Monday, December 16, 2013

The Charts Day #27 (part 2)

CHARTS

Last week, Sounds European! covered U2's new single. Not more than two weeks since the official release, the song is already a chart success all around Europe. The highest position for "Ordinary love" is the top of the ranking in Italy.

The Charts Day #27 (part 1)

CHARTS

One of our very favorite singers in Denmark, Mads Langer is a highlight this week on the Danish charts, with his "I en stjerneregn af sne".

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Germany | Despina Vandi - "Xano esena"

BRAND NEW

Despina Vandi, the artistic name of Despina Malea, is a 44-year-old singer who was born in Tübingen, Germany, but was raised in Greece – where she developed her music career. She is, nowadays, one of the biggest names ever of Greek music. Her new single, "Xano esena", shows why: the intensity of melody and voice she prints to her music is unique.

Updated on March 23rd, 2014, with the official video.

Ireland | Walking On Cars - "Tick tock"

BRAND NEW

Some months ago, we presented their beautiful "Two stones". Now, the Irish rock band Walking On Cars are presenting a new single. The song is called "Tick tock", and it is a fantastic sample of what their debut album will be. Surely an amazing and relaxing track!

Russia | DASviDOS - "Utrom"

BRAND NEW

DASviDOS is an, as they define themselves, energy funk group, which was formed in Moscow, Russia, in 2011. Their new single is "Utrom", a great uptempo dance pop song. The instrumentals, the voice, the rhythm... everything helps to make it extremely contagious. Get ready to dance!

Switzerland | Eliane - "Venus & Mars"

RECENT

Singer and pianist Eliane Müller was born in Hochdorf, Switzerland. She won the talent show Die Grössten Schweizer Talente in 2012, and has worked in her own musical career since then. Her second single is the marvellous "Venus & Mars", a ballad which explores her sweet voice and her amazing skills to play the piano.

Saturday, December 14, 2013

Italy | Emma - "L'amore non mi basta"

RECENT

She needs no introduction. Emma, the same lady we presented some months ago with "Dimentico tutto", has not long ago released the third single from "Schiena", her successful third studio album. The song is a powerful pop-rock track, which comes with a massive sample of Emma's strong vocal performance. Her charm, her power and her magnific song make "L'amore non mi basta" the song of the week of SE!.

Greece | Nadia Boule - "Klepse me (Amami)"

BRAND NEW

Nadia Boule (or Mpoule, depending on the place you look for information about her) is a 29-year-old singer and TV host who is native of Nafpaktos, but born in Athens – both in Greece. Her new single, "Klepse me", is a version for "Amami", one of the biggest hits of Italian singer Emma Marrone. This version is as powerful as the original track, even though the Greek language makes it sounds different.

United Kingdom | The Vamps - "Wild heart"

BRAND NEW

The Vamps are a British pop boyband which was formed in 2012. Their first single, "Can we dance" was a big hit in the United Kingdom and has reached the charts in Australia and Ireland. They want to repeat the story with "Wild heart", their joyful and energetic second single.

Romania | Emmah Toris - "Ne intamplam"

BRAND NEW

Emmah Toris is one more talented new artist who Sounds European! is proud to present. She was born in Romania, but has German and Greek roots. Her first single is "Ne intamplam", a very special track: classy, and in a style which isn't common to find in Romanian music. Her voice helps completing its rarity, since it's very unique and beautiful. Give it a listen and fall in love!