Weekly5

Driven by exceptional performances, today's selection is for the admirers of extraordinary vocals. The mighty clarity of Sharon Van Etten, the smooth vulnerability of Sarah Klang, or the snotty-punkish flair by Ezra Furman. We wish you an intriguing listen.

Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory – Afterlife

Sharon Van Etten and her new band, The Attachment Theory, just released Afterlife, the first stunning teaser of the upcoming album. Van Etten lets others in on the creative process for the first time, and the result sounds brilliant: grand, dreamy, melancholic, but most of all, utterly beautiful.

Ezra Furman & Alex Walton – Tie Me to The Train Tracks

Ezra Furman is back! Collaborating with Alex Walton, the US singer's Tie Me to The Train Track is a gritty, noisy rock song that bridges the gap between a past of distorted guitars and autotuned accents—it sounds just wild. But it's again Furman's raw authenticity making everything work and, frankly, excellent.

Sarah Klang – Other Girls

Swedish artist Sarah Klang's Other Girls is a heartbreaking, emotional piece about the desire to belong and the societal obsession over the female body. Delivered with her heartfelt, velvety voice, Sarah Klang transports vulnerability, yearning, and desperation to chilling perfection.

Guinevere – Generational Fear

Emotive and quiet initially, then erupting in a mighty plea. Italian artist Guinevere's Generational Fear is pushing the boundaries of folk music with its sparse yet powerful composition. A song that pleads for change, pushes against oppression, and seems griefing despite its defiance.

Rhonda – The More We Are Together

We often have debut or early singles, rarely a last song by a band. But The More We Are Together is the sonic farewell of the US-German band Rhonda. The soulful vocals meet a slow groove and make for a bittersweet but also warm atmosphere. The song is an invitation to explore Rhonda's past work.

Swinging between warm, progressive, and soulful sounds, artistic self-doubt, liberation, and emotional anger. In today’s Weekly5, you find the soundtrack for a reflective, introspective autumn. (And every song is available to get on Bandcamp, which you should do if you like one of them. Here’s why.)

MRCY – Angels

MRCY is the child of the unlikely duo producer Barney Lister and vocalist Kojo Degraft-Johnson, a place of belonging and coming together. The captivating warmth of their contemporary soul radiates from Angels. What a stunning song!

Bon Iver – THINGS BEHIND THINGS BEHIND THINGS

Bon Iver released SABLE, a hauntingly beautiful little EP. Dealing with self-doubt about himself as an artist, THINGS BEHIND THINGS BEHIND THINGS is a touching piece of modern songwriter art, blending folk, country, and poetry.

Sampha – Dancing Circles 2.0

To celebrate the anniversary of the lauded album Lahai, London’s Sampha released a deluxe version with new tracks like Dancing Circles 2.0. Exquisitely mixing soul vibes with pop-esque rhythms and rap, the track is electrifying.

Mel D – Not Crazy

Taken from the same named EP, Mel D’s song Not Crazy is a frantic, fizzing piece of indie-pop made in Switzerland. Despite its general breathlessness, the Zurich-based artist cleverly carves out spaces for calmer, floating moments.

Porridge Radio – God Of Everything Else

Porridge Radio have a new album out, filled with eclectic alt-rock songs—God Of Everything Else being one of them. It is dark, dramatic, and slowly building to its ultimate, overwhelming crescendo. Loud and pissed off.

A dialect that is about to vanish. A debate on technology and cognitive dissonance. Highly orchestrated folk music and boundaries-breaking rock. Today’s Weekly5 take you on a rollercoaster ride—up to tender highs and down into gutwrenching valleys. Strap in!

Mortòri – Bordel

Peter Kernel’s Aris Bassetti debuts his solo project Mortòri. Crooning in the slowly extinguishing Ticino dialect, Bordel tells a tale of love and loss and a life in chaos. Minimalistic and laced with oriental influences, the track sounds almost punkish but indeed mysterious and dark.

Veronica Fusaro – Slot Machine

Veronica Fusaro is back with Slot Machine, and what an explosive sign of life it is! On the surface, the Swiss-Italian pop artist brings us an addictive, melodic anthem, but then, the lyrics dive into the contradictive nature of technology: endless possibilities and incessant distractions.

