New Music Friday this week with KEiiNO, Mahmood, Bilal Hassani, PAENDA, Robin Bengtsson & more!

Another week comes to an end and that means it's New Music Friday! So it's time to share the best new releases we've found from the Eurovision world. Over the following pages is everything you need to know. KEiiNO - 'Shallow' First up this Friday is the Joik-tastic Sami and Norwegian flag waving group KEiiNO that will soon be spiriting their way to Tel Aviv. Almost two weeks ago the trio treated the crowd at London Eurovision Party 2019 to a special rendition of Lady Gaga's Oscar winning duet with Bradley Cooper, 'Shallow' from the acclaimed film A Star Is Born. As well as showcasing the cover at other preview events including the Riga Pre-Party and Madrid Pre-Party. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdIZ8ikLiAM Dear Lady Gaga. We've made a cover of your amazing duet with Bradley Cooper. Our version contains Joik, the traditional song of the Sami (Indigenous people of the Nordics). We love you as a songwriter and person. This is our tribute. KEiiNO (Twitter) This cover elevates the ballad into a new gear with the soft balance between Alexandra and Tom's vocals. Meanwhile the production is beefed up with dance beats ready for the Eurovision clubs as Fred launches into the Joik addition to add the Nordic flavour. Charlie Charles (with Dardust) feat. Sfera Ebbasta, Mahmood & Fabri Fibra - 'Calipso' Not resting on his laurels as one of the favourites, Italy's Mahmood is also releasing new music this week. Here he features on 'Calipso' a tropical rap banger featuring a who's who in the Italian urban scene right now. Along with producers Charlie Charles and Dardust. Both of whom are the producers of Mahmood's Eurovision entry 'Soldi'. Much like his Eurovision entry, this appears on the surface a catchy song. However underneath lies a pained story of struggle and downside of success. Meanwhile Mahmood's distinctive vocal makes itself heard throughout, adding depth to the song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-X6T4Bk-BM Bilal Hassani - 'Kingdom' Bilal Hassani ruled over France during Destination Eurovision with his Eurovision entry 'Roi' and will soon be on his way to Israel. For now he's released a monarchy of new releases on his debut album Kingdom to tide people over until May and beyond. With 14 electro fused chansons there is something for everyone to fill up there weekend playlists with here! https://open.spotify.com/album/1U5CuliqkxkfXGH3nS8ofB?si=uhIi-QurQsiHlkQxV5qk6g PAENDA - 'Evolution II' Also dropping a new album this week is Austrian songstress PAENDA. She will be taking to the Eurovision stage this May with 'Limits'. But until then she has evolved from her 2018 release Evolution and brings here the next phase in Evolution II. With 11 limitless possibilities this second album blends across the waves of the electronic dance and experimental pop spectrum. https://open.spotify.com/album/3C1IJOVmc7UJDZZ6QRfG01?si=gNVqymWBTcWxbW2j_FUJrA Angelina - 'Ma Voie' Not just Eurovision stars with new albums out this week. Junior Eurovision star Angelina who finished runner-up for France with 'Jamais Sans Toi' in Minsk last November brings Ma Voie (My Voice in English) to New Music Friday. Lead single 'Maman me dit' was released last month and now Angelina follows up with the full release of her album. Included on the album is the JESC entry along with eleven other French pop treats. Comprising Angelina's gentle tone fused with the grown up melodies of the distinctive electro-orchestral French sound. Although keep your castanets on standby for the Latin flair of 'Voulez-vous danser'. https://open.spotify.com/album/4oyz1B8KiCj3WVk1ruTlbw?si=mXXh9iz3SpOLbAr_u8yt1g Eleftheria Eleftheriou - 'Bonita' The Greek goddess who blessed Baku with her 'Aphrodisiac' in 2012 returns with another sultry summer hit. With a fusion of Latin and Greek traditional vibes 'Bonita' (Pretty in English) is sure to get your hips shaking this weekend. Fitting the style perfectly there's no holding back from Eleftheria in this track as she describes the fire and passion of a one night stand. The occasional influxes of Spanish lyrics blend with the Latin trap beats that fuse with the overall Greek core of the song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3rhaUzqlLE Robin Bengtsson - 'Already Know' Certainly already known to New Music Friday with his regular releases. Now Sweden's 2017 representative is back again with his brand new song 'Already Known'. The song is a change in direction from the Swede-pop we're used to from Robin. In 'Already Know' there is a stripped back almost acoustic folk production as simple guitar strings dance across Robin's heartfelt vocals. It's a melancholic song describing the dread of realising a relationship has reached its end, despite still trying to make it work. Made clear with the emphatic line, "I don't wanna know what I already know." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kDdtDdlxEk J-MOX ft. Nathan Trent - 'Over You' Another regular here with us at New Music Friday, Nathan Trent returns with yet another pop banger in 'Over You'. Austria's 2017 entrant has been running on electronic hits with London producer J-MOX after their last collaboration on 'Secrets'. 'Over You' is a funky combination of 90s electronic beats as the chorus stirs into synths and a dirty beat drop perfect for the dance floor. Meanwhile Nathan is going on an equal exploration of sounds with his vocal runs gliding through the melody as he ruminates on the experiences of being in an obsessive relationship. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foWeOH24GYY That was the best of New Music Friday this week. Which are your favourites? Have we missed anything? We may include it in a future week! Let us know in the comments and on social media @ESCXTRA

New Music Friday this week with KEiiNO, Mahmood, Bilal Hassani, PAENDA, Robin Bengtsson & more!

Bilal Hassani – ‘Kingdom’

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Bilal Hassani – ‘Kingdom’

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