'Top 5' Weekly Music Round-Up
WESPEAKMEDIA: TOP 5 WEEKLY MUSIC ROUND-UP (13.12.24)
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.
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 (10.04.26)
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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