Have you ever wondered what happens when you mix Spanish and Turkish sounds? Well, İrem Derici has the answer! "Senin hastan", her latest single, is the perfect mix of both worlds. It's an addictive hit that will make you clap your hands to the rhythm!
Two Eastern European talents gathered to release a new single. It's "Lyubov' ne umirayet", by Artur Best and Irina Letina. The song is a beautiful ballad which explores the amazing harmony their voices reach when they work together.
Two huge stars got together to release a single. We are talking about Ivi Adamou and Giorgos Mazonakis, with "Fotia mou". It's a great song, with groovy beats and a well-paced mid-tempo melody. The addition of tropical elements makes it all even more irresistible!
A very entertaining collaboration was released in Serbia! We are talking about Emina Jahovic and Edita's "Dobro sam". Its groovy beats lead a very cool melody and a chorus that is inviting and quite enjoyable.
Swedish singer Sandro Cavazza returns to Sounds European!! He has recently dropped "Shades in the rain", a jazzy, mid-tempo pop that creates a rather playful atmosphere. The song is part of his EP "Weird & talkative".
Portuguese talent Tomás Adrião has just released a new single. It's entitled "Dia mau". The song talks about overcoming bad days, bad periods – the kind of message all of us are needing in a year like this.
"I increasingly believe that being positive is a choice. And this song sends exactly that message, which in theory seems very simple, but which in practice can be complex to perform. But it is a constant learning that I try to follow in my life. And that was exactly the contrast that I wanted to create in this song. Lyrics that tell negative things, accompanied by lively and positive music", Tomás explains.
Eelke Ankersmit is a Dutch musician and songwriter hailing from Amsterdam. Graduated with honors from the Amsterdam Conservatory for Pop Music, he is sharing the second single from his upcoming EP. "I'm a man" is a warm, blues-infused alternative rock, perfect to listen to on a relaxing evening in front of a fire.
Kimberose is a group formed in France by Kimberly Kitson Mills, Anthony Hadjadj and Alexandre Delange. Their sounds evoke the grand voices of soul (such as Nina Simone), and you can appreciate that in their latest single. "Back on my feet" mixes the genre with pop to create a catchy song in which Kimberly's voice shines through.
Albina Grčić is a Croatian singer who was born in Split. She rose to prominence as a finalist and third place of season 3 of The Voice of Croatia. She has just released a single entitled "Imuna na strah". It's a grandiose ballad with a growing melody which explores her voice in different (and wonderful!) manners. We are crazy in love with it: it's our song of the week!
Moldovan singer Natalia Gordienko is preparing her 2021 Eurovision Song Contest adventure. But meanwhile she has just released a new single. "In ochii tai" is an emotional ballad which talks about the different moments in the relationship between mothers and their children, drawing from her own experience with her son.
After the huge success of the project "Zvezde pevaju zvezde XTRA", with covers of great Balkan hits, RadioS has created a new project, focused on '90s hits from the region. And we present it with Ana Stanić's rendition of ET's hit "Tek je 12 sati". It's excellent!
New single by Sergey Lazarev. The Russian star lands on Sounds European! again with "Neodinochki", a pop track which brings a funky, 2000s groove and demonstrates that he is a master of the genre!
French singer Julie Zenatti is back with new music! She will release her new album, "Refaire danser les fleurs", next January. And, meanwhile, we can enjoy her latest single. "Paisiblement fou" is an upbeat pop with a really entertaining melody.
Spanish band Despistaos returns to our site to show us their latest single. In "Quédate a dormir conmigo", they bring a lovely rock song that deals with the first steps of a relationship, when you just want to be with the other person.
We remeet Veronika Tsubikova in her latest single. The Belarusian singer has just released "Prosto son", a relaxed pop song with marking bass beats and an ethereal chorus.
It's time to check up on Polish singer Roksana Węgiel! Her most recent single features producer Pawbeats (the stage name of Marcin Pawłowski, born in Bydgoszcz, Poland, in 1990), and it is entitled "Tajemnice". The track is an ethereal ballad which creates a dreamy atmosphere to let Roksana's voice shine through. The song is also part of the official soundtrack of the film "Tajemniczy ogród".
