Saturday, October 31, 2020

United Kingdom | Bring Me The Horizon - "Teardrops"

SONG OF THE WEEK

British band Bring Me The Horizon returns to our site with a mind-blowing new track. "Teardrops" brings their edgy kind of hard rock set into a powerful structure that shows the band's capability of reinventing themselves with every new release. We are completely addicted: it's our song of the week!

Belarus | Ruslan Alekhno - "Yesli by ne angely"

BRAND NEW

Ruslan Alekhno is living a very fruitful second semester: we're featuring him for the third time in the last two months! This time, it's with the amazing "Yesli by ne angely", a classic ballad that will give you goosebumps!

Poland | Marcin Maciejczak - "Kaj"

BRAND NEW

We confirm it with every new song we hear: Marcin Maciejczak is consolidating himself as one of the most unique new names within the Polish music scene. His most recent release is "Kaj", a haunting, alternative ballad with a captivating chorus.

Spain | Marwán - "La pareja interminable"

RECENT

Marwán Abu-Tahoun Recio is a Spanish singer, songwriter and poet born in Madrid in 1979. Of Palestine descent, he is a prolific artist who has taken his art all around the world, having released tours throughout Europe and Latin America. We got to know his work in the mesmerizing "La pareja interminable", a ballad characterized by the intense use of classical instruments that help create a magical song.

Switzerland | The Two Romans - "We'll be young"

BRAND NEW

The Two Romans are a Swiss band formed in the city of Thun by Samuele Zanella, Mattia Zanella, Brian Boy, Flo Fettke, Jürg Steiner and Dave Mägert. Their music mixes indie rock and pop, a combination that proves powerful in their most recent single. "We'll be young" is an intense track that talks about keeping one's soul young in spite of the passing of time.

Friday, October 30, 2020

Georgia | Valery Meladze - "Vremya vyshlo"

BRAND NEW

Georgian star Valery Meladze can do no wrong. Single after single, he only releases excellent music! And that's what we are getting once more, with "Vremya vyshlo". It's an outstanding ballad, with a highly captivating melody and a chorus that is as catchy as one can be.

Updated on November 18th, 2020, with the official video.

France | Louane - "Désolée"

BRAND NEW

French singer Louane has released one more single from her latest album, "Joie de vivre". We're talking about "Désolée", in which she brings a soft kind of electronic pop that fits her voice wonderfully.

Updated on November 28th, 2020, with the official video.

Finland | Haloo Helsinki! - "Lady Domina"

BRAND NEW

Finnish band Haloo Helsinki! returns to Sounds European! with an entertaining new song. "Lady Domina" brings their witty take on pop-rock with a 1920s vibe that makes it even more enchanting!

Greece | Paola - "Ametanoiti"

BRAND NEW

Greek singer Paola has just released a new single. And it's totally a must-listen! "Ametanoiti" is a wonderful pop-rock song which offers an amazing addition of Greek elements. Paola's voice is perfect for this genre!

Italy | Pinguini Tattici Nucleari - "La storia infinita"

RECENT

Italian band Pinguini Tattici Nucleari are back with a wonderful new single. It's entitled "La storia infinita". It's a delightful pop-rock song with a well-paced melody and a very captivating chorus.

Thursday, October 29, 2020

United Kingdom | Paloma Faith - "Falling down"

BRAND NEW

British singer Paloma Faith returns to our site with a captivating new single. "Falling down" travels back in time to deliver a retro kind of pop that really suits Paloma's style. The song will be a part of her new album, "Infinite things", to be released in mid-November.

Romania | Alina Eremia - "Noi"

BRAND NEW

Romanian star Alina Eremia has just released a new single. And we couldn't be more in love with it! "Noi" is a great ballad, with an involving, well-marked melody and a hypnotic ambience.

Ukraine | VIA Gra - "Rikoshet"

BRAND NEW

Ukrainian group VIA Gra has just released a true banger! We are talking about "Rikoshet". It's a song with a great vibe and a melody that is intense and highly linviting. Some of its elements made us remember of the best songs from the '90s.

Updated on January 15th, 2021, with the official video.

Germany | Jasmin Abraha - "Already mine"

BRAND NEW

Jasmin Abraha was born in Baden-Baden, Germany. Inspired by the big names of pop (such as Rihanna, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani and Ariana Grande), she adds her sophisticated touch to the genre, as we can appreciate in her latest single, "Already mine". The song also adds electronic beats to empower Jasmin's beautiful voice to shine through!

Belgium | Lost Frequencies feat. Mathieu Koss - "Don't leave me now"

RECENT

Belgian producer Lost Frequencies returns with his charming tropical beats, this time featuring the tender voice of Mathieu Koss (née Bordaraud, born in Nancy, France, in 1990). Their collaboration is entitled "Don't leave me now", and it brings the fresh vibes of summer right to your ears!

