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”

Belgium chose Jérémie Makiese’s “Miss You” to represent them at Eurovision this year. Makiese was the winner of Belgium’s 2021 season of The Voice. Belgium will compete in the second semi-final. Ursula’s Thoughts: The music video for this entry is fantastic. It is clear Jérémie is a very talented singer. While “Miss You” is not … Continue reading Belgium’s “Miss You”

Through an internal selection process, Bulgaria chose “Intention” by Intelligent Music Project. Why this song is called “Intention” and not “Safety Zone” remains to be seen. This group contains a number of seasoned professionals, some of which have participated in Eurovision previously. Bulgaria will be performing in the first semi-final. Ursula’s Thoughts: This song is … Continue reading Bulgaria’s “Intention”

Through a national final selection, Croatia chose “Guilty Pleasure” by Mia Dimšić. She sings about her guilty pleasure, which is apparently cheating on her husband. Odd choice, Croatia. Croatia will compete in the first semi-final. Ursula’s Thoughts: A song that continually finds an unwelcome space in my head. Very catchy, but I still don’t think … Continue reading Croatia’s “Guilty Pleasure”