Slovene singer Samantha Maya has just released a great new single. It's entitled "Venera". The song is a haunting mid-tempo ballad with a hypnotic ambience and a very catchy chorus.
Kwiat Jabłoni is a duo formed by Katarzyna and Jacek Sienkiewicz hailing from Warsaw. Their folk take on pop creates beautiful melodies, as is the case with their latest single. "Mogło być nic" creates a beautiful atmosphere by combining dreamy vocals and instruments.
Dino Petrić is a Croatian singer who was born in Split in 1994. We are completely in love with his single "Jer još usne peku": it's such an exciting pop-rock song! The melody has an amazing energy, and the chorus is absolutely delightful.
Italian band Måneskin has a new single on offer. It's "Vent'anni", a deep rock ballad with impeccable execution, both vocally and instrumentally speaking. And what an outstanding chorus!
Gilbert Gauci is a Maltese singer and songwriter from Iklin. He has just released his debut single, "Breathe". It's a delicate ballad with a beautiful piano-led melody and a sweet vocal performance.
It's time to listen to a new song by Zé Tó Lemos! The Portuguese composer has just released "Between us". It's a song that explores sounds that build a wonderful folk-electronic ambience. The result is very enjoyable!
Nick Klyne is a Dutch singer and songwriter from Helmond, best known for being the voice and the face of electro-pop duo Klyne. Meet him with his great single "Rain on your parade". It's a soulful song with a classy melody, built by even classier instrumentals.
Ioana, Viktoriya and Viktoriya (yes, two of them!) are VIVA, a very talented Bulgarian trio from Sofia that rose to prominence during this year's season of The Voice of Bulgaria. Meet them with their latest single, "Ptitsa v kletka". It's a groovy pop song which presents their voices in a great way! You can also listen to the version in English by clicking here.
Look who is finally back! It's Russian star Dima Bilan, who has just released a new single. It's "Dreams", a hypnotic electropop song with smooth beats and a very cool chorus.
Bogdan Ioan is a Romanian singer from Constanța. Bogdan, who is sometimes called "the Romanian Michael Jackson", rose to prominence after winning the eighth season of The Voice of Romania. He has just released "Imi pare rau", a smooth song with a great mood.
Norwegian DJ Matoma teamed up with Emma Steinbakken (a musician born in Jessheim, near Oslo, in 2003). Together, they released "Wow", a delicious sample of electronic pop which highlights the talents of both artists.
Sounds European! remeets Belgian star Milow, who has just released an amazing new single. It's entitled "First day of my life". It's an entertaining pop song with a fun and highly captivating melody.
Barbora Piešová is a Slovak singer and songwriter from Prievidza. She has recently been crowned the winner of the 2020 season of SuperStar (the joint Czech and Slovak version of the talent show Pop Idol). Barbora has just released a great single, entitled "Vesmír". It's a very contagious pop song, with a delightful melody and an excellent vocal display.
It's time to get to know Lea Heart, a new name rising in the Irish pop scene. She has been attracting a lot of attention with her single "Older". And we totally recommend it: it's such a delightful song!
Polish singer Lanberry has had a remarkable 2020. And she is now showing us another contagious single. "Mirabelki" is a downtempo alt-pop in which she talks about the importance of seizing the moment. The unique message is also conveyed by the unique imagery of the video.
Spanish band Taburete is enjoying great success with their latest singles. And, if our feeling is slightly right, their latest release is bound to also become a hit. "Abierto en vena" tunes down their rock power to a romantic ballad that talks about the moment when you realize you are ready to bet it all on that special person. Don't miss the videoclip – it surely adds to the whole experience!
Patrik Jean is a Swedish singer born in Stockholm in 1990. He has recently released the single "Come through", a song with a very interesting pop beat wrapped up with soft electronic vibes.
British-born singer Carla Fernandes keeps dazzling us with her amazing take on Latin-infused pop. Her latest single is entitled "Hasta la vista", in which she delivers soft verses and a more energetic chorus surrounded by urban beats.
Daniel Hrdlička, Matěj Chalupa, Michal Kertész and Matěj Sirotek are Pilot, a Czech band hailing from Prague. Meet them with their single "Běž". It's such a fun pop-rock song! It's impossible not to fall in love with it.
