This looks and sounds like exploitive French 80s pop, but the way Regina Demina presents herself (see her Insta) suggests that she’s either playing, or has an odd sense of humour. All in favour, by the way. Love to know what you think.

Marie-Louise Mattern, from Bruxelles, was in a band called Sonnfjord. She broke loose and released her first solo single, produced by Sage. Hat tip to Marqui for telling me about this:

Weird video, but I love the Francis Lai-like, soft-focus atmosphere of this song:

Sounds like a long lost 80s hit, but is brand new:

Nice electropop ditty:

The video is slightly overdoing it on the comedy side, but the sixties-vibe of the song and the charming performance of Iliona keep it in balance:

This we like too, from Montreal, the lightly psychedelic, groovy Lysandre. Full album coming in March. First EP was featured on this blog too, HERE.

Very nice song to end this %^#&-year with: