Eurosong 1996 Retrospective: Lurching Into the Future

Eurosong 1996 saw Norway push Eurovision further into the future, while the clash between modernity and tradition played out in the songs. What lessons can we take from this turning point in the contest’s history?

Let’s Rock and Roll in Serbia: Getting Closer to Lavina and Serbian Rock

Lavina’s “Kraj mene” was a clear winner in Pesma za Evroviziju 2026, but how do they fit in amongst Serbia’s rock scene–both in and out of Eurovision?

Five Previous Austrian National Final Songs You Should Know About

With Vienna Calling – Wer singt für Österreich?, Austria is holding its first national final in a decade. Here are some songs to get caught up with their national final history!

What You’ve Got to Know About Vidbir 2026

Ukraine’s national final Vidbir is back! There are some changes coming to the production, and these are all the details you’ve got to know before the show. On February 7, 2026, Ukraine’s National Final Vidbir will  be upon us, and these are all the details you need to know about the competition! Ukraine is theContinueContinue reading “What You’ve Got to Know About Vidbir 2026”

Montesong is back!

Nina Žižić performing “Dobrodošli” at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. In less than one week, we will have our eyes on RTCG Studios in Podgorica, Montenegro. On 21 December at 20:00, Montesong 2025 will be making a return with 15 acts, all of whom are getting ready for a performance that couldContinueContinue reading “Montesong is back!”

The Real Countries of Eurovision

Fam, we’ve got some banter for all of us today. Here, I’d like to introduce you to The Real Countries of Eurovision, where some of our favorite (and current) competing nations across Europe and beyond get compared to the current iterations of one of reality TV’s most iconic, lavish, explosive, and controversial gems ever created:ContinueContinue reading “The Real Countries of Eurovision”