Though we’re formally into the Eurovision 2024 season, it can nonetheless be a while earlier than we hear any nationwide last and Eurovision songs. Fortunately, the music will at all times proceed and various Eurovision artists are nonetheless producing new songs for us to take pleasure in.
Opposite to the generally perpetuated fantasy concerning the track contest killing careers, we’re at all times thrilled to report that singers related to Eurovision are thriving.
Right here is our newest weekly roundup with a number of the songs and music movies launched lately by Eurovision stars.
New music from Eurovision artists: 2023 | Week 38
Joker Out – “Sunny Aspect of London”
“Nobody cares about your cash / Or the color of your face / Happiness and love / Are the one objectives we chase / So welcome to the sunny aspect of London”. Joker Out have at all times needed to create a secure house for his or her followers at concert events to allow them to simply benefit from the music and be themselves. This can be a theme the Slovenian band have now captured inside their newest single. “Sunny Aspect of London” is a enjoyable slice of indie rock, jampacked with riveting guitars that followers will little question take pleasure in at future concert events. The outline of the music video provides extra element concerning the track’s message:
“‘Sunny Aspect of London’ is a metaphor for a Joker Out live performance. The live performance venue is a spot the place the band and the followers can really feel at peace and at dwelling, a spot that accepts everybody regardless of the exact geographical location. London was determined as the situation on the band’s first UK tour, the place the singer songwriter’s first morning view by means of the window of the tour bus was the Westminster’s Palace coated within the golden solar. Conversely, the music video can also be principally taken from the bands offered out UK tour of the previous summer time and exhibits the unimaginable relationship they’ve with their followers.”
Duncan Laurence – Skyboy
After a slight delay, Duncan Laurence’s sophomore album Skyboy is lastly right here. The Eurovision 2019 champion has recorded 11 songs for the LP, which incorporates earlier singles “Electrical Life”, “Skyboy” and “I Need It All”. The primary half of the document is the ‘liveliest’ part, with some rousing glam-pop choices. The second half then settles into extra of a ballad theme, the place the Dutch star delivers an emotional string of tracks that pull on hearts.
Douwe Bob – “Electrical Life”
There’s been quite a lot of concentrate on Duncan Laurence this week, because it was additionally his episode of Beste Zangers 2023. The opposite acts on this 12 months’s present all carried out covers of Duncan’s tracks. This included Eurovision 2016 star Douwe Bob, who took on one of many songs from Duncan’s new album. Douwe added a brand new twist to “Electrical Life”, infusing additional guitars and trumpets into the accompaniment.
Marco Mengoni feat. Franco126 – “Un’Altra Storia”
Marco Mengoni’s newest album, Materia, has gone 5x platinum in Italy. However that doesn’t imply the two-time Eurovision star goes to relaxation on his laurels, and he’s come straight again with the brand new single “Un’Altra Storia” (“One other Story”). Marco has teamed up with Franco126 to type a duet for the regular ballad. The pair sing: “Even now that you simply’re there alone / What do you’ve gotten for smiling? / I swear it, I’m not joking / Do you bear in mind after I informed you, ‘I’ve solely had you’? / When it kills us, time flies by / We each realize it, it’s one other story”.
Alexander Rybak – “Child”
“This track makes me really feel foolish and infantile, and I hope you are feeling the identical!” Ever since he jumped onto the scene by successful Eurovision 2009, Alexander Rybak has at all times had a “Child”-like appeal to his persona. And now the Norwegian violinist is confirming he doesn’t plan on letting go of this anytime quickly. This new single includes a fiddle melody in the course of the intro and post-chorus in between Rybak’s strains: “However I don’t wanna develop up / S*** is ideal the way in which it’s / Don’t wanna be like everybody else / So I’ll keep without end a child!”.
Mikolas Josef – “By no means Get Over You”
Mikolas Josef is stripping issues again for his newest single. “By no means Get Over You” is a uncooked ballad led primarily by acoustic guitar and the Czech singer’s gritty vocals. The Eurovision 2018 star sings of the heartache he’s been going by means of since his relationship ended. Mikolas doesn’t suppose he’ll ever be capable of transfer on from this particular person: “You’ll at all times be my lacking piece / The one one I’ll ever want / I’m wishin phrases had been sufficient / To say this the way in which that I imply / I hate to confess however it’s true / I’ll by no means recover from you”.
