Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Sounds European!'s farewell

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

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

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

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

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


Monday, April 11, 2022

Germany | Die Toten Hosen - "Scheiss wessis"

BRAND NEW

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

Finland | Ollie - "Kaksi sydäntä"

BRAND NEW

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

Croatia | Stjepan Lach - "Zauvijek"

BRAND NEW

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

Sunday, April 10, 2022

Italy | Francesco Gabbani - "Volevamo solo essere felici"

BRAND NEW

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

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

BRAND NEW

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

Norway | This Daze - "Cigarette smile"

BRAND NEW

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

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

Saturday, April 09, 2022

Cyprus | Loukas Yorkas - "An m' agapas"

SONG OF THE WEEK

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

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

BRAND NEW

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

Belgium | Regi feat. Emma Heesters - "Zwaartekracht"

BRAND NEW

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

Friday, April 08, 2022

Spain | Veintiuno - "La ruina"

BRAND NEW

Spanish band Veintiuno are back with us! They have recently released "La ruina", a compelling rock track that encapsulates a charming retro feeling with lyrics that play between wishes for the future and nostalgic memories from the past.

Portugal | Cristóvam - "Golden days"

BRAND NEW

Cristóvam is back with us! He has recently released "Golden days", a cozy sample of guitar-driven pop.

On the track, Cristóvam comments: "I think there's a beautiful parallelism between spring and youth, and I'm hoping that we captured some of it in this song. It was [written on] a sunny morning and the sunlight had this tonality that reminded me of an old photo I had from 2009. That photograph was taken on a holiday trip with a group of friends. We were all teenagers, some of us approaching 20 and going through that nostalgic feeling of reaching the twilight of your youth. I always think of that specific photo as the perfect representation of the golden days of mine".

Russia | Maxim Fadeev - "Vyzhivshiy"

BRAND NEW

Maxim Fadeev has a new single on offer. "Vyzhivshiy" is a vocal ballad with a very captivating and involving melody. The chorus is so strong!

Thursday, April 07, 2022

France | Clara Luciani - "Amour toujours"

BRAND NEW

French singer Clara Luciani keeps conquering us with her unique take on disco-infused pop. This time, it is with her latest single, "Amour toujours", that she hits the nail on the head: the verses are hypnotizing, and the addition of strings in the chorus makes it just irresistible!

Ireland | Wild Youth - "Seventeen"

BRAND NEW

Irish band Wild Youth are finally back with us! They have just released the single "Seventeen", a classic rock ballad in which they unveil all their power.

Greece | George Sabanis - "Ase me na se prosecho"

RECENT

Greek star George Sabanis has a new single on offer. It's entitled "Ase me na se prosecho". The song is an intense ballad with a strong melody and a perfect vocal performance. George never disappoints us!

Wednesday, April 06, 2022

United Kingdom | YUNGBLUD - "The funeral"

BRAND NEW

After landing a high spot on our Top 50 of 2021 with "Fleabag", British singer YUNGBLUD returns to our site with a brand-new single! We're talking about "The funeral", a cathartic mix of pop and rock.

The track is very personal for the artist, as he explained: "I've spent a lot of time lately fighting with who I wanted to be. Honestly, I've been feeling a bit of a hypocrite. I've been telling people to be themselves with no fear or no care for what others thought, but I realized that was something I needed to tell myself. (...) The lyrics of this song are a list of everything that makes me feel insecure. It is about ego, death, being reborn and dancing on your own grave".

Switzerland | Baba Shrimps - "Rolling stone"

BRAND NEW

Time to check up on Swiss band Baba Shrimps! They have recently released "Rolling stone", a very compelling blend of indie and pop sounds. The band describes the song as an "homage to those who build on the history of yesterday but want to write their own songs of today and tomorrow, wrapped in a catchy, uplifting song".

Turkey | Selin - "Asi"

RECENT

Selin is a prominent new name in the Turkish music scene. Born in Istanbul in 1998 and growing up in the United Kingdom, she brings an alternative take to pop in "Asi", a song that sounds super contemporary and mixes both Turkish and English with seamless effort.

Tuesday, April 05, 2022

Belgium | Mustii - "Skyline"

BRAND NEW

Belgium's Mustii is back with us to share his most recent single. "Skyline" is an anthemic, alternative ballad which draws inspiration from other decades to explode in sounds and beats.