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Meet Eklipse: Berlin Babes Sweeping Switzerland, With Strings ("Cry Me A River")
OK so they aren't really sweeping Switzerland, but we did discover Eklipse on a Swiss website. And they are getting popular, at least amomg German and Swiss press outlets, who can't get enough of Miss E. (violin), Scarlett (violin), Viola (viola) and Helen (cello): the four mysterious ladies who make up Berlin-based string quartet Eklipse. Their debut music video, a cover of Justin Timberlake's "Cry Me A River," is now approaching 100,000 views and the act has been touring with Nightwish across the Atlantic. Anyway, they also cover Lady Gaga, Linkin Park, David Bowie and Kate Bush (the gals have a new video dropping soon and they are managed by the same German firm that handles Guano Apes). Eklipse randomly met in St. Petersburg at the White Nights Festival. Check out their soon to go viral clip below. (h/t hitparade.ch)
German Pop/Dance Act R.I.O. Return With Vengaboys-esque "Party Shaker" Clip
So remember last year when we wrote about the dance act R.I.O. (German producer team Yann Peifer and Manuel Reuter aka Manian) that ended up doing very well in Germany both sales wise and on the radio (their most recent "Turn This Club Around" went Gold in both Germany and Austria)? Well, they're back with a hopeful summer anthem and it's called "Party Time." Naturally, a video had to be filmed in one of the premiere party captials of America, Miami. The video features the tune's singer, L.A.-based Nicco (who we just wrote about yesterday) and is a bit racy in parts, but hey, it's summer in Miami. Nothing we all haven't seen before. The most remarkable part of this song is that it seems to borrow the hook from eurodance classic "We Like To Party" from Holland's Vengaboys. Is it an homage? Theft? Decide below.
Dresden Dancing: Way and Beyond's New Gem Of A German Future House/Pop Smash: "Remix The World"
Let's face it, the Germans are really the best at refining things and reducing elements to the core. We see it in Deutsch design, manufacturing and so on. No surprise then we have a near-perfect pop/house hybrid from new to me (and likely most others as well unless German dance music insiders) DJ on the scene, Way and Beyond. Together with another DJ, Dresden's Subcadia, they have created a really tight song titled "Remix The World" that's now starting to get a bit of radio airplay in Germany (as it should, really a catchy tune perfect for the sound hitting at clubs worldwide). Anyway, check out the new video below that showcases the vibrant Asian dance scene within Germany (who knew, right?). Single officially dropped earlier this month.
An Albanian R&B Star Hiding In Hannover: Meet Alida (New 3D "S'te Fal" Video)
Hannover: did you know there's an awesome Albanian R&B star living in your city? Well, there is, and her name is Alida. According to her (translated from German) bio, Alida has many hits that have "become very popular" in Albania, including one that opens a TV show ("Sa Duhemi"). Anyway, now she lives in Hannover where she "gives dance lessons on hip hop for children over 12 years." She recently released a video for her song "S'te Fal" in both 2D and 3D versions (just in case you have glasses!), both are below. Good song, check it.
Holland House Meets Polska Pop: Anna Turska & MC Sherlock Drop "Believe Me"
Here's an interesting new video from Germany's CJ Stone and Poland's Anna Turska. The song is called "Believe Me" and it's a true pan-EU house music affair! The crew here also have enlisted Dutch rapper MC Sherlock for the tune. The video was shot in Anna's home country of Poland at several locations, including Club Pomarancza in Lodz and Club Onyx in Tarnowskie Gor. We wrote about Anna before on this blog and we hope to see more from her in the months and years to come. Good track by an international cast that is off the radar of most EDM blogs. Check it below.
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