Friday, January 31, 2020

United Kingdom | Tom Grennan - "This is the place"

BRAND NEW

And here is Tom Grennan, once again, presenting an amazing new single! This one is entitled "This is the place". The song's enticing melody and exciting instrumentals build a unique mood!

Poland | Paulina Czapla - "Głos"

BRAND NEW

It's finally time to remeet Polish singer Paulina Czapla. She has a great new single on offer, entitled "Głos". It's an awesome electronic pop song with a very catchy and infectious chorus.

North Macedonia | Dina Jashari - "Zborovi"

RECENT

We are now landing in North Macedonia, to listen to the latest hit by Dina Jashari. We are talking about "Zborovi". It's such a delightful light pop-rock! Its smooth chorus is perfect to set a wonderful mood.

France | Vitaa feat. Slimane - "Avant toi"

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It's time to listen to another single from Vitaa and Slimane's collaboration. "Avant toi" is a delightful piano-led ballad which explores their voices, specially when together, to their best.

Ireland | LYRA - "Falling"

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LYRA is an Irish singer from Cork who is currently based in London. We have just got to know her, and listen to her hit "Falling", and let us say: better late than never. What a banger! It's a song to listen on repeat.

Thursday, January 30, 2020

United Kingdom | Louis Tomlinson - "Walls"

BRAND NEW

We were super excited to hear Louis Tomlinson's new single! The British singer has just put up "Walls", a beautifully orchestrated ballad that grows into memorable choruses. The song is an appetizer from his upcoming album, also entitled "Walls", that will be out by the end of January.

Romania | Sore - "Langa tine"

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Romanian singer Sore is back with us to share an amazing new single. "Langa tine" brings together all the elements that tickle our earworms: deep verses, an explosive chorus and Sore's delightful voice.

Portugal | Tomás Adrião - "Perdido"

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Portuguese singer Tomás Adrião returns to our site to show us his most recent single. "Perdido", a melodic pop ballad with alternative influences, starts a new phase for the artist, talking about finding himself and the struggles of feeling that time is moving fast.

Ukraine | Ani Lorak feat. Misha Marvin - "Ukhozhu"

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Ukrainian star Ani Lorak returns to Sounds European! with a powerful collaboration. "Ukhozhu" features fellow Ukrainian singer Misha Marvin, and together they take this dreamy ballad to higher levels of greatness.

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Finland | Benjamin - "Kaksi kotia"

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Finnish star Benjamin is back with us to share his most recent single. In "Kaksi kotia", a compelling synth-inspired ballad, he tells the story of his parents divorce and how he went through it.

Switzerland | ILIRA - "Royalty"

BRAND NEW

Swiss singer ILIRA has just released her first single of the year, and we couldn't be more excited about it. "Royalty" is a very modern kind of pop that portrays her signature cheeky lyrics.

Moldova | Cleopatra Stratan - "Eu m-am pierdut"

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Moldovan singer Cleopatra Stratan is living a very prolific moment of her career. She has recently released a lovely new track, entitled "Eu m-am pierdut". The song is a fresh pop with R&B beats and subtle electronic sounds.

Portugal | Marta Carvalho - "Chama"

BRAND NEW

Marta Carvalho is quickly becoming one of the big upcoming stars within the Portuguese music scene. And we can appreciate why in her newest single: "Chama" delivers a local nostalgia wrapped in a contemporary R&B atmosphere that is absolutely unique.

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

United Kingdom | Ella Eyre - "New me"

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Look who's back! British singer Ella Eyre returned with a triumphant single: "New me" has a quirky melody that mixes pop and slight urban touches, all wrapped around a very danceable atmosphere.

Romania | Feli - "Hainele si carnea"

BRAND NEW

Romanian star Feli had a 2019 full of several hit singles (among them, "Cand rasare soarele" made it to our top 50 of the year). And she is kicking the new year with a true bang: "Hainele si carnea", her new release, brings a more sensual approach to her captivating music.

Ireland | Fallen Lights - "Karma"

RECENT

Andrew Cody, Jay Wiley, Joey Murray and Graham Dowling are Falling Lights, an Irish upcoming band formed in the city of Mullingar. We just came across their single "Karma", and we were instantly hooked: the track is a feel-good pop-rock that will have you bob your head in no time!

Hungary | Lola - "Zajt akarok"

RECENT

Lola is a Hungarian singer born in the city of Hatvan in 1988. She has been on stage since she was five, and he has participated in several musical projects. Check out her most recent single: "Zajt akarok" is a very entertaining electronic pop.

Monday, January 27, 2020

Portugal | Diogo Piçarra feat. Lhast - "Cedo"

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Lhast is a Portuguese music producer from Lisbon. He has joined Diogo Piçarra to repeat the production success they've had with "História", releasing "Cedo". It's a smooth light electropop song with a very hypnotic ambience.

