Through a national selection process with over 20 entries, Malta chose Emma Muscat to represent them in Eurovision. Although Emma Muscat competed with a different song in the national final, she will be competing in Eurovision with “I Am What I Am.” Malta performs in the second semi-final. Ursula’s Thoughts: For me, “I Am What … Continue reading Malta’s “I Am What I Am”

After a canceled national final, Moldova chose Zdob și Zdub & Frații Advahov’s song “Trenulețul” to represent them at Eurovision. Trenulețul, meaning train, is about the railway through Moldova, which can be seen represented in the music video. This will be Zdob și Zdub’s third participation in the contest since their first performance in 2005. … Continue reading Moldova’s “Trenulețul”

Montenegro chose “Breathe” by Vladana through an internal selection process.  Montenegro competes in the second semi-final. Ursula’s Thoughts: This song is also pretty forgettable. The lyrics are really out here stating facts: “The air is what they need. The air is what they breathe. They’ll die without it. It’s unforgivable.” Christa’s Thoughts: The lyrics are… … Continue reading Montenegro’s “Breathe”

Through an internal selection process, the Netherlands chose “De Diepte” by S10 to compete in Eurovision 2022.  The Netherlands perform in the first semi-final. Ursula’s Thoughts: This song is fine and I do find myself humming it every once in a while. It’s just not really my style. Christa’s Thoughts: I think the most memorable … Continue reading Netherlands’ “De Diepte”

North Macedonia selected “Circles” by Andrea in a small national final. North Macedonia will compete in the second semi-final. Ursula’s Thoughts: To be honest, for me this song is pretty forgettable. It gets swallowed up in all the other solo female entries. It’s fine and I think she has a nice voice. Christa’s Thoughts: ^

Through a televised national selection process, called Melodi Grand Prix, Norway chose “Give That Wolf a Banana” by Subwoolfer. Subwoolfer claims to be an intergalactic group from the Moon consisting of Keith, Jim, and the Astronaut. While there has been much speculation about who might be behind their masks (Ylvis of “What Does the Fox … Continue reading Norway’s “Give That Wolf a Banana”

Through a televised national final, Poland chose “River” by Ochman, the winner of The Voice Poland. A fun fact: Ochman is the grandson of a famous Polish tenor. The more you know. Poland performs in the second semi-final Ursula’s Thoughts: I think this might be one of the best songs this year. His voice is … Continue reading Poland’s “River”

Portugal chose “Suadade, Suadade” by MARO through a televised national performance.  Portugal competes in the first semi-final. Ursula’s Thoughts: This is a song that has grown on me. I think the mellowness helps it stand out from the crowd and it is just a nice song to vibe to. Christa’s Thoughts: A beautiful calm vibe, … Continue reading Portugal’s “Suadade, Suadade”

To represent their country, through a national final, Romania chose the very Romanian sounding song “Llámame” by WRS. Why did Romania choose a song in English and Spanish to represent them? #Eurovision  Romania competes in the second semi-final. Ursula’s Thoughts: While this song alone is very catchy and a fun listen, the performance really elevates … Continue reading Romania’s “Llámame”

San Marino, a small city state inside Italy, is sending Achille Lauro with the song “Stripper.” Fun fact: last year San Marino’s entry featured Flo Rida. San Marino will perform in the second semi-final. Ursula’s thoughts: The national performance of this song left a lot wanting and it did come across as an off brand … Continue reading San Marino’s “Stripper”