Monday, July 28, 2014

The Charts Day #56 (part 2)

CHARTS

And now, we go back to the custom: German-speaking countries sharing German-language songs. Andreas Bourani was not long ago here, but his song "Auf uns" has reached the top position in his native Germany and in Austria, as well as the #2 in neighbouring Switzerland!

The Charts Day #56 (part 1)

CHARTS

Canadian band MAGIC! is having a huge success with their debut single. The song is "Rude", and it didn't fare higher than a sixth place in thier native Canada, but it is this week on the #2 in the United Kingdom!

Sunday, July 27, 2014

France | Zayra - "Premier regard"

RECENT

Zayra is a French singer who was born in the city of Hyères. She was the second place of the ninth season of one of the most traditional music reality shows in France, Star Academy – finishing in front of a singer who was already presented here on SE!, Sidoine. Zayra's "Premier regard" is an amazing pop track. Very groovy!

Sweden | Tove Styrke - "Even if I'm loud it doesn't mean I'm talking to you"

RECENT

Tove Styrke is a 21-year-old singer from Umeå, Sweden. She rose to prominence after taking part of the Swedish version of Idols in 2009, which she ended as the third place. Her new single "Even if I'm loud it doesn't mean I'm talking to you" is one of those song which has no low part: it's intense and exciting from first to last second!

Spain | Ending Sequence - "Until the end"

BRAND NEW

Ending Sequence is a brand-new band based in Madrid, the capital city of Spain. They've just released their first single, the very entertaining "Until the end". The melody is totally involving, and the song's multi-language lyrics make it a very unique work. Give it a listen!

Russia | Julia Parshuta - "Cut me open"

RECENT

Forget everything you are used to listen from Russia: Julia Parshuta's work is very different from the basic Russian pop. The 26-year-old singer from Sochi, who is the former lead singer of the group In-Yan, has just released her new single. And what a great pop "Cut me open" is! Her voice is very imposing, and the chorus, even more!

Saturday, July 26, 2014

Denmark | Julie Bjerre - "Zero"

RECENT

Julie Bjerre is one more young talent to appear in Europe. Born in the Danish city of Herlev, the 15-year-old singer got recently known in her country for taking part of (and winning) the music reality show Mentor. Now, she is releasing the single "Zero". With a stupendous mix of a talented voice and a very strong melody, which rises until one of the coolest choruses of the year, she has amazed us on SE!. That's why it is our song of the week.

Updated on October 11th, 2020, with the official video.

United Kingdom | Florrie - "Little white lies"

BRAND NEW

Florence Arnold, also known as Florrie, is a 25-year-old drummer, singer and songwriter who was born in Bristol, United Kingdom. Her new single "Little white lies" is very special. It presents a very rare combination of electronic pop and drumming in the chorus. Catchy song, with varied instrumentals and extraordinary chorus: it's as good as it gets!

Ireland | Daithí feat. Danny O'Reilly - "In flight"

BRAND NEW

What a great song to come from Ireland! Daithí Ó Drónaí is a 24-year-old musician who was born in the Irish city of Ballyvaughan. He has released his new single "In flight" together with The Coronas' Danny O'Reilly. It's an electronic song with great melody and instrumentals, a unique voice and an extremely catchy chorus. A perfect mix!

France | Patrick Fiori feat. Tommy - "J'espère que tu vas bien"

RECENT

Patrick Fiori is a 44-year-old singer from Marseille, France. He has gathered with Tommy Chiche, who was also born in Marseille, to record the remarkable pop-rock "J'espère que tu vas bien". The instrumentals are very good, and the chorus has a very special melody.

Updated on January 9th, 2015, with the official video.