Croatia | Kristina Boban feat. Visoki Napon - "Ponovo rođena"

BRAND NEW

Croatian singer Kristina Boban is back with another great single. It's "Ponovo rođena", featuring Visoki Napon. It's an involving pop-rock song with a very imposing chorus. It's irresistible!

Latvia | Intars Busulis - "Vremya khodit nazad"

RECENT

Latvian singer Intars Busulis has a new single on offer. And we simply love it! "Vremya khodit nazad" is a wonderful ballad with sweet instrumentals and a flawless vocal performance. It all works out very well together!

Updated on October 26th, 2020, with the official video.

Ukraine | VIA Gra - "1+1"

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We are now landing in Ukraine, to check what's up with girl group VIA Gra. They have just released "1+1", and it's quite an entertaining pop song. It offers an interesting choice of instrumentals and a chorus that is very memorable.

Sunday, January 26, 2020

Sweden | Benjamin Ingrosso - "The dirt"

BRAND NEW

New year, new approach on songwriting for Benjamin Ingrosso. It's what he's offering with "The dirt", his new single: "This is the first song I am releasing where I get to tell a story, that's not about me at all. But I love it and hope everyone will get in the mood to dance!", he explains. And oh, did we get in the mood! It's a great and modern pop song, with a smooth melody and very infectious beats.

Norway | Secret Treehouse - "At sunrise"

BRAND NEW

Single after single, Secret Treehouse keep presenting different sides of their music. Now, the Norwegian band has just released "At sunrise", and it's once again a wonderful surprise! It's a song that manages to be raw and smooth at the same time.

This song doesn't have an official video on YouTube, but you can listen to it on Spotify.

Russia | Jasmin - "Sil'ney ognya"

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It's finally time to remeet Russian singer Jasmin, with her awesome latest single. We are talking about "Sil'ney ognya". The song is Eastern European pop at its best! It's highly captivating and infectious, with the right amount of local elements in the melody and in the instrumentals.

Romania | 3 Sud Est - "Epic"

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3 Sud Est are back, with a new single on offer. It's entitled "Epic", and it's such an entertaining pop-rock song! We cannot get enough of its involving melody and chorus.

Saturday, January 25, 2020

Iceland | Elísabet - "Sugar"

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Sounds European! is finally remeeting Icelandic singer and songwriter Elísabet. We have just got to listen to her single "Sugar", and it was love at first listen. It's such a strong pop song! Melody, chorus, vocals... everything is marking and memorable. It's our song of the week.

Denmark | Christopher - "Ghost"

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Christopher has just been in our top 50 of 2019, and he is ready to show he is a candidate for repeating the feat on this year's ranking. His new single "Ghost" is such an entertaining song! The melody is irresistible, and the chorus is as infectious as one can be.

Updated on February 2nd, 2020, with the official video.

Poland | Mateusz Ziółko - "Obiecaj mi"

BRAND NEW

Great new song coming from Poland! It's "Obiecaj mi", latest release by Mateusz Ziółko. It's a strong and intense pop song with captivating verses and a very memorable chorus.

North Macedonia | Lina Pejovska - "Neka te boli"

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Sounds European! remeets Macedonian singer Lina Pejovska, who has an outstanding new single on offer. It's "Neka te boli", a song that offers an interesting mix of Balkan folk and pop-rock. It's a grower song, whose second half reaches high levels of awesomeness. And her voice brings it all to an even higher level!

Friday, January 24, 2020

Slovenia | Denis Trap - "Noč in dan"

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Denis Trap is a young new talent hailing from Celje, Slovenia. Meet him with his single "Noč in dan". It's a wonderful song! It offers sweet melody and instrumentals and an extremely captivating chorus.

Finland | Nelli Matula - "Koske"

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We are now landing in Finland, to listen to a song that is becoming a huge hit in the country. It's "Koske", by Nelli Matula. Its success should be no surprise: it is pop at its best! It's impossible to listen to it and not get addicted.

This song doesn't have an official video on YouTube, but you can listen to it on Spotify.

Russia | Vladimir Presnyakov - "Dostuchat'sya do nebes"

RECENT

Look who is back! It's Vladimir Presnyakov, with his latest single, "Dostuchat'sya do nebes". The song is an involving ballad, with a chorus that sticks to the head after the very first listen. It's impossible to resist to its passionate mood!

Updated on July 4th, 2020, with the official video.

Croatia | Damir Kedzo - "Poljubi me sad"

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It's time to remeet Croatian singer Damir Kedzo and listen to his latest single. "Poljubi me sad" is a marvelous ballad, with grandiose instrumentation and a memorable chorus. Kedzo adds a lot of emotions to the song with his amazing vocal performance!

