Tuesday, July 29, 2014

United Kingdom | Lily Allen - "As long as I got you"

BRAND NEW

It's not the first time that we feature Lily Allen. The diva of British pop is now releasing another single from her latest album, "Sheezus". The song is "As long as I got you", and it is a slight change from her previous singles: from an irony to modern pop to a very country-influenced song!

Latvia | Normunds Rutulis - "Kā pirmo reiz"

BRAND NEW

From Riga, in Latvia, to the world, the 42-year-old Normunds Rutulis has a very classy tune to offer us. His "Kā pirmo reiz" is an amazing mix of orchestral instrumentation, Normunds's great voice and a choir of very good backing vocalists.

Ireland | Paddy Casey feat. Kim Hayden - "Out of control"

BRAND NEW

Paddy Casey is one of the most renowned voices of Ireland, even though his career entered in a hiatus in 2007. Now, he is relaunching his career with the collaboration of Kim Hayden, a brand-new singer who arrived to the semifinals of the first season of The Voice Ireland. Together, they released "Out of control", a beautiful ballad which complements their two voices very softly.

Poland | Kasia Popowska - "Przyjdzie taki dzien"

RECENT

Kasia Popowska is a 24-year-old Polish singer who was born in the city of Łódź, and got famous after publishing some cover versions for famous songs on YouTube. Her new single, "Przyjdzie taki dzien", is a delicious pop track.

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"

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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!