Blanka – “Rodeo”
Blanka has had sufficient of using the “Rodeo” that her present relationship has changed into. The Polish star has determined it’s time to shake off this particular person and spend a little bit of time letting unfastened: “I’m transferring till the solar goes down / Oh, it’s getting scorching and heavy now / I’m gonna have an actual good time / Tonight, I’m fallin’ off your rodeo”. The catchy pop observe completely captures this sense of freedom and will definitely get others dancing together with Blanka. Although, don’t anticipate the Eurovision 2023 star to do any rodeo using herself within the video — her try and get near a horse doesn’t fairly go to plan.
Roxen – “Infinit”
To “Infinit” and past. Eurovision 2021 star Roxen is exhibiting simply how far their love stretches. The Romanian singer can solely consider one solution to inform their lover simply how a lot they imply to them: “And no phrases had been invented / Or perhaps I didn’t discover them / To say what I cover inside me / I would like you to infinity”. Musically, this new observe is a gentle ballad with a whistle motif blended in between the guitars.
KALUSH & Skryabin – “То є Львів”
KALUSH is teaming up with legends of the Ukrainian music business for a brand new upcoming EP. The primary lower from the document is a brand new model of Skryabin’s “То є Львів” (“That’s Lviv”). It’s a track that compares the historical past of Lviv to the lifetime of a kind-hearted and sage man: “That’s Lviv, my metropolis, not made of easy dough / Moulded by years, mates and enemies / That’s Lviv, an outdated, smart, gray-haired uncle / Everybody can have a chunk to recollect”. The manufacturing has been up to date and KALUSH now takes the lead for the second verse. Writing on Instagram, the Eurovision 2022 winner notes:
“I needed to provide a brand new breath to Skryabin’s track ‘То є Львів’ in order that not solely everybody would bear in mind it, but additionally in order that it will be heard by each the older technology and the brand new one.”
Wild Youth – “All Once more For You”
“This one is for our followers who by no means stopped supporting us. You guys requested for this track and [now] it’s yours”. Since Eurovision 2023, Wild Youth have been touring throughout various cities and nations the place they’ve been performing “All Once more For You”. Now the Irish band have shared it with us all. It takes a softer method in comparison with their track for Liverpool, with a disappointment within the lyrics that debate the agony of a breakup: “I drink an excessive amount of tryna discover my manner / Whereas I cowl up the tattoo of your title / Yeah, even the heartache and ache / I’d do all of it once more for you”.
Lindita – “Ain’t Ya Common”
There’s nothing “common” about Lindita Halimi. Albania’s Eurovision 2017 singer is serving up a self-affirming hip-hop observe. Lindita is aware of she’s prime materials (“They are saying ‘would I date myself?’ / Yeah, I might”) and she or he goes to make any potential suitors work for her consideration as a result of she solely deserves the perfect: “Ain’t ya common chick / Finest consider I put within the work / Finest consider I do know my price / Higher give me what I deserve”.
Natasha St-Pier – “Oh Pleased Day”
There’s a smile stretching proper throughout Natasha St-Pier’s face and it’s turning into an “Oh Pleased Day” for her. France’s Eurovision 2001 star has recorded a canopy of the basic gospel track, first sung by the Edwin Hawkins Singers in 1967. Natasha brings a joyful spirit to the track, accompanied by backing singers and a small band.
Kállay Saunders & anatu – “ache”
Hungary’s Kállay Saunders is struggling emotionally with all the things occurring round him. The Eurovision 2014 star is fighting what individuals are saying and the strain to dwell as much as expectations: “Hate to see my mama crying / Cos she see how onerous I’m attempting / I wanna make her proud / I’m in ache / I’m tainted / Bored with issues that they saying”. Saunders has collaborated with anatu for the deep R&B track, and so they’re each joined by a backing choir to create a fuller sound within the last refrain.
zalagasper – “morski psi”
zalagasper are beginning a brand new period of their music. It comes with a model new duo dynamic as a result of it’s Gašper who leads the vocals for “morski psi” (“sharks”), with Zala including harmonies into the refrain. Slovenia’s Eurovision 2019 pair evaluate their feelings to the jungles and seas of the tropics: “A constellation is scattered in my coronary heart, the solar is on my face / Motivation floats within the sea, I float on it / Sharks round my thoughts, the place are the impressions? / What appeared vital yesterday is now only a reminiscence”.
