Top 50 of 2021: #50

BEST SONGS OF 2021

As is our tradition every end of December, it is time to review the best songs of the year. During this period, Sounds European! has featured over 1300 songs. And now, we are presenting, until December 31st, our list of the 50 best European songs of 2021.

50th place: Sweden | Helena Paparizou - "Apohrosis"

Sweden | Magnus Carlsson feat. Helena Paparizou - "Day and night"

BRAND NEW

Magnus Carlsson and Helena Paparizou teamed up for a song that sounds so Melodifestivalen that we can't help but loving it. "Day and night" blends a sort of Latin music base and the most engaging kind of pop you could expect. The result is an absolutely addictive track!

Sweden | Helena Paparizou - "Apohrosis"

BRAND NEW

We finish our day dedicated to Helena Paparizou's latest album, "Apohrosis", with the song that gives its name to the whole project. The single is a more evident flashback to the '80s sounds that are taken over the world. Her unmistakable voice is what makes the whole thing shine through: it boosts the track to fantastic levels!

Sweden | Helena Paparizou - "Adiexodo"

BRAND NEW

Another song included in Helena Paparizou's latest album, "Apohrosis" is "Adiexodo". This time, she delivers a haunting ballad that peaks in a chorus full of ethnic, somewhat retro, sounds.

Sweden | Helena Paparizou - "Mi"

BRAND NEW

Time to get a glimpse of what retro Greek pop would sound! Helena Paparizou takes us to the '80s in "Mi", an upbeat track with a groovy bass that creates a totally addictive melody. You'll need to turn on the closest wind machine for this one!

Sweden | Helena Paparizou - "Gia pia agapi"

BRAND NEW

Few people know how to explore different sides of their talent as Helena Paparizou. Her single "Gia pia agapi" is just one sample: she delivers a very interesting pop with a strong chorus wrapped up in Greek sounds. Its melody reminded us of the great mid-tempo ballads from the 1990s, the kind that make our toes curl every time.

Sweden | Helena Paparizou - "Mia stagona amartia"

BRAND NEW

The next stop in our analysis of "Apohrosis", the latest album by Helena Paparizou, takes us to "Mia stagona amartia". In this beautiful track, takes on a more folkloric sound with an intense base that accompanies her imposing voice in a great way!

Sweden | Helena Paparizou - "Den epestrepsa"

BRAND NEW

We continue with our day dedicated to Helena Paparizou's new releases with "Den epestrepsa". The song has smooth, piano-driven verses that lead to a powerful chorus that blends in pop, rock and ethnic elements. It's a real explosion of sounds!

Sweden | Helena Paparizou - "Anamoni"

RECENT

Back in 2017, Laura Pausini had a succession of singles released in a very short timeframe, and we decided to dedicate a whole day to her. Now, it's time for us to highlight the impressive work of another Mediterranean diva: Helena Paparizou!

The Swedish-Greek singer has released a new album, "Apohrosis", and videos for nine (!) singles, including the 2020 singles "Se xeno soma" and "Deja vu". The third single to emerge from the album is "Anamoni", a piano-and-voice ballad that shows Helena's deepest emotions.

Sweden | Helena Paparizou - "Se xeno soma"

BRAND NEW

Swedish-born Greek diva Helena Paparizou returns to our site with an empowering new single. "Se xeno soma" is a heartfelt ballad in which she talks about listening and trusting ourselves, our bodies and our souls.

Sweden | Helena Paparizou feat. Sakis Rouvas - "Etsi ine i fasi"

BRAND NEW

Two of the biggest names within the Greek music scene have met to release a single together: Swedish-born Helena Paparizou and Sakis Rouvas. And yes, the song is as amazing as those names predict! "Etsi ine i fasi" is a compelling ballad with a soft ethnic instrumentation and a chorus that will snatch your wigs. Without a doubt, it's our song of the week!

Sweden | Helena Paparizou - "Kalokairi kai pathos"

BRAND NEW

Swedish-born Greek star Helena Paparizou has us used to festive summer tracks with an explosion of ethnic flavor. And we are a sucker for them! Her latest single, "Kalokairi kai pathos", brings exactly that: a celebration of the Mediterranean heat!

Sweden | Helena Paparizou - "Askopa xenychtia"

BRAND NEW

Helena Paparizou returns to our site with a very intense new single. "Askopa xenychtia" is a powerful ballad with ethnic touches, deep lyrics and a strong, empowering video to go along.

Sweden | Helena Paparizou - "Kati skoteino"

BRAND NEW

Helena Paparizou is arguably one of the biggest European names when it comes to masterpieces of pop music. And the Swedish-born Greek singer has done it again, with her new single "Kati skoteino". Melody, voice, chorus, ambience... everything is impeccable. We just can't get enough of it: it's our song of the week!

Sweden | Helena Paparizou feat. Anastasios Rammos - "An me deis na klaio"

RECENT

Get ready to listen to an outstanding new song! Greek stars Helena Paparizou (born in Sweden) and Anastasios Rammos gathered to record and release "An me deis na klaio". And it's a true masterpiece. It's such an intense and addictive single! Their voices mix very well, and add a unique power to it all. It's a song to listen on repeat: it's our song of the week!

Sweden | Helena Paparizou - "Agkaliase me"

BRAND NEW

It's impossible not to fall in love with every new single by Helena Paparizou. The Swedish-Greek diva has finished 2016 releasing a very beautiful ballad: "Agkaliase me" is that kind of grandiose ballad that only voices like Helena's can fulfill!

Top 50 of 2016: #10

2016 IN 50 SONGS

The end of the year is approaching. And on Sounds European!, this can only mean one thing: it's time to look back and remember some of the coolest artists and tracks we've listened during the past 12 months. We reviewed more than 1500 songs posted in 2016 and selected the 50 we consider the best ones – which will be presented to you until December 31st.

10th place: Sweden | Helena Paparizou - "Misi kardia"

Sweden | Helena Paparizou - "Fiesta"

BRAND NEW

You thought you had your favorite summer song until Helena Paparizou arrived with "Fiesta". It's easy: Greek language, some Greek sounds and the drive of a Spanish guitar couldn't produce a more summer-y single than this one. We dare you not to dance along!

Sweden | Helena Paparizou - "Misi kardia"

BRAND NEW

Swedish-born singer Helena Paparizou is back to our site! Her most recent single is "Misi kardia", a song in which Helena turns back to her Greek roots: not only the language, but some traditional sounds mingling with the pop-rock tunes make the song one of her finest releases!

Sweden | Helena Paparizou - "Otan aggeli klene (Angel)"

BRAND NEW

Swedish singer Helena Paparizou returns to her Greek roots with a very strong song. "Otan aggeli klene" is a very good pop song, with a remarkable chorus filled with rocking guitars. Definitely a fantastic comeback!