Tag: Israel

Netta Returns To Eurovision Debuting Her Thrilling Cover Of ‘You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)’

May 16, 2023

On Saturday, Israel’s Eurovision 2018 winner and pop mad scientist Netta performed a stunning rendition of Dead Or Alive’s, ‘You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)’ as part of a medley tribute to host city of Liverpool in the 2023 Eurovision Grand Final. She and five other iconic past Eurovision acts brought to life “The Liverpool Songbook” in honour of the city and festivities. 

Dekel Berenson’s Street Cast British film ‘Ashmina’ Sheds A Light On A Country Threatened By Tourism

October 29, 2019

After taking home the Silver Dragon Award at Krakow Film Festival, Dekel Berenson’s ‘Ashmina’ went on to play at Palm Springs and many other film festivals. This topical film stars real people to tell the touching story of one girl’s life in one of the world’s poorest countries, Nepal.

Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds European And UK Tour 2020 Tickets On Sale Now With Extra Dublin Show Added. New Album ‘Ghosteen’ Out Now

October 25, 2019

Tickets are now on sale for Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds’ Spring 2020 European and UK tour, with an extra show added in Dublin due to phenomenal demand.

Peter’s Playlist: Summing up Eurovision 2019 in Tel-Aviv

May 21, 2019

Eurovision is over for another year, with The Netherlands taking the crown for the first time in 44 years and the UK propping up the scoreboard (certainly not for the first time). Our Eurovision correspondent Peter Dunwoody was at the event last week and has summed up his time in Tel Aviv with 12 essential tracks from the trip.

It’s The Eurovision Final Tonight – Here’s What To Expect!

May 18, 2019

Happy Eurovision day everyone! For those of us here in Tel Aviv, the contest is coming to an end, but for most people at home, it’s just beginning and there is an absolutely brilliant show in store with 26 songs competing to be the winner.

‘Cannot Listen (Fake Friend Diss)’ By The Don Kap Is A Sad Trap Track With A Chill Vibe

April 3, 2019

The first single for 2019 from The Don Kap, ‘Cannot Listen (Fake Friend Diss)’ is a laid back chill track with a solid message for today.

SHI 360 feat. Talent Display – ‘Only Got One’

March 22, 2019

Canadian rapper and Jewish rap ambassador SHI 360 had a very eclectic upbringing, raised by North African parents in Israel, and his music reflects this. Additionally, he grew up listening to Michael Jackson, Otis Redding, Charles Aznavour, and Egyptian singer songwriter and actress, Umm Kulthum. SHI 360 first heard hip hop while lstening to “The Voice of Peace”, a pirate radio station run by Israeli peace activist, Abie Nathan.

Darude Drops First Of Three Possible Eurovision Song Contest Entries On Armada Music

February 14, 2019

Not long after accepting the invitation to represent Finland at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, the platinum selling, award-winning DJ/Producer Darude has released the first of three possible entries for the global song contest. Along with two other tracks, Darude and vocalist Sebastian Rejman will perform ‘Release Me’ at UMK, Finland’s national selection for the Eurovision entry.

Are Jedward Returning To Eurovision This Year? We Address The Rumours

February 4, 2019

If like us you enjoy a bit of Eurovision, you’ll also know that ever since their two time tilt at the contest in 2011 and 2012, Dublin’s favourite twins Jedward have been rumoured to return. 2019 is no different, with the whispers once again starting up, wondering if John and Edward Grimes will be back this year, and if so, representing which country.

Hillhar Releases New Single ‘Will I’

January 28, 2019

Hillhar is an electro-pop trio, from Israel. Their new single, ‘Will I’, was released today, 28 January.

Gidon Schocken – ‘Sunn’ (feat. Afik Doari)

September 27, 2018

‘Sunn’, Gidon Schoken’s most recent track, is huge and compelling. One of several which will be included in his upcoming EP, ‘Immerse’, Schoken says that ‘Sunn’ in particular is about getting stuck in behavioural loops.

Israeli Singer/Songwriter Snir Yamin Releases New Single ‘down the line’

September 24, 2018

Back in August we wrote about Snir Yamin, a New York based Israeli artist, and his single, ‘Taking’. Now he’s back, with his latest release, ‘down the line’.