After several eventful weekends this month, we now have a total of 21 songs confirmed for Eurovision 2023! In the month of February alone, sixteen countries announced their entry to Eurovision this year. In roughly chronological order, we have: Ireland: Wild Youth – “We Are One” Spain: Blanca Paloma – “Eaea” Norway: Alessandra – “Queen of Kings” Czechia: … Continue reading End-of-February Update (Part 1)

The Grand Final is almost 5 months away, but the Eurovision season is already here! Each of the 37 countries participating in this year's competition have to decide which song they are taking to the contest. While some countries choose their song in some kind of secret selection process, many of them host televised song … Continue reading The 2023 Eurovision Season Has Begun!

The long-anticipated final running order is here! These are the 25 songs that will be competing on Saturday, May 14, in the Eurovision Grand Final 2022. (We've linked each one to our personal opinions about them.) 🇨🇿 Czech Republic: We Are Domi – Lights Off 🇷🇴 Romania: WRS – Llámame 🇵🇹 Portugal: MARO – Saudade, Saudade 🇫🇮 Finland: The Rasmus – Jezebel 🇨🇭 Switzerland: Marius Bear – Boys Do Cry … Continue reading Grand Final!

The Turquoise Carpet is Eurovision's "red" carpet official opening ceremony. This year it was held on Sunday, May 8th at the Reggia di Venaria (cool looking palace in Turin, Italy). We've assembled our favorite "lewks" and moments so that you don't have to watch the 4 hour ceremony yourself. Best Dressed Honorable Mention: UK - … Continue reading Turquoise Carpet

Albania selected Ronela Hajati and her song “Sekret” in an early national final last December. It is a Eurovision mix of traditional and electronic sounds Albania will be competing in the first semi-final. Ursula’s Thoughts: Ronela Hajati is a force to be reckoned with. However, even though I like the song, it fails to significantly … Continue reading Albania’s “Sekret”

Armenia selected the vibey, acoustic song “Snap” by Rosa Linn using an internal selection process. Armenia will be performing in the first semi-final. Ursula’s Thoughts: I like this song. It is pretty chill and pleasant, while still being really catchy and upbeat. I also think Rosa Linn’s voice is gorgeous.  Christa’s Thoughts: I agree with … Continue reading Armenia’s “Snap”

Through a national selection process, Australia chose “Not The Same” by Sheldon Riley. Due to the song contest’s local popularity, Australia has been competing in Eurovision since 2015. Australia will be competing in the second semi-final. Ursula’s Thoughts: Although I definitely gravitate towards more upbeat lighthearted entries, it is clear that Sheldon Riley brings the … Continue reading Australia’s “Not the Same”

Through an internal selection process, Austria chose “Halo” by LUM!X feat. Pia Maria. Austria will be competing in the first semi-final. https://media.giphy.com/media/J0WEPqnEpVGYqLlZiX/giphy.gif Ursula’s Thoughts: I really like this upbeat dance song that is reminiscent of 2012. I love the song’s high energy. The music video does a fantastic job of combining the modern electronic dance … Continue reading Austria’s “Halo”

One of the last countries to announce their entry, Azerbaijan chose Nadir Rüstəmli’s “Fade to Black.” Azerbaijan will compete in the second semi-final. Ursula’s Thoughts: I really like the instrumentation of this song with the big orchestra sound that reminds of Downton Abbey’s opening sequence. I can’t get over the line “It hurts so fast” … Continue reading Azerbaijan’s “Fade to Black”