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Greece | Nikiforos - "Etsi ke s' evlepa"

BRAND NEW

Sounds European! finally remeets Greek singer Nikiforos. He has just released a new single, "Etsi ke s' evlepa". It's an intense Greek pop song with a passionate melody and a very strong chorus. Nikiforos leads it all in a wonderful manner!

Moldova | Mark Stam - "Pasii"

BRAND NEW

Time to check up on Mark Stam! The Moldovan singer had released the single "Lasă-mă" back in July, and now he dazzled us with "Pasii". The track brings the kind of Eastern European electronic pop that makes our knees weak!

Portugal | Zé Tó Lemos - "Away"

BRAND NEW

Portuguese musician Zé Tó Lemos has a wonderful new release on offer. We are talking about "Away". It's a song that goes on a slightly different direction, with a more soothing melody, and piano and strings working together to offer a delightful ambience.

Sweden | Dotter - "I'm sorry"

BRAND NEW

Swedish singer Dotter has just released a new single! We're talking about "I'm sorry", a song that brings her alternative take on pop, this time wrapped around a more intimate, haunting ballad.

Latvia | Madara Dzintara - "Piedod"

RECENT

Madara Dzintara is a Latvian singer hailing from the city of Kuldīga, but developing her career from Riga. Get to know her in "Piedod", a tropical kind of midtempo pop that channels her unique voice into a groovy track!

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Germany | Despina Vandi - "Ena tsigaro diadromi"

BRAND NEW

German-Greek star Despina Vandi has just released a new single. And we cannot stress it enough: "Ena tsigaro diadromi" is Greek folk pop at its best! Both the instrumentals and her vocals offer a lot personality to the song, working perfectly together.

Switzerland | Bastian Baker - "Dancing without you"

BRAND NEW

Swiss singer Bastian Baker is back! "Dancing without you" is an intimate, beautiful love song that follows his trademark approach to country-inspired pop.

Spain | Ayoho - "Déjame escapar"

BRAND NEW

Spanish band Ayoho returns to our site with an infectious new single, "Déjame escapar". The track talks about the uncertainty of being young and brings colourful, groovy beats wrapped around funky synth sounds, creating a really cool blend.

Norway | Carina Dahl - "Mammagutt"

BRAND NEW

One more amazing single by Carina Dahl! "Mammagutt" continues her chain of songs in Norwegian, this time delivering an entertaining pop in which we can get a glimpse of a lovely, raspy shade in Carina's voice.

Italy | Luca Dirisio - "Occhi negli occhi"

RECENT

Luca Dirisio is an Italian singer and songwriter who was born in Vasto in 1978. We have just got to listen to his single "Occhi negli occhi", and we couldn't be more in love with it. It's a great song, with a cool melody built by fresh instrumentals, and a very marking chorus.

Monday, October 26, 2020

Latvia | TORYIA - "Marilyn"

BRAND NEW

Victoria Rotchenkova is TORYIA, a Latvian born singer, songwriter and musician based in London. Get to know a slice of her amazing talent with her new single "Marilyn". It's a classy pop song with the exact amount of R&B spices, which offer the perfect ambience for her voice to shine. It's groovy and irresistible!

Slovakia | Gladiator - "Nechcem o teba prísť"

BRAND NEW

Gladiator are a Slovak band from Alekšince, Nitra. They are preparing a compilation album to celebrate their 30th year of career. And they've already released its first single, "Nechcem o teba prísť". It's pure rock 'n' roll quality!

Russia | Stas Mihailov feat. ARTIK & ASTI - "Voz'mi moyu ruku"

BRAND NEW

Eastern European talents gathering in a new single! We're talking about Russia's Stas Mihailov and Ukraine's ARTIK & ASTI, who have collaborated in "Voz'mi moyu ruku". The song is a delicious ballad in which the styles of both artists create a fabulous harmony.

Finland | Robin Packalen - "Drop dead"

BRAND NEW

Finnish singer Robin Packalen has just released a new single. And it's simply great! "Drop dead" is a song led by strong electric beats, which build an exciting melody, and perfectly completed by Robin's amazing vocal performance.

Estonia | Triin Niitoja - "Kirjutan need read veatuks"

RECENT

Triin Niitoja is a singer and songwriter who was born in Estonia in 1988. She rose to prominence during the fourth season of the Estonian version of Idols, in which she finished fourth. We have previously presented her here as a member of the group Triin Niitoja & John 4. Now, she has just released a solo single. "Kirjutan need read veatuks" is a beautiful country pop song.

Sunday, October 25, 2020

United Kingdom | Little Mix - "Not a pop song"

BRAND NEW

It's time to listen to a new single by Little Mix. The British group has just released "Not a pop song". The girls sing about everything the song isn't, but one thing we can assure it really is: it's excellent!

