Although we’re officially into the Eurovision 2026 season, it will still be some time before we hear any national final and Eurovision songs. Thankfully, the music will always continue and a number of Eurovision artists are still producing new songs for us to enjoy.
Contrary to the commonly perpetuated myth about the song contest killing careers, we’re always thrilled to report that singers associated with Eurovision are thriving.
Here is our latest weekly roundup with a selection of the songs released recently by Eurovision stars.
New music from Eurovision artists: 2025 | Week 47
Jerry Heil & Irina Rimes – “HORA”
Earlier this year, Moldovan superstar Irina Rimes released the Romanian folk banger “Hora fetelor.” The song has now been given some extra Ukrainian spice courtesy of Eurovision 2024 bronze medallist Jerry Heil. “HORA” is thumping offering that reinterprets the folkloric theme of women’s freedom and strength: “Let the girls play, let the boots break / Let the earth break, the covenant is broken.”
Jerry Heil added a message in underneath the accompanying visualiser:
“Romania became my first shelter when the full-scale invasion started… I still remember walking across the border alone, on foot. Long story. With this track, I also want to thank the incredible people of this country — those who were literally aggressively helping us in the best possible way. People at the border welcomed us with tea, pastries, transport, SIM cards… For so many Ukrainians, in that inhuman chaos created by our neighbor from the east, Romania became an island of faith in people.”
Jamala – “Ми ховаємся”
“We are under the sky, where the light scatters in the shadows / You are like the wind, I am captive of your power / You lead, but traces remain in the city / Can’t find us, we are here, but like in a fog.”
Jamala has shared the new song “Ми ховаємся” (“We hide”). Ukraine’s Eurovision 2016 champion examines the decision of some people to hide away behind fake identities and fake accounts. She believes we can eventually lose the true essence of ourselves by doing this and encourages us to build up the courage to appear in the world as we are. In a social media post, Jamala noted:
“This is a story of people who find freedom through self-acceptance, facing and fighting their fears.
I wrote this song even before the pandemic for fear of isolation, and perhaps as a small protest it was born. Sometimes we hide from ourselves, afraid of the courage to just be, just live, just be happy. Our fears and shadows follow us, but in fact it is impossible to escape. Because everywhere we go, we take us with us. And the only thing that is really freeing is allowing yourself to be real.”
Kenan Doğulu – “Ne İstersen O”
Kenan Doğulu is a very giving person. Türkiye’s Eurovision 2007 contestant is willing to do “Ne İstersen O” (“Whatever You Want”) in order to make a relationship work, as love is worth it: “We’ll figure it out, of course, of course / Ask for whatever you want from me / You’ll be surprised, you’ll be spoiled / I’m not afraid of anything, really / True, genuine / Whatever you want.”
MARO – “SO MUCH HAS CHANGED”
Only two months to go until MARO drops her new album. Before then, the Portuguese star has shared its title track, “SO MUCH HAS CHANGED.” A stripped-back indie pop song, the Eurovision 2022 alumna reflects on growing older and viewing life in a different light: “Time is going way faster / But suddenly there’s no pressure / One day at a time / Just trust me, you’ll be fine / So much has changed, what a surprise / Seeing life different with same old eyes / Now we know better, we push it through / Now we are happy, so proud of you.”
Käärijä – “Disko Balls”
Get ready for a Eurodisko! Eurovision 2023 runner-up, Käärijä, is bringing the party with his new addictive rave-disco track. The Finnish star uses the song to proudly showcase what he’s packing at the disco: “The king of the discos walks without a shirt / In the discotheque when the disco music is blasting / Someone comes to ask how much they weigh / Very big disko balls […] I’ve got big, big things coming / Big things coming, honey.”
Zlata Ognevich – Тут і зараз
Zlata Ognevich concludes the year with a new album. Titled Тут і зараз (Here and now), the songs on this LP focus on living in the moment, where it matters most. The eight-track LP includes a few remastered version of the Ukrainian singer’s previous singles. But, there are still several new songs to dive into as well — including “На нашому поверсі” (“On our floor”), which comes with its own music video.
Ivi Adamou – “Leei Leei Leei”
Ivi Adamou’s latest single is “Leei Leei Leei” (“He says, he says, he says”). It’s a rhythmic yet emotive pop song from Cyprus’ Eurovision 2012 star. In the lyrics, Adamou discusses the lies that her ex-lover would routinely state to win her back. However, this time she’s not going to fall for them: “And he says that he loved me more than anyone now, he says […] And he says, but I’m not going back anymore and let him cry / And let him cry / And let him pretend to fall apart for me / How he loves me he says / He says, he says, he says / But he lies to me.”
Soraya – “Placebo”
“There are people who pass through your life / And they’re like a placebo / You think they’re coming to bring something good / And they only leave a feeling of emptiness and noise.”
Soraya is contemplating on people who fail to leave a positive impact on you. “Placebo” sees the Spanish singer trialling an Afrobeat style on the latest single from her upcoming album. The Eurovision 2009 participant considers these individuals as not much more than a passing leaf in the wind.
