This past weekend was the annual spectacle of bad taste and worse fashion known as the Eurovision Song Contest. Now, … More
Category: incisive commentary
A Final Message for the Haters (and Hate Watchers)
It’s Eurovision final day, the culmination of months and months of hard work and training for artists, or, as many … More
Semifinal 2: Late night thoughts
So what did we learn from Semifinal 2? Unlike Noah’s ark, Eurovision has a ‘one in’ policy Two sadboi balladeers? … More
Semifinal One: What did we learn?
So Semifinal One has just ended and I have takes as HOT as the pyro curtain used by La Zarra: … More
Dudepoints 2023 Guide to Eurovision!
It’s here! It’s here! It’s finally here! Right in time for the week of shows, please find the Dudepoints Guide … More
Eurovision in Concert: What did we learn?
I’m on an endless series of trains across the continent to get to London Eurovision Party, and I’ve got a … More
What the term “band heavy year” really indicates
One of the narratives around Eurovision 2023 is that it’s a band heavy year. But is that really the case? … More
Sweden – Loreen and Tattoo
How am I supposed to do an objective review of a legend? I moved to the UK in the fall … More
Malta – The Busker – Dance (Our Own Party)
Eurovision rules state that a song must not exceed three minutes in length. Which is why Malta’s Dance (Our Own … More
No, Eurovision is NOT the Olympics of Music
Journalists. Broadcasters. Acts. Please stop calling Eurovision “the Olympics of Music.”* It’s not! “But” you say “It’s countries competing against … More