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post Jul 23 2023, 03:56 AM
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Romy Wave "Scenario"
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Discovered: Discover Weekly (or Release Radar, can't remember x), May 2023

Trying to write a better scenario, one that leads to the final in St. Burbia! Let's go!!
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post Aug 27 2023, 04:02 AM
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Romy Wave "Scenario"
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Semifinal Result: 12th
Final Result: 41st - 78 points

Voters
11 points: Hushkanukia, Ramrynia
9 points: Hendinia, Ojnoj
8 points: Lookylion
6 points: Lotunia, Ultraviolenceland
4 points: Ben's Sanctuary, Flynnonda, Greenfroze
3 points: Cadelicia
2 points: St. Burbia
1 point: Republique d'Askorza

We did it! Yes, the bar was low, but we broke our 6-contest DNQ streak, made a final for the first time this year, and avoided last place - by just two points! (Just now noticing the last-place team, host St. Burbia, gave us two points, some genuine foot-shooting there otherwise we would've tied for last with them, although I think we'd have won the tiebreaker anyway.) Thanks to all 13 countries who pointed 'Scenario'! Finally we have some momentum back and hope to carry it to 157, which leads us to our next entry...


Bartees Strange "Daily News"
157


Discovered: YouTube, Spring 2023
Semifinal result: 23rd

We love recycling our own artists here in Harmonica. It wouldn't feel right to not send them again if they release a song worth sending - in fact the opposite is true, our priority is artists we've sent before. This appears to be our 10th self-recycle in Harmonican history, this time courtesy of Bartees Strange! 'Daily News' had actually been our top potential for most of the year, but we strategically waited for our DNQ streak to end before sending it. It's our rockiest entry since The Rocket Summer - 'Same Air' last year, and it always feels good to be back in the rock realm. Unfortunately the semi draw was not favorable to that, and the Q streak ends before it could even begin, as does our upward trajectory for the year. sad.gif
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post Sep 24 2023, 04:32 AM
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Sofia Carson "It's Only Love, Nobody Dies"
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Discovered: Rock FM Lusaka, March 2022

Finally sending the song that's been our backup entry for over a year. Personally nothing would make me happier than to find out we'd been sitting on a hit this entire time! Yes this should've been posted before the voting deadline, but at least we'll find out in just a handful of hours. tongue.gif
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post Oct 29 2023, 06:45 AM
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Sofia Carson "It's Only Love, Nobody Dies"
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Semifinal Result: 17th
Final Result: 20th - 188 points

Voters
18 points: Cor Lupus, Kylienips
15 points: St. Burbia
12 points: D'yermak'er, Lotunia
10 points: Botanikka, Ramrynia, Summericia
8 points: Greenfroze
7 points: Jupiterdonia, Lookylion, Tartford
6 points: Aesthetica, Ojnoj, Republique d'Askorza, Ultraviolenceland
5 points: Hendinia, POPHub, Taahino
4 points: Fljotavik, Republic of Adonia, Sandenia
3 points: Yobnedorica

Wow! I can report that Harmonica is very happy with 20th for an entry we sat on for over a year. Turns out our gut instinct about this song was right all along. It's our first top 20 since 9 contests ago, which coincidentally we also finished 20th place and continues our upward trajectory of results this year - we've had our best result of the year in 6 of the last 8 contests! Thanks to the 23 countries who gave Sofia points, needless to say it's the most support we've had in a while.


Leadley "Love For The Last Time"
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Discovered: MTV, July 2023

After Sofia Carson's success, Harmonica has committed to a pop phase! *.* There's a handful of songs we've set aside but possibly underestimated - in other words, loving them too much to see them flop, but maybe they'll actually do as well as they deserve? This one has Ariana-esque vocals, sax, and a key change! It made the Radio 2 playlist but stalled on the C-list. And in case you forgot, Leadley has been sent once before and DNQd, this sounds like the perfect song to claim her redemption! Hopefully being last in the semi running order is a sign of a happy ending!
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post Nov 26 2023, 07:05 AM
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Leadley "Love For The Last Time"
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Semifinal Result: 11th
Final Result: 25th - 160 points

Voters
18 points: New Lexico, Ramrynia
11 points: Republique d'Askorza, Tartford, Ultraviolenceland
10 points: Lotunia
9 points: Lookylion, St. Burbia, Taahino
8 points: Cor Lupus, FSR Rontvia, Hendinia, Quintessa
7 points: Conoria, D'yermak'er
5 points: The Spodic Empire
2 points: Aelandor
1 point: Wholune

Well, it wasn't another top 20 like we were hoping, but, after initially thinking it was more likely to DNQ, it's hard to complain. Look at that spread! Interesting that 13/18 of our votes received were between 7 and 11 points. No matter how many points you gave us, thank you so much!


