Saturday, November 16, 2013

Slovakia | Zuzana Smatanová - "Ženy aj muži"

BRAND NEW

This time, our song of the week comes from Slovakia. Pop-rock singer Zuzana Smatanová (born in Súľov-Hradná in 1984) started her career by winning the competition Coca-Cola Popstar back in 2003. That led to the release of her first studio album, "Entirely good". Ten years and six albums later, she's now releasing a new work, "Momenty", from which the fantastic "Ženy aj muži" comes from.

Russia | Pizza - "Vtornik"

BRAND NEW

Pizza is a Russian pop-rock group whose name, according to its members, is an expression of their proposal: mixing different musical ingredients in a great and unique blend. And, at least with their brand-new single "Vtornik", this objective is clearly achieved. It is a beautiful, touching and deep song, which sounds very different from what usually comes to us from Russia.

Sweden | Nina Persson - "Animal heart"

BRAND NEW

Some may not recognize her by her name, but Nina Persson is quite famous worldwide. She was the former singer of The Cardigans (yes, those ones from "Lovefool" and so many great others!) and has released many other singles as a solo performer. The last one of them is "Animal heart", a captivating track!

United Kingdom | Little Mix - "Move"

BRAND NEW

British four-piece girl band Little Mix, who won the eighth season of The X Factor in the United Kingdom, have not long ago released their latest single. The song is called "Move", and is a super pop track. As they promise in the title, you will definitely move with this song!

Friday, November 15, 2013

Finland | Robin Packalen - "Erilaiset"

BRAND NEW

A teen singer who is becoming a huge star in his home country. Robin Petteri Packalen is only 15 years old (he was born in Turku in 1998), but his career is already very solid in Finland. His first steps in music happened when he was only ten, winning Staraskaba, a singing contest for kids. Five years have passed, and he is now on his third album, whose second single, "Erilaiset", clearly shows his evolution and talent: it's an extremely good and catchy pop.

Updated on February 17th, 2019, with the new stage name of the artist.

United Kingdom | Olly Murs - "Hand on heart"

BRAND NEW

You may recognize this video as soon as you press play. With a wink to "Angels", by former Take That member Robbie Williams (who is even featured in the video!), Olly Murs has released "Hand on heart", his latest single. The song is one of those pop ballads to fall in love with!

France | Olympe - "C'est facile"

BRAND NEW

After a great version for "Zombie", presented here on SE! in September, the French singer Olympe is back with a new single. "C'est facile" has quite a different style from his previous track, being more electronic, but the quality remains. Another very enjoyable song of his.

Updated on February 19th, 2014, with the official video.

Russia | Laurita - "Prosto"

BRAND NEW

Laurita was born in Russia in 1993. She has been involved in singing from a very early age, and has already released many successful songs. She also took part in Faktor A (the Russian version of The X Factor) and Golos (the Russian version of The Voice). Her latest release is "Prosto", a catchy uptempo pop track.

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Denmark | Kato feat. Safri Duo and Bjørnskov - "Dimitto (Let go)"

BRAND NEW

Danish trio spreading power all around! Famous DJ and producer Kato teamed up with also popular electronic percussion twosome Safri Duo and rising talent Bjørnskov (who you may remember from "Vi er helte") in "Dimitto (Let go)", an uplifting track which will pump your heart into the dance floor!

Czech Republic | Ondřej Brzobohatý - "And the Oscar goes to"

RECENT

Ondřej Brzobohatý is a Czech actor and musician who was born in Prague in 1983. His most recent single, "And the Oscar goes to", is a delightful and classy pop track. It's a very easy-listening track, which makes you quickly get into its rhythm and start dancing to it.