Two huge French stars, Patrick Fiori and Florent Pagny, have collaborated in a heartwarming single. "J'y vais" is a classic ballad which is empowered by both singers' unique voices, creating an anthemic chorus. We are fully in love with it: it's our song of the week!
Álvaro de Luna is a Spanish singer hailing from Sevilla, more known for being the frontman of Sinsinati. He is starting his solo adventure with the release of a beautiful single: in "Juramento eterno de sal", he delivers an enjoyable pop-rock track with a fresh melody.
British singer RAYE is becoming a sensation in the music business. Her unique take on pop, spiced with urban sounds, makes her one of the highlights of the year. And her most recent single is no exception to this statement. "Love of your life" incorporates disco beats and cheeky lyrics to create a unique piece.
Irish singer Flynn has just released a new single. "Selling me love" is the third song of his that we listen, and it's the third different style he is offering. This time, it's an intense and highly addictive electropop. Styles keep changing, but the quality doesn't: it's, once again, excellent!
Blackout Problems is a German band formed in Munich in 2012. They will soon present their third studio album, "Dark". And they are doing so by releasing the single "Brother", which is an energetic alternative rock with an upbeat melody.
Speaking about the song, frontman and guitarist Mario Radetzky says: "I couldn't believe it'd been five years since I last saw one of my best friends from school, so I picked up the phone. We started talking and automatically picked up the conversation where we probably left it off a few years ago, except life had completely changed for the both of us. We had both driven our big post-school relationships into madness, went through a hole afterwards and did the whole growing up thing apart from one another. Growing up together and growing apart from each other when life and love throws things at you is what our song is about".
Latvian star Normunds Rutulis has recently released a new single. We are talking about "Ļauj man tevi noskūpstīt". It's a smooth song with classy instruments and a very cool jazz-infused melody.
Danny Froger is a Dutch singer who was born in Blaricum in 1988. Meet him with his latest single, "Welkom in mijn leven". It's a wonderful song, with an easy-listening melody and a captivating ambience. His vocal performance is very fitting!
Long time no see for Łukasz Zagrobelny! The Polish singer returns to our site with "Jeszcze nie raz", a piano-driven, mid-tempo ballad with a really captivating melody in which Łukasz found an outlet while he can't meet his fans at concerts due to the COVID-19 situation.
Italian diva Laura Pausini has finally released a new single. It's "Io sì (Seen)", a beautiful ballad which explores her voice in amazing ways. You can also listen to it in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.
Two huge Latin stars got together to release a wonderful duet. We are talking about Argentina's TINI and Spain's Alejandro Sanz, with "Un beso en Madrid". It's a song with a highly captivating melody and a catchy and memorable chorus. Their voices work very well together!
Søren Bastrup Bojsen, Gregers Møller Jensen and Mads Skov Hansen are PATINA, a Danish indie-pop band from Svendborg. We've just got to listen to their "Sådan må det være (Uhhhh)", and we are completely addicted to it! It's quite an entertaining song, with an addictive melody and a very effective chorus.
Updated on April 30th, 2021, with the official lyrics video.
Austrian star Melissa Naschenweng is back with a brand-new single. And let us say it loud and clear: October may be over, but Oktoberfest can easily continue if we have some beer and her "Difigiano". We can totally see ourselves partying to it!
Bosnian superstar Dino Merlin has just released a new single. And it has already become a huge hit in all Balkan countries! "Mi" is a modern pop song with a catchy vibe and a very inviting ambience.
French singer Kendji Girac is back to our site with a lovely new single. Though we are used to his upbeat melodies, "Evidemment" brings nostalgic feelings that suit his unique voice! The song is part of Kendji's latest album, "Mi vida".
Gjoko Taneski is a Macedonian singer who was born in Ohrid in 1977. He rose to international prominence after taking part in Eurovision in 2010. He has recently released a new single, entitled "Den po den". It's a marvelous Balkan ballad with a huge melody and a flawless vocal performance.
It's finally time to remeet Norwegian singer SKAAR. We've just got to listen to her single "Turn of the tide", and it was an instant love! It's a song that offers the best of current electropop music: it's quite catchy, with an intense yet smooth melody, and very strong lyrics.
