The Charts Day #14 (part 2)

CHARTS

OneRepublic shot to stardom thanks to the addictive "Apologize". This year they released "Native", their first album in four years, coming back to rock the charts. The third single to that album, the catchy pop-rock "Counting stars", is currently #3 in Ireland.

The Charts Day #14 (part 1)

CHARTS

She is being one of the most discussed names of music these past weeks. You may love her. You may really dislike what she is doing. Either way, one thing is undeniable: whatever she is doing, it's working. Her new video was published only one week ago, and it's already reaching 100 million views. "Wrecking ball", by Miley Cyrus, is not going well only on YouTube – it's starting to chart all over Europe, with Ireland being where she is the highest this week, as #5.

United Kingdom | Ellie Goulding - "How long will I love you"

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Even when she's still enjoying success with "Burn" (covered by SE! here), Ellie Goulding has released "How long will I love you". The song, a very soft and touching ballad, is part of the soundtrack of the movie "About time".

Germany | Die Toten Hosen - "Das ist der moment"

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One of the most traditional punk rock bands from Germany is trying different sounds with their new single. Die Toten Hosen, created in Düsseldorf in the beginning of the 1980s, released "Das ist der moment". It is more easy-listening than most of punk songs around. Very positive and enthusiastic track.

Finland | Tanja Vähäsarja - "Tuulena"

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After her experience in The Voice of Finland, Tanja Vähäsarja is now releasing her first single. "Tuulena" is a very sweet and charming ballad, with a musical arrangement that lets the song flow gently. Her captivating voice and the Finnish language combine perfectly!

Sweden | Eric Saade - "Forgive me"

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He has already gone home on Sounds European!. Now, he is seeking for forgiveness. The Swedish star Eric Saade is with a new single. "Forgive me" is different from most of Eric's work, which is usually very uptempo: the song is a nice ballad with a good groove in it.

Portugal | Aurea - "How far would you go"

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Portuguese talent Aurea is returning to Sounds European! with a new single. She is releasing "How far would you go", which is the main song for the soundtrack of the Portuguese movie "RPG". It is a very classy song, with a great piano work and an even greater voice performance by Aurea.

Iceland | Dikta - "Talking"

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It was not long ago when we featured Dikta with a great oldie. Well, they are back! The amazing rock band from Reykjavík has just released "Talking", a song that's very influenced by British pop-rock. Get ready to get caught by the Icelandic power!

Norway | Alida - "Some of us"

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After exploding to success with the hit "Feathers", the Norwegian singer Alida is returning with another song. "Some of us" keeps the same dance-pop style and cool vocal work of her previous single. A cute track which is very nice to listen to.

Ukraine | Antytila - "Nevidimka"

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Antytila is a Ukrainian band coming from Kiev, and they've been together since 2008. They sing pop-rock songs in Ukrainian, Russian and English. Their latest single is "Nevidimka", a powerful and catchy pop-rock track that shows all their power.