Luka – “Want You In The Gentle”
“Want You In The Gentle” is a really private observe for Luka. The Belgian singer’s grandmother is among the many individuals who sadly endure with dementia. To advertise World Alzheimer’s Day on 21 September, Luka shared this new track together with a music video that options clips of the Eurovision 2020 entrant and her grandmother. It’s a really touching ballad with lovely orchestral accompaniment. Luka layers her mild voice excessive to finish the emotional observe: “It hurts to know you are feeling insane and see you slowly fade away / It seems like I’m ready for the day that you simply don’t even know my title / Don’t know what to say, you have a tendency to slide away, lacking conversations that we used to have / Hope you realize that you simply don’t should be ashamed”.
JJ – “Let’s Assume With Our Hearts / Peace track”
Bulgarian singer JJ is hoping to unfold some goodness all through the world together with his newest single. The Eurovision 2018 alum, and former EQUINOX member, has created a peace track entitled “Let’s Assume With Our Hearts”. JJ discusses how we’re all blessed to dwell on the planet we do. However we have to cease the disunity seeping by means of all parts of our lives: “Folks divide into black and white / Persons are dying in wars / And we dwell within the darkness of evil / Our minds are below management / However they will’t management our hearts / Let’s suppose with our hearts my mates / And overcome hatred with love”.
LPS – “Insomnia”
After a slight line-up change — electrical guitarist Mark Semeja left the group and has been changed by Martin Mutec — Slovenia’s LPS at the moment are right here with a model new single. “Insomnia” is a energetic pop-rock providing with additional layers added courtesy of synths amongst the guitars and drums. There’s quite a lot of progress from their Eurovision 2022 entry. Vocalist Filip sings about being unable to sleep as a result of the track he’s attempting to write down is plaguing his thoughts: “As a result of when the lights exit and the door closes, I lay down, shut my eyes and ought to be asleep / However it retains me up, I can’t get the phrase out of my head, it haunts me like this track and it’s at all times with me insomnia / Insomnia is at all times with me”.
Vanna – “Navika”
Eurovision 2001 alumna Vanna has shared the brand new single “Navika” (“Behavior”). Beginning off slowly, the track then builds by means of the primary refrain and retains a stronger beat for the rest. The music video options an interpretive dance story a few man and lady, which accompanies the Croatian singer’s lyrics: “As a result of it’s only a behavior / Simply the behavior of closing my eyes / And I dream of a person / Which ought to have come a very long time in the past / Oh, however I ought to have adopted the trail / That leads out of that darkness”.
Anna Rossinelli – Mom
Round 18 months after initially beginning to write the songs for his or her sixth album, Swiss group Anna Rossinelli have now launched the LP into the world. Mom options 12 songs — six of which have been shared as singles earlier this 12 months — and so they all stem from real-life experiences that lead singer Anna has gone by means of. In a notice on social media, the Eurovision 2011 participant went into extra element:
“Within the twelve songs I write about private points from my life: one is devoted to my single mom, in one other I course of the connection with my father who left us so early, and once more others cope with my youth, getting old and damaged relationships. I’m curious to see if you happen to would possibly be capable of establish with this track or the opposite and have had comparable experiences as I did.”
MC Aptitude feat. Joanna Dragneva – “Вечно лято”
We might now be in autumn, however MC Aptitude and Joanna Dragneva aren’t prepared to go away the final season behind them. As a substitute, they plan on dwelling an “Вечно лято” (“Everlasting summer time”). Joanna was the vocalist for Deep Zone Venture at Eurovision 2008 and supplies the refrain right here. MC Aptitude takes over for the verses, serving up some Nineties/2000s rap bars.
AMOS FLEUR – “Hydrogen”
“Hydrogen” was the primary track Carlotta Truman (Germany, Eurovision 2019) and Simon Leander wrote collectively — the tune that based their partnership as AMOS FLEUR. A darkish and electro-infused different providing, the track has loads of chew operating by means of its pulsing beats that grips you from begin to end. Lyrically, Carlotta is struggling to go away a harmful relationship: “I do know I’ll by no means let go regardless that / I would like you out of my thoughts / You make me really feel like I / Lose management of my hydrogen”. The duo mentioned the track’s which means additional on Instagram:
“The track is concerning the irrational dependancy for a poisonous particular person – the dependancy for the ache they provide you again and again, and also you simply can’t let go due to that top.”