Germany | Bosse - "Der letzte tanz"

BRAND NEW

German singer Bosse is finally back with us! "Der letzte tanz", his latest single, brings an entertaining, funky take on his amazing pop-rock sounds. The song talks about enjoying life as if it were, as he puts it in the title, "the last dance".

France | Amir - "On verra bien"

BRAND NEW

French singer Amir has just released another lovely single. "On verra bien" starts as a piano-driven ballad but evolves into the quintessentially French kind of pop that makes our knees weak. The song is included in Amir's new album, "Ressources".

Spain | Aitana feat. Sebastián Yatra - "Corazón sin vida"

BRAND NEW

Spanish singer Aitana brings yet another amazing collaboration – this time, with Colombia's Sebastián Yatra. The song, entitled "Corazón sin vida", is a pop ballad that deals with heartbreak in a very Latin melody. The song hints the lyrics of Alejandro Sanz's smashing hit "Corazón partio" in the chorus.

Netherlands | Jake Reese feat. Pommelien Thijs - "Nu wij niet meer praten"

BRAND NEW

Pommelien Thijs is a Belgian singer, actress and presenter who was born in Kessel in 2001. She has released a new single with Dutch artist Jake Reese (who is signing it with his birth name, Jaap Reesema). It's entitled "Nu wij niet meer praten". It's a very sweet piano-led ballad which explores their voices in a very strong manner.

Updated on January 13th, 2021, with the official video.

Saturday, October 24, 2020

Portugal | Cristóvam - "Setting Sun"

SONG OF THE WEEK

Cristóvam is a Portuguese singer and songwriter born in the Azores Islands. His music brings us all kinds of warm feelings, as we can appreciate in his latest single. "Setting Sun" is a relaxed, indie-infused pop song, in which his great voice tells the story of two people who are so lost in each other that they can get through every hardship. And in a similar manner, we are completely "lost" in the song: it's our song of the week!

Sweden | Efraim Leo - "When I wanted you"

BRAND NEW

Efraim Leo is among the most promising new artists coming from Sweden. The 22-year-old, Stockholm native has just released "When I wanted you", a song that brings a quick-paced retro pop with explosive synth beats, and string instruments that wrap it all up beautifully.

Switzerland | Stefanie Heinzmann - "Colors"

BRAND NEW

Swiss singer Stefanie Heinzmann has been working on a new album, which she will release next year. But she has already given us a taste of what's coming with her new single: "Colors" is an anthemic pop ballad in which she encourages loving oneself.

Austria | Jakob Busch - "Bild an der wand"

BRAND NEW

Jakob Busch is an Austrian singer, songwriter and musician from Haslach an der Mühl. Meet him with his single "Bild an der wand". It's a wonderful song, with a great melody and a delightful vocal display by Jakob.

United Kingdom | Tom Gregory - "Rather be you"

RECENT

Single after single, Tom Gregory is showing he is one of the best new stars rising in Europe. His latest release, "Rather be you", proves it once again. It's another solid singer-songwriter song! It offers a strong melody, a marking chorus and a very memorable result.

Friday, October 23, 2020

Turkey | Alok feat. Ilkay Sencan and Tove Lo - "Don't say goodbye"

BRAND NEW

Ilkay Sencan is a Turkish producer from Istanbul. He has joined Brazilian DJ and producer Alok and Swedish star Tove Lo to release "Don't say goodbye". And we cannot stress it enough: it's electropop at its best! The chorus is a huge invitation to dance. We can totally see this song taking over the dancefloors all over the world.

France | Cassandre - "Burning dancefloor"

BRAND NEW

French duo Cassandre is finally back with a new single. And we couldn't be more excited about it! "Burning dancefloor" is a song that mixes current electropop and '80s dance music elements in a unique manner. Flo's and Pier's voices are perfect for this vibe.

Updated on December 9th, 2020, with the official video.

Italy | Jacopo - "Come il Sole"

BRAND NEW

Jacopo Ottonello was born in Savona, Italy, in 1999. He was part of the 2019 cast for the popular show Amici, and has since pursued a musical career. His most recent single is "Come il Sole", a danceable, tropical pop that will bring you a taste of summer.

Ireland | Jedward - "Teenage runaway"

BRAND NEW

Irish duo Jedward is back with a great new single. We are totally excited about "Teenage runaway"! It's an energetic electropop song with a contagious melody and a very entertaining vibe. And the lyrics are, in our opinion, the main highlight: they are beautiful, relatable and extremely meaningful.

Netherlands | Jeroen van der Boom - "Tevreden"

RECENT

It's finally time to remeet Jeroen van der Boom. The Dutch star has just released "Tevreden". And it's such an uplifting single! The song has a catchy and inviting pop-rock melody and a chorus that is very effective.