Updated on March 11th, 2020, with the new stage name of the artist.

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Romania | Delia - "Arunca-ma"

BRAND NEW

Romanian star Delia returns to Sounds European! with a massive new single. "Arunca-ma" brings an edgier tone to her already powerful sounds, making it uniquely addictive.

United Kingdom | James Blunt - "Monsters"

BRAND NEW

James Blunt has just released a very emotional single. "Monsters" is a straight-to-the-heart hommage to his father, who is going through a harsh kidney disease. The video for the song completes the message, showing James singing and fighting the tears with his father by his side.

France | Claudio Capéo - "Ma jolie"

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French singer Claudio Capéo has new music for us! "Ma jolie", a single extracted from the reedition of his album "Tant que rien ne m'arrête", brings back his classic blend of Latin and French sounds that highlights his interpretation skills.

Montenegro | Danijel Alibabić - "Dar ili kazna"

BRAND NEW

Montenegrin singer Danijel Alibabić is back to Sounds European! with an endearing new single. "Dar ili kazna" is the explosive, Balkan kind of ballad that makes our knees weak!

Iceland | Kaleo - "Break my baby"

BRAND NEW

Icelandic band Kaleo have recently made an impressive comeback with two fascinating singles. The first one was the introspective "I want more". But it was "Break my baby" that got us hooked with its raw, jazzy kind of rock.

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Germany | Viki Gabor feat. Kayah - "Ramię w ramię"

BRAND NEW

Viki Gabor was born in Hamburg, Germany, in 2007, to Polish parents. She recently became the biggest sensation in Poland, after winning the 2019 Junior Eurovision with the song "Superhero". For her new single, she is teaming up with superstar Kayah, a singer born in Warsaw and who's developed an extensive career since 1984. Their collaboration is entitled "Ramię w ramię", a song that fuses pop and traditional sounds in a very interesting way.

Ireland | The Script - "Run through walls"

BRAND NEW

Irish band The Script are on fire promoting their latest album, "Sunsets & full Moons". The most recent single to emerge from the work is "Run through walls", a heartfelt, piano-driven ballad that will ignite your fire inside!

Belgium | Metejoor feat. Tinne Oltmans - "Blij om jou te zien"

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Metejoor is the stage name of Joris van Rossem, a Belgian artist born in the city of Duffel. His latest single features Tinne Oltmans, a fellow Belgian singer born in 1992 in Wilrijk. The song is entitled "Blij om jou te zien", and it is an emotional ballad with a very alluring orchestration.

Czech Republic | Marta Jandová - "Křídla"

BRAND NEW

We remeet Czech singer Marta Jandová in her most recent single. "Křídla" is a powerful rock track that has an explotion of old-school sounds in the chorus.

Portugal | D.A.M.A - "Tento"

BRAND NEW

D.A.M.A have a new single for us! The Portuguese band kicked off their 2020 with "Tento", a soft pop track that captures a very relaxed atmosphere in an equally chilled melody.

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Italy | Modà - "Testa o croce"

BRAND NEW

Italian band Modà is back to our site with a new single. "Testa o croce" is a rock ballad that starts as a guitar-and-voice track and evolves with a beautiful orchestration.

Ireland | Kodaline - "Wherever you are"

BRAND NEW

Irish ensemble Kodaline are eager to show you their new single! The song is entitled "Wherever you are", and it brings a mix of pop and rock that is hard to resist. The track is a reflection on the band's missing their loved ones while away on tour.

Hungary | SuperStereo feat. Dé - "Utolsó szelfi"

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Hungarian act SuperStereo have recently teamed up with Dé (stage name of Dávid Darabos) for a super fun new single. "Utolsó szelfi" brings together pop, electronic and urban sounds in a track that will make you get on your feet in a heartbeat!

Bulgaria | Eva Parmakova - "Drum"

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The fifth version of The X Factor Bulgaria gave us a lot of talent. We've already featured winners 4Magic, and now it's time to meet Eva Parmakova! She comes from Sofia and finished third in the competition. And she is kicking off her music career with "Drum", an exciting contemporary pop with traces of urban sounds.

Norway | Kim Rysstad - "Rainbow"

BRAND NEW

We're travelling to Norway to meet Kim Rysstad, a 38-year-old singer hailing from the city of Rysstad. He has been drawn to music from a very early age, working with different genres and participating in several music projects and shows. His latest participation was in the 2020 Melodi Grand Prix, the local National Final for Eurovision. He captivated us with "Rainbow", a classic ballad with a beautiful message in its lyrics.