MisterWives "Where Do We Go From Here?"
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Discovered: Planet Fitness, November 2023

This sounded pretty instant on first listen, so how can it be over a year old with nobody sending it here yet? MisterWives are no stranger to BJSC, after all! They are now also the fourth artist I've sent that I've also seen live (and the first in exactly ten contests!), but it was five or six years ago, so I didn't hear this particular song. Let's see if 'Where Do We Go From Here?' was destined to be a BJSC hit all along!
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post Dec 6 2023, 03:04 AM
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MisterWives "Where Do We Go From Here?"
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Semifinal Result: 2nd
Final Result: 1st - 301 points

Voters
18 points: Jupiterdonia, Lotunia, Republique d'Askorza, The Spodic Empire, Ultraviolenceland, Wholune
15 points: Conoria, Sovarasma
13 points: Ramrynia, Singerpurear
12 points: Bronzil, Lookylion
11 points: Taahino
10 points: Pestolia
9 points: Ben's Sanctuary
8 points: Tartford, Yehesi
7 points: Eastovka, Greenfroze
6 points: Aeroche, Beaverdonia, Hendinia
5 points: Cor Lupus, Fljotavik
4 points: Kluminican Republic, Trifoski
3 points: POPHub, Summericia
1 point: Altyr Muunilinst, Persephonia

Posting this on time for a change...BECAUSE THE UNTHINKABLE HAS HAPPENED AND HARMONICA JUST WON! clap.gif This was our 96th contest, and up until now our best finish was 4th. That was five years ago now, when we celebrated our fifth year in BJSC with our first top 5. Now we celebrate our tenth year in BJSC with a first win!

It makes sense, doesn't it, with MisterWives having that pop-rock crossover appeal. And yet, the song was almost completely overlooked in the odds, but suddenly becoming a dark-horse contender when the first scoreboard was finally revealed halfway through the results. As easy as it is to complain, being an underdog nation has its upsides and we wouldn't have it any other way.

Well, all of a sudden, this turns what would've been one of Harmonica's most uneventful years, to a year that we completed a brilliant upwards trajectory. Our first five entries were DNQs, with a semifinal run of 29-26-31-24-21. Our first qualifier of the year finished second-to-last in 41st. We DNQd again (23rd), then our last three had a finals run of 20-25-1! Many thanks to all who voted and cheered us on tonight wub.gif

Coincidentally, January should be the perfect month for Harmonica to host. wink.gif But first, stay tuned for our annual BJSC EOY...probably not for another few weeks though!

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post Jan 3 2024, 05:13 AM
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HARMONICA'S FAVORITE ENTRIES OF 2023



1. Ultraviolenceland - Idina Menzel "Funny Kind Of Lonely"
2. Kathaldazia - Geo22 "Magic"
3. Ojnoj - Chappell Roan "Naked In Manhattan"
4. Aelandor - Owl City "Vitamin Sea"
5. Sandenia - Lozeak "Used To You"
6. Wholune - Lacey Sturm feat. Lindsey Stirling "Breathe With Me"
7. Taahino - Renee Rapp "Bruises"
8. Bronzil - Acraze & Aviella "In A Dream"
9. New Lexico - Chrissy Chlapecka "Brat"
10. D'yermak'er - Gracie Abrams "I Know It Won't Work"


If you had told me in January that an Idina Menzel song would be my favorite BJSC discovery of the year, there's no way I'd have believed you! Her previous entry didn't even make an impression on me, but leave it to UVLand to dig through her whole album and find a masterpiece. Shout out to Wholune for making my BJSC EOY four years in a row - still can't believe I never thought to send Lacey Sturm! And 'I Know It Won't Work' was by far the biggest post-contest grower of the year for me wub.gif

Stay tuned for the rest of the top 50!
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post Jan 10 2024, 07:03 AM
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HARMONICA'S FAVORITE ENTRIES OF 2023 (CONTINUED)