Mon Rovîa – Winter Wash 24

Born in Liberia, now living in Tennessee, folk artist Mon Rovîa brings traditional Appalachian folk and his African roots together. Tackling cognitive dissonance, Winter Wash 24 is a tender beauty countering apathy with impressive humanity and vulnerability.

The Veils – The Ladder

Finn Andrews’ The Veils have released The Ladder, a soft and artistically orchestrated piece of music. Deeply rooted in folk music, the strings and piano add to the cinematically grand atmosphere. The New Zealanders excel in this teaser for their upcoming seventh studio album.

Westfalia – D-End

Virtuously throbbing between industrial-esque distortion, trip-hoppy groove, and driven indie rock, Italian outfit Westfalia push the envelope with their latest single, D-End. It’s an explosive cocktail—loud, wild, and ever-escalating with an undeniable psychedelic attitude.

TALYA – useless (feat. Kurty Co)

What sounds ethereal in the beginning soon morphs into a subtly pumping track—maintaining its metaphysical energy. Useless by 24-year-old TALYA is an exceptional collaboration with producer Kurty Co, unifying the mystical of folk and the exuberance of electronica. Beautiful!

Cora Novoa – No Faith, No Fear

Barcelona-based DJ and producer Cora Novoa explores the complexity of humanity in the digital age in her upcoming album. No Faith, No Fear is a first preview, a glimpse into a post-modernity—built on fierce synthesizers, foggy vocals, and experimental will.

Subaqua – Naked

Subaqua's Naked displays their impactful songwriting capacity. The rising Swiss duo maintains a plain, sparse composition—it sounds raw, direct, and vulnerably honest. Walking the line between sharing and restraint, Naked is an impactful, heavy song that creeps under your skin.

BENN – In My Head

Finnish-Swedish alt-pop artist BENN revisits memories of insecurity and lack of self-esteem, meandering between uncertainty and hope. In My Head is a striving ballad driven by BENN's emotional, melodic voice. Yes, it's lingering closely to kitsch, but with a melancholic edge.

Lisheva & Pastelfuneral – Thelxiepeia

Thelxiepeia is one of the most renowned sirens in Greek mythology, but it is also the creative child of Lisheva and Pastelfuneral. And like a siren, the track is haunting, drawing you down into the escalating depths of hyper-pop-inspired electronic sounds. Unexpected and definitely only for some.

Do you like wonky tunes? Or are refined rock compositions your preference? Don't worry; the latest, hand-picked collection brings you both. I wish you a joyful discovery.

Flirtmachine – Been in the Train

A fun kind of wonkiness surrounds Been in a Train by Austrian band Flirtmachine. Indie rock, funk, rap and synthpop join together in this compartment—on a ride to the underground station. The result sounds impossibly cool.

Mount Jacinto – The Reason

With undeniable 60s nostalgia, Mount Jacinto explores the inner dialogue in crucial moments. The Reason is a powerful yet reserved rock track that shines with a pale light and rides with a groovy bass. And the guitars—sometimes flowing, sometimes emphatic—round off this reflective tune.

Billy Zach – I am You

Fans of Fontanes D.C. have to taste Billy Zach and their new single, I am You. The dragging, noisy post-punk composition slowly cuts open the chest, carefully severs the heart from the bloodlines, and throws it into the abyss. A haunting, trance-inducing sound.

Meltheads – Happiness Suits You

Uncompromisingly fast and loud, Belgian indie rock formation Meltheads shred through the curtain. Happiness Suits You, a hearty anthem for self-acceptance, attacks the legs with pop's catchiness and the gut with punchy riffs. It is a sweaty and wild affair.

Hugo Trist – De-Identify

Eclectic future garage artist Hugo Trist presents his debut album. As already proven with every single release like Say It, Mean It, his compositions are as catchy as they are soulful. De-Identify stands as another perfect, more dreamy example.

We asked Hugo Trist to share five tracks that inspired his sound. Find out here.