Norway selected Kyle Alessandro’s “Lighter” through their Melodi Grand Prix national final. Kyle performed 8th in the first semifinal and will be opening the Grand Final with the first performance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7jkEmoBvU0 This is a pretty generic boy bop performed solidly with chainmail and a dance break. The melody and lyrics are catchy, though by no … Continue reading 6. Norway: “Lighter” – Kyle Alessandro
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8. Austria: “Wasted Love” – JJ
Austria internally selected JJ’s “Wasted Love.” JJ performed this operatic pop piece 6th in the second semi-final, and will perform 9th in the Grand Final on Saturday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ieSTNpxvio “Wasted Love” falls into one of our favorite Eurovision genres of opera but also pop song with some of our previous favorites being La Forza (and its … Continue reading 8. Austria: “Wasted Love” – JJ
10. Albania: “Zjerm” – Shkodra Elektronike
Continuing the tradition of having a December national final (Montenegro stole the first spot this year), Albania chose unexpected duo Shkodra Elektronike and their song “Zjerm.” Shkodra Elektronike performed 12th in the first semi-final, and will perform 26th, the final spot, in the Grand Final on Saturday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNT1SmmxuIk In classic Eurovision style, this duo is … Continue reading 10. Albania: “Zjerm” – Shkodra Elektronike
11. Montenegro: “Dobrodošli” – Nina Žižić
Montenegro returns after a three year absence from the contest with Nina Žižić’s “Dobrodošli” . Nina Žižić will perform second in the second semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydMkpaB0CWk In the first national final of the season, way back in November, Montenegro set the tone of a chaotic national final season when their national final winner Neonoen’s song “Clickbait” … Continue reading 11. Montenegro: “Dobrodošli” – Nina Žižić
13. Latvia: “Bur Man Laimi” – Tautumeitas
Coming out on top in a strange 3-way tie during the national final, Latvia chose “Bur Man Laimi” by ethno-pop group, Tautumeitas, as their Eurovision entry. Tautumeitas will be performing 4th in the second semi-final. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKw0OCgPV3s Through a tie breaker, Tautumeitas beat out Citi Zeni, responsible for the iconic Latvian entry "Eat Your Salad" which … Continue reading 13. Latvia: “Bur Man Laimi” – Tautumeitas
16. Ukraine: “Bird of Pray” – Ziferblat
Once again pulling off an impressive national final given the circumstances, Ukraine chose the band Ziferblat and their song “Bird of Pray.” Ziferblat will be performing 5th in the first semi final. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ1x2aiL7ks Last year, Ziferblat came in second in Ukraine’s national final with their song “Place I Call Home” losing out to Alyona Alyona … Continue reading 16. Ukraine: “Bird of Pray” – Ziferblat
18. Croatia: “Poison Cake” – Marko Bošnjak
Through their national final show, Dora, Croatia selected Marko Bošnjak (one of the multiple Markos competing) and his song “Poison Cake.” Marko will be performing 14th in the first semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie_v6qGCc5w Croatia would be hard pressed to follow the record-breaking fandom favorite 2024 entry “Rim Tim Tagi Dim” by Baby Lasagna. But Marko Bošnjak does … Continue reading 18. Croatia: “Poison Cake” – Marko Bošnjak
20. Poland: “Gaja” – Justyna Steczkowska
In their absurdly strong national final that has had such a glow up from the 2023 fiasco, Poland selected Justyna Steczkowska’s song “Gaja.” Justyna will perform 2nd in the first semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXHHDjiclxA This is not Justyna’s first time at Eurovision. She performed on the big stage 30 years ago in 1995 with “Sama”. However, we … Continue reading 20. Poland: “Gaja” – Justyna Steczkowska
21. Italy: “Volevo essere un duro” – Lucio Corsi
Italy is sending Lucio Corsi’s “Volevo essere un duro.” As part of the Big Five countries, Lucio automatically has a spot in the final. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfAf9-5Oevw Over the five long nights of their national final, Sanremo, the relatively unknown glam-rock inspired Lucio Corsi stunned everyone with his second place finish. First place finisher, Olly decided not … Continue reading 21. Italy: “Volevo essere un duro” – Lucio Corsi
24. Germany: “Baller” – Abor & Tynna
Through a confusing and lackluster national final, Germany chose “Baller” by Austrian sibling duo Abor and Tynna. As part of the big five, Germany is guaranteed a spot in the final with Abor and Tynna. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJplC4-9Scs This is the first time Germany has sent a song with German since 2007 and fully in German since … Continue reading 24. Germany: “Baller” – Abor & Tynna
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