Monday, January 20, 2020

Belgium | Niels Destadsbader - "Wat zou ik zonder jou"

BRAND NEW

Niels Destadsbader is back with a new single, and we are totally in love with it! The Belgian singer has just released "Wat zou ik zonder jou". It's a classic ballad, with a sweet melody, wonderful instrumentals and a vocal performance that is totally fitting to it all.

Czech Republic | Light & Love - "Heart to find"

BRAND NEW

Czech duo Light & Love finished 2019 with a beautiful new single. "Heart to find" is a country-inspired ballad that will bring the perfect atmosphere for a romantic moment.

Romania | Ioana Ignat - "Tu nu meriti"

BRAND NEW

Romanian singer Ioana Ignat returns to our site with "Tu nu meriti", her latest single. The track is a modern pop ballad that relies on sweet synth sounds to create a very interesting groove.

Moldova | Mark Stam - "Dependenta mea"

RECENT

Moldovan star Mark Stam has a new single on offer. And with "Dependenta mea", he is once again proving he is currently one of the best names of his country's music scene. It's such a great song! It offers an irresistible groove, hypnotic beats and a voice that wraps it all in the best way one could.

Sunday, January 19, 2020

Kosovo | Yll Limani - "Engjej"

BRAND NEW

It's time to go to Kosovo, to listen to Yll Limani's new single. He has just released "Engjej", and we can't stop listening to it. It's a groovy song with an entertaining melody and a very cool chorus.

Germany | Boney M - "10000 lightyears"

OLDIE

It's time to celebate a beautiful achievement: this is Sounds European!'s 10000th post! And to celebrate reaching this amount, as it's our tradition, we are publishing a song whose title has that number. It's the very entertaining "10000 lightyears", by German eurodisco group Boney M!

Italy | Nicola Cavallaro - "Like I could"

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Meet one of the rising stars in Italian music. Nicola Cavallaro was born in Catania in 1991, and he has already taken his music to other countries. He took part of The Voice France in 2017 (reaching the final), and more recently he participated in the Italian version for The X Factor. You will be charmed by his unique voice in "Like I could", his most recent single. The track is an upbeat electronic pop which is brought to another level by Nicola's raspy tones.

Greece | Anastasios Rammos - "Se dyo mono matia"

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Look who we are finally remeeting! It's Greek star Anastasios Rammos, with his latest single, "Se dyo mono matia". It's such an entertaining pop-rock song! It's impossible not to be moved by its irresistible melody and chorus.

Russia | Rafael - "Otrazen"

RECENT

We couldn't be more excited about remeeting Russian-born Bulgarian singer Rafael. His latest single, "Otrazen", is outstanding! It's an involving electropop song with a smooth ambience and a highly catchy chorus. We love it!

Saturday, January 18, 2020

Lithuania | Katažina Zvonkuvienė - "Tuštuma"

RECENT

Katažina Zvonkuvienė is a Lithuanian singer who was born in Vilnius in 1980. We have just got to listen to her latest single, "Tuštuma", and it was absolute love at first listen! It's an excellent power ballad with a very captivating and addictive chorus. The instrumentals and voice fit perfectly with each other. We have no doubt about it: it's our song of the week!

Germany | Michael Rush - "Never be down"

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Michael Rush is the stage name of Michael Rauscher, German singer from Augsburg. He rose to prominence after being the third place of season 15 of DSDS, the German version of Idols. Michael has just released "Never be down". It's an outstanding song, with a grandiose melody and a deep and flawless vocal performance. A special highlight for the chorus, which is simply amazing!

Montenegro | Sergej Ćetković - "25. sat"

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Montenegrin idol Sergej Ćetković can do no wrong. Every new single of his becomes a new addiction of ours. And "25. sat" is here to make it happen once again! The song is Balkan pop at its best: it has a captivating melody, great instrumentals and, as usual, a flawless vocal performance by Sergej.

Spain | Despistaos feat. Taburete - "El primer paso"

BRAND NEW

Two big names within the Spanish rock scene have gathered their talents for a single. Bands Despistaos and Taburete have released "El primer paso", a magnificent piece of Latin pop-rock.

Denmark | Mads Langer - "Monsters in my mind"

BRAND NEW

Danish singer Mads Langer has recently released a new single. The track is entitled "Monsters in my mind", and it is an in-depth ballad that shows us the sweetest facet of the singer.

Updated on January 24th, 2020, with the official video.

Friday, January 17, 2020

Cyprus | Anna Vissi - "Flegomenos trochos"

BRAND NEW

Oh my, do we have a gem to present right now! Cypriot superstar Anna Vissi has just released a new single, and we are totally hooked. "Flegomenos trochos" is a grandiose and epic song. It offers powerful and marking instrumentals, an even more powerful and imposing vocal performance, and a lot, a lot, a lot of personality! It's a song to listen on repeat.

