1. JaySic, TBR & Jawny Sparklez - Top Of The World (#138)
"Can you feel the THUNDER?? JaySic, TBR & Jawny Sparkles have unleashed a storm with "Top of the World" which blends big room, progressive house, and rock elements all into one for this powerful anthem!" -Intensity Recordings-
Meet the artists:
JaySic: "JaySic is a mystical producer from the cold lands of Lapland. He is bringing fresh sounds to the scene with mystical energy. Be sure to be amazed!" -Facebook bio-
TBR: "TBR has just begun his career as DJ and Producer, but has quickly developed incredible producing and mixing skills receiving massive support from artists such as W&W, Hardwell, Maurice West, Blasterjaxx, SaberZ, Jaxx & Vega, Club Banditz, and many more. TBR is the youngest producer with 14 years old signed in Hardwell’s label imprint Revealed Recordings. This young talent is on the road to become one of the most recognized artists in the scene where his music will be heard all over the world." -Spotify-
Jawny Sparklez: "If you made it this far, you might as well keep reading. WHAT IS UP! Here's a couple words in third person for cinematic effect. Jawny Sparklez is a Canadian singer/songwriter who stars as the front man of the hard rock band Cowboy Meets Pirate. His first ever EDM release was 'Reminisce' by Domeno in which Jawny sang and wrote the melody for. What's with the sudden style change you ask? Well he says: 'I will always be a rocker at heart but I'll sing or write any style. If the music is good and you want to listen to it, does it matter what genre it is?" Also, if you read all that.. Congrats you're probably my biggest fan. Check me out on Instagram. Love ya. - Jawny Sparklez + Third Person Jawny." -Spotify-
Comments "This, without a doubt, becomes one of my biggest big room house discoveries this year. A solid big room melody combined with a rock 'n roll vocal." -Cow Cow-
"After a DNQ by the previous big room entry "Husman - Who You Are" by East Rukahavian on #137, Eastovka decides to declare a new country and tries to bring big room house back to the BJSC Finals. Can they reach The Finals though?" -Eastovka-
Posted by: awardinary 22nd September 2021, 07:50 AM
Welcome again! I’m looking forward to hearing this entry in full, hope it can qualify! We aren’t in the same Semi but I’ll be supporting you from across the pond!
Posted by: Jade 22nd September 2021, 08:31 AM
Welcome to the contest, from Jadakissnia!
Posted by: sn👠ke 23rd September 2021, 12:15 AM
Oh, I thought the country name was going to have something to do with cows!
Posted by: Cow Cow 23rd September 2021, 05:46 AM
Thanks to Zanmantony, Jadakissnia, and Buzzjack Mountain for the nice responses!
We've decided not to put anything related to Cow or Moo on our country's name to avoid being sued for plagiarism by our predecessor, Cowtermont. JK, I prefer a generic name to a flashy one
Posted by: Cow Cow 28th September 2021, 11:54 PM
WHAT'S NEXT?
Sadly, Eastovka will not qualify for the Finals. We'll definitely be back on #139 with an epic tune that might "shock" everyone!
The good news is...9/10 countries Eastovka voted are heading to the Finals. Congratulations! Feel sorry to Singerpurear (+1) for not joining these elite group
Thanks to all of these voters: +12Sergeistan +8Quintessa, Jupiterdonia +7 Aesthetica +5 Dobago +4 Mosquetania
Here are another recommendations for all artists involved on this track:
D-Block & S-te-Fan’s act ‘Ghost Stories’ has taken off at lightning speed! Since their first release “Angels and Demons” in 2017, they have made a statement on the Hardstyle scene with their diverse and exciting approach, as well as captivating music that thrills all music lovers! Ghost Stories are back again with “Fallen Souls”, which generated huge traction after being teased on their social media recently. You can expect nothing less than a larger-than-life melody and atmosphere, striking vocals and a typically mysterious ‘Ghost Stories’ narrative. -Scantraxx-
Meet the artists:
Ghost Stories “Ghost Stories is the live act that emerged from the duo D-Block & S-te-Fan and the vocalist Evelyn Bakker, D-Block's sister. From their first appearance at Reverze 2019 they've been breaking boundaries in setting the bar for what a live act is! Known from tracks like "Enter Your Mind", "Lake Of Fire" and many more, they are bringing the spooky vibes into Hardstyle.” -Scantraxx-
Comments: "I actually had a plan to submit another track that was “unexpected.” But, because this BJSC’s theme is halloween / spooky, I wanted to bring something special too. I've decided to use one of my ace cards and delay my planned track. This is Fallen Souls by Ghost Stories!
P.S. the actual duration is 3,5 minutes. The music video used only one drop." -Cow Cow-
"We’ve discovered 3 hardstyle tracks that have made it to the finals. Unfortunately, those entries used euphoric kicks (bong bong), while our entry is more rawphoric (tok tok). Despite having great melodies, this entry is way noisier than our previous one. It might be a Top 10 song at Q-dance 2019, but it could also be our next BJSC DNQ." -Eastovka-
Posted by: Dobbo. 20th October 2021, 03:02 PM
This is brilliant, always partial to some hardstyle and it seldom gets sent here. 2/2 from you so far!
Posted by: Cow Cow 21st October 2021, 01:14 PM
QUOTE(Dobbo. @ Oct 20 2021, 10:02 PM)
This is brilliant, always partial to some hardstyle and it seldom gets sent here. 2/2 from you so far!
Thank you for the support, Dobbo! Will definitely be sending more hardstyle, hardcore, and frenchcore tracks in the future
Posted by: Cow Cow 26th October 2021, 12:37 AM
WHAT'S NEXT?
Another DNQ by Eastovka, which was also one of our ace cards. We promise we will give at least one Q during our first 5 contests!
Congratulations to 7/10 countries I voted! Sadly, these countries didn't get qualified: +8 JACKIE EXTREME - RGB +6 Something For Kate - Blue Bird +3 Space Dimension Controller - The Love Quadrant
Thanks to all of these voters: +12Dobago +6 Greenfroze, Land Of DW +5 New Lexico +4 Thelonia
Here is a recommendation from the artist involved on this entry:
"#DYNASTYWARRIORS fans... we have something special for you. To celebrate the series' 20th Anniversary, over 700 music tracks are available to listen to now on select streaming services! What soundtrack will you listen to first?" -KOEI Tecmo Europe, 2020-
Meet the artists:
Yo Hitoto: “Only slightly older than many J-Pop singers, Yo Hitoto has largely kept to a slightly less manufactured, singer/songwriter aesthetic while simultaneously riding the same charts as those J-Pop singers. Finishing a university degree before delving fully into music, Hitoto got her start, as many did, though voice acting. Her stint in voice acting was admittedly brief, but provided exposure to larger arenas. Her 2003 debut single, "Morai Naki," punched into the Oricon charts at number four, but then stayed on the charts for a full 68 weeks and paved the way for her first full-length album, Tsukitenshin. Tsukitenshin reached number four on the album charts as well, and additionally exposed a Taiwanese side (Hitoto being half Taiwanese) of her music, enabling a reach to an additional contingent of fans. A similar pattern was shown with her following albums, each peaking quickly in the Oricon Top Five, but holding staying power for full seasons. This mark was broken only by her 2006 greatest-hits album Bestyo (with only three previous albums in her discography), which found its way to an Oricon number two and sold 700,000 copies, a huge mark with Japan's limited population and J-Pop's short attention span. After a love scandal involving composer/keyboard player Kobayashi Takeshi, Hitoto returned with a new album, 2008's Key, which debuted at number three but quickly tailed off as time progressed. ~ Adam Greenberg, Rovi” -Spotify-
MASA: "MASA (佐々木 優嘉, Sasaki Masayoshi, born February 19 in Kyushu) is a Japanese music composer and manager of the sound department. Like Masato Koike, he is also a sound director for the company." -KOEI Wiki- "If you know Theme of Lu Bu, he's one of the producers." -Cow Cow-
Masaaki Honma: (N/A) "Masaaki Honma (本間 雅明, Honma Masaaki) is a Japanese music composer and arranger affiliated with Koei's sound division." -KOEI Wiki-
Comments "I don’t know much about Mandarin songs, except this legendary track. Dynasty Warriors 3-5 was the game the name https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YtuoUUiFuc existed. Anyway if you like it, don’t forget to vote." -Cow Cow-
"We're taking a lot of risk right now. Some might expected we would send another festival song, like big room house or hard dance. A chill-jazzy Mandarin song reaching the finals would be a huge shock for us. " -Eastovka-
Posted by: Cow Cow 23rd November 2021, 11:52 PM
WHAT'S NEXT?
Not really a surprise to see Eastovka getting another DNQ. We'll be sending a formula-ish entry next time! No big room house, no hardstyle, no Mandarin.
Congratulations to 5 countries I voted!
