KEiiNO had some drama lately, after someone hacked into their Instagram account and made them have to start a new one from scratch. But gladly that didn't stop them from working in their music. And they redeemed themselves with the glorious "Venus". The song is an explosion of pop, soft rock, anthemic grooves and Alexandra Rotan's impeccable vocal performance. It's an irresistible combo: it's our song of the week!
Veintiuno and La La Love You (formed in Madrid) teamed up for a single with one of the most Spanish concepts you can find. "La llorería" is that imaginary place where you send someone who is whining ("llorar", in Spanish) without reason. A whinery, if you wish. They express their frustration with that kind of people in a delicious rock tune!
Antti Tuiksu and Erika Vikman together in a single. We didn't know how much we needed that! "Huonoja ideoita" is exactly what you expect: a celebration of pop, synth, and almost schlager sounds that will have you enjoying yourself from the moment you press play!
Smith & Thell have a new single. We're talking about "Pixie's parasol", a song in which they take their trademark country-infused pop to heavier sounds with the addition of rough guitar riffs.
James Morrison is finally back, and with a banger! He is getting ready for the release of his "Greatest hits" compilation, and he also surprised us with a new single. "Who's gonna love me now?" is an invigorating electronic pop with powerful dance beats, wrapped in James's raspy vocals.
Murta has just released a new single. We're talking about "Palavra", a song that mixes R&B and urban sounds in a uniquely Portuguese way. About the track, Murta comments that it talks about "someone who had a very strong love, the kind that leaves a mark, but that at the time was not right. The decision was to take different paths, but it was not a well processed decision. Since the love was so intense, there was something that remained, even with the separation. That person now has something to say, and no longer hides from fear. They know they made the correct choice."
Delaire is a band hailing from Madrid, consolidated during the Covid-19 pandemics. They have just released a fabulous new single, "Tribunal", a celebration of old-school pop-rock. About the song, the band says that it talks about the "Tribunal-Malasaña neighbourhood, where we've lived so many night and musical adventures. It's a close story, with some nostalgic feeling to it, full of will to get lost around bars without checking the time".
French singer Philippine is back! She has recently released "Parlons de nous", a tender ballad with compelling instrumentation that is uplifted by her unique vocal power.
Will Irvine, Gareth Thompson, Chris Clark and John Caddick are Daytime TV, a group based in Edinburgh and London. They come with their cheerful take on pop-rock in their latest single, "Hush", which explores the hardships of relationships.
On the track, the frontman explains: "I was sat in one night watching a Louis Theroux documentary about the porn industry in America. It was kind of a spotlight following people in that world and what their day to day lives are like. I was totally hooked in by this one couple, the husband of which worked a 9-5 office job while the wife was building a successful career in porn. They were being interviewed separately about their relationship and how they cope with it all. The guy said something along the lines of 'she's so busy going to different shoots most days, it's like she can only love me on the weekend'. Quotes like that are like gifts from above to us songwriters and quickly inspired the chorus line. I tried to put myself in this guy's shoes and write from his perspective.”
Our friends from H.E.R.O. are back with new music! "Gravity" boasts more intense guitar riffs and a more intense atmosphere, which keeps you on the edge of your seat all through the song.