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

Thursday, October 22, 2020

Sweden | ISA feat. GROUNDSTROEM - "Never change"

BRAND NEW

Two of our favorite Swedish singers got together to release a new single. We are talking about "Never change", by ISA and GROUNDSTROEM. We are totally in love with it: it's prime-quality music! It is one of those songs where everything is perfect, on all levels, from the melody to the voices. Listening to it only once is totally impossible.

The song is about how you will never be happy if you get stuck in life by adapting to other people and society's expectations no matter what. "There is a notion that there is a set path in life to follow. Like what to study for, or how to live your life in general. When you dare to question that, I think you can be a little happier", GROUNDSTROEM says.

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

France | David Guetta feat. Sia - "Let's love"

BRAND NEW

David Guetta and Sia have gathered to release a new single. And let's be honest: What could we expect of the meeting of two of the best artists in the world? Well, exactly what it is! "Let's love" is absolutely outstanding. The song rides the retro wave we're currently seeing taking over pop music in an excellent manner.

Germany | Ramon Roselly - "Unendlich"

BRAND NEW

Born in Merseburg as Ramon Kaselowsky, Ramon Roselly is a German singer who rose to fame after winning the 17th edition of Deutschland sucht den Superstar. After the talent show, he scored a massive hit with "Eine nacth" and is now presenting us his second single: "Unendlich" brings Latin and schlager together in the ultimate feel-good, dance-along track!

Finland | Laura Närhi - "Helsinki"

BRAND NEW

Laura Närhi makes a stunning comeback to Sounds European!! Her most recent single is entitled "Helsinki", and it brings a beautifully orchestrated ballad that accompanies Laura's enchanting voice.

France | Marina Kaye - "7 billion"

BRAND NEW

French star Marina Kaye is preparing a new album for November. And while we wait for it, she has gifted us with a new single from it! "7 billion" is a marvelous ballad which explores her voice in several ranges and emotions. The result is very captivating.

Updated on January 1st, 2021, with the official video.

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Spain | Roi Méndez feat. Veintiuno - "Yo nunca"

BRAND NEW

Spanish singer Roi Méndez and indie band Veintiuno have gathered their talents in a great single. "Yo nunca" is a charismatic, mid-tempo pop-rock that boasts danceable tunes and equally fun lyrics to sing along with.

Netherlands | Unity - "Best friends"

BRAND NEW

We continue reviewing the contestants for the 2020 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with the representatives from the Netherlands. Unity, a girlband formed by Naomi (13), Maud (14), Jayda (13) and Demi (14) will fly the Dutch flag with "Best friends", an easy-listening pop track that will get stuck to you in a matter of seconds!

Austria | Simon Lewis - "Good enough"

BRAND NEW

Time to remeet Austrian singer Simon Lewis! He has just released "Good enough", an emotional pop-rock ballad in which he tackles mental health issues by talking about how he dealt with depression.

"Like many other people, I have been struggling with mental health problems. This song was my first attempt to write about it. As for depressions are so diverse, I only dealt with my very own experiences. It offers no solution yet is giving a glimpse of the conflict inside and the longing for affiliation. As it is for me, I became more aware of mental health issues and the importance of talking about it. As a friend of mine once said, it's OK not to be OK", says Simon.

Sweden | Karl Jakob - "Conversation"

BRAND NEW

Karl Tore Jakob Stenseke is a music producer and philosopher born in Sweden. Before his solo career, he played guitar and saxophone in the Swedish Grammy nominated band Zekes. Meet him with his brand-new single "Conversation". It's an '80s-infused indiepop song with a very intoxicating melody. We just can't get enough of it!

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

Belgium | Stan Van Samang - "Don't close your eyes"

RECENT

Belgian star Stan Van Samang is living a wonderful moment in his career. And his new single "Don't close your eyes" is another great highlight of it! It's an excellent pop-rock song, with an exciting melody and a very entertaining vibe.

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

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Italy | Osvaldo Supino - "Cold again"

BRAND NEW

When we found out Osvaldo Supino had a new single, we couldn't have gotten any happier. And let us be clear: our expectations were met and exceeded! "Cold again", off his new album "All of the sparks", is a beautiful, deep and emotional song which deals with a very important and delicate topic: depression.

The song comes as a confession by the Italian star. "When I was sick I realised that listening to other people's stories I felt less lonely", Osvaldo says. "I chose to open myself up to something so private, more than anything else, if possible, to help someone feel less alienated."

United Kingdom | Tom Grennan - "Amen"

BRAND NEW

British singer Tom Grennan has announced a new album's coming. "Evering Road" will be out in March 2021, but, meanwhile, we can enjoy its first single. "Amen" brings folk, rock and pop beats together with Tom's raw voice, a combo that is hard to resist!

Slovakia | Karin Ann - "3AM"

BRAND NEW

Karin Ann is a Slovak singer who was born in Čadca in 2002. Meet her with her great single "3AM". It's a song that offers an excellent mix of pop and R&B elements, resulting in a smooth and very groovy ambience.

