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Suie Paparude band co-founder: Romania is a country of contrasts, and so is its music
Romania is a country of multicultural musical influences and Romanians seem to love to listen to music in general. In an attempt to find out how the Romanian music scene evolved from the 90s and what sort of music makes Romanians click, we’ve talked to Mihai Dobre – aka Dobrica, member of popular Romanian band [...]
Romanian song of the week: Women by The Mono Jacks
We’ve just listened to a new song by Romanian band The Mono Jacks. Their new single called “Women” will be included on the band’s future material “Fortunes” that will be launched early-December. The Mono Jacks also launched the video of the new “Women” single, the first video of the band. You can watch it below. [...]
Romanian Alexandra Stan, among winners of European Border Breakers’ music Awards
Romanian singer Alexandra Stan (in picture) is one of the winners of the European Border Breakers’ Awards, the European Commission has announced. She joined a group of nine other young musicians from the EU who also received the award. Stan was the only singer from Romania to get this award. To be eligible for the [...]
Romanian band of the week: Aria Urbana
This week’s discovery is a mix of electronic, trip-hop, dub and drum & bass from a four-member band canned Aria Urbana. The band caught our attention with its psychedelic, ‘makes-you-want-to-move’ sound and the meaningful lyrics. After listening to their debut album, Urbanofonica, it was rather hard to pick juts one song and feature it. We would [...]
Romanian song of the week: Here we go by Classic Beat Orchestra
Classic music lovers will like this one, a new discovery that has brightened our day here at Romania-Insider.com. Classic Beat Orchestra and their song ‘Here we go’, which was recommended by one of our readers, is a reinvention of the classical beat Canon in D Major by Johann Pachelbel. This team of nine Romanian musicians, [...]
Romanian band Suie Paparude, back to its roots: performing in Club A next week
The well-known Romanian band Suie Paparude will return with a concert in Club A (14, Blanari St.) in Bucharest, the place where the band was formed back in 1993. The performance is scheduled for September 14, starting 23:00 hours. The band is recognized as having a distinct sound and style, comparable with very few other [...]
Romanian songs of the week: Womanman and Bear Comes Naked, by the Blue Nipple Boy
We’ve been recommended to check out this Romanian band, Blue Nipple Boy, and after listening to their tunes, we chose to feature it in this week’s Romanian song of the week. We liked it so much that we couldn’t just pick one song, so here we have two: ‘Womanman‘ and ‘Bear Comes Naked’. Two songs for [...]
Romanian song of the week: Romanian folk mixes hip-hop in Hora Fericirii by Subcarpati
In our search for something interesting (and Romanian) for you to listen this week, we found a new project called Subcarpati, which was a nice surprise as it reminded us of Romania’s folk music. It was quite hard to choose just one song played (or mixed) by Subcarpati, but we feel that this one, Hora [...]
Romanian songs of the week – Un Momento & Club Rocker by Inna
Romanian singer Inna, who has been witnessing more popularity abroad than in her home country, has recently launched a new video for a song which has been around for a while. The song, called ‘Un Momento’, is one of our picks for the Romanian song(s) of the week. It’s a beat to dance to, and [...]
Romanian song of the week: ‘Tot mai sus’ by Guess Who feat. Marius Moga
Romanian artist Guess Who has recently launched a new album, under the name ‘Tot mai sus’, which is also the name of the song we have selected for this week’s Romanian music section. ‘Tot mai sus’ means ‘Higher and higher’ and the song presented today is a collaboration between Guess Who – by his real [...]
Romanian song of the week: “Smile” by Les Elephants Bizarres
This week we have for you a song that has a joyful attitude and a catchy beat, just perfect for a carefree summer day. The song is called “Smile”, and it’s performed by the Romanian band Les Elephants Bizarres (The Bizarre Elephants). Les Elephants Bizarres is an indie-pop-disco-punk-funk band formed in 2007 in Bucharest. It [...]
Romanian song of the week: “Lullabies” by Snails
This week’s song comes from a brit-rock band originating from Chisinau, in the neighbor country the Republic of Moldova, named Snails. Even though the band is Moldovan, most of its gigs are played on Romanian stages and in Romanian clubs. The song we chose is called “Lullabies” and is performed entirely in English. Snails consists [...]
Romanian song of the week: Soare cu dinti by Robin and the Backstabbers
This week’s song is performed by the Romanian band Robin and the Backstabbers and though it is not necessarily brand new, launched in February of this year, it has a catchy beat that still makes it one of the most well-received and well liked Romanian songs of 2011. The song is called “Soare cu dinti” [...]
Romanian song of the week: Americandrim by Puya feat. Connect-R
This week’s pick for the Romanian song was inspired by the 4th of July celebration in the US, which is also celebrated by the American community here in Romania. Romanian singer Puya launched at the end of last year the song ‘Americandrim’, which speaks of the extensive use of American brands and values in Romania, [...]
