Chosen in the first national final of the season back in December, Czechia selected Aiko’s song “Pedestals.” Aiko will perform 5th in the second semifinal. This is one of a couple female lead alt-rock entries in Eurovision this year, and of those, this is easily the most generic. It's very 2013 Paramore. The song is … Continue reading Czechia: “Pedestal” – Aiko

Mustii will represent Belgium with his song “Before the Party's Over.” Belgium opted for an internal selection process rather than electing their song through the Eurosong national final they have been using the last few years. Mustii will be performing 12th in the second semi final. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCe9zrWEFNc The song does not immediately stand out, but … Continue reading Belgium: “Before the Party’s Over” – Mustii

Through an internal selection process, Australia chose Electric Fields and their song “One Milkali (One Blood).” Electric Fields will be performing 13th in the first semi final. For the first time in its Eurovision history, Australia is incorporating some Aboriginal culture into their song with a didgeridoo and the key word in the title: Milkali … Continue reading Australia: “One Milkali (One Blood)” – Electric Fields

Germany chose Isaak’s “Always on the Run” through their national final, Das Deutsche Finale 2024. As part of the Big Five countries, Germany automatically has a spot in the final. However, for the first time, entries with guaranteed final spots will perform alongside other competitors in the semifinals. So although Isaak already has a spot … Continue reading Germany: “Always on the Run” – Isaak 

Hera Bjork with her song “Scared of Heights” was chosen to represent Iceland at Eurovision in ther televised national song contest, Söngvakeppnin. (Fun fact: Since Iceland started participating in Eurovision in 1986, they have held a national song contest to decide who will represent Iceland in Eurovision each year.) Hera Björk will be performing 8th … Continue reading Iceland: “Scared of Heights” – Hera Björk 

Narrowly missing our lowest ranking (see yesterday's post), we have Moldova. Through their national final, Etapa Națională 2024, Moldova chose returning Eurovision competitor, Natalia Barbu, with her song “In the Middle.” She will be performing 11th in the first semi-final. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jom9sNL5whs This performance stands out with its static staging, and the song is distinct from … Continue reading Moldova: “In the Middle” – Natalia Barbu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=fTozfvlOghM&ab_channel=DonsMusicVEVO Starting off this year’s Eurovision coverage at the bottom of our list of personal favorites, we have Latvia (sorry). Through their televised national final, Supernova, Latvia chose Dons and his song “Hollow.” Dons will be performing 9th in the second semi-final. Like last year with Aija’s entry “Sudden Lights,”  Latvia does not seem to … Continue reading Latvia: “Hollow” – Dons

Welcome back to your regularly scheduled Eurovision coverage! We are U & C of UC Eurovision and we’re so glad you’re joining us for another year of Euro Bops and our opinions on them.  If you want to know what Eurovision is (or if you need a refresher) you click here for our brief introduction, … Continue reading Welcome back to Eurovision: 2024!