Sweden | ISA - "In my head"

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Swedish singer ISA is back to our site to share her latest single. "In my head" is a relaxed pop with captivating beats and lyrics that reflect upon troubled times.

Sweden | ISA feat. GROUNDSTROEM - "Never change"

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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.

Sweden | ISA - "Walk like Jesus"

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It's time to listen to another great release by ISA! The Swedish star has just released "Walk like Jesus". It's an awesome pop song with a catchy melody and a great general vibe.

Sweden | ISA - "Gravity"

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Swedish singer ISA has just released a new single. And we are very excited about it! It's "Gravity", a song that offers pop at its best: it's enticing, groovy, inviting and very catchy.

Sweden | ISA - "Who the hell"

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ISA has been renewing herself as an artist since she managed to get over depression. And now, the Swedish singer has reached another beautiful mark in her history: a record campaign, with the help of her fans, funding her new music. "I find it amazing and special to be able to bring my fans closer to me and my music, by releasing this song together. This is a way for me to show that they are the ones who enable me to work with what I love. Of course, I create music because of my passion for songwriting, art, and performance, but in the end, I do it for them", she said. And here it is: "Who the hell" is a wonderful modern electropop song, with an irresistible melody and a highly inviting vibe. You'll find yourself dancing with it in no time!

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

Sweden | ISA feat. Garren - "Rare"

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We are now landing in Sweden, to listen to a great new single by ISA. "Rare", featuring American singer Garren, is such a groovy and entertaining song! Its smooth vibe is a one-way street: once you get into the mood, you'll no longer want to get out of it.

Sweden | ISA - "Settle on love (Real)"

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Swedish singer ISA has just released her "Debut album". And, along with it, a new single too! About "Settle on love (Real)", ISA says: "It's clearly one of my favorite songs. The song is about never settling for anything other than what is true and genuine. I feel that's the essence of the whole album". And we couldn't agree more: it's also one of our favorite songs from her album. It's high-quality pop music!

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

Sweden | ISA - "Bye bye"

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Swedish star ISA is ready to release her "Debut album" in the end of May. And we can only hold our excitement because she has already released some samples of it! We now present "Bye bye", a catchy and highly groovy pop song which has got us totally hooked. According to ISA, the track "is a confident text about caring for yourself in the first place and leaving something destructive behind. Even in the relationship with oneself, it's important to dare to turn your back on brain ghosts and self-hatred".

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

Sweden | ISA - "Craving"

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Get ready to listen to an awesome new song coming from Sweden! Since she started her own record label, exploring her true self as never before, ISA is only getting better and better. And her new single "Craving" is here to prove it: it's a masterpiece of pop music. It's a very contemporary song, with a deep message. "Most people knows how hard it is to act rationally in relationships. 'Craving' interprets the dilemma in trying to resist the attraction of a person who adversely affects one's life, while it's so insanely magical to be near him or her for the moment. The song is about losing yourself in a destructive relationship and pending between these emotions", ISA explains.

This song doesn't have a full-length video on YouTube, but you can listen to it on Spotify.

Sweden | ISA - "After you"

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Swedish singer ISA has released a delightful new single. It's entitled "After you", and it's a piano-led ballad which displays ISA's vocal quality and depth. It's a captivating song that makes the listeners want to play it over and over again!

Sweden | ISA - "Shy"

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Swedish star ISA is taking a new step in her career, focusing on a more personal approach to her music. And, if everything goes like her new single "Shy", a very successful path is on its way! It's a wonderful contemporary pop song.

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

Sweden | ISA - "Own you"

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Sounds European! remeets Swedish singer ISA, who has just released another amazing single. "Own you" presents a totally different ISA, exploring hip-hop influences into a highly addictive pop song. A special highlight for her vocal performance, which is flawless and extremely powerful.

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

Sweden | ISA - "Perfect"

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Swedish super star ISA has just released a new single. And no title could be more exact than "Perfect". It is, indeed, as perfect as it gets! It is a song which offers the most contemporary influences of pop with a unique quality. It's a song to listen nonstop!

Sweden | ISA - "I.S.A"

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Single after single, we have been watching Swedish star ISA develop her career and grow as an artist. And, even though she is still quite young, we can already see a great path ahead! Her new single "I.S.A" is another clear step in the direction of stardom. It's pop at its best form!

10 Questions For: ISA

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She is one of the biggest rising stars of the Swedish music scene. And we have no doubt: her music is ready to take the world! Sounds European! had the honor of talking to her, and the interview is amazing! These are our 10 questions for ISA:

Sounds European!: Our music experiences, when we are younger, usually influence our adult preferences. How about yours? Who were your music idols when you were growing up? Who did you enjoy listening? Do you feel any artist has influenced your work?

ISA: My absolute biggest idol when I was growing up was Beyoncé. And she still is a big inspiration for me today. She has been a role model when it comes to performing, vocal technique and songwriting. In addition to Beyoncé, I listen a lot to Kehlani, Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller and Brandy, to give a few examples. Every song I hear inspires me to improve my songwriting and singing.

SE!: What are your first singing memories? At what age did you start singing and what songs did you like performing?