German-born singer Viki Gabor returns to our site to show us a single from her debut studio album, "Getaway (to my imagination)". The song is entitled "That's what she said", and it brings a groovy, retro-infused pop that shows yet another side of Viki's immense talent.
Pablo Alborán is promoting a new album, "Vértigo", which will be out in early December. In the meantime, we can enjoy his single "Corazón descalzo", which brings Pablo's soft tunes and mastery to convey feelings in a relaxed, Spanish-infused ballad.
Czech singer and musician Thom Artway has just released a new track. And it's totally a must-listen! "Dream your life away" is a wonderful song, which offers a unique mix of strong lyrics about the superficiality of society, with a fun melody that can take listeners in another direction.
"The song is about constant hurry, chasing success, work, security", Thom explains. "It's also about the current time, about different superficialities and things that seem stupid to us. As a result, it's not just the mood of the music that puts a smile on people's faces and shows the exaggerations of the lyrics."
Updated on November 19th, 2020, with the official video.
Irish band Wild Youth has a stupendous new single on offer. We are talking about "Next to you". The song, which is co-signed by superstar Niall Horan, is becoming a huge hit, and we can totally see why! It's a delightful smooth pop with an inviting melody and a chorus that sticks in the head after the very first listen.
Eleni Foureira is leaving the Latin-spiced world to give us '80s groove. Her latest single, entitled "Light it up", brings us a different side of her sensual rhythms, this time full of shiny disco realness.
Since the last time we met Nyvinne, she's gone through a lot. Among her feats, being part of the very traditional talent show Amici, and changing her stage name to Nyv. And now, we finally remeet her, with her new single "Per favore". It's a piano-led ballad which shows her voice in all its beauty and depth!
Latvian group Triana Park returns to Sounds European! with another sample of their amazing alternative tunes. "Mālos pelēkos" has a moving beat that creates an ethereal atmosphere. The band is also promoting their latest album, "Kompozīcijas".
We are now landing in Austria, to listen to another wonderful single by Edmund. The duo has released "Leg dei herz". It's a guitar-led ballad which explores their voices in a beautiful harmony.
Bobbi Arlo is a 22-year-old Irish singer and songwriter who was born and raised in Dublin. Her single "Signs" is such an intense song! It's impossible to listen to it and not be fully hypnotized by its vibe and ambience.
This song doesn't have an official video on YouTube, but you can listen to it on Spotify.
British singer Gary Barlow is getting ready to promote his upcoming studio album, "Music played by humans", which will be out later this month. And, in the meantime, he is showing us an amazing single from it: "Incredible" is a mix of jazz and pop that really suits his voice!
Updated on November 28th, 2020, with the official video.
Swedish rising star Malou Prytz is back with a true pop banger. We are talking about her new single, "Tik tok". It's a great song, with groovy, heavy bass beats leading a wonderful melody.
It's time to remeet Soleima, and listen to her latest release. It's entitled "Force of nature". The song is a smooth pop with a groovy and very entertaining melody.
Leolixl is a German young talent who found fame in TikTok and is now jumping out into the music world. Accompanied by her ukulele, she has recently released "Vielleicht verliebt", an endearing pop that will make you bob your body to its rhythm!
Russian star Yulia Savicheva is back, and she has a great new single on offer. It's "Bol'she ne teryat'". The song is a soft electropop with a great focus on her amazing voice.
Marco Carta took up the challenge for retro-inspired sounds in his new single. Featuring Angemi (a DJ and producer hailing from Catania), "Domeniche da Ikea" brings relaxed synth, electronic and pop beats that captivated us from the first beats. The track is contagious: it's our song of the week!
British singer Leona Lewis has just released a new single! "I am" (which gave name to her 2015 album) is a pop track with an intense base that highlights her voice, all wrapped up in appealing classic instruments.
Marcin Sójka takes us to the '80s in his latest single. "Retro w głowie" is all the title makes you think of: a celebration of synth pop times! The song will be included in his upcoming second studio album.
Portuguese artist Diogo Piçarra is back with new music! His new single features Brazilian singer Vitor Kley, and it is entitled "Nada é para sempre". The song is a delicate pop with a charming melody.