11. République d'Áskorza - Chinchilla "Little Girl Gone"
12. Ramrynia - KEiiNO "Insomnia"
13. Cor Lupus - Donna Missal "Out Of Me"
14. Zanmatony - Mykah "Alex Kidd Main Theme (Electro House Version)"
15. République d'Áskorza - Neea River "All The Way"
16. Yobnedorica - Countess Luann "Chic C'est La Vie"
17. Ojnoj - Tori Kelly "Shelter"
18. Altyr Muunilinst - Bianca & Clara Fable "Mad Man"
19. Pestolia - Pearly Drops "Call For Help"
20. Ben's Sanctuary - Pascal Letoublon & Ilira "Time After Time"
21. Ultraviolenceland - Talia Mar "Bored"
22. Oslol - Chappell Roan "Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl"
23. Cumulonimbia - Twst "Off-World"
24. Beaverdonia - Bonnie McKee "Hot City"
25. Quintessa - Lexxe "Afterlife"
26. Danæviia - Parra For Cuva "Life Lately"
27. Suedeonia - Sharon Shannon feat. Mundy "The Galway Girl (Jen Payne Remix)"
28. Scotland 2 - Vistoso Bosses "Delirious"
29. Jupiterdonia - Kimbra "Replay!"
30. Dobago - Pharmacist "Overdo$e"
31. Yehesi - Saint Levant "Nails"
32. Kluminican Republic - Filly "Cowgirl"
33. Zanmatony - Jacana People "Tahana"
34. Conoria - Dessy "Ladies In My Crib"
35. Hendinia - Svea "Dead Man Walking"
36. Thelonia - Sophie and the Giants feat. Mearsy "DNA"
37. Kylienips - Charlotte OC "Darkest Hour"
38. Ben's Sanctuary - Alle Farben & Moss Kena "Forgot How To Love"
39. Ramrynia - Ana Mena "Madrid City"
40. Kluminican Republic - Benee "Green Honda"
41. Wholune - The Last Dinner Party "Nothing Matters"
42. Tartford - Bimini "Rodeo"
43. St. Burbia - Elyanna "Mama Eh"
44. Suedeonia - Levellers "Down By The River 'O'"
45. Florina - Hemlocke Springs "Girlfriend"
46. Lotunia - So Chan-Whee "Tears"
47. Bhangra - Malena "Can't Feel Anything"
48. Sovarasma - Emilie Nicolas "Easy"
49. St. Burbia - Say Now "S.I.N.G.L.E."
50. Zanmatony - Alessandro Safina "Luna"

This was probably the toughest year yet to put this in order. I hope at least one of your entries is here, but even if not, chances are I enjoyed at least a couple of them! Every song I vote for goes into a Spotify playlist which ensures I will revisit it for years to come!
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post Jan 23 2024, 04:26 AM
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Sheryl Crow "Am I Getting Through (Part I & II)"
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Discovered: 2007-2008

We have been very, very close to sending this on numerous occasions in the past year, but it's definitely not an obvious hit and it wouldn't have felt right to DNQ with such a personal fave. So as soon as we claimed victory in December, this re-emerged as the front-runner for our AQ (thanks Bray for pointing out the unexpected irony of the song title), and honestly nothing else was even considered. laugh.gif Looking forward to finding out what everyone thinks of it! It also feels great to have this represent our 10th year in BJSC, with our 100th entry just a few months away.
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post Feb 18 2024, 08:48 PM
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Sheryl Crow "Am I Getting Through (Part I & II)"
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Semifinal Result: AQ
Final Result: 23rd - 138 points

Voters
18 points: Lookylion, Singerpurear
15 points: Fljotavik
12 points: Aelandor, Conoria
10 points: Aeroche
9 points: Altyr Muunilinst, Republic of Adonia, Summericia
6 points: Kluminican Republic, Scotland 2
5 points: Niceland, Rolloland
4 points: FSR Rontvia

We took advantage of our first ever AQ by sending a relatively risky entry, and would say that a midtable finish was a success! It was definitely hit-or-miss, with over half of our points coming from five countries. Certainly a better start to the year than we have most years. tongue.gif As for our hosting, sorry again about not getting the resort constructed in time, not having enough food delivered, and stuff like that. Seriously, that was our bad. But the music was great and thanks again to everyone who took part!
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post Feb 26 2024, 05:42 AM
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Sadie Jean "Locksmith"
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Discovered: December 2023, but can't remember where (possibly SiriusXM)

We're back to a bit of desperation for finding entries, scrolling through saved songs on Shazam to listen to them in full. Perhaps not the worst thing in the world, because hearing this one in full was amazing! Sounded a bit like Phoebe Bridgers or Boygenius without the obnoxious critic hype. Didn't seem particularly safe, but it appears to be through to the final, and may have even done so with ease, with all but one prediction to qualify!

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post Mar 17 2024, 05:53 PM
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Sadie Jean "Locksmith"
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Semifinal Result: 9th
Final Result: 38th - 118 points

Voters
18 points: Singerpurear
13 points: Land Of DW
12 points: Herbilore
11 points: Aelandor, Greenfroze
9 points: New Lexico, Quintessa
7 points: Eastovka
6 points: Freidland, Ingermanlandia
5 points: Taahino
4 points: Lookylion, Ojnoj
2 points: Hendinia
1 point: Summericia

Eek! 118 points is only 20 fewer than last month, but a whole 15 places lower on the leaderboard. ohmy.gif But we also got points from one more country than last month, despite finishing 15 places lower. All in all, just happy to have a Q streak of 5 for the first time in quite a while, and a song that should hopefully rank reasonably high in our fave entries we've ever sent. Speaking of which, we have 98 of those now, excited for #99 to be revealed tomorrow!
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