Romanian song of the week: Foul Play by Kumm
For this week we chose a Romanian alternative-indie song with a playful rhythm, just perfect for a little summer adventure under the burning sun, for as soon as the sun decides to come out again. The song, performed entirely in English by Romanian band Kumm, is called “Foul Play” and it’s the first single from [...]
Romanian song of the week: Pase Magice – Antarctica
This week, we at Romania-Insider.com uncover an electronic/synth-pop song that reminds a little, instrumentally wise, of the songs that A-ha used to play in the 80’s. The song is called “Pase Magice” (“Magical Passes”) and it’s performed by Antarctica, the band that played the opening act for Morcheeba back in 2010 when they performed in [...]
Romanian song of the week: “Yushunago” performed by Cuantune
This week Romania Insider presents a beautiful new song, performed by Romanian band Cuantune. The song is called “Yushunago” and it’s a mixture of nu jazz and hip-hop, an unique sound on the Romanian musical scene. The title of the song is short for “You should not go”. Cuantune consists of founding members Elizabeth (vocals), [...]
AFP: Romanian musicians become worldwide dance floor stars
A recent analysis by AFP places the Romanian music scene in the spotlight, mentioning several artists from Romania, who have taken over the international music scene with their songs and found their way up in the international charts. The article, titled ‘Romanian “sound” takes over dance music scene’, mentions Edward Maya (in picture, we also [...]
Romanian song of the week: “Tomorrow” by Electric Brother (with the voice of Lizzy Parks)
After we recommended you a song that had a powerful and danceable beat that was just right for clubbing in last week’s entry for the Romanian Song column, we dug up a down-tempo song perfect for a lazy week-end spent at home. This week’s song, found by our connaiseur Alex Camburu, is a mix of [...]
Two Romanians win Top Dance Song at the Billboard Music Awards
Romanian artists Edward Maya and Vika Jigulina have recently won the Top Dance Song trophy at the Billboard Music awards 2011 gala, in Las Vegas, with the song “Stereo love”. In the same category, Lady Gaga was also nominated, with two songs. Top performers on the Billboard chart between February 28, 2010 and March 1, [...]
Romanian song of the week: Unu la unu – Gojira feat. MC Bean
Are you ready for the new Romania Insider song of the week? Our music specialist Alex Camburu brings you a fresh new song that dominates the Romanian radio charts and dance floors. This one is in Romanian (partially) for a change. This week’s song is called “Unu la unu” (One to one) and it is [...]
Romanian song of the week: The Amsterdams – Country Holiday
If you are looking for that good old brit-pop/indie-rock feel, then you are in luck. Turn on your radio or go to just about any pub in Bucharest and you might hear the new song from Romanian band The Amsterdams called “Country Holiday” (listen to it below). This song, that reminds of the style of [...]
Romanian song of the week: ROA – Aripi in vant (Wings in the wind)
The new song of the week chosen by Romania-Insider.com is performed by ROA (Rise Of Artificial), a recently established band that has already gained popularity in Romania. The new song that rules the Romanian dance floors is called “Aripi in Vant” (“Wings in the Wind”). This is the second single of their future album that will [...]
Romanian band Urma to perform for the first time in London, at East End Film festival
Romanian band Urma will perform within the East End Film Festival in London, which this year includes a major Romanian section. The concert will take place at the Romanian-British Transylmania musical event, which will be held on April 30 in the prestigious London’s Village Underground club. Established in 2003, the Romanian band is composed of [...]
Romanian band of the week: Les Elephants Bizarres
Described as a disco-punk, indie rock, indie-pop, alternative rock or funk band, Les Elephants Bizarres is part of the indie wave that caught on the Romanian music scene, with influences from electro and pop. With a first appearance in 2008, the number of live performances increased continuously, especially on the Bucharest club scene. The year [...]
Romania strikes gold, silver and bronze at European Gymnastics Championship, wins title after four years 
‘Magic mentalist’ wins ‘Romania’s got talent’ competition after flat-lining during live show 
Three trams collide, derail in Bucharest accident, at least 86 injured 
‘The Avengers’ epic movie almost covers production costs with first week-end box office revenues 
Athletic Bilbao files official complaint over Bucharest airport delays after Europa League final 
Wajiha Haris, Scheherazade Foundation president: “No” is never an option 
Romania’s Education Minister accused of having plagiarized three international research papers 
German STEAG buys wind farm from Romanian Monsson, plans EUR 200 mln investments 
Romanian actor Serban Ionescu left bed bound after catching Lyme’s disease from tick bite 
S Immo to put EUR 66 mln into The Mark – Bucharest office building with intelligent facade