Armenia | Sebu feat. Sirusho - "Have you ever hurt somebody"

BRAND NEW

Once again, Syrian-born singer Sebu has gathered with Armenian star Sirusho to release a single. And we have no doubt: "Have you ever hurt somebody" is huge! The song offers an amazing melody, a marvelous choice of instruments and vocals that help everything reach an even higher level.

Portugal | Irma - "Monami"

BRAND NEW

Irma is a Portuguese singer born in Lisbon, with family roots tracing back to Angola. You can definitely feel a different twist in her music, probably related to this African connection. In her most recent single, "Monami", she delivers a mix of traditional sounds that will conquer your ears in a heartbeat. The chorus of the song is in the Kimbundu dialect.

Slovenia | Žan Serčič - "Zlomljena"

BRAND NEW

Slovene singer Žan Serčič returns to Sounds European! with a delightful new single. "Zlomljena" is a soft ballad in which we can enjoy Žan's sweet voice!

Turkey | Kimbureyhan - "Issız duvarlar"

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Reyhan Taghan is the real name of Kimbureyhan, a Turkish artist born in 1999 in the city of Tekirdağ. She rose to fame as a very popular Internet personality, and now she shows us another talent: her singing abilities! We just got to hear "Issız duvarlar", a song which takes contemporary pop and R&B with a touch of typically Turkish sounds. The result is a very interesting mix of sounds!

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Albania | Olta Boka - "Botë për dy"

BRAND NEW

Olta Boka is an Albanian singer born in Tirana in 1991. She started her career when she was very young, and at age 16, in 2007, shot to stardom after winning Festivali i Këngës. Her career continued strong and steady, and now we are getting the chance to enjoy her sounds in "Botë për dy". The song, that took her back to the Festivali's stage, is an intense rock ballad in which Olta lets her emotions shine through.

Ireland | Una Healy - "Wild grasses"

BRAND NEW

Irish singer Una Healy returns to our site with a charming ballad. "Wild grasses" bring together a country-infused melody and folkloric elements to convey a truly unique piece.

Russia | Elmira Kalimullina - "Filosofiya"

BRAND NEW

It is high time to check up on Russian singer Elmira Kalimullina! We just came across her most recent single, "Filosofiya". It's a powerful ballad that brings out the best of her voice!

Sweden | GROUNDSTROEM - "Sunset trouble"

BRAND NEW

Sounds European! is proud to present a great new artist coming from Sweden. It's singer and songwriter GROUNDSTROEM, who has just released his debut single, "Sunset trouble". The title presents the contrast of sunset (the good feeling of being in love) and trouble (the bad feeling of knowing the person will never be good for you).

"You know this person makes you do stuff you shouldn't, but you keep on doing them anyway, over and over. Your mind says one thing and your heart another. And somehow in the end, the heart always seems to win", says GROUNDSTROEM. The song is, as he perfectly describes, an "all-the-time song": it has such an infectious vibe and energy!

Updated on October 18th, 2020, with the official audio video.

Bulgaria | Grafa - "Stranichen nablyudatel"

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It's finally time to remeet Bulgarian star Grafa. And this time, with "Stranichen nablyudatel", he is presenting a different side of his music. The song is a cute piano-led ballad that explores his beautiful voice in a wonderful manner!

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Croatia | Nina Badrić - "Ratujem s tugom"

BRAND NEW

We are now landing in Croatia, to listen to a new single by Nina Badrić. We are talking about "Ratujem s tugom". It's a song that gives Balkan ballads a grandiose approach, with a strong work both of vocals and instrumentals. The result is awesome!

Updated on February 4th, 2020, with the official video.

United Kingdom | James Blunt - "The truth"

BRAND NEW

British star James Blunt is promoting his new album, "Once upon a mind", with a succession of amazing singles. The most recent one is "The truth", a song that takes him to an electronic pop vibe that really suits him!

Latvia | Samanta Tīna - "Pirmais sniegs"

BRAND NEW

Latvian singer Samanta Tīna is getting ready to participate in the 2020 edition of Supernova, the local selection for Eurovision. But before, she gifted us with "Pirmais sniegs", a beautiful ballad with a uniquely wintery feel.

Germany | Revolverheld - "Unsere geschichte ist erzählt"

RECENT

And here comes one more amazing single by Revolverheld! We're talking about "Unsere geschichte ist erzählt", a rock ballad in which the guys explore softer, yet equally effective, sounds.

Greece | Nikos Zades - "Ragismena s' agapo"

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Greek singer Nikos Zades has a new single on offer. We are talking about "Ragismena s' agapo". It's one of those songs that gets you more and more at each step it grows: the bridge is a surprise, and the chorus, even more!