“And even though sometimes I get hurt / By the love you don’t give me / You weren’t drama, nor an enemy / Just a half-lost vibe / A memory already defeated / Of an ‘us’ that doesn’t work.”
alyona alyona & Maksym Borodin – “Там, де живе любов”
“Where love lives / Where a child’s dream is in the hearts / Hope burns in the eyes.”
alyona alyona utilised her experience of competing at Eurovision 2024 when helping with Ukraine’s recent selection for Junior Eurovision 2025. She’s now imparting more wisdom to the competitors by getting them involved with her newest single — “Там, де живе любов” (“Where Love Lies”) — a collaboration with Maksym Borodin. The description of the music video has more details:
“This is a story about how good always triumphs over evil. And as long as a dream lives in a person’s heart, a childish, sincere one – a person will overcome all disagreements, and bright and good forces will protect him from evil. And as long as our Ukrainian children are enveloped in the wings of security – hope will live in the heart of every person. And along with hope, love will always live.”
Anna Vissi – “Exairesi”
Three-time Eurovision star, Anna Vissi, is back with another standout song for our playlists. “Exairesi” (“Exception”) is an emotive pop song, but it still has a strong beat behind it that is danceable. In the lyrics, Vissi declares that she never normally lets her guard down for anyone. But, there’s one particular person who is proving to be an anomaly to that rule: “Yes, you are the exception / I, who never backed down with anyone / I am in a house all alone and crying / Day and night I am crying / I am telling you the truth.”
Robert Szikora feat. Magdolna Rúzsa – “Mikor az ég a földre zuhan + Úgy szeretlek, úgy szeretlek”
Robert Szikora unveiled a new album this week. Verhetetlen 11 contains one solo song and 11 other tracks in which he performs duets with fellow Hungarian singers. One of those is Eurovision 2007 participant Magdolna Rúzsa. The two come together for the rather lengthy titled song “When the sky falls to the ground + I love you so, I love you so” (though, the second part of this refers to a the short outro).
Monokate & Shepit – “Рута”
What’s better than one electrofolk singer? How about three more. Eurovision 2021 star Monokate (from Go_A) has collaborated with vocal trio Shepit for the new project “Рута” (“Rue”). The Ukrainian artists combine folk and electronic sounds whilst conveying a feeling of love and connection to the earth that does not disappear even at a distance.
In the chorus they sing: “My rue is green, and I water you / Oh, why don’t you grow, / Don’t you bloom with white flowers? / My green rue, I am in a strange land / Oh, if you would bloom – I would be happy.”
Sébastien Tellier & Slayyyter feat. Nile Rodgers – “Thrill Of The Night”
“The thrill of the night / Excitation tickle my imagination / At night, nothing’s unthinkable / Fire’s burning just like my desire.”
Sébastien Tellier delivers a disco dream. France’s Eurovision 2008 star has brought in American singer Slayyter to provide the lead vocals for “Thrill Of The Night,” whilst legendary songwriter Nile Rodgers also adds his magic touch to proceedings. Writing on Instagram about the song, Tellier noted:
Born from our love for the golden era of nightlife — freedom, euphoria, endless celebration. We wanted a track where everything feels possible. Hope it takes you there.
Zoë Më – Loup Garou
2025 will be a year to remember for Zoë Më. After representing host nation Switzerland at Eurovision, she now concludes things with a new EP. Loup Garou (werewolf) features six songs, including her Eurovision entry “Voyage” and other recent singles. There are two brand new tracks for fans as well — the one that gives the record its title as well as “Hamsterrad Tristesse” (“Hamster wheel of gloom”). Throughout the EP, you’ll here Zoë sing in a mixture of both French and German.
Voltaj – “Electric”
Romanian band Voltaj are releasing a shockwave with their latest studio album. The LP brings together many of the singles that they’ve released over the last few years. But, it also begins with one brand new song — title track “Electric.” It sees the Eurovision 2015 alumni adding a synth line into their pop-rock style to give the album an energetic start.
Aiko – “Villainize Me”
Aiko brings plenty of punk-pop attitude in her latest single. Czechia’s representative from Eurovision 2024 is offering herself up to be scalded, stating that someone can “Villainize Me.” Claiming to have nine lifetimes, Aiko encourages this individual to use her spare heart as they wish: “If you wanna hate me / I can make it easy / Oh, oh, you can villainise me / All yours on the bedsheets / Leave before I make you bleed.”
Luka – “Kryptonite”
Following on from her rendition of “Bittersweet Symphony,” Luka has recorded another cover song for us. This time, she’s taken on “Kryptonite” by American rock band 3 Doors Down. Belgium’s Eurovision 2020 entrant strips the song back and gives it a darker and somewhat more eerie atmoshphere.
Timebelle – “Love Is Not Easy”
Giving your heart to another person is a brave thing to do. Whilst they may cherish it, you also run the risk of them trampling all over it. This latter scenario is what Timebelle have experienced. Switzerland’s Eurovision 2017 act use their new mid-tempo pop song, “Love Is Not Easy,” to decipher why their partner decided to treat their soul with such disrespect: “Tell me that you made a mistake / And you want me back / After all the things you said / Love is not easy / It hurts.”
