Monday, May 23, 2016

The Charts Day #141 (part 1)

CHARTS

Congolese-born French singer Maître Gims has enjoyed a huge success in France with his 2015 single "Est-ce que tu m'aimes ?". But, lately, the song has found a new niche for success: it is currently #4 in Denmark!

Sunday, May 22, 2016

Italy | Elisa - "Love me forever"

BRAND NEW

It's time for us to remeet Italian star Elisa, who has just released a new single. "Love me forever" is an extremely entertaining song which is a real invitation for us to travel back in time. Its retro references are delightful!

United Kingdom | Michael Kiwanuka - "Black man in a white world"

RECENT

Michael Samuel Kiwanuka is a British soul musician who was born in Muswell Hill, North London, in 1987. His new single "Black man in a white world" is surely a must-listen. It presents an interesting mix of his usual genre with some tropical spices. And it's all wrapped up with his great vocal capacity. Such a unique and excellent track!

Croatia | Kristina Vukas - "Burma"

RECENT

Kristina Vukas is a Croatian singer who was born in Split in 1987 (but grew up in Australia). She has just released a new single, entitled "Burma". It's pop as only the Balkan countries can make. A slightly quickly paced melody, followed by very specific instrumentals.

Greece | Sakis Arseniou - "Adeioi anaptires"

RECENT

Sakis Arseniou is a Greek singer who was born in Thessaloniki in 1984. His new single "Adeioi anaptires" has one of the most addictive melodies we have encountered this year. And the chorus is as catchy as we could expect. Great song!

Saturday, May 21, 2016

Romania | XOXO - "In grija ta"

BRAND NEW

XOXO are a Romanian girlband formed by Andreea Sîrghie, Maria Rezac, Irina Ionescu and Alexandra Gabriela Oprea. They have just released "In grija ta", which is pop at its best. There is nothing about this song which isn't worth mentioning: captivating melody, addictive chorus, cool voices... the result couldn't be any better! It's our song of the week.

France | Louane - "Tourne"

RECENT

French star Louane is hitting the radios with her new song, and we are fully in love with it. "Tourne" is a fresh pop song with light (but very effective) instrumentals. It is the perfect way to explore the most out of Louane's amazing vocal capacity.

Azerbaijan | Emin - "Davay naydom drug druga"

RECENT

One of the biggest stars of the music scene in Azerbaijan has just released a new single. Emin's "Davay naydom drug druga" is a captivating downtempo song. It presents a growing melody which explodes into a very intense and passionate chorus.

Portugal | Amor Electro - "Juntos somos mais fortes"

RECENT

We are very happy to remeet one of our favorite Portuguese groups: Amor Electro has just released a new single. "Juntos somos mais fortes" is a very involving electropop. As usual with Amor Electro, Marisa's voice builds a hypnotic ambience, highlighted by the song's very well-paced and strong melody.

Friday, May 20, 2016

Russia | Sophie - "Children of war"

BRAND NEW

Sounds European! remeets Russian teen star Sophie and her new single. "Children of war" is an interesting song with very deep lyrics. Its grandiose instrumentals help to build an epic ambience and spirit, with a growing melody which has a very memorable closure.