Tino Piontek is Purple Disco Machine, a German DJ and record producer from Dresden. He has gathered with Sophie and the Giants to record and release "Hypnotized". The song is getting great airplay all over Europe, and we couldn't resist to it. It's totally a must-listen!
Swedish star Oscar Zia has just released a new single. We are talking about "Vill ha dig nu". It's an inviting electropop song with a dancy, groovy melody, and the amazing vocal performance we always get when it's Oscar.
British star Jake Bugg has just released a new single. And we cannot stress it enough: "All I need" is totally a must-listen! It's an amazing pop-rock song, with a captivating melody and a marvelous ambience, built by great instrumentals and memorable vocals from Jake and the choir.
Arde Bogotá is a four-piece hailing from Cartagena (the one in Murcia, Spain). They bring their old-school take on rock with "Abajo", a dark piece of the genre in which guitars take prominence to provide a fast-paced beat.
Ruggero Pasquarelli is now signing his music as RUGGERO. He is still enjoying success in Latin countries, with songs in Spanish, as "Puede", which we are now presenting. The single offers pop at its best! It has a kind of energy that could only be completed well with Spanish lyrics.
ANNA is the stage name of Ana Grdadolnik, a 16-year-old singer hailing from Maribor, Slovenia. Singing from a very young age, she has recently released "Kam", a soft pop track that shows us her sweet voice.
Sounds European! remeets Russian star Nikolai Baskov. He has just released a new single, "Lyubov' bessmertna". It's a vocal ballad which explores Nikolai's capacity and quality to their best.
Polish star Patrycja Markowska has just released a new single. It's entitled "Pod wiatr". The song is a well-paced pop-rock with delightful instrumentals and a great, smooth melody. The chorus is amazing!
Long time no see for British singer Dan Owen! He returns to our site with "Radio tower", an emotionally charged ballad in which he reflects upon a fallen relationship and neglect of a past self. The song boasts Dan's powerful vocals, resulting in a beautifully heart-wrenching piece.
Italian star Alessio Bernabei is finally back to our site. We've just got to listen to his latest release, "Trinidad", which is getting a lot of airplay in his home country. And its success is fully deserved: it's a great song! It explores the best Latin influences in the most addictive way possible.
This song doesn't have an official video on YouTube, but you can listen to it on Spotify.
Romanian singer Dragos Moldovan is back to our site with a new release. We are talking about "In fata ta". It's a grandiose rock song with an impeccable vocal performance.
Laura Tesoro, Loïc Nottet and Alex Germys (a DJ and producer from Brussels) have joined their forces to give us a fantastic single! "Strangers" is a powerful pop song with subtle traces of electronic beats and an exquisite chorus!
Spanish singer Aitana gave her voice for the official soundtrack of Netflix's "Más allá de la Luna". And the result is lovely! "Volaré" allows Aitana to show us the sweetest and most powerful sides of her voice, all wrapped up in an epically instrumented track.
Gracjan Kalandyk is a Polish singer and songwriter from Elbląg. He rose to prominence after being the third place of the fifth season of The Voice of Poland. Meet him with his new single, "Mimo wszystko". It's an exciting pop song with an intense melody and a very cool chorus.
Simon Vadnjal is a Slovene singer, songwriter and musician from Ljubljana. Meet him with his latest single, "Pozabila navodila". It's a very entertaining pop song, with a very inviting melody.
Öed is a band hailing from Estonia. They have recently released a single, titled "Ja ma luban sulle". And we hope you are ready to party! The song offers an irresistible melody, with catchy beats and a very cool chorus.
Roosevelt is a German singer hailing from Cologne. His indie sounds blossom in "Feels right", a song that plays with synth beats and retro grooves to convey a uniquely addictive piece.
Sounds European! remeets Danish singer Hugo Helmig, and his new release, "Champagne problems". It's a well-paced song with classy instruments and an even classier melody. Hugo's amazing, smooth voice fills it all with even more quality!
Melanie Payer is an Austrian singer who was born in St. Veit in 1990. She loves schlager and, after listening to her new single, we can easily say schlager loves her back! "Unsichtbar" is a very addictive song.
