Netherlands | Kensington - "Island"

BRAND NEW

Kensington is promoting their latest album, "Time", with a great new single. "Island" brings the Dutch band with an in-crescendo rock that explodes after the first chorus to unveil a raw kind of power, both in the instruments and in the lead vocals.

Netherlands | Kensington - "Uncharted"

BRAND NEW

Dutch band Kensington are promoting their most recent studio album, "Time", with a succession of amazing singles. The latest one of the streak is "Uncharted", a song in which they ditch their raw old-school sounds to deliver an emotional and equally captivating ballad.

Netherlands | Kensington - "What lies ahead"

BRAND NEW

Dutch band Kensington returns to Sounds European! with a great new track. "What lies ahead" is an intense rock track with an energetic melody. The official video shows the band's tour around Canada earlier this year.

Netherlands | Kensington - "Bats"

BRAND NEW

Kensington are finally back! And there couldn't be a better return for the Dutch band: their single "Bats" is simply amazing. It's a song whose melody sticks to the head after few seconds, and you find yourself fully involved in no time.

Netherlands | Kensington - "Fiji"

RECENT

Dutch band Kensington are back to Sounds European! with yet another amazing single. "Fiji" brings their classic approach to alternative indie rock, a real treat for lovers of this genre!

Netherlands | Kensington - "Bridges"

RECENT

Do you feel the excitement in the air? It's solely because Dutch band Kensington has just released a new single. And you know what it means: it's time to listen to excellent music. They never disappoint! "Bridges" is solid, high-quality rock 'n' roll. Irresistible!

Netherlands | Kensington - "Do I ever"

BRAND NEW

Dutch band Kensington have a very characteristic sound to their work. It's not hard to identify them when listening to a track. And they have just released a new song which we can easily qualify as their signature music: "Do I ever" is everything you can expect from Kensington. So, obviously, it is excellent!

Updated on April 22nd, 2017, with the official video.

Netherlands | Armin van Buuren feat. Kensington - "Heading up high"

BRAND NEW

It's time for a unique mix of rock and electronic music. Two of the most influential names of the Dutch music industry have gathered to release a song: the renowned producer and DJ Armin van Buuren and Kensington, undoubtedly the best band currently in the Netherlands. "Heading up high" is up to their qualities, and mix the best of their talents.

Netherlands | Kensington - "Done with it"

BRAND NEW

The great Dutch band Kensington has finally released a new single. We were surely waiting for one, and we were not disappointed with "Done with it"! It has great vibes, and the mix of the light uptempo melody with great vocals is just on spot.

Netherlands | Kensington - "Riddles"

RECENT

Dutch band Kensington keep enchanting us with their soulful sounds. Their latest single is the powerful "Riddles", a very captivating rock track as the band has us used to.

Top 50 of 2014: #3

2014 IN 50 SONGS

The end of 2014 is approaching. And, as it happened on the last days of 2013, it's time for our review of the best we've listened throughout the year. Sounds European! looked back on the songs which were published here during this period – more than 1200 – and selected the 50 best ones (in the editors' opinions). Until December 31st, this top 50 will remember some of the coolest artists and tracks which were presented during the year.

3rd place: Netherlands | Kensington - "Streets"

Netherlands | Kensington - "War"

BRAND NEW

Dutch band Kensington has definitely been one of the names of 2014. Their latest single just confirms they are in a great moment: "War" is a very cool and uplifting rock song. We are sure you won't want to miss it!

Netherlands | Kensington - "All for nothing"

RECENT

Kensington is not a new name for us, and it was high time they would appear again in Sounds European!. Their latest single is "All for nothing", and it features their usual power in an intense video and great rhythm.

Netherlands | Kensington - "Streets"

BRAND NEW

We are still being hunted by their "Ghosts", but Kensington keeps surprising us with their music. "Streets" is their newest release; an anthemic rock with a great atmosphere and a fantastic video. It has all it takes to be the song of the week this time!

Netherlands | Kensington - "Ghosts"

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Despite being together since 2005, it wasn't until last year that the Dutch band Kensington became popular in their home country, thanks to the success of their second album, "Vultures". They are now hoping to get the same success in the international market, and the melancholic "Ghosts" is already the second single to be featured worldwide.