Monday, November 25, 2013

The Charts Day #24 (part 2)

CHARTS

It wasn't long ago that Sounds European! introduced Adel Tawil's single "Lieder". This great song is starting to appear in some charts, including the one of his own country: in Germany, it is already placing fourth this week.

The Charts Day #24 (part 1)

CHARTS

After winning the latest edition of the talent show Die Grosse Chance, Thomas David became a huge hit in his home country, Austria. His first release, the soft ballad "Able", debuted at number 4 in the charts of the German-speaking country.

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Russia | Sati Kazanova - "Dura"

BRAND NEW

Sati Kazanova is a very beautiful 31-year-old singer who was born in Kabardino-Balkaria, in Russia. Until 2010, she was part of the girlband Fabrika, which firstly appeared to the public during the talent show Star Factory – where they ended as second place. Now in solo work, she has released "Dura", a very cool pop single with very enthusiastic rhythm.

Romania | Anca Florescu - "Hearts collide"

BRAND NEW

Even though she is a lawyer, Anca Florescu had always had his heart into art. She studied in the School of Art of Sibiu, her hometown, for a long period of her youth, and eventually got a certificate in ballet. In another phase of her artistic life, she's presenting us her single "Hearts collide". And it's supreme: a classy pop song with a very catchy rhythm. Definitely one that can't be missed!

Updated on March 1st, 2014, with the Eurovision NFs label.

Belgium | Paulien Mathues - "Ain't no fool"

BRAND NEW

The winner of the last edition of The Voice of Flanders, Paulien Mathues, is back to Sounds European!. Her new single, "Ain't no fool", shows that her talent is a certainty. It is a very beautiful track, which goes even greater than what it could be due to her amazing vocal work.

Denmark | Jon Nørgaard - "Diamanter"

BRAND NEW

After winning the second season of the Danish version of Popstars in 2002, Jon Nørgaard went on to release two studio albums and several singles. He took a long break from 2005 until 2012, when he came back with the album "Uden mig" and several non-album singles. His latest release is "Diamanter", a magnific pop song with a touch of R&B, a very catchy rhythm and an addictive chorus.

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Ukraine | VIA Gra - "Peremiriye"

BRAND NEW

VIA Gra is more than a Ukrainian pop group: it's almost a brand of its own. The name has survived several member changes, while presenting some of the biggest stars of the current music scene in Ukraine and region – such as Loboda, Eva Bushmina and Albina Dzhanabaeva. After the dissolution of their last formation, in the end of 2012, though, it seemed the franchise was going to stay awhile before returning with a new work. But, around one year later, a new selection was made, and VIA Gra is back with their new single "Peremiriye". It is an amazing and exciting song, totally addictive, which shows the name VIA Gra still has a lot to offer. So much, that it was selected the song of this week by Sounds European!.

Spain | Depedro feat. Bernard Fanning - "You and I"

BRAND NEW

Spanish alternative band Depedro met Australian singer Bernard Fanning, former lead singer of the rock band Powderfinger, for a fantastic release. The single is called "You and I", and is a very soothing song with a very relaxing atmosphere and sweet lyrics.

Germany | Yvonne Catterfeld - "Pendel"

BRAND NEW

Yvonne Catterfeld is a 33-year-old singer who was born in Erfurt, in Germany. She has released her first single in 2001, but her career started going big only in 2003, with the huge success her single "Für dich" has reached. Her new single "Pendel" is a very catchy pop rock, with cool rhythm and perfect vocals. Her recorder has released only a short version of her song on YouTube. To watch it fully, click here.

Serbia | Olja Karleuša - "Nebuloza"

BRAND NEW

Contemporary pop-folk singer Olja Karleuša is a well-known name in her native Serbia. She not only released many singles and albums, but also took part in the Serbian VIP Big Brother 2007, in which she was one of the finalists. Her latest release is "Nebuloza", a very catchy tune!