Norwegian pop princess Annie just put out her new EP Neon Nights. It features five tracks. Two of those were released before: her cover of The Jesus & Mary Chains’ Just Like Honey and a collab with Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears. Also present on this EP: Annie’s version of Patrick Swayze’s She’s Like The Wind.

My favourite however, is April. She made this track with frequent collaborator Richard X. He co-wrote, produced and arranged the song. I find it hard to decide whether Annie’s voice is warm or cool, but as always, it fits the electro-pop backdrop like a glove. In the verses I hear an echo of You’ve Got It Bad by Ocean Colour Scene, which is never a bad thing.

All in all, a great track that deserves to be put out as a single!

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.