Sounds European!'s farewell

All good things come to an end. And Sounds European! is no exception.

Over the last (almost) nine years, we've shared our passion for European music with you. We've developed a thorough research web and an intricate schedule to make sure that we'd give as wide representation as possible, and that includes territories and music genres.

But, sadly, life has been getting in the middle of it all. As we said, it's been nine years, so we now have different responsibilities that are making it almost impossible to find the time and strength to continue with the site with the level of care that we want. So, with a heavy heart, we have recently sat down and decided to give SE! a proper closure before it all imploded on our faces.

It's been 13,222 posts (+1, this last one), almost three million visits from all around the world, interviews with artists we love from all corners of the continent – and, what matters the most, a huge amount of love from all of you. We really couldn't have imagined it when we started.

We don't even know how to say thanks for all of this. So we'll do it the only way we know how to: with music.

Germany | Die Toten Hosen - "Scheiss wessis"

BRAND NEW

German rock stars Die Toten Hosen make a stunning return to our site! Their latest single is entitled "Scheiss wessis", and it has a very interesting story behind. It's mirrored by Marteria's "Scheiss ossis", and it's meant to reflect upon the difference that still exists between Eastern and Western Germany 30 years after the reunification. As the artists commented, the songs are meant "as hymns to unity and friendship, no matter where you're from. In the current situation, this seems more important to us than ever".

Finland | Ollie - "Kaksi sydäntä"

BRAND NEW

Finnish singer Ollie keeps dazzling us with his emotional singles. This time, he did it with "Kaksi sydäntä", a ballad with involving verses and a powerful chorus that highlights his tender vocal performance. The song tells "the story of two people in the midst of chaos. Both have seen so much drama and failures that hope is fading. This song is about the courage to jump into the unknown and give a chance to happiness".

Croatia | Stjepan Lach - "Zauvijek"

BRAND NEW

It's finally time to remeet Stjepan Lach. The Croatian singer has just released a new single, entitled "Zauvijek". It's a beautiful ballad with an involving ambience and a marvelous vocal performance. It's a song to listen with the heart!

Italy | Francesco Gabbani - "Volevamo solo essere felici"

BRAND NEW

Italian singer Francesco Gabbani returns to our site with a brand new single! "Volevamo solo essere felici" is a classic, mid-tempo ballad that mixes pop, synth and soft rock in perfect quantities. The song talks about the ability to overcome one's own insecurities and pursue just happiness.

Netherlands | Emma Kok - "Laat mij een vlinder zijn"

BRAND NEW

Emma Kok is a Dutch singer hailing from Kerkrade. She has just won the tenth season of The Voice Kids in the Netherlands. And now, she is releasing a single, entitled "Laat mij een vlinder zijn". It's a cool pop song with a cute melody and a marvelous vocal performance.

Norway | This Daze - "Cigarette smile"

BRAND NEW

This Daze come from Trondheim, Norway, with their self-described fuzz-pop. Established in 2019 and gaining ground in the local music scene, they now land on Sounds European! with their latest single, "Cigarette smile". The song is the perfect mix between pop, rock and grunge sounds.

On the track, the band comments that it is "the colourful person outside the pub with a cig between their lips. The song portrays adolescent themes of distant love together with the figurative and literal fear of meeting each other. (...) This song for us encapsulates the feelings of youth and being young. We feel that both the lyrics, the attitude of our performances and the urgency of the song reflects being young".

Cyprus | Loukas Yorkas - "An m' agapas"

SONG OF THE WEEK

Cypriot star Loukas Yorkas has just released a new single. We are talking about "An m' agapas". It's a great pop song with smooth verses and an intense and highly addictive chorus. Loukas' voice takes it all to an even higher level. We are completely addicted: it's our song of the week.

Denmark | H.E.R.O. feat. Melissa Bonny - "Monster"

BRAND NEW

Our friends from H.E.R.O. made another fantastic collaboration, this time with Swiss singer Melissa Bonny (Montreux, 1993). The song is called "Monster", and it draws into a heavier kind of rock, also including synth elements. It's a fabulous track!

Belgium | Regi feat. Emma Heesters - "Zwaartekracht"

BRAND NEW

Belgium's Regi and the Netherlands' Emma Heesters got together to release a new single. And what a great one it is! "Zwaartekracht" is a retro synth-pop song with an exciting energy and a very entertaining chorus.