Not a good results by these 5 countries: +10 East Rukahavian (Almero - Falling Into You) +7 Trifoski (capoxxo - perfect ft. oaf1 & dreamcache) +5 Niceland (Stevo - Imagine [feat. Chef 187]) +3 Danæviia (HUGEL - Morenita [feat. Cumbiafrica]) +2 Republic of Adonia (Tommy february6 - Lonely In Gorgeous)
Thanks to all of these voters: (didn't know yet)
Here are recommendations from the artists involved on this entry:
Yo Hitoto
MASA
Masaaki Honma
Apparently, Honma had only one song on Spotify.
Posted by: Cow Cow 17th January 2022, 03:20 AM
4. Aina Abdul - FOOL (#141)
"With a powerful range and a mesmerising voice, Aina Abdul is truly a force to be reckoned with in the Malaysian pop scene." -Spotify Malaysia-
Meet the artist:
Aina Abdul:
“Aina Abdul is no stranger to the Malaysian music scene . Fondly known as Aina Mentor, the title derived from the national prime reality television singing competition 'Mentor Legend' which she got selected to participate in 2014. She came into the limelight after becoming the first runner-up of the show under the apprenticeship of Malaysia’s Queen of Rock , Ella.
In the same year, she later surprised Malaysia and the world as she rose to win the Senior Grand Vocalist Champion’s title in the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) held in Hollywood, Los Angeles.
Aina has also made a special appearance in one of Malaysia’s famous reality shows’ 'Akademi Fantasia' where she was requested to share her vocal knowledge and techniques to the contestants. She has performed at numerous events and even in the presence of Yang Di-Pertuan Negeri Sembilan, the King of the Malaysian state.
Since then, Aina has actively been writing and composing her own material which she performs publicly at some of KL’s best live music venues. She enjoys performing and uses it as a medium to create her own kind of music for her fans . She believes in originality and that creating her own sound would inspire listeners with her story. Modern R&B and soul are her favourite genre’s and she cites Chrisette Michele, Ledisi, Yuna, Jhene Aiko as well as Tegan and Sara as sources of inspiration. -Spotify-
Comments "Trying to be generic now. Hope I could make the final this time." -Cow Cow-
"This contest's theme is about "Holiday", so we invite you to spend your holiday in Malaysia! Don't forget to visit the Twin Towers, Batu Caves, and Gunung Mulu National Park. Enjoy your delicious nasi lemak with beef rendang! Props to diva the muffin and Mosquetania for the amazing presentation!" -Eastovka-
Posted by: Cow Cow 25th January 2022, 12:23 AM
Somehow, our ballad-pop entry by the Malaysian singer will go to the final! Thank you to all countries who voted for Eastovka!
Here are our votes: 12 Q 10 Q 08 Q 07 Dobago // Un-Cut - "Midnight" 06 Q 05 Pukarnia // Graham Lake - "FOCUS" 04 Fljótavík // Schwarz Stein - "New Vogue Children" 03 POPHub // aespa - "Savage" 02 Q 01 Q
Posted by: Cow Cow 2nd February 2022, 12:11 AM
WHAT'S NEXT?
We would like to thank all of countries that have voted for Eastovka during the semi and the final! Just wanna confirm that our next entry will be another electronic music. We hope you will like it.
Here are our votes in the final:
18 ZANMATONY // Markus Schulz ft Lady V - "Winter Kills Me" 15 RÉPUBLIQUE D'ÁSKORZA // Kungs - "Lipstick" 13 LOOKYLION // Dolly Dots - "Little Angel" 12 Rolloland // Carpenter Brut - "Fab Tool (feat. David Eugene Edwards)" 11 FSR Rontvia // jadudah - love you (when you're a mess) 10 Aeroche // aamourocean - "Parmi Les Mortels" 09 Summericia // Rameses B & Veela - "One Day" 08 Tartford // Animotion - "I Engineer" 07 FARC // Kårp - It Looks Bad 06 Lotunia // Hoàng Thùy Linh - "Tu Phu (feat. Ho Hoài Anh & Triple D)" 05 Greenfroze // HO6LA - "Boooost!!" 04 Danæviia // Bon Entendeur - "Alba (feat. Sofiane Pamart)" 03 Kathaldazia // Vitesse X - Us Ephemeral 02 Terra Avium // Highasakite - "Autopsy" 01 Quintessa // Alba August - "Killing Time"
Thanks to all of these voters: 15 Aesthetica 15 Pukarnia 11 Lookylion 11 Cor Lupus 10 St. Burbia 07 Singerpurear 05 Mosquetania 05 Scherzland 04 Greenfroze 04 Altyr Muunilinst 02 Lotunia 02 Yehesi
Here is a recommendation from the artist involved on this entry:
Aina Abdul
Posted by: Cowntry Roads 23rd February 2022, 10:38 AM
5. Re-Style ft. Cammie Robinson - One Last Dance (#142)
"The Hardcore melody specialist Re-Style always manages to create heart-warming hits that infect dance-floors with happiness and good vibes. As Hardcore artists are making rougher and faster productions, the trailblazing Re-Style has stuck to his guns and gone against the grain by producing the style he loves most – uplifting and euphoric Hardcore!
His latest single “One Last Dance” featuring Cammie Robinson is a spectacular festival tune that will well and truly get you in the mood for the warmer and long majestic summer days. Fully immerse yourself in the good vibes and let the melody simply take you away!" -Masters Of Hardcore, 2020-
Meet the artists:
Re-Style: “Hailed as the ‘youngest veteran’ of Hardcore, Re-Style has been notoriously pumping out hours in the studio since the ripe age of twelve. Impacting the scene with a stream of monumental productions, his signature accessible style has become well-loved amongst fans and artists alike.
As a key contributor to the Masters of Hardcore imprint, Re-Style has been a key producer in modern Hardcore and its evolution. Keeping the momentum running high, in recent years Re-Style has created numerous anthems for significant events such as Masters of Hardcore, Bassleader and Free Festival.” -Spotify-
Cammie Robinson: "Prolific multi-talented musician and songwriter Cammie Robinson is fast becoming a very distinctive voice in the Dance Music industry. So far she has written and worked along side a diverse selection of hugely talented artists such as Flux Pavilion, Delta Heavy, J Majik, Bear Grillz, Adventure Club, Pontifexx, PBH & Jack, APEXAPE, MUZZ, Re-Style & many more.
2020 saw her nominated for 'Best Track' for her song 'Star Glide' alongside Muzz in the Drum & Bass Arena awards, she made her debut on Martin Garrix' label STMPD as well as big releases on Ultra, Monstercat, Dimmak, Liquicity, Circus Records, Masters Of Hardcore, Dirty Workz, Sony, Universal and Warner to name a few.
In 2021 she added 45% more streams to her previous year on Spotify with over 14m total.
Upcoming projects include releases with Selected, Get Together, Be Yourself, Armada and many more.
Now she is hard at work writing her debut album with a planned release in Spring 2022 so watch this space!" -Spotify-
Chart History
Re-Style 2019 44 Hate Me (Re-Style, Crypton) 2022 ㅤ One Last Dance (Re-Style ft. Cammie Robinson)
0 x #1 | 0 x Top 5 | 0 x Top 10 | 0 x Top 20 | 0 x Top 40 | 1 x Top 75
Cammie Robinson 2022 ㅤ One Last Dance (Re-Style ft. Cammie Robinson)
0 x #1 | 0 x Top 5 | 0 x Top 10 | 0 x Top 20 | 0 x Top 40 | 0 x Top 75
Comments "Well, this isn't really the same as UK/happy hardcore. If you like it, don't forget to vote for us." -Cow Cow-
"Our first entry, which was a hardstyle remix, was vetoed. So, we're just gonna drop you the melodic side of hardcore. I hope you like our entry and give some points for it, because we will be sending another formula-ish pop song if we don't reach the final." -Eastovka-
Posted by: Dobbo. 1st March 2022, 01:43 PM
Massive hype again, hopefully it can progress without my help!
Posted by: Cowntry Roads 2nd March 2022, 01:16 PM
QUOTE(Dobbo. @ Mar 1 2022, 08:43 PM)
Massive hype again, hopefully it can progress without my help!
I hope so too. Thanks, Dobbo.
Posted by: Cowntry Roads 10th March 2022, 11:57 PM
WHAT'S NEXT?
We're so disappointed our electronic entry failed to reach the final once again. For our next 4 contests, Eastovka has decided NOT to invest our entries on dance producers, but on singers and bands. Don't worry because we won't send acts that have ever competed at BJSC, so our upcoming entries will remain unpredictable.
