National final season is gearing up, and we are excited for the return of the great spectacle of Italian talent known as the Festival di Sanremo. We hesitate to call this just a national final, since this is the first show of its kind, and the very program that the Eurovision Song Contest bases itsContinueContinue reading “Sanremo 2024: Meet the Newcomers”
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“Platinum Glitter” an Interview with Almácor
I had a short discussion with the Benidorm Fest contestant, Almácor, and his summery electronic bop “Brillos Platino” which translates to “Platinum Glitter” in English. We talk about the party aspect of performing on such a big stage, the prospects of Spanish music currently and moving forward, and the importance of crafting a good, danceableContinueContinue reading ““Platinum Glitter” an Interview with Almácor”
“El Temps” an Interview with Roger Padrós
Coming to Benidorm Fest with a soft-spoken ballad in Catalan, I have a chat with Roger Padrós, the artist behind “El Temps” about his song. We also talk about atmosphere what he’d like to give us during his performance at the national selection, and his driving inspirations. Check out my interview with him on ourContinueContinue reading ““El Temps” an Interview with Roger Padrós”
Weekly Stream: 21 January
Hey, Eurovision Family! LiliLoves and ShortcakeESC catch you up on the latest Eurovision news. This week we cover the Slovenian song being released, as well as cool insights brought to us from the interviews we had with Benidorm Fest competitors, Almácor and Roger Padrós. We follow up with results and opinions of the national finalsContinueContinue reading “Weekly Stream: 21 January”
Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2024 Explained
On February 10th, Finland will select their artist among seven prospective acts to represent them on the Eurovision stage in Malmö. This preselection show, Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu, which is colloquially known as “UMK”, will bring us the next face (or faces) that will tote the flag for Finland and carry on their great Eurovision legacy.ContinueContinue reading “Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2024 Explained”
Eurovision Fan Resolutions (2024)
2023 in the Eurovision fandom involved the good, bad, and the ugly, especially with the final results. Going into 2024, let’s go forward and find ways to become better fans!
A Look Back at Luxembourg’s National Finals
Despite its storied Eurovision history, Luxembourg has held only five national finals in its thirty-six previous participations. What can we glimpse from them prior to the newly-formed Luxembourg Song Contest?
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