Is Käärijä review-proof? I mean, this is a man whose music reflects his mantra of “It’s Crazy. It’s Party.” And … More
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Netherlands: Mia and Dion and Burning Daylight
Duncan Laurence’s Arcade is a Eurovision winner I just did not get. It was 2019; I was living in a … More
Czechia: Vesna and My Sister’s Crown
OOOF. (I know I should stop opening these reviews with OOOF, but some of these songs are OOF.) My Sister’s … More
Serbia: Luke Black and Samo Mi Se Spava
I woke up with a migraine this morning, and while the pain is largely gone, I’m now in the stage … More
Latvia: Sudden Lights and Aija
The great thing about Eurovision 2023 is that there is literally something for everyone. Metal? YUP! Sadbois? YUP! Big-voiced divas? … More
Norway: Alessandra and Queen of Kings
I was at a party of nerds this weekend, and whenever I asked people about their favourite Eurovision act this … More
Azerbaijan: TuralTuranX and Tell Me More
There’s a lot to like about TuralTuranX’s Tell Me More. The whole thing has a retro-90s jingle jangle guitar quality, … More
Portugual: Mimicat and Ai Coracao
Portugal gonna Portugal. I mean that as a compliment. The entire nation has a vibe that seems to exist out … 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
