Norway selected Kyle Alessandro’s “Lighter” through their Melodi Grand Prix national final. Kyle performed 8th in the first semifinal and will be opening the Grand Final with the first performance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7jkEmoBvU0 This is a pretty generic boy bop performed solidly with chainmail and a dance break. The melody and lyrics are catchy, though by no … Continue reading 6. Norway: “Lighter” – Kyle Alessandro
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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
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