Saturday, April 25, 2015

Italy | Nina Zilli - "#RLL (Riprenditi le lacrime)"

BRAND NEW

Nina Zilli is a very famous Italian singer who was born in Piacenza in 1980. After taking part on this year's edition of Festival di Sanremo, ending ninth with "Sola", she is releasing both a new album and a new single. From the album "Frasi&fumo", we have "#RLL (Riprenditi le lacrime)". This single offers a unique mix: the classy mood we are used to find on Nina's music and voice, with a more cheerful melody. The result is quite interesting.

Friday, April 24, 2015

Russia | Jack Action - "Zakroy svoi glaza"

BRAND NEW

Jack Action is a Russian band based in Moscow which was formed in 1995. They are celebrating the 20th year since their foundation with new music, and "Zakroy svoi glaza" shows they still have gas for a long road. It's such a strong and contagious rock track!

Kosovo | Albulena Ukaj - "Champion"

BRAND NEW

Folk pop from Kosovo to the world! Meet Albulena Ukaj, from Prizren. She has just released the catchy "Champion". It's a song which presents a very traditional Balkan mix of instruments and melody, with a cool uptempo beat.

Ukraine | Olga Romanovska - "Krasivyye slova"

BRAND NEW

First time Sounds European! has met ways with the Ukrainian singer Olga Romanovska was almost one year ago, with "Taynaya lyubov'", a song we loved. Now, Olga is back with a new single. And "Krasivyye slova" only makes us more certain we love her music! It is a great pop track, with amazing vocals which help building an addictive melody.

Netherlands | Nielson - "Ik heb een meisje thuis"

RECENT

Dutch singer Nielson has made quite a good impression on our Sounds European! team with his previous songs. And his new one is just here to confirm it all even more. "Ik heb een meisje thuis" has Nielson's style all over it. It's a great song.

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Bosnia and Herzegovina | Billy Andol - "Balkon"

BRAND NEW

Formed in 2009 in Sarajevo, Billy Andol is one of the most innovative indie bands from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Their latest single is "Balkon", and it is a very interesting and powerful mixture of indie tunes and pure rock. The chorus will specially make you shiver!

Norway | Shawn Mendes feat. Astrid S - "Air"

BRAND NEW

Shawn Mendes is a Canadian singer who has been making a fantastic entrance in the music world. In his new album, called "Handwritten", he included "Air", a beautiful and soft pop ballad featuring Astrid S (stage name of Astrid Smeplass, Norwegian singer who was born in Berkåk in 1996). Their voices match perfectly, and the song flows gently. Simply put, a great song!

Updated on May 23rd, 2016, with the new stage name of the artist.

Croatia | Barbari - "Noge II"

BRAND NEW

New sound, old school. This is how the members of Croatian band Barbari define themselves, and we can clearly see this in their work. Their latest single is "Noge II", a very captivating rock single. Don't miss the video: it will captivate you as much!

Denmark | Caroline Castell - "Holder du"

BRAND NEW

Caroline Castell is a 20-year-old lady from Copenhagen. She describes her own music as gloomy, melancholic and electronic pop, and we fully agree with that. Proof is her latest single, "Holder du", a captivating track with a fantastic atmosphere and a great display of Caroline's vocals.

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Italy | Caroline Koch - "Timeless"

BRAND NEW

Italy has been surprising us with some amazing singles in English, but this one will definitely blow your mind. Caroline Koch was born in Verona and has always been very keen on dance and club music. Her latest single totally reflects her passions: "Timeless" is the perfect smooth dance song to start a party with!