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Slovenia | Nino - "Ljubim"

BRAND NEW

Slovene idol Nino has recently released a new album, entitled "Nekaj je na tebi". And we now have a new single coming from it. It's "Ljubim", a cute guitar-led ballad which allows him to show not only the great and versatile composer he is, but also what a great voice he has!

Ireland | Aimée - "Don't call me pretty"

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Sounds European! remeets Irish singer Aimée. She has just released a new single, entitled "Don't call me pretty". It's an entertaining pop song with fun retro elements splashed all over the track.

Hungary | Gigi Radics - "Life of the party"

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Hungarian star Gigi Radics has just released a new single. It's entitled "Life of the party". It's a very cool pop song with a fun melody and a chorus that invites everyone to dance.

Slovakia | Emma Drobná - "Demons"

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It's finally time to remeet Slovak singer Emma Drobná. She has recently released a great new single, entitled "Demons". It's a modern pop song with marking beats and a very memorable chorus. One can really feel international influences all over the track!

Armenia | Sargis Yeghiazaryan - "Qef ara"

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Sargis Yeghiazaryan is an Armenian singer who was born in Yerevan in 1996. Meet him with his latest single, "Qef ara". It's a song that is the perfect mix of folk music and party mood!

Monday, January 13, 2020

The Charts Day #212 (part 2)

CHARTS

Bolivian-born star Michelle Andrade is a huge success in Ukraine, where she is developing her career. She is currently leading the country's charts with her hit "Ne znayu".

The Charts Day #212 (part 1)

CHARTS

Stormzy, Ed Sheeran and Burna Boy are following what their single title asks: with "Own it", they are owning the top place of the British charts this week. The song is also charting in Ireland, where it's currently #3.

Sunday, January 12, 2020

Italy | Eugenio Campagna - "Cornflakes"

BRAND NEW

Eugenio Campagna is an Italian singer hailing from Rome. He rose to prominence after taking part (and finishing fifth) of season 15 of the Italian The X Factor. His show single was "Cornflakes", an infectious pop-rock song with a highly inviting chorus.

Sweden | Strandels - "Not my party"

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Swedish duo Strandels are preparing an album for next spring. And you can already listen to its second single. "Not my party" is a song about trying to get rid of emotions when the person you're falling wants to be with someone else. You can totally feel the conflicts and emotions in their performance!

Norway | Julie Bergan feat. Seeb - "Kiss somebody"

BRAND NEW

Norwegian singer Julie Bergan started 2020 with a bang. She gathered with fellow Norwegian DJ and producer Seeb to release "Kiss somebody", a very energizing mix of pop and electronic sounds.

Belgium | Circus Cafe - "Est-ce que tu me vois?"

RECENT

Circus Cafe is a Belgian band hailing from Brussels. Their entertaining mix of alternative and electronic rock blossoms in "Est-ce que tu me vois?", a song that will remain in your head thanks to its addictive melody!

Saturday, January 11, 2020

Italy | Elisa - "Soul"

BRAND NEW

Italian singer Elisa keeps on dropping amazing music gems. And her latest one is "Soul". The song is a potent ballad that, with the help of a beautiful instrumentation and touching lyrics, got to our hearts from the very first listen. No wonder, it's our song of the week!

United Kingdom | Dua Lipa - "Future nostalgia"

BRAND NEW

British star Dua Lipa has just released a new single, and we couldn't be more excited about it! We are talking about "Future nostalgia". It's an outstanding song, whose title may be a bit misleading, as the song is pure present nostalgia: you can find references to '80s and '90s music all over the track.

Germany | TOCHTER - "Kapitän"

BRAND NEW

We were completely in love with TOCHTER's previous single, "Anna". So when we saw the German duo had a new release, our expectation rose. And we were not disappointed: "Kapitän" is as great as we could expect! It's a song which offers an irresistible clap-led speedy melody, very strong vocals and a chorus that is the perfect complement for it all.

France | Vaimalama - "Ton nom déjà"

RECENT

Vaimalama Chaves is a model, singer, songwriter and musician who was born in Mahina, in French Polynesia. She was crowned Miss Tahiti in 2018 and Miss France in 2019. Get to know her musical side with her latest release, "Ton nom déjà". It's such an irresistible song! It offers a very cute melody, built by cool instrumentals, and filled by an extremely sweet vocal performance.

Friday, January 10, 2020

Spain | Yoly Saa - "Rendición"

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Yoly Saa is a Spanish singer hailing from Pontevedra. Meet her with her excellent single "Rendición". It's a growing song, which starts delicate, but flows into a very intense and passionate chorus. We love it!

Italy | Emma - "Stupida allegria"

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Italian superstar Emma has just released a new single. And with it, she explores genres she has never before. "Stupida allegria" is a song that offers a unique mix of Emma's amazing voice and a melody full of Latin folk influences.

