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
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17. Switzerland: “Voyage” – Zoë Më
Zoë Më will represent Switzerland with her song “Voyage.” As the host country this year, Switzerland is guaranteed a spot in the Grand Final. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGX54zRExR8 This is a perfectly classic ballad sung in beautiful French. Zoë Më’s “Voyage” belongs in the same stratosphere as Barbara Pravi’s “Voila” (France 2021) and Slimane’s Mon Amour (France 2024). … Continue reading 17. Switzerland: “Voyage” – Zoë Më
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
19. Luxembourg: “La Poupée Monte le Son”- Laura Thorn
Continuing their system from last year, Luxembourg selected Laura Thorn’s “La Poupée Monte le Son” through their national final. Laura will perform 13th in the second semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVHu_KwHiKY With an earworm of a chorus (na na na na na na), this entry is a catchy pop song that is well performed. The doll and puppet … Continue reading 19. Luxembourg: “La Poupée Monte le Son”- Laura Thorn
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
22. Greece: “Asteromáta” – Klavdia
In a return to their national final competition Ethnikós Telikós for the first time since 2017, Greece chose Klavdia’s “Asteromáta.” Klavdia will perform seventh in the second semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDiq8J9h6vQ Yet another song this year in its country’s national language, “Asteromáta” is a ballad that apparently represents the relationship between a home country and its refugees. … Continue reading 22. Greece: “Asteromáta” – Klavdia
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
25. Cyprus: “Shh” – Theo Evan
Cyprus internally selected Cypriot Theo Evan’s song “Shh.” Theo Evan will be performing last in the first semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbfQqWyqgJw This is the first time since 2017 that Cyprus has been represented by a Cypriot performer. In previous years, they have been represented by two Australians, four Greeks and one German. Theo Evan is a singer … Continue reading 25. Cyprus: “Shh” – Theo Evan
26. Ireland: “Laika Party” – Emmy
In their one night national final selection episode of the Late Show, Ireland chose the Norwegian singer Emmy and her song “Laika Party.” Emmy will perform 3rd in the second semifinal. [Content Warning: This upbeat pop-disco entry deals with themes of animal abuse and the death of a dog… which is really not a sentence … Continue reading 26. Ireland: “Laika Party” – Emmy
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