Here are our votes in the final:
18 Dobago ○ ascendant vierge - Influenceur 15 Land of DW ○ Tardigrade Inferno - We Are Number One 13 Aeroche ○ AmyElle - Need You Now 12 Altyr Muunilinst ○ Leony - Remedy 11 Bøtanikkä ○ Leila K - Open Sesame 10 Beaverdonia ○ ODESZA - The Last Goodbye (feat. Bettye LaVette) 9 Rolloland ○ Big Big Train - Proper Jack Froster 8 St. Burbia ○ Yemi Alade, Yaba Buluku Boyz & Effyzzie Music - Tell Somebody 7 Lookylion ○ Sordal - Transarctic Lover 6 Sovarasma ○ SARAPATA - Fikus (feat. Jakub Żytecki) 5 Aelandor ○ Daniel Olsén & Jonathan Eng - Dead Of Night (feat. Linnea Olsson) 4 Jadakissnia ○ Acid Fader - Keelhauling 3 Harmonica ○ The Rocket Summer - Same Air 2 Cor Lupus ○ HARD FEELINGS - Sister Infinity 1 Tartford ○ Capulets - Pushing
Here is a recommendation from the artists involved on this entry:
Re-Style & Cammie Robinson
Posted by: MandaliCow 23rd March 2022, 11:36 PM
6. Nowela Mikhelia ft. Epo D'Fenomeno - Runnin (CXLIII)
“Nowela is back! This time, the 2014 Indonesian Idol winner returns with a new single titled "Runnin". This becomes Nowela's first single in 2022. She also invites an Indonesian rapper Epo D'fenomeno as the collaborator.” -RRI (Republic of Indonesia Radio), roughly-translated-
Meet the artists:
Nowela Mikhelia: "Nowela Elizabeth Mikhelia Auparay (born 19 December 1987) is an Indonesian singer and winner of the eighth season of Indonesian Idol.
Nowela was born in Wamena, Papua, Indonesia. Her father is of Papuan descent and her mother is Batak descent. After graduating from high school, she worked as a café singer for six years before participating in the eighth season of Indonesian Idol." -Wikipedia-
Epo D'Fenomeno: “Epo D'Fenomeno is known well by people of Papua, especially the Papuan teenagers as one of the best rappers who have ever won the "Beef Rap Battle", which was judged by 3 famous Indonesian rappers: Iwa K, Saykoji, and Lazy. Epo also often makes songs that lift several issues happening in The Land of Papua.” -Kompasiana, roughly-translated-
Chart History
Nowela Mikhelia 2022 64 Runnin (Nowela Mikhelia ft. Epo D'Fenomeno)
0 x #1 | 0 x Top 5 | 0 x Top 10 | 0 x Top 20 | 0 x Top 40 | 1 x Top 75
Epo D'Fenomeno 2022 64 Runnin (Nowela Mikhelia ft. Epo D'Fenomeno)
0 x #1 | 0 x Top 5 | 0 x Top 10 | 0 x Top 20 | 0 x Top 40 | 1 x Top 75
Comments "As we have told you before, we won't be sending any dance music for the next 4 contests. We feel like we keep wasting our time on easy DNQ entries. We understand this song contains lyrics with Indonesian, specifically Papuan language, but I hope it won't affect you pretty much. If you like our current entry, please vote for Eastovka!" -Eastovka-
Posted by: awardinary 23rd March 2022, 11:45 PM
This song sounds very promising indeed!
Does this artist have any connection with Indonesian artist ABDA? Wasn’t he from a talent show too?
Posted by: MandaliCow 24th March 2022, 12:02 AM
QUOTE(awardinary @ Mar 24 2022, 06:45 AM)
This song sounds very promising indeed!
Does this artist have any connection with Indonesian artist ABDA? Wasn’t he from a talent show too?
It does! Both are from Indonesian Idol. Nowela was from the 2014 series, while ABDA was from the 2018 one.
Posted by: awardinary 24th March 2022, 12:08 AM
QUOTE(MandaliCow @ Mar 24 2022, 12:02 AM)
It does! Both are from Indonesian Idol. Nowela was from the 2014 series, while ABDA was from the 2018 one.
I feel bad, it really should have been you who entered ABDA into BJSC, I stole it! I never qualified either which was sad.
But this sounds like it has real potential so I’m glad we are in the same semi final this time (even if my entry is not much for you haha).
Posted by: MandaliCow 24th March 2022, 12:39 AM
QUOTE(awardinary @ Mar 24 2022, 07:08 AM)
I feel bad, it really should have been you who entered ABDA into BJSC, I stole it! I never qualified either which was sad.
But this sounds like it has real potential so I’m glad we are in the same semi final this time (even if my entry is not much for you haha).
Well, I don't think I'd be sending ABDA back then since my first option are always dance music, so no worries. I'm so glad we're on the same pot as well. I might be giving some points just by seeing the title of your entries.
Posted by: MandaliCow 30th March 2022, 11:28 PM
8 points. God, it's worse than I expected though. Thanks Silas for the 8 points.
Our next entry genre will be announced after final.
Posted by: MandaliCow 7th April 2022, 01:23 AM
WHAT'S NEXT?
Not a result we really hoped, especially when you only got less than 6 pts for a pop song. Our next entry is 100% an European act. Stay tuned!
Here are our votes in the final:
18 Bøtanikkä | Davina Michelle | HYPER 15 Hendinia | Eline Noelia | Shockwave 13 Jupiterdonia | Otto Knows | Pyramids 12 Zanmatony | LYRA | Lose My Mind (Shane Codd Remix) 11 Kathaldazia | Skin On Skin & X CLUB. | Rise Up 10 Land of DW | Night Club | Die In The Disco 9 République d'Áskorza | twocolors | Feel It 2 (Feat. Georgie Keller) 8 Terra Avium | Thomas Bergersen | One Million Voices 7 Skall | Gilligan Moss | Special Thing 6 Lotunia | Secret Garden | Prayer 5 Cor Lupus | Shanguy & Mark Neve | Kalima Minou 4 POPHub | ZIDA & Rat City | Deeper 3 Dobago | KWAYE | RUN 2 Utopia | Turnstile | FLY AGAIN 1 Sovarasma | ERIA | Mavka
Here is our recommendation from the artists involved on this entry:
Nowela Mikhelia and Epo D'Fenomeno
Posted by: MandaliCow 27th April 2022, 12:00 AM
7. Neck Deep - Wish You Were Here (CXLIV)
“If I picture it now, it don't seem so bad Either way, I still wish you were here
Our #AsiaPop40 Alternative Choice track is "Wish You Were Here" by Neck Deep!” -Asia Pop 40 on Twitter, 2022-
Meet the artists:
Neck Deep: "On the heels of the trio of records that turned them from underground heroes to breakout stars, All Distortions Are Intentional - out July 24th, 2020 - is the biggest and boldest step yet in the creative evolution of Neck Deep. An immersive experience from start to finish, Neck Deep’s fourth album is both a conceptual journey and straight-ahead banger, track after track. It’s polished yet raw, layered but catchy as hell. It’s a shoot-for-the-stars sonic reckoning, further proving this band’s instinctual DIY ethos has paid off once again.
ADAI marks an epiphany of true self-belief for its creators: “Everyone wants to be seen as good at what they do, as creative, interesting, ambitious,” Ben asserts; “That’s what we wanted, for people to see that we are more than just some guys in a band. We truly lived and breathed this album, and wove unique perspectives, storytelling, and ideas into its fabric. We have crafted a sound that is ours, it is totally, unapologetically Neck Deep.” The “biggest band you’ve never heard of” has stepped onto the world stage, but it won’t be long before that adage is a distant memory." -Spotify-
Chart History
Neck Deep 2022 47 Wish You Were Here
0 x #1 | 0 x Top 5 | 0 x Top 10 | 0 x Top 20 | 0 x Top 40 | 1 x Top 75
Comments
"We are glad our entry doesn’t get vetoed, for we are fully aware Neck Deep had several good performances on album charts. We chose “Wish You Were Here” because it is currently becoming a hit in Cow’s country, Indonesia. Please vote for Eastovka if you like our entry!" -Eastovka-
Posted by: MandaliCow 4th May 2022, 10:56 PM
Another not really surprising result as we get the 6th DNQ in our first 7 contests. Well, at least we've tried with an actual hit. Thanks Tim, Freeze, Jordan, Luna, Jacob, and Seven for the points.
Posted by: MandaliCow 10th May 2022, 04:26 PM
Sad news comes from our current entry, Neck Deep, as the drummer Dani Washington/Abasi announces that he is leaving the band.
Eastovka would like to wish Dani good lucks for the future.
Posted by: MandaliCow 12th May 2022, 12:50 AM
WHAT'S NEXT?
Although it's becoming a hit in Indonesia, "Wish You Were Here" had to finish last in the Semi-Final. Eastovka held an emergency meeting yesterday. We decide to send one more dance music next time. Is it a good idea? I don't think so.
