It’s a feast for both ears and eyes that leaves you smiling.

Lauren Alex Hooper ‘Overexposed’

“Overexposed” is the kind of indie-pop gem that sneaks into your head and refuses to leave, pairing honeyed hooks with raw, unvarnished emotion. Hooper turns sensory overload into something cinematic. The result? A track that glows even when it aches.

FATECRIMES ‘Summer Thunder’

“Summer Thunder” is your new favorite weather report — brought to you by FATECRIMES, who somehow make emotional chaos sound gorgeous. It’s got all the ingredients of a great cry-laugh-sing moment: poetic lyrics, explosive drums, and a vibe that feels like nature’s having a full-blown existential crisis (in the best way). It’s the sonic version of standing in the rain with your arms wide open.

Monica Lynn ‘Feet Don’t Fail Me Now’

‘Feet Don’t Fail Me Now’ is one of the most emotionally charged moments on Sunshine Small Town Girl, capturing the quiet storm of Monica Lynn’s decision to end a 25-year relationship. With aching honesty and a steady, soulful vocal delivery, the song traces the fragile steps between heartbreak and healing—those first moments of walking away, unsure but determined. The sparse instrumentation allows every lyric to breathe, echoing the isolation and inner strength required to choose oneself. It’s not just a breakup ballad; it’s a declaration of courage, a raw and relatable anthem for anyone standing at the edge of a life-altering decision, asking their heart—and their feet—to carry them forward.

Tainted Youth ‘Drifting Away’

If you’ve ever cried on the dancefloor—or wanted to—Tainted Youth might just be your new favorite duo. Blending the emotive currents of pop with the fluid pulse of Liquid D&B, they’re carving a lane where vulnerability meets velocity. “Drifting Away” captures that tension perfectly: floaty and intense, like a midnight swim through memory. Think Hybrid Minds with a confessional edge, or Venbee on a deep heart-trip. Whatever you call it, Tainted Youth’s sound hits the sweet spot between rave and release.

'Top 5' Weekly Music Round-Up

WESPEAKMEDIA: TOP 5 WEEKLY MUSIC ROUND-UP (10.04.26)

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1 week ago

April 10, 2026

Philomena Marie

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.