Norway | Sval - "Where do we go"

BRAND NEW

Norwegian singer Sval returns to our site with a brand new single. "Where do we go" is a pop ballad with minimalistic verses and a more explosive chorus, unveiling different sides of Sval's powerful voice.

Sweden | Nova Miller - "Girls like us"

RECENT

Sounds European! remeets Swedish rising star Nova Miller. She has just released a new single, entitled "Girls like us". It's a fun pop song with a very entertaining melody and a chorus that is quite modern and inviting.

Monday, October 19, 2020

Cyprus | Anna Vissi - "Tromagmeno mou"

BRAND NEW

Cypriot diva Anna Vissi has just released a new single. And it is a breathtaking one! "Tromagmeno mou" is a wonderful song, with an epic ambience and a very strong melody, built by great instrumentals.

Iceland | Klara Elias - "Paralyzed"

BRAND NEW

New talent rising in Iceland! We're talking about Klara Elias, an Icelander developing her career in Los Angeles. Her most recent single is like nothing we have heard from her country: "Paralyzed" brings the sensual appeal of jazz-infused pop, unveiling an emotional vocal interpretation.

Austria | Fabian Wegerer feat. Achtabahn - "501"

BRAND NEW

Austrian singer Fabian Wegerer and German duo Achtabahn got together to release a new single. "501" is a highly entertaining electropop song with smooth beats and an irresistible melody. Fabian leads it all in a wonderful manner!

Croatia | Jure Brkljača - "Znao sam"

BRAND NEW

Croatian singer Jure Brkljača returns to our site to share his latest single. "Znao sam" is a relaxed, Balkan-infused ballad in which we can fully appreciate his raspy voice.

Slovenia | Anette - "Divje"

RECENT

Sounds European! finally remeets Slovene singer Anette. We've just got to check out her latest single, "Divje", and it was love at first listen. It's a delightful song, with classy instruments and a very cool melody.

Sunday, October 18, 2020

Germany | Fools Garden - "Outta love"

BRAND NEW

Fools Garden are a German band from Pforzheim. They have been on the road since 1991, getting airplay all around the world. They have just released a new single, entitled "Outta love". It's a very entertaining pop-rock song with a chorus that is extremely effective.

Ireland | Kodaline feat. Gabrielle Aplin - "Everyone changes"

BRAND NEW

Irish band Kodaline are promoting their latest album, "One day at a time", with a delightful collaboration with British singer Gabrielle Aplin. The song is "Everyone changes", a delightful ballad that plays with emotions from start to end.

France | Vitaa feat. Slimane - "Ça ira"

BRAND NEW

French stars Vitaa and Slimane are back with a great new single. It's "Ça ira", a very characteristic French folk pop song. It has a wonderful energy and a captivating mix of melody and instrumentals.

Netherlands | André Hazes - "Proosten op het leven"

RECENT

Dutch superstar André Hazes has recently released a new single. It's entitled "Proosten op het leven". And it's a party on its own! The song offers folk, country and pop, all in a great mix.

Croatia | Mia Dimšić - "Sretan put"

RECENT

Croatian singer Mia Dimšić has a great new single on offer. It's "Sretan put", a beautiful country pop song with an irresistible melody. It's a song to listen on repeat!

Saturday, October 17, 2020

Spain | Cepeda - "Con los pies en el suelo"

SONG OF THE WEEK

Luis Cepeda has just dropped his second studio album. And its lead single, which is the album's title track, is a fantastic masterpiece of Spanish pop-rock. "Con los pies en el suelo" is a powerful mix of electric vibes, combined with Cepeda's masterfully crafted lyrics. It's our song of the week!

Germany | Daniel Schuhmacher - "Hypnotized"

BRAND NEW

Daniel Schuhmacher is a German singer born in 1987 in Pfullendorf. He rose to prominence in 2009, after winning the sixth season of the local version for Idols. After releasing four albums, he took a break from his music career and is now back on track with "Hypnotized". The song is a potent pop track that speaks about a hypnotizing love at first sight.

Italy | Ultimo - "22 Settembre"

BRAND NEW

Get ready to be blown away by Ultimo and his new single! The Italian star has just released "22 Settembre", and we are totally in love with it. It's a grandiose power ballad which is fully focused on his amazing vocal quality. It's an impressive display of his capabilities!

Denmark | Jonah Blacksmith - "Dreams"

BRAND NEW

Jonah Blacksmith is a Danish band formed and led by brothers Simon and Thomas Alstrup, from Thy. Meet them with their single "Dreams". It's an amazing pop-rock song with a highly captivating ambience and a huge chorus.

