Monday, June 14, 2021

Belgium | Chapter Two - "Smile"

BRAND NEW

Every new single by Chapter Two is a confirmation of how great they are. And their latest release proves it once again. "Smile" is a very fun retro pop song, which mixes '80s sounds with influences of other decades in its melody. The result is absolutely addictive!

Croatia | Damir Kedzo - "U nama"

BRAND NEW

Sounds European! remeets Croatian star Damir Kedzo. He has just released a marvelous new single. It's "U nama", a ballad which is led by Kedzo's amazing vocal performance. It's touching, involving and very emotional.

Switzerland | Bastian Baker - "Jackpot"

BRAND NEW

Swiss singer Bastian Baker returns to Sounds European! with his most recent single. "Jackpot" sees him delivering a more uptempo side of his country-infused pop, with an anthemic flavor in the chorus. The track is part of a Swiss campaign to promote the country's tourism industry.

Turkey | Çağrı Bolat - "Ketum"

BRAND NEW

Çağrı Bolat is a Turkish singer, songwriter and veterinarian born in Ankara in 1989. His most recent single has really caught our attention: "Ketum" brings a haunting melody full of ethnic sounds that explodes in a powerful chorus.

Sunday, June 13, 2021

Denmark | Drew Sycamore - "Jungle"

BRAND NEW

Time to check up on Danish singer Drew Sycamore! She is promoting her debut album, "Sycamore", with a fabulous lead single. "Jungle" is a noir pop that plays with retro synth beats to convey a captivating melody.

Greece | Vangelis Kakouriotis - "Echo diko mou Theo"

BRAND NEW

Two-time Sounds European!'s top 50 of the year (2017 and 2020) singer Vangelis Kakouriotis is back with a new single. We are talking about "Echo diko mou Theo". The song offers an exciting electronic synth-pop melody and a very marking chorus. We love it!

Russia | Rada Rai - "Veryu v goroskop"

BRAND NEW

Rada Rai is the stage name of Elena Albertovna Gribkova, a Russian singer who was born in Magadan in 1979. She has just released a wonderful new single. It's "Veryu v goroskop", an inviting ballad with an effective melody and a great vocal performance.

Germany | Malik Harris - "Dance"

BRAND NEW

We are now landing in Germany, to listen to a new release by Malik Harris. It's "Dance", a modern pop song with a speedy, addictive melody and a very strong chorus. We never get tired of affirming: Malik is an amazing artist!

Saturday, June 12, 2021

Norway | Sigrid - "Mirror"

SONG OF THE WEEK

Norwegian singer Sigrid is back with new music! She has just released "Mirror", a contagious synth-pop song in which she sings about accepting oneself in an uplifting melody. We are completely hooked: it's our song of the week!

Greece | Giorgos Tsalikis - "Esy ti na mou peis"

BRAND NEW

Greek singer Giorgos Tsalikis has just released a new single. And once again, it's an excellent folk pop song! It's "Esy ti na mou peis". The melody is passionate and very characteristic, and the chorus is as Greek as one could ever be.