Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Ireland | U2 - "Ordinary love"

BRAND NEW

Bono, leader of Irish rock band U2, kept a very strong friendship with late South African leader Nelson Mandela. That's why the band was in charge of one of the songs for the biographic film "Mandela: long walk to freedom". "Ordinary love", a magnific rock track, is the band's first release since 2010.

Greece | Mironas Stratis - "San refrain"

BRAND NEW

It was June when Mironas Stratis's work was highlighted for the first time on Sounds European!, with "Den kollao". His new song, "San refrain", is even better than the previous one. The rhythm is passionate, his voice is involving and the chorus is amazing. A must listen!

Sweden | Danny Rossing - "Terrified"

BRAND NEW

Born in Stockholm and very fond in writing and producing music, Danny Rossing has finally released his first single. The song is "Terrified", a catchy pop track that makes great use of that sticky "na na na" that will make you keep repeating the song in your head from the moment you hear it!

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

United Kingdom | John Newman - "Losing sleep"

BRAND NEW

2013 surprised us with an intense talent from the United Kingdom. John Newman captivated everybody with "Love me again", his first single, and continued the strike of amazing singles with the equally captivating "Cheating". He is now offering a shower of emotions with "Losing sleep", the third single to come out from his debut album, "Tribute".

Russia | Zhenya Rasskazova - "Lyubov' kak snayper"

BRAND NEW

Zhenya Rasskazova was born in Chelyabinsk, Russia. She has just released a very interesting single. "Lyubov' kak snayper" is a pop song with a very interesting and catchy rhythm. Her voice fills it perfectly, making it totally involving.

Denmark | Ida - "Maybe I like it"

BRAND NEW

Ida became a very popular name in Denmark after winning the fifth season of the Danish version of The X Factor. She finally released "Seize the day", her debut album, last month. The recording included her first two singles ("I can be" and "Underdog") as well as her third release, the sweet and contagious "Maybe I like it".

Romania | Elena - "O simpla melodie"

BRAND NEW

The Romanian singer Elena Gheorghe was here on SE! in September, with "Pana dimineata". Now, she's back, with a new single. "O simpla melodie" is a pop track which has a smooth rhythm until entering a strong, groovy and contagious chorus.

Monday, December 09, 2013

The Charts Day #26 (part 2)

CHARTS

Closing the second last charts day of 2013, we highlight "In your arms". The song, performed by Norwegian duo Nico & Vinz, is going very well in their home country's chart. This week, they've placed fifth there.

The Charts Day #26 (part 1)

CHARTS

Milky Chance is a German duo which mixes alternative pop-rock with folk, electronica and reggae music. Such an exotic mixture has certainly captivated the ears in the German-speaking countries. After being #1 in Switzerland and #2 in Germany, the duo is in the #1 in Austria this week.

Sunday, December 08, 2013

Croatia | Headoneast - "Ide ljubav"

BRAND NEW

After a five-year break, a big name comes back to the Croatian music scene. We are talking about Headoneast, who has been working on their new single during last spring. The song is called "Ide ljubav". It's a very easy-listening song, quite relaxing and really lovely!