Here are our votes in the final:
18 Sovarasma | Bloodywood | Aaj 15 Zanmatony | TEARS OF TRAGEDY | Spring Memory 13 Lotunia | M83 | Oblivion (Feat. Susanne Sundfør) (50th Anniversary Entry) 12 POPHub | MOTHICA | CASUALTY 11 Taahino | Yours Truly | High Hopes 10 Altyr Muunilinst | BEKA | Don't Call Me A Friend 9 Hushkanukia | Moyka | Illusion 8 The Actual Republic of Bellamia | Wild Youth | Seventeen (THE REMIX) 7 Pestolia | Four Phonica | Human All Too Human 6 Jadakissnia | Ed Harrison | Tachi 5 Skall | Axel Boman | Sottopassaggio (Feat. Miljon) 4 FARC | Destructo & Tima Dee | F With Me (Feat. Chromeo) 3 Persephonia | Yumi Zouma | Astral Projection 2 Hendinia | Poppy Baskcomb | Teardrop 1 Jupiterdonia | Tseba | Must Be Love (Feat. Electric Fields)
Here is our recommendation from the artists involved on this entry:
Neck Deep
Posted by: BulikirályCow 27th May 2022, 10:39 PM
8. Kohta Imafuku - Orihime (BJSC 145)
“Abora Skies is delighted to present a brand-new release by Japanese talent Kohta Imafuku, who delivers a sublime piece titled 'Orihime'.
This track is pure magic! Beautiful piano touches fused with angelic pads and energetic arps. The breakdown includes smooth flute and a cello symphony blended with epic background pads. These elements lead to legendary melodies and a majestic drop.
The release also includes a wondrous cinematic Orchestral Mix, based on the breakdown of the trance version.” -Abora Recordings-
Meet the artists:
Kohta Imafuku: "A Japanese Trance Producer "Kohta Imafuku" has been producing mainly uplifting and melodic tracks since 2021. He loves to listen to and create uplifting trance." -Proton-
Chart History
Kohta Imafuku 2022 29 Orihime
0 x #1 | 0 x Top 5 | 0 x Top 10 | 0 x Top 20 | 1 x Top 40 | 1 x Top 75
Comments "We just want to share this orchestral trance song to other countries. We still need to learn what a good trance song is according to BJSC." -Eastovka-
Posted by: gooddelta 6th June 2022, 10:46 AM
Just wanted to come in and hype this, by far your best ever entry for me with the way it builds and the different mood and atmosphere evoked by the different parts of the track, it's so euphoric.
I firmly believe the trance curse does not exist, we just had a few trance entries in a row that didn't connect much with people, making it appear that this was actually a thing. Generic trance that follows an obvious template will still underperform but I don't see any reason that something as uplifting and emotional, in distinct sonic parts like this, should do. Congrats on getting to the final and I hope you sweep into the top 15 or higher to quash this trance curse thing!
Posted by: Dobbo. 6th June 2022, 11:05 AM
Agreed, it just has to be slightly "leftfield" trance, look at Chariot - Sky Wheel which managed second in the height of the trance curse era!
This is a quite brilliant piece of music.
Posted by: Brer 6th June 2022, 11:44 AM
I'm definitely enjoying this a lot more than other recent trance entries as well so yeah maybe people just decided to stop sending good trance songs for a while
Glad this got you another qualifier and thinking it should very easily be your biggest hit to date now.
Posted by: awardinary 6th June 2022, 12:53 PM
Please can this be the first of many finals to feature Eastovka as a finalist! They deserve a seat at the table!
Posted by: Brer 6th June 2022, 04:43 PM
Poor brave Aina Abdul keeps being forgotten x
Posted by: BulikirályCow 7th June 2022, 05:32 AM
Thanks for all the comments, everyone.
QUOTE(Brer @ Jun 6 2022, 11:43 PM)
Poor brave Aina Abdul keeps being forgotten x
More recognitions for Aina Abdul please!
Posted by: Robasenda 11th June 2022, 12:46 PM
This is absolutely beautiful <3 needs to do VERY well imo!
Posted by: BulikirályCow 12th June 2022, 11:42 AM
Thanks! We'll be happy if this can reach the top 25!
Posted by: BulikirályCow 13th June 2022, 12:48 AM
WHAT'S NEXT?
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you guys! We're speechless, but please subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/c/aborarecordings for more orchestal trance references!
Here are our votes in the final:
18 Utopia: Ibibio Sound Machine - Protection From Evil 15 Zanmatony: Mayra Verónica - Mama Mia 13 Rolloland: AtomA - Then Came The Wave 12 Terra Avium: Dead Pony - 23, Never Me 11 Danæviia: Spiritbox - Secret Garden 10 Lookylion: Lights - Okay Okay 9 Aeroche: Kryder - Piece Of Art 8 Persephonia: ill peach - COMATOSE 7 Kathaldazia: Shonen Bat & JKS - Garonor (93 Club Mix) 6 Cor Lupus: IRAIDA - Supernova 5 Singerpurear: BirdSMITH - Kiss It Better 4 Scherzland: Milk & Bone - Bigger Love 3 Altyr Muunilinst: SKAAR - Get Him Away From Me 2 Oslol: Said The Sky, ILLENIUM & Chelsea Cutler - Walk Me Home 1 Kyriatine: Bakermat - Temptation (feat. Elise LeGrow)
Thanks to all who voted in the final: 18 FSR Rontvia, Bøtanikkä, Danæviia, Dobago, Rolloland, Suededonia, Summericia, Terra Avium, Zanmatony 15 Séyetana 11 Greenfroze 9 FARC, Yehesi 8 D'yermak'er, Land of DW, Utopia 7 Jupiterdonia 6 Sovarasma 4 Aelandor, Cor Lupus, N DNTN, 3 Jadakissnia 2 Cumulonimbia
Here is our recommendation from Kohta Imafuku:
From Abora Recordings:
We have no interests in sending this, but if anyone does, please just send it!
Posted by: Roba! 13th June 2022, 10:33 AM
Congrats on top 3!! and what a beauty to do it with too
Posted by: Cow Cow 16th July 2022, 11:04 PM
9. Bunga Bangsa - Prahara Rusaking Jagad (#146)
”Prahara Rusaking Jagad” tells a story about the destruction of earth because of human activity that exploits earth too much for personal purposes without considering the long term effects. -Bunga Bangsa’s YouTube, raw translation-
Meet the artists:
Bunga Bangsa “As an Indonesian who loves her country, I have a mission to conserve Indonesian traditional culture, language, and music. I still use Javanese as lyrics of my new single. Furthermore, some Indonesian traditional instruments such as gamelan, seruling, kecapi, and kendang are wrapped harmonically inside its composition alongside the modern sound of progressive metal.” -Bunga Bangsa’s YouTube, raw translation-
Comments: "Now we know that the trance curse doesn’t exist anymore. The only thing that exists right now is the Indonesian entry curse. Several recent Indonesian entries such as Weird Genius, ABDA, Moona Hoshinova, and Nowela Mikhelia, all of them failed to qualify to the finals. We are way too experimental this time by sending a Javanese-gamelan-progressive metal music, but we are hoping that this could break the curse." -Eastovka-
Posted by: Cow Cow 25th July 2022, 05:18 AM
Hooray for our first b2b final! Thank you for the votes on Bunga Bangsa, everyone.
Posted by: Cow Cow 5th August 2022, 01:28 AM
WHAT'S NEXT?
We're completely excited after our b2b final appearance because next time, we will celebrate our 10th entry! We are sending a classic that is quite historical to Cow Cow. Stay tuned!
Here are our votes in the final:
18 Danæviia | Driftmoon - Nova Imperatrix 15 Cor Lupus | Third ≡ Party - Joy (feat. Kathy Brown) 13 Aeroche | Abroad - Coffee 12 Summericia | Hydrogen Child - Sirens 11 Aquafina | Solardo, Vintage Culture & LOWES - Adidas & Pearls 10 Yehesi | La Fuente - I Want You 9 Bøtanikkä | Ana Mena - Mezzanotte 8 Beaverdonia | Technical Hitch - Psycho Celtic 7 D'yermak'er | ALMA - Everything Beautiful 6 Republic of Adonia | hitomi - WISH 5 Yobnedorica | Ladytron - Ghosts 4 Jadakissnia | Paola & Chiara - Vamos A Bailar (Esta Vida Nueva) 3 FSR Rontvia | Hudson Mohawke - Bicstan 2 Cumulonimbia | David Bowie - Strangers When We Meet (50th anniversary) 1 Persephonia | SadSvit - Nebo
Mayumi Itsuwa: "Mayumi Itsuwa (五輪 真弓, Itsuwa Mayumi) is a Japanese vocalist, composer, lyricist, and keyboardist who made her debut in 1972.
Her first studio album entitled Shoujo was recorded in Los Angeles, produced by Grammy Award winner John Fischbach, with distinguished musicians such as David Campbell, Carole King and Charles Larkey who was King's husband at that time. Owing to her introspective compositions, Itsuwa was often nicknamed "Japanese Carole King", along with other Japanese singer-songwriters like Yumi Matsutoya (who had worked under her birth name "Yumi Arai" during the mid-1970s) and Minako Yoshida.
Itsuwa gained moderate success on the Japanese albums chart in her early career, and received massive popularity and acclaim through the single "Koibito yo" released in 1980. The song topped Japan's Oricon chart for three consecutive weeks, and won the 22nd Japan Record Award for "Gold Prize" in the same year. It was covered by the country's legendary singers including Hibari Misora and Noriko Awaya in later years, and became a signature song for Itsuwa. In 1981 her song "Revival" also became a very well recognized hit.
