Re: NORWAY 2016
So i talked about this with some friends earlier this week.
The topic was main-stream Norwegian we think will be in MGP next year. I also want to get some of my thoughts out on the whole thing i general.
It have worked well in recent years (except for Cir.Cuz) and always gets in an audience that just want to see their favorite artists.
Staysman & Lazz created a lot of drama this year because the press did everything in their power to bring them down. Creating this people vs the ¨experts¨ feeling that worked wonderfully, because it seemed like everyone was talking about the final. Even people who didn't usually care for MGP.
Other examples are Plumbo & Sirkus Eliassen. They got the same reaction from the press and that made people want to support them, since they seemed like underdogs while still being favorites. Do you guys get where i am going?
It seems like every year we get popular artists that the press dont like, the effect also is the same every year. It works and is a great formula. The ratings and activity online shows it. But who could do it in 2016?
I think we will see either 1 or 2 big names next year
and here are some of my predictions for who it will be.
1. Innertier:
Innertier are among Norway´s biggest artists and are producing hit after hit. All their songs are massive, but they dont seem to get good criticism by journalists. Both are also known for making ¨russ music¨, and thats the both the biggest/popular to listen to and most looked down upon genre to make in Norway. I also think its time Norway gives another chance to edm music in MGP.
2. Freddy Kalas:
Another artist that just became huge on his own. He teamed up with Broiler for a few years, but he took their place when Broiler decided to make more serious edm music. He have not released music in a while, but recently said he will be coming out with a lot over the next months. That could mean he have been working on something related to MGP too.
3. Katastrofe:
I feel like this is the safest artist bet for MGP 2016 entry. Katastrofe have also been quiet recently, so that could mean he is working on something. Katastrofe also seems perfect for the competition and would bring in a big viewership because of his dedicated fans.
Those are my top 3 most likely main-stream artist we could see in MGP next year. Some other artists we talked about was Astrid S, Morgan Sulele, Donkeyboy, Adelen, Kvelertak, Sandra Lyng and so on
So please tell me if there are any you are hoping to or think we will see next year in MGP xthank