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Eurovision news with attitude! Conversations inspired by the song contest — though not always limited to it. Catch up on all our Eurovision 2022 interviews, reviews and discussions. Coming to you from London, but riffing on the world of music and pop culture at large. From the team behind Wiwibloggs.com.
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Sunday Dec 08, 2024
Sunday Dec 08, 2024
Elvana Gjata stuns us yet again at Festivali i Këngës 63 with her fiery entry "Karnaval"! 🎭✨ Could this be the song to bring Albania to the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final? 🎤
In this reaction, we break down her full-length studio cut, compare it to her unforgettable "Me Tana", and highlight her historic achievement as the first Albanian artist to perform in a sold-out domestic stadium.
We also discuss:
👉 How Karnaval might resonate with Eurovision audiences and juries
👉 The Albanian jury's potential reaction to her bold choice of Spanish lyrics
👉 Whether the new 50/50 jury-televote rule hurts her chances of winning FiK 63
👉 Her potential to secure to qualify from the semi-finals and secure Albania’s place in the Grand Final at Eurovision
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Mello 2025 singer Greczula (real name Kristofer Greczula) says that the planet Saturn features in his song Believe Me — and may appear in his staging. He co-wrote the song with Amanda Nordelius and John Russel. Greczula is in Heat 3 in Västerås on 15 February.
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
The current lineup of Dolly Style — the Japanese-styled Swedish girl group — tell our Tobias that even if their members change, the group remains the same. In our English-language interview, they discuss their song "YIHAA!" and competing in Heat 3 in Västerås on 15 February.
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Swedish singer Angelino tells us about his Mello 2025 song “Teardrops.” He says it's big on emotion and comes with incredible production. It was written by a Melfest all-star team that includes Jimmy ”Joker” Thörnfeldt, Joy Deb, Linnea Deb, Tusse Chiza
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
In our English-language interview, NeonoeN — Montenegro's Eurovision 2025 act — tell us about the message behind their song "Clickbait." In short, it's about how technology controls us rather than us controlling it. Along with that comes problematic issues like trolling and social media addiction. Three of the band members — — tell us about their potential revamp, how they might incorporate English alongside the Montenegrin lyrics, and the struggles of being a rock 'n roll musician in a small country. We discuss....
00:39 Meet the NeonoeN band members
02:16 How do you pronounce NeonoeN?
04:05 The band were surprised to win Montesong 2024
06:18 What is the meaning of the song "Clickbait"?
09:29 NeonoeN react to the negative comments
11:24 NeonoeN hope to fix camera angles for Basel
13:43 The band explain their staging — a "symbolic picture of the average man" dealing with technology
19:09 Deban asks, "Is "Clickbait" clickbait itself?"
21:02 Will NeonoeN revamp "Clickbait"?
22:17 Will they sing in Montenegrin or English or both in Basel?
23:07 Why has the group changed members so frequently?
25:28 The difficulties of working as a musician in Montenegro
27:25 What are the band members' second jobs?
29:00 Listen to their songs "Dječak sa vjetrom u kosi" and "Dok ne udahnem te" (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ViG8N83ZcnoTikTyPHeOe)
31:00 Will NeonoeN sing at the London Eurovision Party 2025?
33:00 What do they want their new fans to know about them?
Featuring: William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams
Sunday Dec 01, 2024
Sunday Dec 01, 2024
Former Melodifestivalen presenter and Idol singer Linnea Henriksson will compete in Heat 1 of Mello 2025 in Luleå on 1 February. Her song “Den känslan” translates in English as "That feeling." She co-wrote her song with David Lindgren Zacharias and Sebastian Atas.
Saturday Nov 30, 2024
Saturday Nov 30, 2024
Melodifestivalen 2025 marks Malou Prytz' return to the music scene after stepping away to study law. She says that her Mello entry "24K Gold" is "a powerful song" that will feature a lot of gold and glitter on stage. She says it's uptempo pop — and much more mature than her earlier entries.
Friday Nov 29, 2024
Friday Nov 29, 2024
William and Deban react to all 20 song snippets in Supernova 2025 — Latvia's national selection for Eurovision. They discuss...
01:55 Adelina - "Electric Love"
02:50 Chris Noah - "Romance Isn't Dead"
05:14 Citi Zeni - "Ramtai"
06:55 Emilja - "Heartbeat"
08:30 Greta - "Monster"
10:15 Julianna - "Something in the Water"
11:38 Justs - "Fit Right"
12:49 Theo Ludwig - "Ligo"
14:18 Toms Kalderauskis - "Domaju, Tu Nac"
15:20 Katrina Gupalo - "Scarlett Challenger"
16:47 Kobra - "Zelts"
17:55 Bel Tempo X Legzdina - "The Water"
18:50 Luka - "Stronger"
19:48 Markus Riva - "Bigger Than This"
22:10 Marta - "Lovable"
23:05 Palu - "Delusional"
24:02 Ruta Duduma - "Chemical"
24:58 Sinergija - "Bound By the Light"
27:11 Tautumeitas - "Bur Man Laimi"
28:05 Tepat - "Sadzejot"
Featuring:
William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams
Deban: http://instagram.com/deban_deban
Thursday Nov 28, 2024
Thursday Nov 28, 2024
Klara Hammarström will sing “On and On and On” in Heat 2 of Melodifestivalen 2025 in Gothenburg on February 8. She says she co-wrote the song — alongside songwriters Cazzi Opeia, Thomas G:son and others — with the intention of winning Sweden's Eurovision selection. She says the "running lady" emoji gives her strength and speed...feelings that her pop banger will convey.
Thursday Nov 28, 2024
Thursday Nov 28, 2024
Our first reaction to the song "Clickbait" from NeonoeN — winners of Montenegro's Eurovision 2025 selection Montesong 2024.