Belgium | JOANE - "Ça ira (je sais pas)"

RECENT

Belgian artist JOANE returns to Sounds European! with a mind-blowing single. We're talking about "Ça ira (je sais pas)", an electric mix of pop in which Joane poses thoughts about our current views on love and relationships.

Friday, October 16, 2020

Norway | Dagny - "It's only a heartbreak"

BRAND NEW

Norwegian singer Dagny continues her amazing string of hits with another single from her album "Strangers / lovers". We're talking about "It's only a heartbreak", a song in which she brings a more minimalistic approach to her captivating pop sounds.

Spain | Taburete - "El último baile de Dunas Mitchell"

BRAND NEW

Spanish band Taburete are promoting their new album, "La broma infinita", with a really interesting single. "El último baile de Dunas Mitchell" brings a mix of rock sounds that creates an engaging country atmosphere.

United Kingdom | The Vamps - "Better"

BRAND NEW

British band The Vamps are back with us to share their most recent single. "Better" is an electro-tinged pop song about not settling for second best. The track anticipates the group's new album, "Cherry blossom".

Germany | Anni Perka - "Der schönste tag"

BRAND NEW

Anni Perka is a German singer who was born in Hamburg in 1989. She has just released a new single, entitled "Der schönste tag". It's a schlager song with a very smart use of string instruments and an irresistible melody.

Greece | Nikos Apergis - "Mia kiriaki"

RECENT

Nikos Apergis is a Greek singer from Athens. Meet him with his latest single, entitled "Mia kiriaki". It's a great folk pop-rock song. It's impossible not to get completely caught by it!

Thursday, October 15, 2020

Netherlands | Duncan Laurence - "Last night"

BRAND NEW

It's time to fall in love with a new single by Duncan Laurence. The Dutch star has just released "Last night". It's a growing song, which starts as a smooth mid-tempo ballad and develops into a strong pop-rock during the second half.

France | Louane - "Poésie indécise"

BRAND NEW

French singer Louane is promoting "Joie de vivre", her new album, with a chain of amazing singles. The latest one is entitled "Poésie indécise", and it brings her intimate take on pop wrapped up with very attractive synth sounds.

Sweden | Steerner - "Shadow side"

BRAND NEW

Niklas Sterner is Steerner, a singer hailing from Stockholm. His melodic take on house and electronic sounds is making him one of the most promising names of the genre. Take his most recent single as a sample: "Shadow side" blends in pop and addictive beats to make up an unstoppable hit!

Spain | Soleá - "Palante"

BRAND NEW

In spite of the current COVID-19 situation, the 2020 Junior Eurovision Song Contest will still take place, albeit with a modified format. The show will be broadcast from a television studio in Warsaw, Poland, and will include pre-recorded performances from the participating countries. From the many acts presented, one of the early favorites to win is Spain. Soleá Fernández Moreno, who was born in Seville in 2011, will represent her country with "Palante", an uplifting track that mixes traditional sounds, pop and urban beats with unique mastery.

United Kingdom | HRVY feat. Matoma - "Good vibes"

RECENT

Harvey Leigh Cantwell is the full name of HRVY, a singer and TV presenter born in Kent in 1999. We were hooked by his latest single, "Good vibes", featuring Norwegian DJ and producer Matoma. It is a funky pop song that boasts, as the title anticipates, an uplifting atmosphere that will cheer you up instantly. The video is also a treat!

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Malta | AIDAN - "Somebody like you"

BRAND NEW

Sounds European! finally remeets Maltese star AIDAN. He has just released a great new single, entitled "Somebody like you". It's a modern electropop song with a fresh and inviting melody, and a chorus that is very well built and highly entertaining.

Latvia | Samanta Tīna - "Mēs vairs nē"

BRAND NEW

Samanta Tīna is one of the most versatile singers from Latvia and region. She travels through genres with ease and, more importantly, quality. Her latest single, "Mēs vairs nē", proves it once again. It's a piano-led balad which displays all of her vocal talent. The haunting ambience helps to take all the work to an even higher level!

Norway | Chris Holsten - "Shout, baby"

BRAND NEW

Time to check up on Norwegian singer Chris Holsten! He has recently released the single "Shout, baby", a celebration of uplifting pop with contagious beats and a lovely retro atmosphere.

North Macedonia | Dani Dimitrovska - "Nesto ubavo"

RECENT

Macedonian singer Dani Dimitrovska has a new single on offer. We are talking about "Nesto ubavo". It's a strong pop-rock song with imposing instrumentals and a perfectly fitting vocal performance.

Ireland | True Tides - "Break the silence"

RECENT

Irish band True Tides have a new single on offer. It's entitled "Break the silence". It's pure entertainment, with a very fun melody and an extremely solid vocal and instrumental work. Great music, in all senses!

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Belarus | Alexander Rybak - "13 horses"

BRAND NEW

Belarusian star Alexander Rybak has released an extremely beautiful new song. We are talking about "13 horses". It is absolutely touching, on every level. Melody, ambience, vocals, instrumentals, lyrics... it all comes together for the song to reach numerous layers of feeling.

