Ireland | Kodaline - "Honest"

BRAND NEW

One album was enough for Kodaline to become one of the most popular Irish bands. Luckily for us, they will be releasing a new album this year, which we already know will be titled "Coming up for air". And they already have shown us the first single to come out of the album: "Honest" is a very cool rock song, retaining their usual atmosphere ins songs but adding a bit more of power. They are just getting better!

United Kingdom | Connie Talbot - "Gravity"

BRAND NEW

Sounds European! is known for valuing the work of new young stars. This time, we meet one from the United Kingdom: Connie Talbot was born in 2000 in Streetly. She rose to fame in 2007, when she reached the final of the first season of Britain's Got Talent. "Gravity" is the song which names her current EP. It's a beautiful track, which displays all her talent and potential.

Russia | Julia Beretta - "S Novym Godom, druz'ya!"

BRAND NEW

Forget all the clichès you've heard before in songs about New Year. Julia Beretta's "S Novym Godom, druz'ya!" is the groovy pop song with a touch of electro beats that this celebration was needing!

Norway | Jesper Jenset - "Call me yours"

RECENT

Born in 1997 in Molde, Norway, Jesper Jenset took part of the latest edition of the reality show Idols in his home country. He came only fifth, but damn we got to like his single! "Call me yours" is an infectious pop song with a simple melody and equally simple lyrics, but totally catchy!

United Kingdom | Olly Murs feat. Demi Lovato - "Up"

BRAND NEW

It's time for a meeting of giant international stars! Olly Murs, one of the biggest talents of the new British generation (who is a frequent name here on Sounds European!), joins American singer Demi Lovato for "Up". It's one of those songs which sounds even better because it's a man-and-woman duet.

Ukraine | ALEKSEEV - "Vse uspet'"

BRAND NEW

ALEKSEEV is the stage name of Nikita Vladimirovich Alekseev, a Ukrainian singer who was born in Kiev in 1993. His latest single, "Vse uspet'", leaves no doubt: he has groove running through his veins. The song offers great verses, addictive choruses and a contagious melody... this couldn't get better!

France | Vianney - "Pas là"

RECENT

We first met Vianney Bureau – born in Pau, France, in 1991 – last year, with this very entertaining "Je te déteste". Now, it's time to listen to his second single. "Pas là" is even cooler than the previous one, and the chorus has a very special melody.

Sweden | Avicii - "The nights"

BRAND NEW

Tim Bergling, born in Stockholm in 1989, is currently one of the most important DJs in the world. But you likely know him as Avicii. He has just released "The nights". It's a very addictive track, with a chorus which can entertain even some people who don't like electronic music. Get ready: it'll surely invade radios all around the world throughout this year!

United Kingdom | Laurel - "Memorials"

BRAND NEW

Laurel was born in Southampton, and is one of the names to keep an eye on among the new singers from the British isles. Her latest release is the haunting "Memorials", a very intense song with strong lyrics and a very deep atmosphere.

North Macedonia | Tamara Todevska - "Brod sto tone"

BRAND NEW

North Macedonia was one of the first countries to select their song for the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest. They used the 2014 Skopje Festival as their National Final – "Lisja esenski" was the winner. The runner-up of the event, Tamara Todevska's "Brod sto tone", was the preferred song of many fans. And we surely understand why: an extremely beautiful voice wrapping an even more beautiful melody makes it all extraordinary!