Sunday, March 21, 2021

Italy | Måneskin - "Zitti e buoni"

BRAND NEW

Måneskin were the big winners of this year's Festival di Sanremo! They conquered the trophy with a kind of song that is not your usual Sanremo winner: "Zitti e buoni", an edgy, raw rock that will surely energize your day. The song was later confirmed as Italy's representative for the 2021 Eurovision (you can check the Eurovision version clicking here).

Bulgaria | Victoria Georgieva - "Growing up is getting old"

BRAND NEW

Bulgarian singer Victoria Georgieva has just unveiled her 2021 Eurovision song! It will be "Growing up is getting old", an introspective, delicate ballad with a delicious, '50s-inspired instrumentation.

Belgium | Hooverphonic - "The wrong place"

BRAND NEW

Hooverphonic have just revealed their song for the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest! They will represent Belgium with "The wrong place", a song that follows their refined sounds, full of classical instruments, that create a very involving atmosphere. The song also sees the return of vocalist Geike Arnaert to the group.

Saturday, March 20, 2021

Switzerland | Gjon's Tears - "Tout l'univers"

SONG OF THE WEEK

Gjon's Tears was one of the favorites to win Eurovision 2020 before it was cancelled. Now, with "Tout l'univers", his entry for this year's edition, we believe he has become even closer to the dream of giving Switzerland its first victory since the '80s. We've got literal chills while listening to it for the first time. It's a true masterpiece: it's our song of the week!

Netherlands | Stefania - "Last dance"

BRAND NEW

Dutch-Greek star Stefania is back for Eurovision 2021, after the 2020 edition was cancelled. This year, she's representing Greece with "Last dance". It's one of the most captivating entries of the edition! The song offers a delightful retro ambience, and a highly addictive melody. The chorus is the cherry on top of it all.

Greece | Elena Tsagkrinou - "El diablo"

BRAND NEW

Greek singer Elena Tsagkrinou is giving another step in her meteoric solo career: she's been selected to represent Cyprus at this year's Eurovision! She will fly to Rotterdam with "El diablo", a song that shies away from Mediterranean rhythms and brings a pop banger with an international profile that is ready to be heard in radios all around the world!

Denmark | Fyr Og Flamme - "Øve os på hinanden"

BRAND NEW

Frequent readers of Sounds European! were not surprised by the Danish selection for this year's Eurovision. We have been talking about Fyr Og Flamme for a while, praising their irresistible retro-infused music. And they will take an awesome sample of their sounds to Rotterdam: "Øve os på hinanden" is pure entertainment. We love it to bits!

Friday, March 19, 2021

Italy | Arisa - "Potevi fare di più"

BRAND NEW

Arisa has gifted the audience with one of the best songs of this year's Festival di Sanremo. "Potevi fare di più" is a power ballad which is only as grandiose and imposing as it is because of her stupendous vocal performance. We are listening to it nonstop!

Ukraine | Loboda - "Rodnoy"

BRAND NEW

Ukrainian singer Loboda changes the mood for her latest single. We're talking about "Rodnoy", a song that takes her to a more downtempo side of electronic pop, which she equally masters!

Turkey | Aleyna Tilki - "Retrograde"

BRAND NEW

Aleyna Tilki is going international with her new single! We're talking about "Retrograde", a song that became a massive hit in Turkey. The song is a fabulous mix of contemporary pop.