Review: Should You Love Ira Losco’s “Me Luv U Long Time”?
Back in 2002, Ira Losco gave Malta its best result to date placing second with the song 7th Wonder at theEurovision Song Contest in Talinn. Since then she’s been an…
From Scandal to Reform: EBU Publishes New Jury Rules for Eurovision 2014
In the wake of the Eurovision 2013 voting scandal, the European Broadcasting Union has tightened rules surrounding the professional juries for the 2014 contest. Although juries will still comprise 50%…
Margaret Berger Signs with US Record Label Ultra Records
Hot off her new found Eurovision success, Margaret Berger tweeted some marvelous news to her fans today: she signed a contract with the major US electronic dance music record label…
Poll Results: Who See Klapa Were Your Favourite Ex-Yugoslav Eurovision Act
The team from wiwibloggs.com has one thing to say to RTCG, Montenegro’s state broadcaster: PLEASE DO NOT WITHDRAW FROM EUROVISION 2014! After Croatia’s state broadcaster announced that it will withdraw…
Eurovision 2014: Croatia Is Not Coming to the Party
HRT, Croatia’s state broadcaster, has announced that it will not field an entry for Eurovision 2014. According to the Croatian Times, the broadcaster made the decision because of budgetary concerns and its…
Serbia: Moje 3 Reunite for “Nisi Sam” Charity Single
Nevena Bozovic, Sara Jovanovic and Mirna Radulovic—the three singers formerly known as Moje 3—have gotten back together! For one song, anyway. The trio of Serbian beauties have teamed up with young…
The Netherlands: Anouk continues to push Shirma Rouse for ESC 2014
After openly supporting her “Birds” backing vocalist after Eurovision, Anouk is reportedly producing a song for Shirma Rouse, who is now competing in “The Voice of Holland”. And, during a…
Thomas G:Son on Melodifestivalen: “Sometimes You Lose!”
Earlier today SVT announced that songwriters and composers had submitted a total of 2,628 songs for Melodifestivalen 2014—the Swedish national selection. We’re fairly confidant that at least ten of them…
Eurovision Stars Nominated at MTV EMAs
Every year, the nominations list for the MTV Europe Music Awards includes a slew of Eurovision artists—and 2013 is no exception. Last Monday it was revealed that plenty of Eurovision…
Country Profile: Romania at Eurovision
Romania, land of great dance music and beautiful women, is one of the most widely anticipated acts at Eurovision year after year. It seems like the Eastern European country never…
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Maya Sar releases “O meni nikom ne pricaj”
Maya Sar, the last singer to represent Bosnia and Herzegovina at Eurovision, has dropped a new single called “O meni nikom ne pricaj” (Don’t talk to anyone about me). It’s the fourth…
Turkey: Official Says Eurovision Return ‘Unlikely’
Future’s looking bleak for Turkey
“Is Milan Stankovic’s New Song Plagiarism?” Asks Serbian Tabloid
The Serbian tabloid Blic has published a report that suggests Milan Stankovic’s newly released single “Od mene se odvikavaj” is “very reminiscent” of “Wili Wili” by Arab singer Cheb Khaled. The opening riffs are…
Album Review: Robin Stjernberg’s ‘Pieces’
I was a fan of Robin Stjernberg going into the review and I’ve emerged out the other end a super-fan, bordering on slightly obsessed. I was taken with Robin’s Instagram…
Discuss: Was ‘Glorious’ the right song for Germany?
I have to admit I think Germany made a mistake in sending Cascada. I can acknowledge the argument that they’re still a strong chart presence, but would argue that at…
Danny Saucedo Serenades Sweden’s Royal Family
Danny Saucedo is used to performing for queens. But yesterday was a special day because he finally performed for real royalty (and the parliament of Sweden and his parents) in…
Croatia: Rajko Dujmic Wants to Go to Eurovision Again
Rajko Dujmic represented Yugoslavia at Eurovision 1987 as a member of the group Novi fosili. They placed fourth with the song ‘Ja sam za ples’ ( I wanna dance ).…
Switzerland: Anna Rossinelli Releases New Album “Marylou”
Back in 2011, Anna Rossinelli participated in The Eurovision Song Contest with the song “In Love For A While”, making it to the finals on the back on the jury…