I’m writing this on the morning of the first Semifinal, after having watched the jury show last night. Nineteen artists…
Cyprus – Fuego
Look, Fuego is a pure Eurovision banger, okay? It’s got a gorgeous woman belting out nonsense lyrics (you got me…
Bulgaria – Bones
Bulgaria was about the last song to announce, with plenty of hype about doing something completely new. And then they…
Austria – Nobody but You
The first time I heard Cesar Sampson, I thought it was pleasant, but a little derivative – after all, how…
Azerbaijan – X My Heart
Aisel opens semifinal 1 with a classic Eurovision tune: 1. It’s got a tiny lady with a big voice. 2.…
Belarus – Forever
If there’s an award for most improved at Eurovision, it should go to Alekseev with ‘Forever.’ Alekseev, who is Russian,…
Ireland – Together
Ryan O’Shaughnessy, you are a sweetheart and a darling and I love the video that you’ve produced for this song,…
FYR Macedonia – Lost and Found
FYR Macedonia is 3/4 of a good song. It’s got a lovely, lilting vocal, some wonderful soaring bits, a danceable…
Estonia – La Forza
Despite its small population, Estonia has a thriving music scene – this year’s Eesti Laul participants included traditional folk singers,…
Switzerland – Stones
Zibbz – they’re siblings, GET IT? – have come to Eurovision with a Coachella wardrobe and a rock song called…
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