Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Denmark | Stine Bramsen - "Prototypical"

BRAND NEW

Stine Bramsen, lead singer of Alphabeat, is also starting a solo career. After collaborating with Carpark North in "32", she is now releasing her first solo single. The song is called "Prototypical" and is an explosive pop track which features a very strong instrumentation and a powerful participation of backing vocalists. Is it too early to name it one of the tracks of 2014?

Finland | Kim Herold - "Kaikki okei"

RECENT

The song "Kaikki okei" is very different from what Finnish music usually offers us. It's a pop ballad with touches of American country music. An interesting mix, enhanced by Kim's very cool voice.

France | Jeanne Cherhal - "L'echappé"

BRAND NEW

Do you want help to get up for one more day? The upbeat piano rhythm of "L'echappé", by the French singer Jeanne Cherhal, is perfect for you!

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Denmark | MØ - "Say you'll be there"

BRAND NEW

MØ is the biggest promise to emerge from Denmark. Born in Odense, she is a very acclaimed indie artist who is very focused in making the big step into the highlights this year. "Say you'll be there" is one of her latest songs, and you are imagining it right – it's an indie cover of the Spice Girls!

Poland | Łukasz Zagrobelny - "Dotrę do ciebie"

BRAND NEW

Singer and actor Łukasz Zagrobelny has had a very prosperous career. Besides taking part of several plays, he was the Polish voice in several well-known movies (dubbing, for example, "Shrek 2"). His latest single is  "Dotrę do ciebie", a very groovy pop with a captivating melody.

Turkey | Gece - "Yanimda kal"

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There is always room for a great Turkish rock in our blog. Gece was formed in 2000 in Ankara, the Turkish capital city, and has continued to have a great success until now. Their latest single is the soft "Yanimda kal".

Ireland | U2 - "Invisible"

BRAND NEW

U2 came back in the end of last year with an emotive hommage to Nelson Mandela, "Ordinary love". Their latest track is a bit innovative: "Invisible" adds some synth beats to their traditional rock sound.

Monday, February 17, 2014

The Charts Day #34 (part 2)

CHARTS

Katy B has already been featured on Sounds European!, but now she is being a highlight in the British charts. Her successful "Crying for no reason" is this week at #5 in her home country.

The Charts Day #34 (part 1)

CHARTS

Katy Perry continues her road of success with her latest single. "Dark horse", which features rapper Juicy J, is climbing in the charts around Europe. The highest position of this week is the #4 she reached in Norway.

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Italy | Alessandra Amoroso - "Fuoco d'artificio"

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Alessandra Amoroso is one of the biggest stars in Italian music. Her unique voice and very romantic style were already shown here on Sounds European! before, with "Amore puro". Now, you'll be able to see them once more: her new single "Fuoco d'artificio" shows exactly these characteristics, which are for sure what Alessandra does the best.