'Top 5' Weekly Music Round-Up

WESPEAKMEDIA: TOP 5 WEEKLY MUSIC ROUND-UP (13.12.24)

Published

7 months ago

December 13, 2024

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.

Salwa ‘Ghost You’

Salwa’s “Ghost You” video is an intoxicating exploration of nightlife’s glitzy highs and gritty lows. From its retro 80s gymnasium setting to its dreamlike Super 8 cinematography, every frame is packed with aesthetic brilliance. The video’s empowering narrative of reclaiming space and voice resonates deeply, driven by Salwa’s magnetic performance and the track’s infectious beats. It’s a bold artistic statement that establishes Salwa as a fearless innovator in music and visual storytelling.

Indira May ‘STOP’

Indira May’s return with, Imaginary Friends, solidifies her status as one of the most intriguing voices in contemporary music. One of the standout tracks, ‘STOP’, showcases her unmatched ability to blend emotion and innovation. Driven by her whispery, ethereal vocals and the hypnotic pulse of dub-inspired horns, this collaboration with the talented producer Belfort captures a rare mix of vulnerability and intensity. It’s a track that feels both hauntingly intimate and mesmerizingly expansive, proving once again that Indira May’s music is as deeply personal as it is groundbreaking.

Suki Summer ‘Marianne’

Suki Summer’s ‘Marianne’ is a bittersweet masterpiece that tugs at the heartstrings with its blend of ethereal dream pop and gritty rock undertones. Drawing from her personal travels, the song paints a vivid picture of love’s fleeting nature through poetic lyrics and a haunting vocal performance. The production shimmers with nostalgic 80s synths, yet feels strikingly modern, capturing the brightness of summer alongside its inevitable end. ‘Marianne’ is an emotional triumph, showcasing Suki’s fearless vulnerability and storytelling finesse.

Isabelle Gitlin ‘Long & Gone’

Isabelle Gitlin’s ‘Long & Gone’ is a captivating journey through the heartache of unfulfilled love, demonstrating her emotional storytelling and refined sound. Following her debut single, ‘For Tonight,’ Gitlin’s latest release blends pop, country, and soft rock elements into a heartfelt track that’s both current and timeless. The song, inspired by her piano melodies and shaped with the help of her friend Talitha, captures the isolation of longing for someone who was never truly yours. With lush instrumentation and a vocal performance that’s both powerful and tender, ‘Long & Gone’ establishes Gitlin as an artist with the potential to resonate deeply with audiences.

bby ivy ‘With My Love’

With My Love, taken from her new EP Closing Chapters, is a heartfelt song that highlights bby ivy’s emotional voice and lyrical profundity. The piano-led production demonstrates her ability to transform vulnerability into fascinating music, cementing her status as a skilled independent musician. bby ivy is about to become a defining voice in alt-pop.

'Top 5' Weekly Music Round-Up

WESPEAKMEDIA: TOP 5 WEEKLY MUSIC ROUND-UP (20.06.25)

Published

2 weeks ago

June 20, 2025

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.

GRAE ‘Hollywood’

On “Hollywood,” GRAE delivers a bittersweet farewell to fame and the facade of perfection, wrapping up 7 Minutes ’Til Heaven with an emotional punch. The track glitters with a soft, cinematic sheen—like the final scene of a film where the lights dim, and the curtain falls. GRAE’s ethereal vocals drift through the track, capturing the fragile balance between desire and disillusionment, as she reflects on the hollow allure of stardom. It’s a haunting, yet beautiful closer that showcases GRAE’s knack for turning melancholy into something utterly magnetic—like a star’s final bow, leaving you mesmerized and wanting more.

Layla Kaylif ‘God’s Keeper’

“God’s Keeper” is the kind of song that wraps around you like velvet and lingers long after it ends. Layla Kaylif delivers vocals that feel both celestial and deeply human, backed by a dreamy, slow-building production that feels tailor-made for your next main-character moment. It’s introspective, spiritual, and surprisingly catchy — like a pop confessional for your soul.

Chechii ‘Mi Paddi’

Chechii delivers the musical equivalent of a cultural potluck with “Mi Paddi”, and every flavor hits. Blending her rich Afrosoul vocals with Afrobeat percussion, pop hooks, and R&B smoothness, she cooks up a celebratory tune that’s impossible not to move to. With Kracktwist and Samza bringing extra heat, the track feels like a cross-continental jam session you wish you were invited to. Spoiler: you are—just press play.

Seb Adams ‘Guitar Hero III’

‘Guitar Hero III’ is Seb Adams at his most nostalgic and relatable, turning childhood memories and pixelated dreams into a bittersweet pop-punk anthem that hits right in the feels. With jangly guitars, a singalong chorus, and just the right amount of emotional chaos, it’s a track that feels like digging through your old bedroom and finding your favorite band tee still fits. Equal parts emo diary entry and rock-out catharsis, it’s a standout moment on Bittersweet Nostalgia that proves growing up doesn’t mean letting go of who you were.

Peter Doran ‘Never Say Goodbye’

“Never Say Goodbye” stands as a masterclass in lyrical depth and sonic atmosphere, revealing Peter Doran at his most contemplative and assured. The song flows like an ocean tide, pulling listeners into its maritime mythology with rich, folky textures and a stirring vocal performance. Anchored by the poignant closing line, “God Bless The Now And Evermore,” Doran captures both the ache of impermanence and the enduring power of presence.