Monday, March 01, 2021

Sweden | Helena Paparizou - "Den epestrepsa"

BRAND NEW

We continue with our day dedicated to Helena Paparizou's new releases with "Den epestrepsa". The song has smooth, piano-driven verses that lead to a powerful chorus that blends in pop, rock and ethnic elements. It's a real explosion of sounds!

Sweden | Helena Paparizou - "Anamoni"

RECENT

Back in 2017, Laura Pausini had a succession of singles released in a very short timeframe, and we decided to dedicate a whole day to her. Now, it's time for us to highlight the impressive work of another Mediterranean diva: Helena Paparizou!

The Swedish-Greek singer has released a new album, "Apohrosis", and videos for nine (!) singles, including the 2020 singles "Se xeno soma" and "Deja vu". The third single to emerge from the album is "Anamoni", a piano-and-voice ballad that shows Helena's deepest emotions.

Sunday, February 28, 2021

Ukraine | ALEKSEEV - "Skvoz' son"

BRAND NEW

Ukrainian singer ALEKSEEV is back with us! He has recently released "Skvoz' son", a contemporary ballad with a lovely classical instrumentation that talks about the power of dreams and their impact on real life.

Norway | KEiiNO - "Monument"

BRAND NEW

Norwegian band KEiiNO returned to Melodi Grand Prix this year with a thrilling new song. We're talking about "Monument", a track that plays with pop, ethnic and rap sounds and that shows how much the music of the trio has evolved since it was formed.

Iceland | Jón Jónsson feat. GDRN - "Ef ástin er hrein"

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Icelandic singer Jón Jónsson has recently teamed up with GDRN (Guðrún Ýr Eyfjörð Jóhannesdóttir, from Reykjavík) in a lovely single. "Ef ástin er hrein" brings a jazz-infused pop that creates a beautiful atmosphere!

Germany | Roosevelt - "Lovers"

BRAND NEW

Time to check up on German singer Roosevelt! He is back with a glorious take on retro Brit-inspired pop-rock. "Lovers" sounds like a perfect track when you need a shot of energy and good vibes! The song will be included in his upcoming album "Polydans".

Saturday, February 27, 2021

Spain | Javy Ramírez - "Tu nombre"

SONG OF THE WEEK

Javy Ramírez is quickly becoming one of our favorite names in the Spanish music scene. And his most recent single will show you why: "Tu nombre" is a fantastic love song with an inspiring instrumentation that leads to a powerful rock track. Javy wrote the song while taking part of Operación Triunfo, inspired by the thoughts of his girlfriend. It's our song of the week!

Turkey | Dolu Kadehi Ters Tut - "Islansın"

BRAND NEW

Dolu Kadehi Ters Tut are a Turkish duo formed in Istanbul by Uğurhan Özay and Mürsel Oğulcan Ava. Their career spans three studio albums and many singles, of which "Islansın" is the latest. This song brings a contemporary take on the alternative rock genre, complete with synth beats and a really different sound from what we're used to coming from Turkey.

Italy | Emanuele Aloia - "L'urlo di Munch"

BRAND NEW

A new talent is rising in Italy! We're talking about Emanuele Aloia, a singer born in Turin in 1998 and who has caught our attention with his unique take on music. Have a sample at his talents in "L'urlo di Munch": he mixes classic Italian pop with contemporary sounds, creating a beat that we hardly meet in the country.

Norway | Raylee - "Hero"

RECENT

Charlotte Kristiansen is the real name of Raylee, a singer, dancer and actress born in Arendal, Norway, in 1997. She's been steadily developing her career, having released several singles since 2009, and she reached a wider audience last year after her participation in Melodi Grand Prix with "Wild". She returned to the competition this year with "Hero", a song that is full of '80s sounds and references and that she delivers with unique mastery. You can see her performing the song live here.