Belgium decisively selected “Strobe Lights” by Red Sebastian through a short national final process. Red Sebastian will perform 9th in the first semifinal - coincidentally the same day as his 26th birthday. [CW: There are obviously strobe lights in this performance] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVrsnGFmuss Red Sebastian is clearly an impressive performer and vocalist who sings in multiple … Continue reading 27. Belgium: “Strobe Lights” – Red Sebastian
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28. Denmark: “Hallucination” – Sissal
In their Melodi Grand Prix national final, Denmark chose Sissal’s song “Hallucination.” Sissal will be performing 11th in the second semifinal. [CW: This music video and this blog post have flashing lights] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdCAgiSIOUc Denmark chose a classic dance pop song - dare we say perhaps the most basic pop song of this year’s competition? It’s … Continue reading 28. Denmark: “Hallucination” – Sissal
30. Slovenia: “How Much Time Do We Have Left” – Klemen
Slovenia chose Klemen’s song “How Much Time Do We Have Left” through their one night only national final with their strange superfinal voting system that prevented people from voting for most of the entries. Klemen will perform 3rd in the first semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTS2L0VcaVI This very sad generic ballad was originally at the absolute bottom of … Continue reading 30. Slovenia: “How Much Time Do We Have Left” – Klemen
31. Israel: “New Day Will Rise” – Yuval Raphael
After selecting Yuval Raphael through a televised program, Israel internally chose her song “New Day Will Rise.” Yuval Raphael will perform 14th in the second semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3BELu4z6-U This is Yuval Raphael’s first released song with no previous music career. We actually really like the way the song sounds, and how it has a random verse … Continue reading 31. Israel: “New Day Will Rise” – Yuval Raphael
33. France: “Maman” – Louane
France internally selected Louane and then chose to reveal “Maman,” her ballad about motherhood, at… the halftime show of a Scotland v France rugby match…? Though Louane was one of the first artists announced, her song was the last one to be released. France is one of the big five countries which means Louane is … Continue reading 33. France: “Maman” – Louane
35. Georgia: “Freedom” – Mariam Shengelia
Waiting until the very last moment, Georgia internally selected Mariam Shengelia to represent them with the song “Freedom.” Mariam Shengelia will perform 10th in the second semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3wu0dUNd4c As the mid-March deadline for Eurovision entries loomed closer, Georgia remained eerily silent. Until March 14th, when they dropped all of the information at once. By releasing … Continue reading 35. Georgia: “Freedom” – Mariam Shengelia
Some Things to Look Forward to in Eurovision 2025
Before we jump into our ranking and discussion of individual entries, here are some fun general observations this year that have been interesting to see! Languages: This year has the highest number of songs to include non-English lyrics since Eurovision lifted the national language restriction in 1999. Here are some particularly honorable mentions: Sweden is … Continue reading Some Things to Look Forward to in Eurovision 2025
7. Finland: “No Rules!” – Windows95man
Revealing #7 of our top 10 songs this year! At number 7, we have Finland. Once again choosing between seven quality acts in their Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu national final, Finland selected Windows95man’s song “No Rules!” after the entry absolutely swept the Finnish televote. Windows95Man will be performing 10th in the first semi final. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf1NS1vEhSg This … Continue reading 7. Finland: “No Rules!” – Windows95man
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