After "Koibito yo" became a hit, Itsuwa gained popularity also in non-Japanese Asian countries during the 1980s.
In Indonesia, "Kokoro No Tomo", "Amayadori" and "Rebaibaru" become the most popular songs ever released by her. In 2006, Mayumi Itsuwa and Delon Thamrin recorded an Indonesian and Japanese version of the song. This was later included on the 2006 compilation album "Duet Love Songs". Many of her songs would fall into the musical genre of torch songs because they often describe the lingering memory of past loves." -Wikipedia-
Chart History
Mayumi Itsuwa 2022 39 Kokoro no Tomo
0 x #1 | 0 x Top 5 | 0 x Top 10 | 0 x Top 20 | 1 x Top 40 | 1 x Top 75
Comments Picture was taken from Google
"Persephonia once said, "SE Asian TikTok seems pretty disconnected from the entire world at some point."
What if I told you that we have been disconnected since the 1980s? My next entry is one of the proof. Released in 1979 as one of the album tracks, some articles said that this Itsuwa-senpai song wasn’t even popular in Japan! “We knew Mayumi Itsuwa for her single “Koibito Yo”, but we didn't know about “Kokoro no Tomo,” they said.
Regardless, it is a timeless classic in my homeland. It is always introduced during our high school time. It was also the 2nd Japanese song that became popular here after “Sukiyaki (Ue o Muite Arukou)”, which is of course 100x more popular around the world. We're sending our 10th entry for fun purposes only. Reaching the final is just a bonus. If you like it, don't forget to vote for Eastovka!" -Cow Cow-
Posted by: NarCow 6th September 2022, 08:15 AM
WHAT'S NEXT?
Despite being so popular in Indonesia since the '80s, "Kokoro no Tomo" failed to reach the final. But don't worry because Eastovka will end the summer with a redemption bop!
Here are our votes in the final:
18 POPHub • Regi & Emma Heesters - Zwaartekracht 15 Greenfroze • ReoNa - Shall We Dance? 13 Lookylion • RONDÉ - Love Myself 12 Tartford • Nicolette Larson - Lotta Love (12" Mix) 11 Cumulonimbia • PPJ - Dar Um 10 Sovarasma • Michael Canitrot - Oracle 9 Fljótavík • Enigma State - Into The Nova (Fljótavík Enigmatic Re-Edit) 8 Summericia • Cazzi Opeia - You're My Sunshine 7 FSR Rontvia • AR/CO - Call Me By My Name 6 Zanmatony • VENUS - Amplifier 5 Trifoski • CAPSULE - JUMPER 4 Wholune • Palaye Royale - Fever Dream 3 New Lexico • Taylor-Rae - I Can't 2 Cor Lupus • BESS - Rakastan En Rakasta 1 Eline Noelia - Don't Pray For Me
Here is our recommendation from Mayumi Itsuwa:
Posted by: awardinary 6th September 2022, 10:46 AM
I must say I do love the WHAT’S NEXT? posts, builds lots of anticipation for what’s to come and anything with the word “bop” is always fun!
AZALEA, Nanami Kuon: AZALEA is a girl band that's popular among the younger generation. The band consists of three members Nanami Kuon, Ichika and Futaba. -Ya Boy Kongming! wiki-
Nanami Kuon (久遠七海 Kuon Nanami) is a talented singer and bassist. She is first seen busking on the streets of Shibuya. After encountering Eiko Tsukimi, they both grew close through their mutual love of music. -Ya Boy Kongming! wiki-
Lezel: Started activities as a singer in June 2020. In charge of the singing cast of the TV anime "Ya Boy Kongming!" Which will start in April 2022.
Similarly, from April, she made her debut as an artist "Lezel" from Avex Pictures Inc. Co., Ltd.
She sings with all her anger at unreasonableness, resistance to oppression, and suspicion of common sense. I sing my universal ──.
And she became Lezel (Les-Ailes). -Lezel's website-
0 x #1 | 1 x Top 5 | 2 x Top 10 | 2 x Top 20 | 3 x Top 40 | 4 x Top 75
Comments
I think nobody expect me to send this. Lezel is a completely new name and she just debuted at an anime series last autumn. Ya Boy Kongming! is my favorite anime that time and slightly better than Spy x Family. It was more than just CIKI CIKI BAM BAM which blew up on my radar.
I'm really expecting a lot from UNDERWORLD. I believe it has the materials that Buzzjack people likes. So if you like UNDERWORLD, don't forget to vote for Eastovka! -Cow Cow-
Posted by: Cow Cow 12th October 2022, 03:37 AM
WHAT'S NEXT?
Another disappointment as we only finished at bottom 2 in the semi. We might have one last chance before EOY, so we'll just send a dance song that is already familiar to our ears.
Here are our votes in the final:
18 Son Mieux - Multicolor 15 Honey. - What Now 13 Sean Tyas - The World (Darren Porter Remix) (feat. Lo-Fi Sugar) 12 IU - eight (feat. SUGA) 11 Effy - Not Yours 10 Kursaal Flyers - Little Does She Know 09 Askjell - Autumn, Autumn 08 Rend Collective - Let It Roll 07 Ashbury Heights - Glow 06 Turnstile - MYSTERY 05 DJ Reiz - Dance Machine 96 04 Hazel English - Hamilton 03 Ruel - YOU AGAINST YOURSELF 02 SUB-X - Thank You Baby 01 Massano - The Feeling
”Frenchcore is a subgenre of old school gabber. This style differs from the others in that it has the fastest tempo, usually above 190-250 BPM . It is a style famous for being very aggressive and energetic and that is gaining more and more space in the mainstream scene.
And one of the biggest names in the genre today is the talented 21-year-old DJ and producer Sefa Jeroen Vlaarkamp, better known only by the stage name Sefa. He is known for mixing classical music and Frenchcore, resulting in true masterpieces for lovers of the style. Having officially released his first track aged just 14 on the Peacock Records label, he has collaborated with world-renowned artists such as great friend and mentor Dr. Peacock , Mr. Ivex , Phuture Noize, and D-Sturb.
And this time it was time to join forces with the biggest hardstyle duo today: D-Block & S-te-Fan, in which no introduction is needed. “Infinity” mixes the best of both worlds: frenchcore kicks with hardstyle synths and vocals from Evelyn Bakker, the sister of Diederik (D-Block). -Wonderland In Rave-
Meet the artists:
Sefa: Sefa Vlaarkamp, known to the world simply by his artist name Sefa, is currently without a doubt the fastest rising act within the Hard Dance scene. By the time he was 19 years old, he had already produced the anthem for the biggest festival in his genre and already headlined a seemingly nonstop series of international shows for several years. As his audiences rapidly grew in size, organizations had to move him to their biggest stages as their smaller stages and tents weren’t big enough to hold all the fans who wanted to see him play.
After the unimaginable success of his first album “Leven is Lijden”, Sefa’s collaboration with D-Sturb “Nothing Like The Oldschool” became a viral hit within the scene. It broke down the barriers between different styles of Hard Dance, setting a precedent for the future of the genre. Now, with all the tools at his fingertips to further define and develop his style, Sefa is ready to take his career to the next level, changing the world one insanely energetic performance at a time. -Spotify-
D-Block & S-te-Fan: For over 15 years D-Block & S-te-Fan has been a game changing duo in hard dance history. Currently operating stronger than ever whilst reviving their love for the harder styles, they are yet again on top of the scene. After creating landmarks in Hardstyle with albums like “Music Made Addictz” and “Rockin your mind”, they re - discovered their love and passion for the harder styles in 2017 with the hit release of the album “Antidote”.
Since then, every song has been getting better and better, and by the sound of Angels & Demons, Twilight Zone and Ghost Stories they found a unique way to combine Melodies with Energy. With their celebration of 15 years of Hardstyle and their new formed liveact Ghost Stories there is a lot more in store for many years to come. WE DON’T STOP!. -Spotify-
2 x #1 | 5 x Top 5 | 6 x Top 10 | 6 x Top 20 | 8 x Top 40 | 8 x Top 75
D-Block & S-te-Fan 2019 28 Forthenite 2019 06 Darkest Hour (The Clock) (D-Block & S-te-Fan, Sub Zero Project) 2019 36 Wolves Cry (Wildstylez, D-Block & S-te-Fan) 2019 23 World Renowned (D-Block & S-te-Fan, DJ Isaac) 2019 20 Brace Yourself 2019 14 Sound Of Thunder (D-Block & S-te-Fan ft. Villain; D-Sturb Remix) 2019 35 Fallen Souls (as Ghost Stories) 2020 37 Feel It! (D-Block & S-te-Fan, D-Sturb) 2020 03 Lake Of Fire (as Ghost Stories) 2020 05 The Enemy (You Cannot See) (as Ghost Stories) 2020 04 Harder State Of Mind (D-Block & S-te-Fan, DJ Isaac) 2020 20 Trouble (D-Block & S-te-Fan, Villain) 2021 05 Inside My Head (as Ghost Stories) 2021 01 Diamond Hearts 2021 22 Enter Your Mind 2021 43 Promised Land (D-Block & S-te-Fan; Phuture Noize Remix) 2021 20 Fearless 2021 40 Ghost Stories (D-Block & S-te-Fan; JDX Remix) 2021 26 Harder Generation 2021 04 Kingdom (D-Block & S-te-Fan; Sefa Remix) 2022 01 Infinity (Sefa, D-Block & S-te-Fan) 2022 11 Primal Energy (Haunted Grounds) (as Ghost Stories)
2 x #1 | 7 x Top 5 | 8 x Top 10 | 13 x Top 20 | 21 x Top 40 | 22 x Top 75
Comments
Well… It’s been in my personal chart for 30+ weeks, so there is no reason why I should not send this. This is the first time I’m recycling an act and the second time I'm sending a 200 BPM song. Hopefully, this could go to the final knowing that Sefa was quite a successful entry at Club Bizarre." -Cow Cow-
Posted by: Dobbo. 31st October 2022, 10:39 AM
Unfortunately success at Club Bizarre doesn't always translate to this contest but I'm really hoping this can beat the odds. I actually wasn't a huge fan of the Sefa entry into CB but this one has fantastic energy and an unexpected production twist at the end.