Armenia | Sevak Khanagyan - "Begi"

BRAND NEW

Few artists know how to deliver ballads with as much feeling and passion as Sevak Khanagyan. And the Armenian star has proven it once more, with his new single "Begi". It's a marvelous song, with a very heartfelt vocal performance.

Germany | Feuerherz - "Wenn herzen auseinandergehn"

BRAND NEW

German group Feuerherz have just released a new single. And this time, they brought a ballad! "Wenn herzen auseinandergehn" is a song which explores their voices in a marvelous manner.

Greece | Onirama - "Ach na se xechnaga"

RECENT

We are now landing in Greece, where Onirama is enjoying a lot of success with their single "Ach na se xechnaga". The song is a great pop-rock, with a moody, mysterious ambience and great spices of folk in the instrumental work. The result is as great as it is unique!

France | Mika feat. Soprano - "Le coeur holiday"

RECENT

Mika is on a streak of great international collaborations. We have recently highlighted his single with Michele Bravi, but that wasn't his only one. The Lebanese-British star has also gathered with French singer Soprano, for "Le coeur holiday". It's a fresh pop song with tropical instrumentals and a flavor only Soprano could add to the track.

Monday, October 12, 2020

Slovenia | Maraaya - "Obujem nove čevlje"

RECENT

It's finally time to remeet Slovene duo Maraaya! They have recently released a new single, entitled "Obujem nove čevlje". It's a smooth song with a catchy melody and a very cool chorus. The video features TikTok star Luciano Plazibat.

Belarus | Koldun - "Etoy noch'yu"

BRAND NEW

Time to enjoy a new single by Belarusian singer Koldun. In "Etoy noch'yu", he brings the kind of Eastern European pop that makes our knees weak!

Serbia | Magdolna Rúzsa - "1 x fent 1 x lent"

BRAND NEW

Serbian-born Hungarian star Magdolna Rúzsa is back to Sounds European! for a fabulous new single. In "1 x fent 1 x lent", she brings an uplifting pop with a fun '80s atmosphere that is an instant mood booster!

Norway | Hedda Mae - "Madness"

BRAND NEW

Hedda Mae is a singer hailing from Bergen, Norway. We have her most recent single in a loop: "Madness" is a super fun pop track whose lyrics question whether someone is genuinely interested in you or not. You won't be able to stop dancing along!

Sunday, October 11, 2020

Denmark | Drew Sycamore - "I wanna be dancing"

BRAND NEW

We don't get tired of saying: Drew Sycamore is establishing herself as one of the main names of the pop scene in Denmark. And she has just proven it once again, with her new single "I wanna be dancing". What an amazing song it is!

Italy | Federica Carta feat. Random - "Morositas"

BRAND NEW

Random is the stage name of Emanuele Caso, an Italian rapper who was born in Massa di Somma in 2001. He has joined Federica Carta to record and release "Morositas". It offers classy instrumentals into a classic melody, resulting in a highly entertaining song.

France | M. Pokora - "Si on disait"

BRAND NEW

Sounds European! remeets French star M. Pokora, who has just released a new single. It's entitled "Si on disait". The song is a beautiful ballad which displays his voice in several qualities, ranges and feelings.

Poland | Daria Zawiałow - "Nie mamy czasu"

BRAND NEW

Daria Zawiałow is promoting her latest album, "Helsinki", with the release of a brand new single. "Nie mamy czasu" is a delightful mix of pop and rock sounds whose message is enhanced by the script of the video (based on the life of Mikołaj Derecki, who plays the main role in the clip).

Saturday, October 10, 2020

Germany | Michelle - "Vorbei vorbei"

SONG OF THE WEEK

Michelle (Villingen-Schwenningen, 1972) is one of the greatest singers in the German music scene. She is internationally known for having represented Germany on Eurovision in 2001. Michelle, who is also Marie Reim's mother, has just released an outstanding single. "Vorbei vorbei" is a song with a stupendous melody, which explores the best of her voice. The result is extremely addictive: it's our song of the week!

Ukraine | Aleksandr Panayotov - "Milliony"

RECENT

Ukrainian singer Aleksandr Panayotov returns to Sounds European! with a mind-blowing new single. "Milliony" is a mid-tempo pop ballad full of carefully crafted synth beats and complemented by Aleksandr's intense vocal performance.

Spain | Hugo Cobo - "Intenta olvidarme"

BRAND NEW

Hugo Cobo is a Spanish singer who was born in Córdoba. He rose to prominence during the 2020 season of the talent show Operación Triunfo. Hugo has just released "Intenta olvidarme", and we cannot stress it enough: the song is pop at its best! It's impossible not to get addicted to its captivating melody, or to Hugo's charismatic performance.