Ilanit & Adam – “ללמוד שוב לעוף”
Ilanit and Adam’s new duet nearly didn’t occur. Adam is at present battling most cancers and so it was unclear whether or not the Israeli singer could be nicely sufficient to partake. However his ardour to proceed with music prevailed and he was in a position to head into the studio so as to add his vocals with two-time Eurovision star Ilanit. The result’s the flowing ballad “ללמוד שוב לעוף” (“Be taught to fly once more”), all about hope and the power of our souls to be renewed and take flight as soon as once more: “That is the time to {photograph} the soul on a clear background / Develop forgiveness like a wing, study to fly once more / A time of kindness to seek out within the maze of mirrors additionally compassion / And to see that there’s human gentle even in darkness”.
PAENDA – “get robust”
“1. You bought to get robust, love / 2. Construct your self up, up / 3. Nobody does the be just right for you, ensure that you do / 4. Put your self first / 5. Quench your thirst”. These are the brand new guidelines PAENDA resides by, with Austria’s Eurovision 2019 act ensuring to try ahead. Her electro-dance-pop observe is a superb possibility for others so as to add to a motivation playlist as nicely. Writing on Instagram concerning the single, PAENDA famous why she needed to provide herself this reminder:
“Typically you want to be informed to not again down, not to surrender on your self and to carry on to your goals and beliefs. And since I don’t at all times have my mom round to inform me that, I wrote this track. For me and for everybody, every time we should be reminded.”
Tim Schou – “Responsible”
The second single from Tim Schou’s upcoming EP is “Responsible”. It’s a strong pop providing that provides an emotional contact by means of each the string accompaniment and the lyrics. Denmark’s Eurovision 2011 consultant sings concerning the finish of a relationship and the way he has regrets concerning the final breakup being his doing: “And now I’m onto the following one / I hope you discover that somebody / Who can love you simply the way in which you need to / Without end, I really feel responsible / ‘Trigger I don’t love you want the way in which that you simply love me”. Tim took the inspiration for the track from real-life circumstances, explaining how he felt after his divorce:
“When my marriage ended, I felt responsible for letting go and never loving her sufficient. Though the choice was mutual, I nonetheless struggled with guilt and felt it was not adequate. Regardless of all the things, I needed the track to sound uplifting and provide some hope within the music, regardless that the lyrics had been unhappy. With the huge string association and thick poppy synths, I hear hope and see gentle forward, as I do when, for instance, I take heed to Coldplay or Jon Bellion, and I hope that may be heard on this track.”
Ilinca & Gadjo Dilo – “Gasoline Gasoline” and “Kibori”
When you suppose this roundup has been missing some gypsy jazz music, then fear no extra. Romania’s Eurovision 2017 consultant Ilinca is right here to supply some alongside her group Gadjo Dilo. They’ve dropped the enjoyable songs “Gasoline Gasoline” and “Kibori”.
The previous is a canopy of Bosnian singer Goran Bregović’s unique observe. Sung in Romani, Ilinca sings a few “attractive rhythm” that the decrease courses will at all times dance to (whereas the wealthy are “A bit fats for dancing / They appear a bit lifeless). The yodelling star needs to proceed grooving even after she’s handed away: “Even Good Lord is pleased when the poor have enjoyable / Be sure to bury me standing after I die / So I can proceed dancing when I’ve an opportunity”.
“Kibori” was first carried out by Mahala Rai Banda. Translating to “Daughter-In-Regulation”, the track sees somebody telling their dad and mom concerning the new one that can be becoming a member of the household (and in addition requesting some monetary assist): “Look, mom, that’s your daughter-in-law / Daughter-in-law, daughter-in-law / She is going to carry you quite a lot of happiness / Oh God, happiness / Oh father, what shall I do? / I’m dying for her”.
Kate Gulbrandsen & Oral Bee – “Fant Min Groove”
Kate Gulbrandsen represented Norway at Eurovision 1987, and she or he holds on to a slight 80’s type in her newest single “Fant Min Groove” (“Discovered My Groove”). It’s a collaboration with rapper Oral Bee, who supplies the verses, then Kate joins for the refrain. Very similar to Kate, many listeners will discover their groove by the top of the catchy observe.
Which of those new songs is your favorite? Have we missed out on any? Do you’ve gotten any artists you need to shout out to? Tell us within the feedback.
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