Saturday, March 18, 2017

North Macedonia | Jana Burčeska - "Dance alone"

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North Macedonia was one of the last countries to release its entry for the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest. But the wait was totally worth it! "Dance alone", by Jana Burčeska (singer from Skopje who rose to prominence placing fifth on the Macedonian version of Idols), is one of the best songs of this year's competition. It's highly captivating, undeniably contemporary, and as catchy as a track can be. With music like this, no one will dance alone: it's our song of the week!

Slovenia | Tim Kores - "Open fire"

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Tim Kores is a Slovene singer who was born in Maribor in 1989. He was part of the group IN&OUT, formed during the local The X Factor, and is now working solo. Tim took part of this year's EMA, the Slovene selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. He didn't win, but his "Open fire" has surely got a special place in our hearts: it was an awesome song, one of the best in competition.

Poland | Kasia Moś - "Flashlight"

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Kasia Moś is the stage name of Katarzyna Moś, Polish singer and songwriter who was born in Ruda Śląska in 1987. Kasia is going to represent Poland on the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest with "Flashlight". It's a deep and involving power ballad which explores her voice very well. It's quite a good entry for the competition!

Finland | Mikko Harju - "Sinä riität"

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Mikko Harju is a Finnish singer and songwriter from Helsinki. He has just released an outstanding single entitled "Sinä riität". It's a well-paced pop-rock with great vocal performance and a very catchy chorus – one of the most captivating ones we've listened so far this year. It's surely a must-listen!

Friday, March 17, 2017

Italy | Michele Zarrillo - "Mani nelle mani"

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This year's Festival di Sanremo has gifted many treasures to our ears. One of them was "Mani nelle mani", by Michele Zarrillo, singer and songwriter from Rome. It's such a captivating song! Its retro-spiced melody is awesome, and the chorus is fully involving. We love it!

Germany | Joy Denalane - "Alles leuchtet"

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Joy Denalane is a German singer and songwriter who was born in Berlin in 1973. She is known for mixing soul, R&B and African folk in her music – and her new single "Alles leuchtet" is a great sample of it. It's such an entertaining pop, with great instrumentals and a very cool chorus. It's irresistible!

North Macedonia | Thea Trajkovska feat. Pancho - "Rushevini"

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Two of our favorite Macedonian artists got together to record a new single. And the result is very cool! Thea Trajkovska and Pancho, of DNK, released "Rushevini", a groovy and intense pop song which mixes their talents quite well.

Updated on December 11th, 2018, with the new stage name of the artist.

United Kingdom | Michael Baker - "Revolving doors"

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It's time to remeet British singer and songwriter Michael Baker and his new single. "Revolving doors" is a beautiful song with captivating melody and instrumentals. Michael's smooth voice fills the song with emotions in a very special way. The result is extremely delightful!

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Italy | Levante - "Non me ne frega niente"

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Italian singer Levante returns to Sounds European! with her newest release. "Non me ne frega niente" brings her alternative sounds mixed with the best from Italy's current pop. The strong beat in the chorus makes it an unforgettable song!

Azerbaijan | Dihaj - "Skeletons"

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Diana Hajiyeva is the real name of Dihaj, a singer born in Baku in 1989. She was recently confirmed as the Azerbaijani representative on the 2017 Eurovision with the song "Skeletons". Contemporary and captivating, the single is a very interesting blend of pop and alternative sounds.