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

Czechia – Aiko – Pedestal

In December of 2023, Czechia held its National Final at, what the host assured us, was the legendary Roxy Club … 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

Georgia – Nutsa Buzaladze – Firefighter

Look, Nutsa Buzaladze has been working hard to pursue her pop girlie dream, and I respect her hustle. She’s competed … More

SUUUUUUUUPER SATURDAY! Part II – Spain and Ukraine, or My Pain and Ukraine

With Part 1, we covered Malta and Norway – now let’s turn to the other two countries choosing songs tonight. … More

SUUUUUPER SATURDAY! Aka, Why do I put myself through this. PART 1 – Malta and Norway

Tonight represents the first SUPER SATURDAY of the Eurovision 2024 season. By the time tomorrow rolls around, we’ll know who … More

Serbia – Konstraka – Novo, bolje

In 2022, Konstrakta ended her performance of In Corpore Sano with the question: So what now? And she’s answered it … More

Latvia, why no Markus Riva?

Earlier this month, Latvia released its Supernova songs. And for the first time since 2014 – after a nine-year run … More

Belgium – Gustaph and Because of You

First of all, let me tell you why you’ll love Gustaph’s Because of You. It is a Grade A certified … More

United Kingdom – Mae Muller and I Wrote A Song

I write a lot about the political and social significance of Eurovision, but ultimately, it’s a song contest. And sometimes … More