I: One of my first singing memories is when I sang in our living room back at home. Mom bought a microphone from a toy store and I loved to perform with it. One of my favorite songs at the time was "Mamma mia" by ABBA, so that was probably sung a hundred times every week. Each time we had guests over for dinner, I demanded for everyone's attention. It was always my time to shine, haha.

SE!: You were an early bloomer: your talents were clear and you started having your work recognized at a very young age. How did you face fame and recognition, being such a young person? What are the pros and cons of being a "teen talent"?

I: In 2012, I released my first single, "Bomb", and participated in the Swedish TV show Sommarkrysset. A year later, my second song, "What are we", got out. I started to make a name for myself, but not on a huge scale. Not until I was competing in Melodifestivalen, in 2015, did I have my big break.

The benefit of being a teen artist for me has been to get experience at an early stage. I've got to know a lot of producers, songwriters, other artists and people in the music business. And with over 100 gigs, performances in TV shows and a lot of interviews, I feel professional and comfortable, though I am only 19.

The drawback of becoming famous in your teens is that it can be harder to do the transition of becoming a more adult artist. Because you have to change people's perception of who you already are.

SE!: You had, in our opinion, two excellent participations on Melodifestivalen. We absolutely love both of your songs which were part of it. How was your experience in the festival? What are your memories of it? Is it something you would consider trying again, in the future?

I: It was the scariest but best thing I have ever done. I learned a lot about being in the center of attention in an extreme way, having papers writing about me during a period with a lot of pressure and expectations. Right now, my focus isn't to be a part of Melodifestivalen again. But it's stupid to say never.

SE!: As we see it, you are a complete pop singer: you don't stick to only one kind of pop music. You try different subgenres, from ballads to electropop, exploring several possibilities pop can offer. How would you define your own music? And what other genres do you still plan to record?

I: I would define my music as urban pop. I am a big fan of modern R&B and hip-hop, which will be reflected in some of the songs I am gonna release from now on.

"I plan to be the next artist from Sweden breaking worldwide" (Picture: official Facebook page)

SE!: You come from one of the most important countries when it comes to pop music. How do you see the history and the current moment of Swedish pop? And how is it to develop your work in Sweden?

I: I only see benefits with coming from Sweden if you are aiming for an international career, which I am. We got both fans' and people in the music business's attention. I think that Max Martin, Avicii and Zara Larsson have proved what a talent from Sweden can accomplish. I plan to be the next artist from Sweden breaking worldwide.

SE!: Sweden is a country whose music usually crosses all borders. Therefore, most songs are recorded in English. Is it an established matter in the Swedish market, using English in pop songs? Would you consider recording singles in Swedish, or do you feel more comfortable in English?

I: Since my goal is to make it internationally, I have focused on writing and singing in English. But if you wanna grow big within the Swedish borders, I think it's a smart move to make music in Swedish. It's easier to make people connect with your music. I would love to release something in Swedish some time, maybe like a feature track with a Swedish rapper.

SE!: What are your professional projects for the near future? What can your fans expect from you?

I: I have been writing a lot of music over the past year, and my fans can definitely expect great releases during 2017 and 2018. It's a new, more grown-up ISA – more real, if you know what I mean. I am more excited than ever!

SE!: If you could choose anyone, who would be some Swedish and international artists you would like to collaborate with?

I: Man, it's hard to choose... But right now, I would love to work with Zara Larsson and Justin Timberlake.

SE!: We would like to finish this interview with a song of yours. What is your favorite song by ISA, and why?

I: Oh, my favorite song I have released is probably "Let it kill you". It gives me goosebumps every time I hear it and I get inspired by the lyrics. It's about believing in yourself, fighting for what you love. Even I need that pep talk sometimes.

Sweden | ISA - "Light on"

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Swedish star ISA is back with a new single, and we couldn't be more excited! "Light on" is a highly entertaining electropop. Its melody is involving and sticks to the head after a single listen, and the chorus is very marking. It's surely a must-listen!

Sweden | ISA - "I will wait"

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Sounds European! celebrates the International Women's Day with excellent music! Every year, Melodifestivalen (the Swedish National Final for Eurovision) has at least one entry which receives a totally unfair judgement by the audience. This year, we are sure, it's ISA's "I will wait". This song, which was eliminated on the Andra Chansen week, had potential to win Melodifestivalen – and depending on opponents, Eurovision, even. A masterpiece which deserved much more from the audience.

Sweden | ISA - "Let it kill you"

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Get ready to get completely dazzled: Swedish new star ISA's new single is breathtaking! "Let it kill you" offers pop at its most perfect form. It's catchy and highly contagious. We can't stop singing its chorus!

Sweden | ISA - "Drum & bass"

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Since we featured ISA last year, her career blossomed with a Melodifestivalen participation with "Don't stop" and a very promising path as one of the leading new talents in Sweden. Her latest single can absolutely confirm this: "Drum & bass" is a fantastic mixture of pop, soft dubstep sounds and R&B.

Sweden | ISA - "What are we"

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ISA is a Swedish singer who follows the current big trend of talented Scandinavian kids (such as Robin, Molly and Jenni Jaakkola). She is only 15, but she is described as being a multitalented artist, street dancer and songwriter. What we know for sure is that her latest single, "What we are", is a ballad we will remember for a long time!