Russia | Polina Gagarina - "Na rasstoyanii"

BRAND NEW

Polina Gagarina has a new single! The Russian diva has recently dropped "Na rasstoyanii", a song that takes her back to the kind of soft electronic pop that made her a household name in Eastern Europe. The chorus includes a shower of Polina's voice, to make it all more appealing!

Friday, October 09, 2020

United Kingdom | Saint Raymond - "Wide eyed blind"

BRAND NEW

We can't seem to get enough from Saint Raymond. Every new single of his takes our fandom to a whole new level, and "Wide eyed blind" was not the exception. The song explores pop and rock sounds in a delightful way!

Sweden | Amanda Aasa - "Bete dig"

BRAND NEW

Amanda Aasa (born Sigrid Amanda Evangelina Aasa Dernbrant in 1996 in Umeå) is a Swedish singer and songwriter who gained fame after participating in the 2014 edition of Idol. Get to know her fun sounds in her latest single: "Bete dig" is a pop track which makes a great use of string instruments.

Germany | Marina Marx - "Wir leben live!"

BRAND NEW

German singer Marina Marx enjoyed a lot of success with "Der geilste fehler". Now, she is ready for more, with her new single "Wir leben live!". It has such an energetic mix of schlager and pop-rock! It is impossible not to remember some of the best female pop singer's songs.

Turkey | Rumeysa - "Dünya telaşı"

RECENT

Rumeysa Tekkelıoglu is a Turkish singer hailing from the city of Izmir. Her most recent single is a lovely mix of ethnopop: "Dünya telaşı" brings hypnotic vocals and a very cool electronic beat!

Thursday, October 08, 2020

Italy | Annalisa - "Tsunami"

BRAND NEW

Italian superstar Annalisa has just released a new album, "Nuda". And she chose "Tsunami" as the single for the release. As we see it, the choice couldn't have been any better: it is one of the best tracks, if not the best one, in the album! It's an amazing mid-tempo song, with a very imposing chorus and a, as usual, flawless vocal performance.

Denmark | CHUNG HA feat. Christopher - "Bad boy"

BRAND NEW

When we interviewed Christopher in 2019, he talked to us about his great relationship with Asia and the Asian audience. Now, his bond is getting even stronger, as he's joined South Korean singer CHUNG HA to release a new single. "Bad boy" is a fresh pop song with a delightful melody and a wonderful meeting of two amazing voices that work very well together.

Spain | Dani Fernández - "Vértigo"

BRAND NEW

Dani Fernández is having a very fruitful 2020. The Spanish singer is now promoting a new single, "Vértigo", a rock ballad which highlights Dani's captivating voice and heartfelt interpretation.

United Kingdom | Carla Fernandes feat. Matt Hunter - "Entera"

RECENT

Carla Fernandes is a singer with a multicultural background. She was born in London, with Polish and Spanish descents, and is developing her career in Poland. Carla has joined American singer Matt Hunter to release "Entera". It's a song which offers the best of Latin pop music.

Wednesday, October 07, 2020

Switzerland | Vincent Gross - "Ich schenk dir mein herz"

BRAND NEW

It's time to listen to a brand-new single by Swiss star Vincent Gross. We are talking about "Ich schenk dir mein herz". It's a very entertaining electro-schlager song! The chorus is highly inviting.

Russia | Chingiz Mustafayev - "Can can"

BRAND NEW

Russian-born Azeri singer Chingiz Mustafayev makes a stunning return to our site! His new single is entitled "Can can", and it brings a delicious guitar-driven track full of ethnic feels.

Germany | Kerstin Ott - "Schlaflos"

BRAND NEW

German star Kerstin Ott has just released a new single. And we have no doubt it is going to become a huge hit! "Schlaflos" is a song that offers a great sample of Kerstin's approach to schlager: a softer one, with a melody which is more towards mid-tempo than the genre's usual. The result is, as usual, amazing.

Croatia | Martina Majerle - "Volin kad si tu"

RECENT

Croatian-Slovene singer Martina Majerle has a new single on offer. And it's a great one! "Volin kad si tu" is a strong power ballad with a growing melody that explodes in an exuberant chorus.

Tuesday, October 06, 2020

Sweden | SVEA feat. Alexander Oscar - "Need to know"

BRAND NEW

Nordic collab on arrival! We're talking about Sweden's SVEA (Svea Kågemark, born in 1999 in Stockholm) and Denmark's Alexander Oscar and their single "Need to know". The song deals with being in love with a friend and not knowing how to act about it, a message wrapped in infectious pop tunes.

United Kingdom | Tom Walker feat. Zoe Wees - "Wait for you"

BRAND NEW

British singer Tom Walker has just teamed up with German newcomer Zoe Wees. Together, they released "Wait for you", a ballad in which both voices combine creating a beautiful harmony.