Cyprus – Fuego

Look, Fuego is a pure Eurovision banger, okay? It’s got a gorgeous woman belting out nonsense lyrics (you got me … More

Bulgaria – Bones

Bulgaria was about the last song to announce, with plenty of hype about doing something completely new. And then they … More

The first time I heard Cesar Sampson, I thought it was pleasant, but a little derivative – after all, how … More

Aisel opens semifinal 1 with a classic Eurovision tune: 1. It’s got a tiny lady with a big voice. 2. … More

If there’s an award for most improved at Eurovision, it should go to Alekseev with ‘Forever.’ Alekseev, who is Russian, … More

Ryan O’Shaughnessy, you are a sweetheart and a darling and I love the video that you’ve produced for this song, … More

Despite its small population, Estonia has a thriving music scene – this year’s Eesti Laul participants included traditional folk singers, … More

Zibbz – they’re siblings, GET IT? – have come to Eurovision with a Coachella wardrobe and a rock song called … More

If there were a contest to crown the Spirit of Eurovision, it would be won by Saara Aalto. She’s got … More

Okay, so there are 43 songs this year. 43! Plus all the songs that competed to even get to this … More