Russia | Varvara - "Vdvoyom"

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Russian singer Varvara has a new track to share with us! We're talking about "Vdvoyom", an entertaining folk song which brings a delicious taste of Eastern European music.

Poland | Cleo - "Dom"

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Time to remeet the exciting sounds from Cleo! She has recently released "Dom", a pop track with an estival folk vibe that will make you want to sing to the top of your voice!

Thursday, January 09, 2020

Spain | David Bisbal - "En tus planes"

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Spanish singer David Bisbal is back to the music business with a fantastic new single. "En tus planes" brings that unique twist of Spanish pop that makes our bodies start to dance immediately!

Austria | Melissa Naschenweng - "Schutzengerl"

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Sounds European! remeets Austrian singer Melissa Naschenweng. She has just released a new single, entitled "Schutzengerl". It's a beautiful ballad with an irresistible chorus. Melissa's unique voice fills it all with personality!

Italy | Nahaze feat. Achille Lauro - "Carillon"

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Nahaze is the stage name of Nathalie Hazel Intelligente, an Italian singer who was born in Matera. Achille Lauro is the stage name of Lauro De Marinis, Italian rapper and singer who was born in Verona in 1990. They have gathered to release a wonderful single, entitled "Carillon". It's a unique indie electropop song with a hypnotic ambience and a very intense and marking melody.

Slovakia | King Shaolin feat. Lenny - "Dead man's heart"

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Slovak band King Shaolin and Czech singer Lenny have recently met to release a fantastic new single. "Dead man's heart" brings a very distinct kind of country-infused pop-rock, in which you can feel the influence of both artists.

Germany | Jamie-Lee - "Flying"

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Forget anything you would normally expect from a Jamie-Lee single. Her latest single is different from everything else she has done! "Flying" offers pop, but with infusions of hip-hop and R&B, showing a totally different side of hers. If genres changed, Jamie-Lee's vocals surely didn't: they are as great as ever!

Wednesday, January 08, 2020

Malta | Emma Muscat - "Vicolo cieco"

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Maltese singer Emma Muscat is developing a very successful career in Italy. And we can see how she is growing with her new single: "Vicolo cieco" is an international-sounding pop with an unmistakeable Italian twist.

Romania | Liviu Teodorescu - "Tamplele pe inima ta"

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Romanian singer Liviu Teodorescu returns to Sounds European! with his latest single. The song is entitled "Tamplele pe inima ta", and it is a relaxed pop ballad with a soft R&B beat.

Italy | Benji & Fede - "Magnifico difetto"

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We are now landing in Italy, to listen to Benji & Fede's new single. "Magnifico difetto" is a ballad with a sweet melody and a great use of the duo's voices. The strong chorus offers a great contrast to the verses!

Finland | Lordi - "I dug a hole in the yard for you"

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It's time to listen to pure (and great!) rock 'n' roll! Lordi have just released a new single, entitled "I dug a hole in the yard for you". It's a very entertaining rock song with grandiose instrumentals, an imposing chorus and the vocal work one can only get from Lordi!

Tuesday, January 07, 2020

Germany | Wincent Weiss - "Kein lied"

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Wincent Weiss keeps dazzling us with his music. His newest single is the lovely "Kein leid", an emotional, piano-driven ballad that explores another side of his music.

Albania | Elvana Gjata - "Me tana"

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Albanian singer Elvana Gjata was one of the stars to grace the stage of the traditional Festivali i Këngës. Her song "Me tana", a fresh blend of pop with ethnic touches, came second in the competition, but became a massive hit.

Lithuania | Vaidas Baumila feat. Sofija Vasilevskyte - "Galingi"

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Vaidas Baumila finished 2019 releasing a lovely new single, which features up-and-coming teen singer Sofija Vasilevskyte (born in Vilnius in 2009). The track is entitled "Galingi", and it is a soft pop ballad that grows with an uplifting instrumentation.

France | Clara Luciani - "Ma soeur"

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Clara Luciani (Martigues, 1992) is one of the most important names of the French pop scene. We have just got to listen to her latest single, "Ma soeur", and we are totally in love with it. It's electropop and indie, merging in a song that could only come from France.

Italy | Timothy Cavicchini feat. Ostetrika Gamberini - "Maschera"

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It's always great to listen to new music by Timothy Cavicchini and his band Ostetrika Gamberini! And here they are, with a new single on offer, "Maschera". It's an amazing rock song with strong instrumentals and a perfectly fitting vocal performance.

Monday, January 06, 2020

Armenia | Aram Mp3 - "Kuzes"

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Armenian singer Aram Mp3 returns to our site with a beautiful track. "Kuzes" is a ballad with a classic instrumentation that will make your emotions blossom!

