8. Serbia: “Ramonda” – Teya Dora

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

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

Ukraine: “Teresa & Maria” – alyona alyona & Jerry Heil

After an embarrassing 24-hour delay caused by a malfunctioning voting app, Ukraine announced that alyona alyona & Jerry Heil won the Ukrainian national final, Vidbir, with their song “Teresa & Maria.” The duo will be performing 5th in the first semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_8cNbF8FLI Overall, Vidbir 2024 presented lots of quality songs ranging from easy listening to … Continue reading Ukraine: “Teresa & Maria” – alyona alyona & Jerry Heil

Estonia: “(nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi” – 5miinust & Puuluup

Through their national final, Eesti Laul, Estonia selected 5miinust & Puuluup to represent them with the song “(nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi” and yes, that is the name of the song. 5miinust & Puuluup will perform 13th in the second semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY6RbPaTNUc Their national final performance is peak Eurovision. You have older men … Continue reading Estonia: “(nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi” – 5miinust & Puuluup

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

Georgia: “Firefighter” – Nutsa Buzaladze

One of the last songs to be released this year, Georgia chose Nutsa Buzaladze’s song “Firefighter” through an internal selection process. Nutsa Buzaladze will perform 11th in the second semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blMwY8Jabyk&t=5s At first, this song completely blended in with many of the other female pop numbers this year (Cyprus, Malta, Albania, and Israel). It's another … Continue reading Georgia: “Firefighter” – Nutsa Buzaladze

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