Anna Rossinelli – Heat
Anna Rossinelli represented Switzerland at Eurovision 2011. The singer and her band have now shared a brand new album, titled Heat. There are 11 tracks in total, some of which fans will recognise as previous singles. But there’s still plenty of new indie-pop tracks to enjoy as well.
Aksel Kankaanranta – “Mitä sanoisin”
“Petals dried / Fall under the table / The colours are slowly fading / I notice that / I’m thinking of you again.”
Aksel Kankaanranta’s new single reflects on past situations in which we should have said or acted differently. Finland’s Eurovision 2020 entrant delivers a steady percussion-driven ballad in which he ponders about letting go and how a person can hold on to their past.”
Lenny Kuhr – “Droevig Lied (Modinha)”
Modinha is a term that refers to a genre of music from the 18th to 19th century. It encapsulates sentimental love songs in the Portuguese language (whether it first evolved in Portugal or Brazil is slightly unknown).
The genre is now getting a Dutch update courtesy of Lenny Kuhr — joint Eurovision 1969 winner. She’s released her take through the song “Droevig Lied,” which translates to “Sad Song.” Tissues at the ready.
Magazin – “Kao Žena Ženi”
Today’s line-up of Croatian band Magazin (Eurovision 1995) may be two-thirds male, but it’s Lorena Bucan who takes the limelight as the lead vocalist. She’s now singing “Kao Žena Ženi” (“As a woman to a woman”) in order to part some advice — chiefly surrounding her ex-partner. Bucan gives other women a warning that those who fall for him run the risk of being left with a broken heart, just like she was: “I wish you were happy, like me / While I still believed / That he wasn’t a bad man / That I would change him […] Trust me, trust me / Trust me as a woman to a woman.”
Studio Murena feat. Francesca Michielin – “Luna Piena”
Italian jazzcore group, Studio Murena, recently released their new album, titled Notturno. Amongst a number of collaborations is one with Francesca Michielin, who competed at Eurovision in 2016. “Luna Piena” (“Full Moon”) is a mid-tempo track that sees Michielin deliver a sung chorus in between rap verses.
Sakis Rouvas – “Erotas Skoteinos”
If you were a fan of Sakis Rouvas at Eurovision in 2004 and 2009, then you’ll be pleased to know he’s back delivering one of his classic pop tracks. With music by Arcade and production from Beyond, “Erotas Skoteinos” (“Dark Love”) sees the Greek singer swooning over the gaze of someone he’s encountered: “Ah, those eyes of yours how, how they tear me apart how / Like a demon and God / Ah, with those eyes of yours how, how you scatter my light / Like a dark love.”
Meda feat. Anxhela Peristeri – “Syte e tu”
Anxhela Peristeri represented Albania at Eurovision in 2021. She now joins forces with Meda for the single “Syte e tu.” Translating in English as “Your eyes,” the Albanian-pop duet is all about building a connection with someone through the emotions expressed through a simple gaze.
Aurela Gace & Irkenc Hyka – “Pa Jetë”
Eurovision 2011 participant, Aurela Gace, has teamed up with Irkenc Hyka. The pair of Albanian singers deliver the emotional ballad “Pa Jetë” (“Without Life”). Singing alongside rich orchestral melodies, Gace and Hyka discuss the hole in their hearts left by a person no longer in their lives but who they would liked to have loved a little more: “Without life / Without you I have no life anymore / Because without life / This deserted heart of mine.”
Tijana Dapčević – “Najskuplja”
Tijana Dapčević returns with the single “Najskuplja” (“The most expensive”). A steady ballad with jazzy trumpet accompaniment, North Macedonia’s act from Eurovision 2014 provides an ode to love that remains within us, even when we have long lost it:
“Do you remember, love, ‘for better or for worse’ / Play me, gypsy, the most expensive one / Play me again ‘Pirav mange korkoro’ / Trick the strings that we still love each other / Play me, again, I know it is not done / I will die tonight that we are not together.”
“Pirav mange korkoro” is a classic Romani song from the Balkan region.
Jacques Houdek feat. Erika – “Nije nam bilo suđeno”
Croatian singer Krunoslav “Kićo” Slabinac passed away five years ago this month. To honour his memory, Eurovision 2017 alum Jacques Houdek decided to record a cover of Slabinac’s song “Nije nam bilo suđeno” (“We were not meant to be”). Transforming the classic hit into a duet, Houdek collaborated with Erika to give the song a new layer.
Vincent Bueno & Angela Walter – “Geht Ned Gibt’s Ned” (& Sylvia Graf) & “RHUMBA with My Love”
Vincent Bueno is giving Austropop a go. The Eurovision 2021 participant wrote “Geht Ned Gibt’s Ned” (“It’s not possible, it doesn’t exist”) with the ORF All Stars Band for charitable organisation Licht Ins Dunkel. It features saxophonist Angela Walter and additional vocals from Ö3 moderator Sylvia Graf.
Austropop won’t be be a genre that Bueno sticks with. Most recently, he’s returned to English for “RHUMBA with My Love.”
Which of these new songs is your favourite? Have we missed out on any? Do you have any artists you want to shout out to? Let us know in the comments.
