Kill The Ideal are a British band from Boston, Lincolnshire, formed by Ash Wilson, Luke Farmer and Jordan Bell. They have just released a new single, entitled "Dangerous!", which will be part of their self-titled EP, to be released in October. It's such a thrilling and powerful song! It really deserves the exclamation on its title!
Updated on October 7th, 2017, with the official video.
Two big names within the Latin music scene gathered in a new single. Albanian-born Italian singer Ermal Meta and Spanish band Jarabe de Palo have recently released "Voodoo love", a calm and relaxed rock ballad which perfectly fits an afternoon under the Sun!
Macedonian singer Sarah Mace has gathered with Damjan Pejcinoski, guitarist who was born in Ohrid in 1984, to record and release a new single. "Lazhev" has raw, but great and effective instrumentals, which make a wonderful melody. It's the perfect set for Sarah's voice to shine. And it really does!
British singer ZAYN has recently dropped a brand new single, which features Australian pop diva Sia. The song is "Dusk till dawn", and it's a perfect balance between the style of both singers: introspective lyrics and melodies combine with an explosive pop sound in the chorus.
Sounds European! had the opportunity to have a quick talk with a wonderful talent who is rising in the British pop scene. Her latest single has given us a very positive impression, and this talk has only made it stronger. These are our 10 questions for Hatty Keane:
Sounds European!: You started working with music at a very young age. But what about even earlier? Who did you like to listen to when you were younger? Who were your idols and influences?
Hatty Keane: I was always into big voices. Being a '90s kid, it was Christina Aguilera when I was very young. Then, I really loved the dark quirkiness of Amy Winehouse in my teenage years. Now being in my twenties, I've widened my horizons further and use many influences from various genres and times in my music.
SE!: What were your first experiences with singing? When did you start noticing it was becoming more than a hobby, but a real profession?
HK: My first singing experiences were at school doing musicals – which I loved, but always struggled with the cheesy side of it. I always knew I was going to be an artist. When I first signed to BGM, it was a big shock how much things accelerated in a short space of time, and I realised this was the real thing.
SE!: We can say things have always flowed quickly for you. At the age of 16, you were already generating label interest. You then signed to independent music company BGM. How did it feel to have your first contract so early in life?
HK: It was scary and exciting! I knew I was doing the right thing and taking the right path.
SE!: You toured with huge names of British music scene, as Rudimental, Ellie Goulding and Ed Sheeran. What are your memories of working with them? What lessons did you take from those experiences?
HK: Supporting bigger artists really inspired me in the early days to work hard, and one day I could be where they are. Lessons I have learnt are to stay humble and always to show respect to emerging talent – that was you, once. Everyone comes from somewhere.
SE!: Afterwards, you had a retreat. You stopped for a while, and went to studios across Sweden. What made you take this decision? How was this period, for you? And what differences can you point out between your music before and after this break?
HK: I realised that everyone, especially female artists doing pop, all started to sound the same – and that's something I have never wanted. I've always strived to be ahead of the game, so I knew it was time for a change. I reached a point where I got sick of playing to the rules when writing songs. I wanted to sing more and really enjoy my voice rather than condense it into beat-driven songs.
It was a real challenge creating and understanding this new sound. Michael, my manager, and I really put our all into finding the real Hatty.
My music before was a young girl growing into herself and her voice, experimenting with various pop sounds searching for the right one. The new sound is worlds apart from the past, being influenced by the 1960s and artists like Shirley Bassey and Amy Winehouse. My music takes the listener on a journey.
SE!: Being a young female in the music business must not be the easiest thing in the world. How do you see it? What challenges do you feel you had (and still have) to face to succeed in the music world?
HK: I feel females are always put against each other – which is a shame, we can't appreciate two artists at once, someone always has to be better or more attractive. I just want to do my music and for people to see me for that.
SE!: You have just released a new single, "Pointless". We are thrilled about it. It's rare to see such a young artist build a deep ambience to her work as you did with it. What can you tell us about the song?
HK: Thank you! I'm so touched that you enjoy it. "I'd rather die than be normal" were the words I said during the writing session about my life, and it went from there. The song is all about questioning the norm and our expectations in life. Along with its retro orchestral soundtrack, it makes for a real special combination.
SE!: What are your professional projects for the near future? What can your fans expect from you? And what do you still dream to achieve, in the long term?
HK: More singles to follow and the album. My dreams are still the same as they were when I started at 16, for people to enjoy my music and to be able to tour the world.
SE!: If you could choose anyone, who would be some British and international artists you'd like to collaborate with?
Italian singer Francesco Gabbani continues to promote his latest album, "Magellano", with the third single to emerge from it. "Pachidermi e pappagalli" is an entertaining pop with the quirky and captivating ways of Francesco!
Finnish super star Robin Packalen has just released a new single. And it's an awesome one! "Me tehtiin tää" is, dare we say, a throwback song, in the best way possible: you can feel some of the most classic songs of his pumping throughout the track. We love it!
This song doesn't have a full-length video on YouTube, but you can listen to it on Spotify.
Updated on February 17th, 2019, with the new stage name of the artist.
Hailing from the city of Keszthely, Lala Zsigmond is a Hungarian singer who has caught our attention with his latest single. "Szabad szellem" is a catchy pop song which will infect you with its groove!
Sounds European! remeets Dutch band BLØF and their new single. "Over de dam" offers rock 'n' roll at its most traditional and delightful form. The instrumentals and voice mix very smoothly, making it all very entertaining.
In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Barcelona, which took place over a month ago, Swedish singer Måns Zelmerlöw decided to hommage the city with the release of an intimate and emotional single. "Can I call you home" tells the experiences of the singer in the city in a lovely way.
