Cyprus internally selected Cypriot Theo Evan’s song “Shh.” Theo Evan will be performing last in the first semifinal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbfQqWyqgJw This is the first time since 2017 that Cyprus has been represented by a Cypriot performer. In previous years, they have been represented by two Australians, four Greeks and one German. Theo Evan is a singer … Continue reading 25. Cyprus: “Shh” – Theo Evan
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
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
29. United Kingdom: “What The Hell Just Happened?” – Remember Monday
The United Kingdom internally selected the trio, Remember Monday, and their song “What The Hell Just Happened?” As one of the Big Five, the UK does not need to qualify which means Remember Monday is guaranteed a spot in the final. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hu6R3ZnOdY What can we say? This song certainly is theatrical, but it is also … Continue reading 29. United Kingdom: “What The Hell Just Happened?” – Remember Monday
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
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