Magdalena Tul Competes to Represent Switzerland at Eurovision 2013
If at first you don’t succeed, try again—in Switzerland. That appears to be the mantra of Poland’s Magdalena Tul, who has bounced back from her last-place finish at Eurovision 2011.…
“All In Your Head” Lyrics — Lys Assia and New Jack
Read the lyrics to “All In Your Head”—the rap song by Lys Assia and New Jack, and a contender to represent Switzerland at Eurovision 2013.
Lys Assia and New Jack Drop “All In Your Head”
Lys Assia, the first-ever winner of the Eurovision Song Contest, has dropped a hot rap number with Bernese rap group New Jack. “All In Your Head” has attitude and spunk,…
Anna Vissi Releases “Den Ine Psem”
Anna Vissi has been around the Eurovision block. The Cypriot Greek singer first competed at Eurovision in 1980, placing 13th with “Autostop.” Two years later she was back representing Cyprus…
Did Norway’s Reidun Saether Copy Sweden’s Charlotte Perrelli?
Scandinavian countries share a lot of things, including a love of peace, minimalist furniture, and Eurovision. Based on the following video, it looks like they share musical inspirations, too. Gloria,…
Review: Kate Ryan’s “Electroshock”
Back in 2006, Kate Ryan represented her native Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest. Unfortunately for Kate—a pre-contest favourite—it was a tough year. Her song “Je T’Adore” failed to progress…
Eurovision Open Caption: Ukraine’s Gaitana
Every week we supply the photo, and you supply the caption. This week’s image comes from Gaitana’s first dress rehearsal at Eurovision 2012. As you’ll recall, Gaitana shimmied in a…
Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2013 Draws Record Number of Entries
It looks like there is a silver lining to Soluna Samay. The Danish singer, who led Denmark to a disappointing 23rd place in Baku, has inspired fellow songwriters to right…
“Euphoria” Covered on Ukrainian X-Factor
If Loreen has any doubts that she has arrived on the European music scene, then she needs to check out this cover by a contestant on Ukrainian X-Factor. Wiwi doesn’t…
Belarus: Litesound Release Video of “Finally”
Belarus’s Eurovision 2012 entry Litesound have dropped a new video for their song “Finally,” and forced Team Wiwi to issue a NONSENSE ALERT. Lead singer Dmitry Karyakin starts off with a…
Loreen Unveils New Version of “My Heart Is Refusing Me”
Loreen wants some money, honey. So in the aftermath of her Eurovision victory, the “Euphoria” singer has rushed to release her second single “My Heart Is Refusing Me.”
Danny Saucedo Releases “All In My Head” —Listen Now!
In his new single, Danny Saucedo asks, “Is it all in my head?” No, baby. It’s in your throat — you have a voice! And it’s under your clothes —…
Switzerland: Lys Assia and New Jack to Rap at Eurovision 2013?
It took 88 years, but Lys Assia appears to have found a love of rap. Lys, the first winner of the Eurovision Song Contest, lost out to indie band Sinplus…
Melodifestivalen 2013: Submissions Closed, Numbers Revealed
September 17 was the deadline for composers to submit songs to Melodifestivalen 2013, and Sweden’s state broadcaster has revealed that it received a total of 2,459 songs. Word has it…
Erik Solbakken Will Host Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix 2013
This just in: Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix will be hosted by a white man with blond hair who burns easily in the sun. That’s right people. State broadcaster NRK is…
Ruslana Goes Ghetto Fabulous With “My Brother!”
Ruslana—winner of Eurovision 2004—fell in a bucket of paint and washed her hair with bleach before making her latest video for “My Brother!” She then invited all of her friends…
Will Anouk Represent the Netherlands in Malmö?
According to Dutch news website Ad.nl, Anouk is in advanced talks with broadcaster TROS to represent the Netherlands at Eurovision 2013.
Eurovision Open Caption: Albania’s Rona Nishliu
Every week we supply the photo, and you supply the caption. This week’s image comes from Rona Nishliu’s performance during the first semi-final at Eurovision 2012. As you’ll recall, Rona…