'Top 5' Weekly Music Round-Up

WESPEAKMEDIA: TOP 5 WEEKLY MUSIC ROUND-UP (28.02.25)

Published

4 months ago

February 28, 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.

Lilly Bedard ‘Not Everything Ends’

In ‘Not Everything Ends’, Lilly Bedard crafts an emotionally resonant anthem that leans into vulnerability while embracing newfound optimism. The song’s folk-tinged warmth, paired with her raw, poetic lyricism, evokes the storytelling prowess of her influences like Stevie Nicks and Sheryl Crow. There’s a natural ease in her delivery, as if the melody and words were always meant to find each other, making it all the more powerful. The track beautifully encapsulates the rare joy of discovering something lasting, making it one of her most compelling and mature offerings yet.

The Neon Sea ‘Sleepwalker’

Get ready to be entranced by The Neon Sea’s latest masterpiece, “Sleepwalker”! This Dublin-based outfit has served up a sonic cocktail that will leave you hypnotized and begging for more. Fusing Alternative Rock, Post-Punk, and Shoegaze, “Sleepwalker” is a darker, edgier take on their debut single “As I Wonder”. With its loop-driven sound and sharp, raw energy, this track is a game-changer. Producer Dave Flood and mastering guru Christian Wright (Abbey Road Studios) haveworked their magic to create a soundscape that’s both mesmerizing and unsettling. Don’t sleep on this one – “Sleepwalker” is a must-listen for fans of The Cure, My Bloody Valentine, and Nirvana.

Jason Werkman ‘Into The Wild’

Blending heartfelt storytelling with anthemic melodies, Jason Werkman’s “Into The Wild” delivers a sonic rush of freedom and courage. Inspired by his personal leap of faith from city life in Houston to the mountains of Montana, Werkman’s lyrics celebrate the excitement of following your heart. The track’s catchy chorus—“Taking the road that I don’t know / Oh, celebrating the unknown”—is a perfect reminder that life’s greatest moments often lie beyond our comfort zones.

Marsha Swanson ‘Like An Angel’

With ‘Like An Angel’, Marsha Swanson once again proves why she remains one of the most captivating voices in progressive pop. This beautifully re-recorded version breathes new life into the song’s ghostly origins, layering it with sweeping strings and a delicate, heartfelt performance. Swanson’s signature lyricism shines, offering a moving reflection on love, loss, and the lasting impact of those who guide us even in their absence. Rich in texture and emotional resonance, this tune stands as both a testament to Swanson’s songwriting prowess and a deeply personal artistic statement.

Bobby Freemont ‘don’t let me go’

“don’t let me go” is the sonic equivalent of driving down an empty highway at midnight, windows down, and heart wide open. With its raw lyrics and haunting guitar melodies, Bobby Freemont delivers a track that hits you right in the feels—perfect for those moments when you need to get lost in your thoughts and the music.

'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.