2018, the first year in which we were objectively not surprised by any bad news that blew up in our faces. The low expectations have actually delighted us, and showed how we were dying to dance in front of a smartphone for any hashtag challenge that pop stars could throw at us. Sure the tops have never been so filled with depressing lyrics, but at the same time it shows how we all understand the same principle: if it is really this bad, can’t we just dance while we sort everything out?
Europavox kept close to its mission, even while unsure as to when we will lose one of our favorite musical countries. Going up and down the Old Continent has brought us incredible discoveries this year: the sheer strength and vision of San Esteban de Sasroviras-bred Rosalía to the multi-plurality of Superorganism. 2018 has been the year in which European artists have been steadily transcending their inspirations and bringing us new sounds that delighted our souls and made us fans. So, pick a country, pick a genre, or just let it all go and press play. After dancing our hearts away, our team will be getting ready to uncover what 2019 holds for us all.
top of europe 2018
Boy Pablo
“ Laid-back guitar pop daydreams, as fun as a day off school with your friends ”
Fontaines D.C
“ Stark, abrasive and ballsy guitar poetry with an Irish soul ”
Garbanotas
“ A cosmic mix of guitar riffs and dreamy vocals, with a hippyish vibe ”
Ibeyi
“ Twin sisters fuse African-Cuban sounds with digital technology ”
IDLES
“ IDLES come across like Henry Rollins, one that you want to take home to your mum, and discuss the values of public health care ”
Kiol
“ Sometimes smooth, sometimes a little rude, just like the touch of a lover. ”
La Jungle
“ Powerful kraut, math rock at the edges and noise everywhere else. ”
Meute
“ Techno classics reimagined in for a New Orleans, brass-band, street party ”
Rosalie.
“ The wonder woman with a black soul, white hair and unique voice. ”
shame
“ Debatable not relatable; the angry riposte of teenage angst. ”
Superorganism
“ A candy-coloured Millennial indie-pop super-group ”
SXTN
“ This female, badass rap duo from Berlin are hitting a new voice for the German youth. ”
The Blaze
“ The talented multimedia output of the French house-scene ”
Tsar B
“ Delivering true “girl power,” Tsar B explores the world ”
Wandl
“ Key producer of Viennese cloud rap/post-swag, buzzing big in Europe with his golden voice and lit beats. ”