Posted by: Cowborn 31st October 2022, 03:24 PM
QUOTE(Dobbo. @ Oct 31 2022, 05:39 PM)
Unfortunately success at Club Bizarre doesn't always translate to this contest but I'm really hoping this can beat the odds. I actually wasn't a huge fan of the Sefa entry into CB but this one has fantastic energy and an unexpected production twist at the end.
Happy that you enjoy this one. I did like the anti-climax twist too when they premiered the song for the first time during one of Sefa's sets last year. I must agree with you that CB is completely different from BJSC. Re-Style got only 22 points with "One Last Dance" and I thought I was just sending something wasn't special like "Get It Crackin". Now, I'm only hoping I get more than just 22 pts.
Posted by: Cow Cow 1st November 2022, 10:43 PM
We qualified to the final with frenchcore?! Lessgooo!!!
Posted by: Cow Cow 9th November 2022, 11:42 PM
WHAT'S NEXT?
That was a close one for our second top 20 finish! We'll be back with a bop. Since the next contest might be quite special (150th contest), we're breaking the limit by sending an Indonesian pop song.
Stay tuned!
Here are our votes in the final:
18 09 ⊕ Arcodesia – Against The Current – Wildfire 15 25 ⊕ Quintessa – Battle Beast – Dancing With The Beast 13 04 ⊕ Jupiterdonia – S3RL – I Feel Alive (Feat. IgikoPop) 12 17 ⊕ Hushkanukia – Ulrikke – Young 11 19 ⊕ Cor Lupus – BLACKBOOK – Emergency Love 10 26 ⊕ Dobago – Gost – Maleficarum 09 13 ⊕ Séyetana – Ado – The World's Continuation 08 10 ⊕ Fljótavík – Propellerheads – Crash! 07 17 ⊕ Tartford – Three 'N One Presents Johnny Shaker – Pearl River (Feat. Serial Diva) 06 21 ⊕ Oslol – 220 KID & ÁSDÍS – Release 05 12 ⊕ FSR Rontvia – Jessica Winter – Choreograph 04 29 ⊕ The Actual Republic of Bellamia – Knox – Dumpster Fire 03 14 ⊕ Persephonia – Da Vosk Docta – Aura 02 04 ⊕ Aesthetica – Billlie – RING ma Bell (what a wonderful world) 01 01 ⊕ Land of DW – Skin On Skin – Burn Dem Bridges (Extended Version)[/QUOTE]
Here are our recommendations from the artists involved:
Posted by: Cow Cow 29th November 2022, 12:39 AM
13. Lyodra, Andi Rianto - Sang Dewi (Not A Song List)
”Lyodra collaborated with composer Andi Rianto by releasing the song “Sang Dewi (The Goddess)”, which was popularized by Titi DJ.” -NewsDelivers-
Meet the artists:
Lyodra: Born in Medan on June 21, 2003 ago, the owner of the full name Lyodra Margaretha Ginting since childhood has indeed been fond of the world of singing. In fact, he has several times participated in talent search events and singing competitions.
In 2019, Lyodra took part in the talent search event "Indonesian Idol" and won 1st place. Joining Universal Music Indonesia, Lyodra released his debut album. The album, which is named “Lyodra”, is Lyodra's first since setting foot in the country's music industry. There are eight songs in the album of which the previous four songs have been released as singles. “Gemintang Hatiku”, “Mengapa Kita #TerlanjurMencinta”, “Tentang Kamu”, “Sabda Rindu”. While the others have "Kalau Bosan" plus three new song; Oee... Oee,,,, Oee, Dibanding Dia, and the biggest hits from Lyodra "Pesan Terakhir"
In this album, Lyodra also collaborates with several reliable Indonesian musicians who have created many hits. They are; Yovie Widianto, Laleilmannino, Anji, Ade Govinda, Dipha Barus, and Mario G Klau. -YouTube Music-
Andi Rianto: ”Andi Rianto is an Indonesian musician and composer. Andi is the leader of the Magenta Orchestra. He has been involved in many illustrations of film music and album production for a number of well-known Indonesian artists, including Ebiet G. Ade, Ari Lasso, Rita Effendy, Titi DJ, and Rossa.” -Spotify-
Chart History
Lyodra 2022 16 Heaven (Calum Scott ft. Lyodra) 2022 34 Sang Dewi (Lyodra, Andi Rianto)
0 x #1 | 0 x Top 5 | 0 x Top 10 | 1 x Top 20 | 2 x Top 40 | 2 x Top 75
Andi Rianto 2022 34 Sang Dewi (Lyodra, Andi Rianto)
0 x #1 | 0 x Top 5 | 0 x Top 10 | 0 x Top 20 | 1 x Top 40 | 1 x Top 75
Comments
”We never get tired of sending stuff that Buzzjack might’ve never heard. For the first time, we are sending an Indonesian pop song, which was by another Indonesian Idol finalist Lyodra. It is a cover of a classic Indonesian song by a legendary Indonesian pop singer Titi DJ. It has been popping in our TikTok radar recently and we think it deserves a little bit of recognition here.
Both music video and lyric video contain English subtitle, in case anyone needed it. We hope you enjoy our latest entry by voting for us at BJSC 150!" -Cow Cow-
Posted by: awardinary 17th February 2023, 12:49 PM
Eastovka seem to be trying something different this month, very different from them and I hope pop bloc approves!
Posted by: Cow Cow 20th February 2023, 03:37 PM
Thanks for the appreciation, Zanmatony. We're still hoping to qualify, but with more countries competing and us not sending dancepop, Eastovka likely won't qualify.
Posted by: Cow P 7th May 2023, 01:06 AM
150. Lyodra, Andi Rianto - Sang Dewi
Results: DNQ (29th)
Semi Final voters: 07 New Lexico 05 Rolloland 02 Aelandor
Posted by: Cow P 7th May 2023, 01:28 AM
151. Steve Aoki, KAAZE ft. John Martin - Whole Again
Semi Final voters: 08 D'yermak'er, Land of DW 07 Ben's Sanctuary 06 Harmonica 05 Spod 03 Thelonia 02 Bronzil
Posted by: Cow P 7th May 2023, 02:00 AM
154. Ayra Starr - Sability
Results: 23rd
Semi Final voters: 10 St. Burbia, The Actual Republic of Bellamia 08 Sovarasma 06 Conoria, Skall 05 Niceland 04 Dobago, Kathaldazia 03 Florina, Greenfroze, POPHub, Quintessa 02 Utopia
Final voters: 18 Bøtanikkä 15 St. Burbia 13 The Actual Republic of Bellamia 12 Flynnonda, Lotunia, Sovarasma 11 République d'Áskorza 09 Niceland, Skall 08 Conoria 07 Dobago, Florina, Ingermanlandia, Persephonia 06 Zanmatony 05 Greenfroze 04 Cor Lupus, Quintessa 02 Danæviia 01 New Lexico, POPHub
Posted by: Cow P 7th May 2023, 02:44 AM
Announcement:
First, I would like to thank all of everyone who have given supports to Eastovka's last 5 entries, especially for Whole Again and Sability, which resulted in reaching finals. Second, I would like to announce that I decide to go on hiatus for an undecided amount of time after next BJSC, so #155 would be my last one for a while. That doesn't mean that I won't be participating in other contests as I'm still interested in the upcoming PFSC and CB!
The next time I'm not participating, I would still be giving a listen to the 30-second Spotify preview and casting my support to any country that sends something that interests me.
Thank you for the attention and see you in the next contest!
Cow Cow
Posted by: Cow P 24th May 2023, 06:28 PM
18. Wali - Yank (BJSC 155)
Meet the artists:
Wali: Wali is an Indonesian Malay Pop band formed in Ciputat, South Tangerang, Indonesia in 1999. The band comprises vocalist Faank, guitarist Apoy, drummer Tomi, and keyboardist Ovie. The band has been billed as part of the "local creative pop" scene which incorporates the use of Malay pop rhythms in their songs.
