Croatia | Tony Cetinski - "Od trnja do zvijezda"

RECENT

Croatian star Tony Cetinski (which is now sometimes signing as Toni Cetinsky, too) is back with a new single. "Od trnja do zvijezda" is a slow-paced pop-rock with a very catchy chorus. The instrumentals are a perfect fit for the song, and Tony's vocal performance is, as usual, flawless.

You've Seen Here: 2016 Eurovision Song Contest

EUROVISION

We are entering this year's Eurovision Song Contest week. So, it's time for Sounds European! to provide you with a guide to what you'll be watching these days, reviewing all the participating songs (including 25 which we have already presented ourselves).

In 2016, Eurovision will be held at Ericsson Globe, in Stockholm, following last year's victory of Sweden, with "Heroes". According to the bookies, Russia is the main favorite to win the contest. Other countries pointed by experts as potential winners are France, Australia and Ukraine.

Get to know the 42 entries of this year:

Semifinal 1 (May 10th, 2016):

1. Finland | Sandhja - "Sing it away"
2. Greece | Argo - "Utopian land"
3. Moldova | Lidia Isac - "Falling stars"
4. Hungary | Freddie - "Pioneer"
5. Croatia | Nina Kraljić - "Lighthouse"
6. Netherlands | Douwe Bob - "Slow down"
7. Armenia | Iveta Mukuchyan - "LoveWave"
8. San Marino | Serhat - "I didn't know"
9. Russia | Sergey Lazarev - "You are the only one"
10. Czech Republic | Gabriela Gunčíková - "I stand"
11. Cyprus | Minus One - "Alter ego"
12. Austria | ZOË - "Loin d'ici"
13. Estonia | Jüri Pootsmann - "Play"
14. Azerbaijan | Samra - "Miracle"
15. Montenegro | Highway - "The real thing"
16. Iceland | Greta Salóme - "Hear them calling"
17. Bosnia and Herzegovina | Dalal feat. Deen, Ana Rucner and Jala - "Ljubav je"
18. Malta | Ira Losco - "Walk on water"

Semifinal 2 (May 12th, 2016):

1. Latvia | Justs - "Heartbeat"
2. Poland | Michał Szpak - "Color of your life"
3. Switzerland | Rykka - "The last of our kind"
4. Israel | Hovi Star - "Made of stars"
5. Belarus | Ivan - "Help you fly"
6. Serbia | Sanja Vučić - "Goodbye (Shelter)"
7. Ireland | Nicky Byrne - "Sunlight"
8. North Macedonia | Kaliopi - "Dona"
9. Lithuania | Donny Montell - "I've been waiting for this night"
10. Australia | Dami Im - "Sound of silence"
11. Slovenia | ManuElla - "Blue and red"
12. Bulgaria | Poli Genova - "If love was a crime"
13. Denmark | Lighthouse X - "Soldiers of love"
14. Ukraine | Jamala - "1944"
15. Norway | Agnete - "Icebreaker"
16. Georgia | Nika Kocharov & Young Georgian Lolitaz - "Midnight gold"
17. Albania | Eneda Tarifa - "Fairytale"
18. Belgium | Laura Tesoro - "What's the pressure"

Final (May 14th, 2016):

9. Sweden | Frans - "If I were sorry"
TBD. France | Amir - "J'ai cherché"
TBD. Germany | Jamie-Lee - "Ghost"
TBD. Italy | Francesca Michielin - "No degree of separation"
TBD. Spain | Barei - "Say yay!"
TBD. United Kingdom | Joe and Jake - "You're not alone"

Bulgaria | Poli Genova - "If love was a crime"

RECENT

Poli Genova is almost synonymous with Bulgaria on Eurovision Song Contest. She represented her country on the festival in 2011, hosted the Junior version in 2015, and will compete once again this year. Her entry for 2016, "If love was a crime", is a very entertaining pop. Three minutes of pure fun, with one of the most experient names of this year's edition.

Lithuania | Donny Montell - "I've been waiting for this night"

RECENT

Lithuanian singer Donny Montell is another returning artist (among several ones) of this year's Eurovision. Donny has represented Lithuania for the first time in 2012, and he is now back with "I've been waiting for this night". It's an interesting electropop which explores his vocal capabilities to the best.

Belarus | Ivan - "Help you fly"

BRAND NEW

If you follow Sounds European!, Belarusian singer Ivan's work is not unknown to you, since we have presented his single "Krest i ladon'". Now, he is going to Stockholm, where he'll represent his country on this year's Eurovision Song Contest. His entry "Help you fly" is a very cool rock which really highlights his unique voice.

North Macedonia | Kaliopi - "Dona"

RECENT

North Macedonia is going to this year's Eurovision in Stockholm with one of their most important and respected singers. Kaliopi returns to the contest with the touching "Dona". Some people say it is maybe too traditional for the competition – but honestly, can anyone really doubt of Kaliopi's ability to dazzle crowds with her amazing vocal performances?

Italy | Emma - "Il paradiso non esiste"

BRAND NEW

Some of the most renowned divas of Italian music have been experimenting with different genres on their most recent singles. Another one who is giving it a try is Emma. "Il paradiso non esiste" presents her exploring a lighter pop – when her music usually tends to pop-rock. And the result is outstanding, which only reinforces Emma is great in whatever genre she decides to try.

Croatia | Antonela Doko - "Onaj dan"

RECENT

Antonela Doko is a Croatian singer from Rijeka. And, even though she is still a teenager, she is already displaying huge vocal ability with her debut single "Onaj dan". It's a charming and classy pop with retro influences, but with a modern approach. The instrumentals and great, but the main point is for sure Antonela's great voice.

Austria | Lemo - "Der himmel über Wien"

RECENT

Lemo is an Austrian singer and songwriter from Vienna. He has just released an exciting new single. It is entitled "Der himmel über Wien", "The sky over Vienna". It is a catchy song with captivating instrumentals and a very effective chorus. Excellent song to honor one of the most charming cities of Europe!

Bulgaria | Ruth Koleva - "Run"

RECENT

Ruth Koleva is a Bulgarian singer who was born in Sofia in 1990. She has just released a new single entitled "Run". It is a slow-paced song with a grandiose ambience. It has a great chorus, besides a very special mix of high-quality instrumentals and beautiful vocals. It is sure worth a listen!