Thanks to everyone who has asked about the zine this year. It’s done! Done for semifinal one, anyway. To set … More
Category: big five
France – Louane – Maman
We have three songs about cancer at this year’s Eurovision – Kyle Alessandro’s metaphorical Lighter, Klemen’s very descriptive How Much … More
United Kingdom – Remember Monday – What the Hell Just Happened?
I live in the UK; I am not British. I love Eurovision, but didn’t grow up with it. Rather, I … More
Italy – Lucio Corsi – Volevo Essere Un Duro
Sanremo, the annual festival of Italian Music, is a wonderful celebration of Italian culture. Unfortunately, it’s also a showcase of … More
Dudepoints Zine: Guide to Semi One!
It’s here! It’s here! It’s finally here! Only about 18 hours before semifinal one actually starts! You can download it … More
France – Slimane – Mon Amour (Meya Rework)
I’ve already written about Slimane and Mon Amour here, and I have a ton of other reviews to get out … More
United Kingdom – Olly Alexander – Dizzy
Did the BBC overhype Olly Alexander’s song before its release? Yes, they probably did. Does that mean it’s a bad … More
Italy – La Noia – Angelina Mango
For the first time since 2016, Italy is sending a solo woman to Eurovision!* After 25 or so hours of … More
Germany – Isaak – Always on the Run
Germany is getting a lot of undeserved stick this year. Sure, when I watched their National Final, I thought that … More
Sanremo: An appreciation
Earlier this week, an Italian asked me, “Why are you watching Sanremo?” My initial answer was, “Because it’s amazing,” (but … More
