This year Armenia is sending Brunette with a song that’s … well, I am not sure it’s a song. It’s…
Ukraine – Tvorchi, Heart of Steel
First of all, I feel like I need to preface this by noting that the war in Ukraine is bad,…
Australia: Voyager and Promise
The progressive metal band Voyager are representing Australia this year with their song Promise, a riff-shredding pop delight. I worry…
Georgia: Iru and Echo
Georgia is rapidly getting a reputation as a country that does not send what is expected. Tornike Kipiani’s serial killer…
Spain: Blanca Paloma and EAEA
Edited to add: Since posting this, a lot of people have noted that the song is written from the point…
Lithuania: Monika Linkyte and Stay
This year, Lithuania Sorry, Monika Linkyte. I’m still not over it. I know it’s not your fault that Pabandom Is…
San Marino: Piqued Jacks and Like An Animal
Jesus. What can I say about Piqued Jacks? I mean, it’s not their fault that I have to link to…
Iceland: Dilja and Power
Iceland has sent some of my favourite ever acts to the competition: Hatari, Dadi Freyr, Silvia Night. But Dilja’s Power…
Cyprus: Andrew Lambrou and Break a Broken Heart
Remember in 2018, when Fuego and Eleni Foureria’s hairography earned her a permanent spot on the ESC250? And 2019, when…
Moldova: Pasha Parfeni and Soarele şi Luna
Moldova is the party song capital of Europe. They’ve given us Sunstroke Project, Zdob si Zdub, and Do Re Dos.…
