Monday, March 22, 2021

Estonia | Uku Suviste - "The lucky one"

BRAND NEW

Uku Suviste will finally have his chance to shine at the Eurovision stage! After winning the Estonian ticket in 2020 and seeing the event cancelled, he returned to Eesti Laul this year and managed to win it again! He will represent his country on the continental festival with "The lucky one", a mid-tempo pop-rock ballad that conquered us with the intensity of its chorus. You can see Uku performing the song live here.

Moldova | Natalia Gordienko - "Sugar"

BRAND NEW

When we heard Natalia Gordienko was returning as the Moldovan representative for Eurovision this year, we were quite excited. But when she released her single, we were taken by surprise by her edgy entry! The song is called "Sugar", and it brings a super danceable track with a compelling melody and an enticing interpretation.

Sunday, March 21, 2021

Sweden | Dotter - "Little tot"

BRAND NEW

Dotter was one of the artists who graced the 2021 Melodifestivalen stage. Her song "Little tot" captivated fans with its moving melody and anthemic chorus. You can see her performing the song live by clicking here.

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!