Hungary | Freddie - "Napló"

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Hungarian singer Freddie returns to our site to dazzle us with his music! His latest single is "Napló", a pop ballad with an anthemic post chorus that will have you listen to it on repeat.

Poland | Tadeusz Seibert - "Na nic nie czekam"

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Tadeusz Seibert is a Polish singer born in Malbork in 1992. He took part of the latest edition of The Voice in his country, reaching the finals. And now he is delivering a new single: "Na nic nie czekam" is a strong pop-rock that explodes in a very captivating chorus.

United Kingdom | SUN SILVA - "Ride"

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British band SUN SILVA returns to our site with a really exciting new single! We're talking about "Ride", a song that mixes synth, rock and a psychedelic feel to lift your spirits up!

This song doesn't have an official video on YouTube, but you can listen to it on Spotify.

Sunday, January 05, 2020

Denmark | Rasmus Seebach - "Tak for turen"

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Danish singer Rasmus Seebach returns to our site once more, this time with a compelling ballad. "Tak for turen" is a sweet and endearing piano-driven pop that shows all the emotions in Rasmus's voice.

Spain | Sweet California - "Lunes"

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Spanish girlband Sweet California return to our site with a sound that surprised us. "Lunes", their latest single, is a delicate ballad that incorporates soft Latin beats. The song is included in the band's new album, "Hits reloaded".

France | Patrick Bruel feat. Boulevard des Airs - "Tous les deux"

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Patrick Bruel is an Algerian-born French singer, songwriter and actor. He has gathered with French group Boulevard des Airs to release a new single. It's "Tous les deux", a very cool pop-rock song with fresh instrumentals and a catchy melody.

Ukraine | Alyosha - "Planety"

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Time to check up on Ukrainian singer Alyosha! She has recently released "Planety", a haunting ballad with an explosive chorus that will tangle you in its beats.

Saturday, January 04, 2020

Belarus | Alyona Lanskaya - "Nebo moyo"

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Belarusian singer Alyona Lanskaya brings a very interesting pop to the table! In "Nebo moyo", she delivers a song with an unmistakeable Eastern flavor. It offers everything we could wish for, and the result couldn't be any other: it's our song of the week!

Italy | Thomas - "Ne80"

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Thomas is one of the biggest candidates to be one of the main names of the Italian pop scene in the '20s. And his new single, "Ne80" (which took part of Sanremo Giovani, the selection show for the newcomers' section of Festival di Sanremo), is an awesome proof of that. It's a party on its own! The melody is extremely entertaining. It's impossible to stand still to it!

Spain | Dani Fernández - "Disparos"

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Dani Fernández is the stage name of Daniel Fernández Delgado, a Spanish singer born in Alcázar de San Juan in 1991. He began his career as member of Auryn, but since the group disbanded he worked on his solo projects. We've just got to listen to "Disparos", and we got hooked at first play: the single is a delicious mix of pop, rock and country!

Albania | Arilena Ara - "Shaj"

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Albanian singer Arilena Ara finished 2019 in a high note. She won the 58th edition of the traditional Festivali i Këngës with the song "Shaj", a compelling ballad with a chilling instrumentation. The high note was a quite literal statement: you can see on the live video what a flawless performance she delivered! As the winner of the festival, she will now represent her country on the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam, with "Fall from the sky" (the English version of the song).

Friday, January 03, 2020

Poland | Alicja - "Prawie my"

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Hailing from the city of Ciechanów, 17-year-old Alicja Szemplińska has just won the tenth season of The Voice of Poland. And she has already released her first single: "Prawie my" brings an international pop that is heighthened with Alicja's wonderful, deep voice.

Updated on November 29th, 2020, with the new stage name of the artist.

Germany | Erwin Kintop feat. Rea Garvey - "How bout you"

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Erwin Kintop is a German singer from Pforzheim. He shot to stardom after finishing second in the 2019 edition of The Voice in his country. He was part of the team led by Irish-born Rea Garvey, and it's with him that he released his debut single. "How bout you" is a super fresh mix of pop and R&B!

Spain | Fangoria - "Un boomerang"

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It's time to party hard: it's time to listen to Fangoria's latest single! We are talking about "Un boomerang". With it, the Spanish duo offers pure entertainment, from first to last second. It has such an irresistible vibe, such a strong energy!

United Kingdom | Michael Rice - "Somebody"

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British singer Michael Rice is back with another amazing new single. "Somebody" is an intimate ballad that unveils Michael's emotions, all wrapped up in a chorus that will give you goosebumps!

Thursday, January 02, 2020

Finland | Ida Paul feat. Kalle Lindroth - "Vuonna nolla"

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It's time to listen to a brand-new single by Ida Paul and Kalle Lindroth! The Finnish artists have just released "Vuonna nolla". It's a sweet song with a captivating melody and a marvelous chorus.