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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27. Belgium: “Strobe Lights” – Red Sebastian
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
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
32. Serbia: “Mila” – Princ
In a mismatched and contentious national final, Serbia selected Princ’s song “Mila.” Princ will be performing 15th in the second semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsCBHvjQznw We recognized Princ’s name immediately because we saw him perform in Serbia’s national contest, Pesma za Evroviziju, in 2023. He came in second place that year, with the song “Cvet Sa Istoka” - … Continue reading 32. Serbia: “Mila” – Princ
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
34. Azerbaijan: “Run With U” – Mamagama
“Run With U” by the band Mamagama was internally selected by Azerbaijan. Mamagama will be performing 10th in the first semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upbiPJ9uA70 The song is an easy listen and has a decently catchy chorus. We both think the inclusion of traditional-sounding instruments is a highlight of this entry. Overall, neither of us think it is … Continue reading 34. Azerbaijan: “Run With U” – Mamagama
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
36. Lithuania: “Tavo Akys” – Katarsis
Over 5 heats and a total of 44 songs, Lithuania ultimately chose the experimental rock band, Katarsis, and their song “Tavo Akys.” Katarsis will perform 8th in the second semi-final. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2f2aZ6Fy58 “Tavo Akys” is a clearly emotional song and has its fair share of fans. The muted blue-gray color scheme, minimal staging, and a hairstyle … Continue reading 36. Lithuania: “Tavo Akys” – Katarsis
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