Today our editor David had the opportunity to sit down with guitarist Valentyn and drummer Fedir of Ziferblat, who will be representing Ukraine at Eurovision this year with the song “Bird of Pray”. Together they discuss the process of getting to Eurovision, which was the culmination of three years of hard work and trial and error. As they prepared for their …
It’s been nearly two months since Ziferblat won Vidbir, and in another two months the band will represent Ukraine at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Bird of Pray.” Vidbir 2025 was Ziferblat’s second attempt at Ukraine’s national selection for Eurovision – the band placed second in 2024 with the English-language song “Place I Call Home.” “Bird of …
It’s been a tough week for Diana Vilarinho. Between dealing with illness and rehearsing for the second semi-final of Festival da Canção, which takes place tonight at 22:00 CET, she found time to fill us in on the singers who inspire her, the feminist message behind “Cotovia,” and her plans for the future. How are you doing this week? Any …
Portugal’s Festival da Canção kicks off today with the first semi-final, and Xico Gaiato has been busy all week preparing for the first live performance of “Ai Senhor!” He took some time to chat with us about the meaning behind the song, his new music video, and his varied musical influences. You’re busy this week preparing for the semifinal. How …
In our exclusive interview with Marina Satti, Greece’s representative for Eurovision 2024, we delved into the unique aspects of her stage preparation and the creative process behind her performance. From her candid admission about the pleasure she finds in snacking to her insights into the innovative concept behind her performance, Marina offered a personal perspective on her Eurovision journey. She …
As the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 draws near, excitement is palpable among fans across Europe and beyond. Hence, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Aiko to have a small chat about her song and recent experiences. During our conversation, one of the standout moments was when Aiko shared her thoughts on the significance of Eurovision’s diverse range of …
The second semi-final of Festival da Canção is quickly approaching, with another six acts vying for an opportunity to compete in the final on March 10th. One of those acts is João Couto, an artist who started out in garage bands before becoming the winner of Portuguese Idol in 2015. This year will be his second appearance in the national selection, …
For many of us, Luke Black’s Serbian entry for Eurovision 2023, ‘Samo mi se Spava,’ is the most relatable song of the season. With lyrics like “I just want to sleep forever, I like it better when I dream,” the song describes a familiar feeling for many of us — the wish to escape reality for as long as possible. …
Luka Ivanović, a talented musician better known as Luke Black, has left quite an impression on the Eurovision audience in the past few weeks since the release of his song Samo mi se spava (I Just Want to Sleep). With the intricate undertones of his entry, experimental and deeply captivating sounds, Luke lit a match under the proverbial Twitter buzz …
Filip Marinkov, better known as Filarri, is one of the freshest faces gracing the Serbian PZE stage this year. This young musician is also a TikToker and an influencer, cleverly grouping his hobbies in a way that ultimately are helping him expand on his musical career. His eccentric style and a self-described androgynous appearance are only a few features that …