It's time to listen to another song by Flynn! The Irish singer has recently released "B-side". It's a song that presents a different, groovier side of his music – and it's as great as the previous display of his!
Tereza Kerndlová is a Czech singer who was born in Brun in 1986. She rose to international prominence after representing her country on Eurovision in 2008. She has recently released a new single, entitled "Jméno". It's a well-paced and well-marked pop song with a very catchy melody and a marvelous vocal performance.
Latvian artist Aminata returns to Sounds European! with her most recent single. We're talking about "Šis ir mans laiks", a bass-driven, R&B-infused track that oozes charisma!
It's time to listen to a great song coming from Slovenia. We are talking about "Vse do neba", new single by Gašper Rifelj. It's a very entertaining pop-rock song with an extremely inviting chorus. We simply cannot resist to it!
Rosi is the stage name of Rosamaria Siitonen, a Finnish singer from the city of Jämsänkoski. She brings an addictive sample of pop in "Mun itseni kaa", her most recent single. It's an explosive mix of retro sounds!
Spanish singer Marta Soto is back to Sounds European!! Her new single is "Volvería", an emotional ballad in which she conveys an intimate love message.
British superstar Harry Styles has just released a new single. And we are not afraid of saying it: A classic is born! "Golden" is a very enjoyable pop-rock song, with an extremely captivating melody and a chorus that sticks in the head after one single listen.
We now conclude our special series about the 2020 MTV Europe Music Awards, with the second half of the regional nominations. In the past year, you've seen on Sounds European!:
It's time to go on with our special series about tonight's MTV Europe Music Awards. Now, we start to focus on the regional nominations. During the past 12 months, you've seen here:
Tonight, we are having this year's edition of the MTV Europe Music Awards. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, there isn't a specific venue or host city for the ceremony. Instead, the performances were recorded in various locations across the world.
As it's a tradition, Sounds European! takes the chance to review the year, and remember all the nominees who have been presented on our site throughout the past year. If you are a frequent reader of ours, it's certain that you know most of the names!
This first part of our special series is listing the artists who are competing in the main categories. The two next parts will then focus on the regional nominations.
British diva Paloma Faith can do no wrong. There's no single of hers that can ever disappoint us. And, even among so many great releases, we can easily say: her new one is outstanding! "Gold" is pop with a unique personality, in a way only an artist with Paloma's quality and talent can dare (and succeed) to explore. It's our song of the week!
Fıratcan Dalmış is a Turkish singer born in 1994 in Kayseri. His most recent single is an exciting mix of ethnic pop: "Hepsi senin mi" brings a strong chorus and a very danceable track!
Synne Vo is a young Norwegian singer and songwriter from Lesja. She has just released "Gonna be alright", song which is part of the soundtrack for the movie "Børning 3". It's a great song, with smooth verses that explore Synne's beautiful voice in a great manner, and a chorus that is electric and very strong.
Czech band Support Lesbiens have a new single for us! "White lines" is a bouncy pop-rock with contagious beats and a melody that fits this Halloween season just perfectly!
Sounds European! remeets Polish star Cleo. She has just released "W telefonie". It's a groovy mid-tempo pop song, with a smooth melody which allows Cleo to own it all with an amazing vocal performance.
Spanish singer Carlos Right has just released an amazing new single. We are talking about "Borrándote". It's a passionate guitar-led mid-tempo ballad with an infatuating melody and a beautiful vocal performance.
Anton Walter is a young Danish singer and songwriter from Amager. Meet him with his new release, titled "Melodier". It's a fresh pop song with a memorable chorus.
Romanian pop goddess Elena Gheorghe is back with new music! In "Vulnerabili", she shies away from ethnic tunes to deliver an intimate, contemporary ballad. The song captures this (indeed) vulnerable moment we are all going through.
New song by Benjamin Ingrosso! The Swedish star has just released a version of Lisa Nilsson's "Långsamt farväl". Benjamin performed it for Så Mycket Bättre, a show where artists cover each other's biggest hits. His rendition is so enjoyable!
Since she released her new album, French singer Louane is on a string of great releases. We now highlight "Peut-être". It's a very interesting song, with groovy, well-paced verses and a quite intense chorus. Louane delivers a great vocal performance, with different layers and sounds.
