Monday, March 23, 2020

Croatia | Neda Ukraden - "Bomba"

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We couldn't finish reviewing this year's Eurovision National Finals season without talking about Neda Ukraden. The Croatian diva has rocked the stage of Beovizija (the Serbian selection show) with "Bomba". It's such a strong pop song, and Neda delivered it so well live!

Sunday, March 22, 2020

Bulgaria | Victoria Georgieva - "Tears getting sober"

BRAND NEW

Victoria Georgieva was announced as the Bulgarian representative for Eurovision before the turn of the year. But it wasn't until recently that we could get to listen to her entry. Even if the contest was cancelled, waiting for the song was worth it! "Tears getting sober" is a compelling minimalistic ballad that involves you with its fragile charm.

Italy | Lilo - "Luce ovunque"

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Lilo is the stage name of Laura Pizzoli, Italian singer, songwriter and musician who was born in 1991. Meet her with "Luce ovunque". It's a captivating mid-tempo song with great beats and a wonderful vocal performance.

Iceland | Daði og Gagnamagnið - "Think about things"

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Daði og Gagnamagnið are an Icelandic band formed by Daði Freyr Pétursson, Árný Fjóla Ásmundsdóttir, Sigrún Birna Pétursdóttir, Hulda Kristín Kolbrúnardóttir, Stefán Hannesson and Jóhann Sigurður Jóhannsson. They had recently won the Icelandic ticket for Eurovision (before its cancellation) with their song "Think about things", a tongue-in-cheek retro pop number. We grant you'll want to join the choreography in the chorus!

Germany | Benjamin Rosenbohm feat. Tanne Amanda - "Yes"

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Benjamin Tsimalona Rosenbohm is a singer who was born in Berlin, Germany, in 2002, and currently lives in Denmark. Tanne Amanda Balcells was born in Spain, and moved to Denmark when she was two. They met during season 12 of The X Factor in Denmark (where Benjamin was the runner-up and Tanne, as a member of Echo, finished fourth). They've then gathered as Ben & Tan, and won Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, which had granted them the right to represent Denmark on Eurovision, before it was cancelled. Their "Yes" is a positive song with a very catchy melody.

United Kingdom | Lily Moore - "Now I know"

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Lily Moore is a 22-year-old singer hailing from London. She captivated us with her unique voice in "Now I know", a downtempo pop-rock with a retro vibe that really fits its atmosphere.

Saturday, March 21, 2020

Sweden | Helena Paparizou feat. Sakis Rouvas - "Etsi ine i fasi"

BRAND NEW

Two of the biggest names within the Greek music scene have met to release a single together: Swedish-born Helena Paparizou and Sakis Rouvas. And yes, the song is as amazing as those names predict! "Etsi ine i fasi" is a compelling ballad with a soft ethnic instrumentation and a chorus that will snatch your wigs. Without a doubt, it's our song of the week!

Malta | Destiny Chukunyere - "All of my love"

BRAND NEW

Destiny Chukunyere has just won the second season of The X Factor in Malta. And because of that, the Maltese star was granted the right to represent her country on Eurovision. Her entry, "All of my love", is a stupendous pop song, which made her (before it was cancelled) the first Junior Eurovision champion with a true possibility of also winning the adult contest.

Austria | Zweikanalton - "Ey Katharina"

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We are now landing in Austria, to listen to another excellent single by Zweikanalton. The duo have just released "Ey Katharina", and we are listening to it nonstop! It's the best kind of entertainment, from first to last second.

Finland | Erika Vikman - "Cicciolina"

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Erika Vikman is a Finnish singer who was born in Tampere in 1993. She rose to prominence after reaching the final seven on the seventh season of Idols in her country. Finland have wasted the chance of selecting her to this year's Eurovision. Her "Cicciolina" was not only the best song in the Finnish National Final, but also one of the best song in the year as a whole, counting all countries. Diva-level pop song!