Ego vs. Emo – Ego vs. Emo

I think it was about one year ago, when I wrote the first time with Tobi from Ego vs. Emo. Now, they released their first album ‘Ego vs. Emo’ on September 20 2013.

Genre: Electro, Balkan, Fusion

Ego vs. Emo is a german electro, balkan and fusion band from Göttingen. The three musicians are playing a live violin, saxophone and drums and are completed by a soundman on stage. Their music is a really interesting mix from balkan to electro through deep melodies and harmful sounds.

Music from the US – Stone Sour

Stone Sour is an american alternative metal band, formed in 1992. Listen to their nice song “Through Glass”:

Music from the UK – The Maccabees

The Maccabees, formed in 2004, are a british indie rock band from Brighton. Listen to their nice song “Love You Better”. Loving the refrain!

Music from the US – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

“Man on Fire” is a song by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros.

You can read more about them, and listen to another one of their songs here.

I like the deep lyrics aswell as the dynamic sound. When listening to the song with headphones you can really hear the stereo mixing.

Your favourite song 2012

So, we’ve even december so far; still time to ask YOU about your favourite song. Vote for one of these 7 songs here or/and on Facebook and share this! We need at least 100 votes!!

Of course, the winner will receive an award: the xWorldmusic award, for the best public song!

Music from the UK – We Are Trees

We Are Trees are a indie, pop and rock band from Wales. Here’s their song “I don’t believe in love”:

Music from Germany – Oceana

Did you  notice the start of the the Euro 2012 today? Think so! Oceana is a german pop singer, born in 1982. Here’s her official UEFA Euro 2012 song “Endless Summer”:

 

Music from Germany – LaBrassBanda

LaBrassBanda, formed in 2007, is a bavarian balkan-brass band. Here’s their nice song “Autobahn“, in english motorway:

Eurovision Song Contest: Russia – Buranovskie Babushki

Today, we present you the Eurovison Song Contest band taking part for Russia: Buranovskie Babushki. Here’s their song “Party For Everybody“:

Listen to all the other songs: https://xworldmusic.wordpress.com/category/zb-series/eurovison-song-contest-2012/

Music from Mali – Bassekou Kouyate

Bassekou Kouyate, born 1966 in Garana, Mali is famous for playing the Ngoni. Here’s his great song “Bala“: