Serbia chose “In Corpore Sano” by Konstrakta, and it is one of the most “out there” entries in this year’s contest. Repetitive hand washing, back-up singers chanting in black cloaks and shoulder towels, need we say more?  Also the Languages in this song are listed as Serbian and Latin. Serbia performs in the second semi-final. … Continue reading Serbia’s “In Corpore Sano”

Slovenia chose “Disko” by LPS (Last Pizza Slice) to represent them at Eurovision.  LPS are the youngest contestants this year. The band was formed in 2018 while the members were in grammar school. Slovenia is competing in the first semi-final. Ursula’s Thoughts: This song has a nice retro bop and their music video was super … Continue reading Slovenia’s “Disko”

With an epic performance, Chanel won Benidormfest with her song “SloMo.” Originally not seen as much of a contender, Chanel’s performance elevated her entry and has created lasting buzz through the Eurovision season.  Spain’s national final this year was jam packed with amazing acts, any of which would have been a huge improvement on Spain’s … Continue reading Spain’s “SloMo”

Sweden chose “Hold Me Closer” by Cornelia Jakobs, the winner of Sweden’s national final, a televised song contest called Melodifestivalen.  Sweden knows how to put on a large-scale musical television event. This is evidenced by their successful hosting of 2016 Eurovision and each epic episode of this year’s Melodifestivalen. While Cornelia Jakobs is heading to … Continue reading Sweden’s “Hold Me Closer”

Through an internal selection process, Switzerland chose Marius Bear with the song “Boys Do Cry.” Switzerland performs in the first semi-final. Ursula’s Thoughts: While the message is nice I guess and the music video is kinda cute, this is a song that I skip whenever it comes on. It just does absolutely nothing for me. … Continue reading Switzerland’s “Boys Do Cry”

Ukraine chose “Stefania” by the KALUSH Orchestra after a tumultuous national final with one winner backing out over allegations of illegally traveling to Crimea. The KALUSH Orchestra includes the backing flute(?) player who performed with GO_A, Ukraine’s 2021 Eurovision entry. With Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine, the country's odds at winning Eurovision, the completely apolitical … Continue reading Ukraine’s “Stefania”

The United Kingdom chose Sam Ryder's "SPACE MAN" to represent the country in Turin through an internal selection process. As one of the Big Five countries, UK's "SPACE MAN" is guaranteed a performance in the final. Before being announced as UK's Eurovision entry, Sam Ryder was best known as one of the most popular British … Continue reading United Kingdom’s “SPACE MAN”