Revealing #8 of our top 10 songs this year! At number 8, we have Serbia. Through their national final, Pesma za Evroviziju, Serbia chose Teya Dora’s “Ramonda” as their Eurovision entry. Serbia will perform 2nd in the first semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWzPO6nPpwU This powerful and emotional ballad is about the lilac ramonda flower. Native to Serbia, the … Continue reading 8. Serbia: “Ramonda” – Teya Dora
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10. Slovenia: “Veronika” – Raiven
Now we move on to our top 10 songs this year! At number 10, we have Slovenia. One of the first songs released back in January, Slovenia chose Raiven’s song “Veronika” through an internal selection process. Raiven will perform 9th in the first semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWcSsi7SliI&t=4s At first, we didn't know what to think of this … Continue reading 10. Slovenia: “Veronika” – Raiven
Norway: “Ulveham” – Gåte
Norway once again chose their participating act through their Melodi Grand Prix National Final. After an 8 minute homage to …Sweden(?), the results were announced, crowning Gåte and their song “Ulveham.” Gåte will be performing 15th in the second semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UipzszlJwRQ Gåte (pronounced like "GO-tuh") is a folkloric-rock band that sets Norwegian folklore to rock/heavy … Continue reading Norway: “Ulveham” – Gåte
Azerbaijan: “Özünlə Apar” – FAHREE feat. Ilkin Dovlatov
Through an internal selection process, Azerbaijan chose “Özünlə Apar” by FAHREE featuring Ilkin Dovlatov as one of the final entries to be announced this year. FAHREE and Ilkin Dovlatov will be performing 12th in the first semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNhAk4rVgNc We aren't sure why we've ranked this entry so high. We keep reevaluating, thinking we must have … Continue reading Azerbaijan: “Özünlə Apar” – FAHREE feat. Ilkin Dovlatov
Ireland: “Doomsday Blues” – Bambie Thug
Ireland continues to choose their national entry in a one night competition between six possible selections. After a streak of disappointing non-qualifying performances and a roundly mocked generic boyband entry last year, Ireland unexpectedly chose “Doomsday Blues” by Bambie Thug. Bambie will be performing their song 4th in the first semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGRXRrlIspY We are always … Continue reading Ireland: “Doomsday Blues” – Bambie Thug
Greece: “Zari” – Marina Satti
Greece chose Marina Satti’s song “Zari” through an internal selection process. Marina Satti will be performing 3rd in the second semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTYalXf184A The music video is a fantastic satire of foreign tourists’ visits to Greece with frenetic cuts and video overlays. It feels very post-post-modern and Gen Z, and it is unlike any other official … Continue reading Greece: “Zari” – Marina Satti
United Kingdom: “Dizzy” – Olly Alexander
The United Kingdom, who hosted the contest last year on behalf of Ukraine, chose “Dizzy” by Olly Alexander through an internal selection process. As part of the Big Five countries, the UK’s entry will automatically qualify for the final. Although he already has a spot in the final, Olly Alexander will be performing right after … Continue reading United Kingdom: “Dizzy” – Olly Alexander
Portugal: “Grito” – Iolanda
Through one of the last national finals of the season, Festival da Canção, Portugal selected Iolanda’s song “Grito.” Iolanda will perform 14th in the first semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5wDGhcDSpQ&t=4s “Grito” is in line with previous Portuguese entries in that Portugal seems to think they are competing in a completely different contest than many other countries. They are … Continue reading Portugal: “Grito” – Iolanda
Denmark: “Sand” – Saba
Through their national final, Dansk Melodi Grand Prix (not to be confused with Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix), Denmark chose Saba with her song, “Sand.” Saba will be performing 7th in the second semi-final. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pCtdFnv9eQ Yet another female power/pop ballad, this entry is classic, solid Eurovision. We know what to expect. Saba sang well in her … Continue reading Denmark: “Sand” – Saba
Albania: “Titan” – Besa
Albania chose Besa and her song “Titan” through their national final back in December. Besa will perform 2nd in the second semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrjFhjpm7D8 The song was originally performed as “Zemrën N’dorë” in Albanian, with a live orchestra and an impressive amount of cleavage. The official Eurovision revamp released with the music video ended up being … Continue reading Albania: “Titan” – Besa
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