Wali are known for their hit singles, such as "Cari Jodoh", "Dik", "Si Udin Bertanya" and "Baik Baik Sayang". The first album titled Orang Bilang (People Say), released in 2008.” -Wikipedia-
Chart History
Wali 2023 34 Yank
0 x #1 | 0 x Top 5 | 0 x Top 10 | 0 x Top 20 | 1 x Top 40 | 1 x Top 75
Comments
”To end our participation streak, I am sending Malay pop by an Indonesian legendary band Wali, which is definitely new to Buzzjack. It was one of the songs that got massively played back in those days I had to access internet through a cyber cafe. "Yank" was one of the songs that went popular during the pandemic among the guitarist because of its guitar solo part.
Wali sounds completely unknown in the Eurovision radar, except the 2001 and 2006 Malta representation Fabrizio Faniello, for 3 of Wali songs were covered by him: I No Can Do (Cari Jodoh); My Heart Is Asking You (Baik-Baik Sayang); I Will Stand By You (Aku Bukan Bang Toyib).
If you somehow like it, please cast your votes at BJSC 155!" -Cow Cow-
Posted by: awardinary 26th May 2023, 11:21 PM
QUOTE(Cow P @ May 7 2023, 03:44 AM)
Announcement:
First, I would like to thank all of everyone who have given supports to Eastovka's last 5 entries, especially for Whole Again and Sability, which resulted in reaching finals. Second, I would like to announce that I decide to go on hiatus for an undecided amount of time after next BJSC, so #155 would be my last one for a while. That doesn't mean that I won't be participating in other contests as I'm still interested in the upcoming PFSC and CB!
The next time I'm not participating, I would still be giving a listen to the 30-second Spotify preview and casting my support to any country that sends something that interests me.
Thank you for the attention and see you in the next contest!
Cow Cow
It will be sad to see you go Eastovka, you’ve been a personal highlight for me since joining, and I will be sad to see you but farewell. You can always return someday when you find some more great entries so remember to save any unique finds for a future contest!
Wishing you a pleasant and successful BJSC 155,
Your friends from Zanmatony.
Posted by: Cow P 11th June 2023, 11:29 PM
BREAKTIME
And that's the end of our participation streak. We would like to thank all of the countries that have supported our entries!
Here are our votes in the final:
+18 Beaverdonia: Zach Witness - Love Divine (feat. General Levy) +15 Lotunia: So Chanwhee - Tears +13 Séyetana: The Cat Empire - Thunder Rumbles +12 Greenfroze: Jean-Michel Blais - passepied +11 Ojnoj: meltear - Tears Tail +10 Taahino: CHEZ - FRIENDS (feat. State Champs) +09 Hendinia: KEiiNO - RITMA +08 Singerpurear: Pet Shop Boys - Burn (100th Anniversary Entry) +07 Zanmatony: Cut Capers - Say What (Pisk Electro Swing Remix) +06 Bronzil: MRD - Last Dance +05 Yehesi: Goldband - Psycho +04 Pestolia: Rafa Villalba - Chiquetere +03 Trifoski: Ween - Transdermal Celebration +02 Kathaldazia: yerbby - host +01 Jadakissnia: Odd Nosdam - Kill Tone
It will be sad to see you go Eastovka, you’ve been a personal highlight for me since joining, and I will be sad to see you but farewell. You can always return someday when you find some more great entries so remember to save any unique finds for a future contest!
Wishing you a pleasant and successful BJSC 155,
Your friends from Zanmatony.
I considered 30 points for this entry as a decent results.
”Hiroya Hirai, who was in charge of the music, said that he imagined the scene depicted in the climax of the 23rd episode of the first season, in which Rudeus Greyrat stands up and walks away after being abandoned by Eris, and created the song so that it could flow there. He was influenced by the previous themes composed by Yuiko Ōhara in the first season. After composing the song, the band received a call from Ohara herself who was surprised by "Spiral". At first Hirai was thinking of submitting two songs, but in the end he ended up creating six songs, brushing up on three of them, narrowing it down to two, and submitting it. That is why he chose "spiral." Hirai was on tour and had a tight schedule while making this, but it was exciting for him. It was a period where the band were able to produce such good songs that even the five songs that were rejected made us wish we could release them in a different form. Besides the feelings of Rudeus, Hirai wanted to generalise hikikomori* and relate to them through the lyrics. Some phrases like "The map I drew" were based on his own worldview.” -Wikipedia, as reported by animate Times-
*Hikikomori (Japanese: ひきこもり or 引きこもり、 lit. "pulling inward, being confined"), also known as severe social withdrawal, is total withdrawal from society and seeking extreme degrees of social isolation and confinement.
Meet the artists:
LONGMAN: ”LONGMAN is a 3-piece melodic pop-punk band from Ehime Prefecture, consisting of the vocalist and bassist Yoriki Sawa, guitarist and vocalist Hirai Hiroya, and drummer Horikawa Yuki. They were formed in 2012 from a music circle at Matsuyama University. The name of their group was taken from the Longman English-Japanese Dictionary.
LONGMAN is pretty well known for their anime soundtracks for Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Love All Play, and Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation.” -J-Pop Wiki and MyAnimeList-
Chart History
LONGMAN 2023 01 spiral
1 x #1 | 1 x Top 5 | 1 x Top 10 | 1 x Top 20 | 1 x Top 40 | 1 x Top 75
Comments
”After listening to it at least 12 times in the anime Mushoku Tensei, I’ve realised that this song is very deep for me. The lyrics hit me a lot, and I almost cried listening to the song while reading the translations, as they are just so relatable. The music video itself also drew on the situations of the main character of the anime before he died and got reincarnated. I believe the song deserves to be in the ‘top 25 all-time anime song conversation’. I was happy I discovered Mushoku Tensei earlier this year, so I could share this 20th entry with you. If you like it, please vote for Eastovka." -Cow Cow-
Posted by: Cow P 13th November 2023, 08:26 AM
WHAT'S NEXT?
Last contest's results meant that our first three J-Pop entries became flops. We were honestly disappointed with it, so we decided to pull our generic formula for the next contest.
Stay tuned!
Here are our votes in the final:
+18 11 Séyetana // Blackbriar \\ Fairy Of The Bog +15 25 FSR Rontvia // The Rhythm Method \\ Please Don't Die +13 36 Bøtanikkä // U96 \\ Das Boot +12 33 The Spodic Empire // Neutral Milk Hotel \\ Two-Headed Boy +11 9 Republic of Adonia // Minnie Riperton \\ Les Fleur +10 40 Summericia // Blutengel \\ You Walk Away +09 14 Terra Avium // films \\ into the vervet storm +08 4 Danæviia // BLACKSHAPE \\ ITIIITIATIIHYLIHYL +07 31 Rolloland // Marillion \\ Gaza +06 6 Wholune // The Beths \\ When You Know You Know +05 13 Lookylion // Stefanie Joosten \\ Tryouts For The Human Race (feat. Giorgio Moroder) +04 7 Beaverdonia // Anilah \\ The Loom +03 1 Altyr Muunilinst // WARGASM \\ Modern Love +02 42 Bronzil // Mozey \\ Tell Me +01 28 Quintessa // Fanera \\ Euforija
Thanks to all who have voted us in the semi-final:
07 Séyetana 06 Flynnonda 04 Pestolia 01 Cadelicia
Here are our recommendations from the artist involved:
Posted by: Cow P 19th November 2023, 09:56 PM
21. XiJaro & Pitch with Cari - Time (BJSC 160)
”When it comes to the pure uplifting sound that every trance lover cherishes, Anthony and Xander shine bright. As the dynamic DJ duo, XiJaro and Pitch, they have spent nearly a decade captivating their fans' emotions and enthralling the crowd with their exceptional music. Their partnership represents perfect harmony, as each member brings distinct strengths to the production of their sound. Anthony is virtuoso at creating catchy melodies that resonate deeply with their listeners. On the other hand, Xander excels in mixing and mastering, ensuring their tracks reach their full potential.
Throughout the numerous events held worldwide, Anthony is often found behind the decks, passionately delivering his artistry to the audience. Despite his eyesight and hearing challenges, his performances on stage, marked by his lively dance and infectious smiles, leave a lasting impression on the crowd. This was also one of the reasons why the duo's Twitch channel witnessed a significant surge during the pandemic. It continued to thrive, attracting devoted fans through XiJaro and Pitch's "Open Minds Live" sets.
What began as the Chasing Dreams podcast has now blossomed into a wonderful compilation in collaboration with Black Hole Recordings. This compilation features exclusive tracks by talented artists, with three singles already released. "Chasing Dreams," "Invisible" featuring Adara, and "Heart" with Ava Silver - it becomes a delightful dilemma to pick the finest among them.
