Artists you should know, Electronic, Europe, PopLeave a comment

Era Istrefi

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The Albanian Heiress (of Pop, That Is)  ALBANIA | POP Albania. Yes, I’m talking about an artist from the southeastern European country of Albania. If you like pop music, or at least what’s trending in pop music right now, all eyes are on Era Istrefi, an incredible up-and-comer. This Kosovar-Albanian queen’s music is some of the best I’ve heard in the pop realm as of late and her rise to fame in the last year has almost appeared to have happened overnight. The electro-urban, EDM infused pop trend seems a little overdone as of late, but Era Istrefi breathes new … Continue reading Era Istrefi

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Sannie Fox

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A Fox To Be Reckoned With SOUTH AFRICA | Rock/Blues Good ole rock n’ roll is not dead, folks… It is actually quite alive and thriving in the form of a South African musician named Sannie Fox. If you dig 70’s rock, or powerful, soulful voices, then this is the new rock goddess for you. Fox’s music reaches all ages due to it’s timeless nature, channeling the magic that was classic rock, while representing something new through melodies that swirl about flawlessly, almost tribal. Serpente Masjien, meaning Serpent Machine, is her debut album as a solo artist and is an … Continue reading Sannie Fox

Artists you should know, Asia, Folk, Other/Misc.Leave a comment

Leah Dou

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Say “I Dou” CHINA | Alternative/Jazz/Pop OK. Picture Thom Yorke of Radiohead. Now erase that picture and replace it with the hippest 20 year old you have ever heard of and you have singer/songwriter Leah Dou. OK, so maybe that’s not the best example, but I tried. It is very hard to describe Leah, let alone her music if you haven’t listened to her. Let’s say you’re making a music cocktail… you would add the following ingredients:   Put all of those ingredients together, shake them up, and pour that beautiful, musical masterpiece into your earbuds and you’ve got just … Continue reading Leah Dou

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Why Sferikul???

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For as long as I can remember, I have always been in love with music. I grew up surrounded by music at a young age, with musical parents who encouraged me to explore my creativity. I am unsure of where my love for languages and cultures came from, but it feels like it has been part of me since birth. I will never forget the first time I heard ABBA. I was 11 years old and my dad had switched the channel to vh1 which was playing ABBA: The Movie. I could not, for the life of me, get the … Continue reading Why Sferikul???

Artists you should know, Europe, RockLeave a comment

FOALS

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Still Kickin’ It UK | ALT ROCK Though their name may mislead you into thinking that these gentlemen haven’t been around very long, that is hardly the case. Foals have been rocking on albums and tours for well over a decade now, so if you love alternative or indie rock and haven’t heard of them before, I would be shocked. But, I guess it goes without saying that since I love their music so much, I HAD to feature them on here, just in case there were some of you outliers wandering about. I first heard (and saw) Foals while … Continue reading FOALS