Added to the excitement, the much-anticipated fourth single from #ChasingDreams has finally been released. Entitled "Time," this heartfelt track features lovely voice of Cari. It took two years of dedicated effort to craft this musical masterpiece, but the wait was worthwhile. Cari's enchanting vocals and breathtaking lyrics infuse the song with profound emotional depth. "Time" holds deep personal significance for both XiJaro and Pitch, as well as Cari, as it delves into the struggle of coping with the absence of loved ones, while hoping for healing with time.” -Black Hole Recordings-
Meet the artists:
XiJaro & Pitch: ”XiJaro & Pitch are the trance music producer/DJ duo of Xander van Dommelen and Anthony Reyers. Formed in 2014, they are best known as the musical minds behind dozens of spine-tingling, uplifting releases on some of the most prestigious labels in trance and also as the creators of the weekly show “Open Minds Live”, which is currently taking the Twitch trance community by storm. Most notably their work has already seen them be hand-picked by Armin van Buuren for his famous “A State Of Trance” mix compilation as well as landing them the opportunity to play at the coveted Luminosity Beach Festival.” -Spotify-
Cari: ”There aren’t many voices that are as recognizable as Cari’s. Collaborating with the most talented producers in electronic dance music (Armin van Buuren, Ruben de Ronde, Giuseppe Ottaviani, RAM, Alexander Popov, Roman Messer, Somna, Steve Allen and many more) Cari has earned her spot on the scene.
When Cari (Carina Meeuwig) was born she was destined to become a musician. As a child, ever since she was tall enough to reach the piano keys, Cari taught herself to play, mostly classical and pop music. Raised in a family with wide musical tastes she discovered house music and later trance music; a new love-for-life was born. She started toying around with several producing programs to create her own tracks on which she wrote lyrics and sang with her characteristic voice. This voice was soon to be discovered by other producers. Cari's first collaboration in 2015 also meant her big breakthrough, with the song called 'Be A Dreamer', together with Denis Kenzo. It was immediately picked up by Armin van Buuren and supported several times in his radio show 'A State Of Trance'. Also it was voted in the 'ASOT top 50' that year. After this, many collaborations followed, giving Cari the opportunity to really develop her style which can best be described as magical melodies with inspiring lyrics and catchy hooks.
One of the landmarks in Cari's career is her collaboration with Armin van Buuren under his 'Rising Star' moniker. In 'The Voice' Cari expresses her love for classical music integrating a choir of harmonic opera- like singing. Together with Armin's full force drop it became an unforgettable record.
Since Cari started out she's definitely here to stay, because there's nothing she enjoys more than to write, produce and perform her music as she continues to move fans across the globe!” -Spotify-
Chart History
XiJaro & Pitch 2021 09 In Our Blood (Binary Finary, Kinetica ft. Audrey Gallagher; XiJaro & Pitch Remix) 2022 12 Rescue Me (XiJaro & Pitch, Clara Yates) 2022 22 Love Is A Drug (ilan Bluestone ft. Giuseppe De Luca; XiJaro & Pitch Remix) 2023 15 Such This Life (Rank 1 ft. Shanokee; XiJaro & Pitch Remix) 2023 01 Time (XiJaro & Pitch, Cari)
1 x #1 | 1 x Top 5 | 2 x Top 10 | 4 x Top 20 | 5 x Top 40 | 5 x Top 75
Cari 2022 04 Just A Call Away (Boris Foong, Cari) 2023 10 What Matters (RAM, Cari) 2023 32 The Journey (Alessandra Roncone, Cari) 2023 01 Time (XiJaro & Pitch, Cari)
1 x #1 | 2 x Top 5 | 3 x Top 10 | 3 x Top 20 | 4 x Top 40 | 4 x Top 75
Comments
”I have no comments. What in my head is “Let’s just send another 138 BPM trance like 'Orihime' with a recycled vocalist and see what happens.” Hope you guys like it as much as me putting the song in my number one ASOT song." -Cow Cow-
Posted by: Cow P 5th May 2024, 04:37 AM
22. Masato Koike - Thousand Suns (BJSC 161)
Results: 29th (NQ)
Semi Final voters: 06 Trifoski 05 Sombrero 04 Dobago 03 Utopia, Land of DW 02 Persephonia 01 Aelandor
It's that time again. When Eastovka suddenly updated their entry results, there's something happening soon.
Indeed, we'd like to announce our second, and probably more indefinite hiatus after BJSC 165. It's not that we are blatantly upset with our recent results, but yes, it's one of our minor reasons, we just didn't feel connected with the recent contests.
However, we've actually been planning this hiatus since last month. My main reason is that this year might be the busiest time for me at college. Other reasons would be that I haven't completed my 2023 EOY, made another side content at YouTube, and I also wanted to spend my time in watching anime series and reading manga comics more.
Similar to our first hiatus, we'd still interested in joining spin-offs and Cow might still be participating at forum contests as neither of them have any 1-contest ban for not voting.
Finally, thanks to everyone voting to our 2024 entries so far, and I really appreciate everyone who helped us getting our 2nd Top 10 with Hélène Vogelsinger!
See you at 165!
Cow Cow
Posted by: Cow P 26th May 2024, 02:25 PM
26. JDX ft. Sarah Maria - Live The Moment (BJSC 165)
”It’s safe to say that ‘Live The Moment’ is one of the most iconic tracks in hardstyle music. 10 years later, during the final minutes of DEDIQATED in the GelreDome, it even has been voted as the number one hardstyle track ever made.” -HardnewsNL-
Meet the artists:
JDX: ”When it comes to legendary artists with a deep seated history in the Harder Styles, it’s hard to understate the impact of Joshua Dutrieux, aka JDX. Known to most as the creator of the top voted Hardstyle track of all time, Live The Moment with Sarah Maria, JDX has guided and influenced the scene for over a decade, armed with over 40 years of experience making music, producing and DJing under a variety of different aliases - JDX, 567482, DJ Busy, Black Identity and the group Thalamus, in addition to a number of bands over the years.
JDX made music from a young age, trained as a classical musician as a child, later becoming part of a progressive rock band. He discovered house music at the age of 14 when he snuck out of his parents house to visit a party at the Goldfinger in Rosmalen. From that moment on, he was hooked on house music with its signature 4 on the floor rhythm, as opposed to band music at the time. This contrast forever set the tone for his future taste in music and began his adventure through the world of electronic music, leading to being a hardcore DJ, DJ Busy, from 1994 until 1998, when he decided to return to his roots and start a band called Gate." -JDX’s website-
Sarah Maria: ”I come from Billings, MT. I currently live in Los Angeles, CA and am a hardstyle recording artist. Currently collaborating with JDX. We released our first single "Live the Moment" which debuted at #1 on the hardstyle dance charts." -Sarah Maria’s bio @ ReverbNation-
Chart History
JDX 2020 42 Making Memories 2020 01 Transcendence (Headhunterz, JDX) 2021 06 Scream Louder (Devin Wild, JDX ft. ANVY) 2021 40 Ghost Stories (D-Block & S-te-Fan; JDX Remix) 2023 34 Master of Your Soul 2024 40 Live The Moment (JDX ft. Sarah Maria)
1 x #1 | 1 x Top 5 | 2 x Top 10 | 2 x Top 20 | 5 x Top 40 | 6 x Top 100
Sarah Maria 2024 40 Live The Moment (JDX ft. Sarah Maria)
0 x #1 | 0 x Top 5 | 0 x Top 10 | 0 x Top 20 | 1 x Top 40 | 1 x Top 100
Comments
”To end our long streak, I’ve decided to send what most people say “Best Hardstyle Song of All-Time”. I haven’t decided my all-time fave one yet, but this one is surely eligible for that category. It was good then when my previous hard dance entry managed to qualify to the final, but it was disappointing as well on the other hand when Joost was disqualified in the contest and skipped in the Top 40.
Hope you guys enjoy this one!" -Cow Cow-
Posted by: Cow P 4th June 2024, 09:13 PM
Well, I guess we get a permission to jump now. Thanks for the votes, y'all.
See you when we are Jumping All Over Bøtanikkä Airlines!
Posted by: awardinary 4th June 2024, 09:22 PM
Just seen the Eastovka announcement from a month ago... we will be sad to see you absent from BJSC again, you're always one of the first nations we eagerly anticipate an entry for each month! Zanmatony are pleased to be represented alongside yourselves in the BJSC 165 final in Bøtanikkä!
Posted by: Cow P 11th June 2024, 04:38 AM
QUOTE(awardinary @ 5th June 2024, 04:22 AM)
Just seen the Eastovka announcement from a month ago... we will be sad to see you absent from BJSC again, you're always one of the first nations we eagerly anticipate an entry for each month! Zanmatony are pleased to be represented alongside yourselves in the BJSC 165 final in Bøtanikkä!
Thank you for the continuous supports, Zanmatony. We will keep supporting Zanmatony behind the curtains! 🍻
Here are our last night's live performance at listenthrough. We would like to appreciate the hosts for not disqualifying us in the end, as one of our team members was accused of harassing a reporter. Luckily, no evidence was found!
but on singers and bands. Don't worry because we won't send acts that have ever competed at BJSC, so our upcoming entries will remain unpredictable.
