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Posted by: King Rollo 2nd April 2017, 03:42 PM

Capital city - Prosperity

Head of state - King Rollo

Population - 780,541




BJSC94 - Steven Wilson - Routine 12th
BJSC95 - Guillemots - We're Here DNQ
Buzzjackfestivalen V - ELO - Endless Lies DNQ
BJSC96 - White Soxx - Versailles DNQ
BJSC97 - Primitive Radio Gods - Standing Outside A Broken Phone Booth With Money In My Hand 40th
BJSC98 - Felix Da Housecat - Silver Screen Shower Scene (Thin White Duke Remix) DNQ
BJSC99 - Archive - Bullets 30th
BJSC100 - Anathema - Untouchable 23rd
TBO 2017 - Anathema - Untouchable 26th
Rejects 2017 - Felix Da Housecat - Silver Screen Shower Scene (Thin White Duke Remix) 15th
BJSC101 - Marillion - The Great Escape DNQ
Worldvision III - 4 Strings & Fridolijn - What Matters Most 15th
BJSC102 - Swimming With Sharks - Careless Love DNQ
BJSC103 - Ninet Tayeb - Superstar 29th
BJSC104 - Propaganda - Das Testaments Des Mabuse 5th
90s v 00s - Chris Rea - Tell Me There's A Heaven 28th
BJSC105 - Anathema - The Storm Before The Calm 19th
Pride - Sophie B Hawkins - The Ballad Of Sleeping Beauty 33rd
BJSC106 - Rollo Goes Camping - Get Off Your High Horse (Big Bold Brassy Mix) 20th
Reinvention II - Peter Gabriel - Heroes 30th
BJSC107 - The Delgados - No Danger 42nd
Masquerade II - Lucy Mason - Out Of The Blue 27th
BJSC108 - The Art Of Noise - Close Up DNQ
BJSC109 - Arsenal - Whale 33rd
Halloween II - Landscape - Norman Bates 16th
BJSC110 - Bang Gang featuring Lady & Bird - Ghost From The Past (Live) DNQ
TBO 2018 - Propaganda - Das Testaments Des Mabuse 17th
BJSC111 - Jem - You Will Make It 24th
BJSC112 - The Aloof - One Night Stand (The Long Night And The Samba) 12th
BJSC113 - Peter Mylett - The Greenway Song DNQ
BJSC114 - Nik Kershaw - The Sky's The Limit DNQ
BJSC115 - Menke - Moln 19th
BJSC116 - 10cc - Feel The Benefit DNQ
Worldvision IV - Anima Sound System - Tedd A Napfenyt Be A Szamba 23rd
BJSC117 - Mass Gothic - Every Night You've Got To Save Me 36th
BJSC118 - UNKLE - Lonely Soul 21st
BJSC119 - Mostly Autumn - Saturday Night DNQ
BJSC120 - After The Fire - Der Kommissar 31st
Christmas III - Big Big Train - Merry Christmas 15th
BJSC121 - Tides From Nebula - Dopamine 21st
BJSC122 - Big Big Train - East Coast Racer DNQ
BJSC123 - Moderns - Jarre 11th
BJSC124 - Cappabue National School - One Small Change DNQ
BJSC125 - Haarm - Better Friend 9th
Worldvision V - Infected Mushroom - Becoming Insane 2nd
BJSC126 - Younger Brother - Shine 24th
BJSC127 - Dead Can Dance - Kiko 36th
BJSC128 - 4 Strings & Susanne Teutenberg - Start Again DNQ
Halloween III - Genesis - Home By The Sea/Second Home By The Sea 29th
BJSC129 - Lo Moon - Loveless 27th
BJSC130 - Jai Wolf featuring Chelsea Jade - Lost 4th
BJSC131 - Perry Farrell - Let's All Pray For This World (UNKLE Reconstruction) 6th
BJSC132 - Clann - I Hold You 33rd
BJSC133 - French 79 featuring Sarah Rebecca - Diamond Veins 16th
BJSC134 - Kid Francescoli - Moon (And It Went Like) 9th
BJSC135 - Electric Youth - Modern Fears (Pilotpriest Come True Version) 15th
Buzzjackfestivalen VI - Bow Wow Wow - I Want Candy DNQ
BJSC136 - Yeah But No - Run Run Run 7th
BJSC137 - All India Radio - Monsters DNQ
BJSC138 - Genesis - Supper's Ready DNQ
BJSC139 - Blanck Mass - D7-D5 5th
BJSC140 - Nicola O'Haire - Orphan Girl 38th
Christmas IV - Roy Wood - Sing Out The Old...Bring In The New 21st
BJSC141 - Carpenter Brut featuring David Eugene Edwards - Fab Tool 37th
Worldvision VI - The Haunted Youth - Teen Rebel 17th
BJSC142 - Big Big Train - Proper Jack Froster 40th
BJSC143 - Depeche Mode - Never Let Me Down Again 22nd
Masquerade III - New Order – Bizarre Love Triangle (Extended Dance Mix) 10th
BJSC144 - Envy Of None - Liar DNQ
BJSC145 - AtomA - Then Came The Wave 16th
BJSC146 - Archive - We Are The Same DNQ
BJSC147 - Mikko Joensuu - Drop Me Down 21st
BJSC148 - Karen Peris - I Would Sing Along DNQ
BJSC149 - Eliza - Alone & Unafraid DNQ
Halloween IV - Marillion - Grendel 24th
BJSC150 - No-Man - Love You To Bits (Bit 1) DNQ
Worlvision VII - Rush - 2112 20th
BJSC151 - Hybrid - I Won't Back Down 30th
Movies II - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - If You Leave 10th
BJSC152 - Bokka - Blood Moon DNQ
BJSC153 - Prefab Sprout - If You Don't Love Me 35th
BJSC154 - Melt Yourself Down - Pray For Me I Don't Fit In 10th
BJSC155 - The Steve Miller Band - Macho City DNQ
BJSC156 - The Lotus Eaters - The First Picture Of You 34th
BJSC157 - Omnimar - The Matrix 36th
BJSC158 - INVSN - Slow Disco DNQ
Instrumentals II - Mogwai - Mogwai fear Satan 4th

Posted by: Ultra💚🚦🐱 2nd April 2017, 03:47 PM

Welcome to BJSC! <3

Posted by: King Rollo 2nd April 2017, 03:52 PM

My computer skills are rather limited so it's taken me hours to work out how to put that flag on a post but I've finally managed it. I'm looking forward to making my debut and listening to all your entries. I've changed my mind on which song to submit a few times but I think I've found one that is very different from what you might normally have in the contest but I hope some of you will like it.

Posted by: PeteFromCats 2nd April 2017, 04:03 PM

Welcome Rolloland! Great flag!

Posted by: King Rollo 2nd April 2017, 04:15 PM

Thanks Pete and Ultra.

Posted by: Bré 🐱 2nd April 2017, 04:38 PM

Very nice flag! Looking forward to seeing what you will bring to the contest

Posted by: Dobbo 2nd April 2017, 04:55 PM

Welcome from Dobago! Looking forward to hearing your debut entry.

Posted by: Harry♀ 2nd April 2017, 05:30 PM

Greetings Rolloland welcome to BJSC from Flynnonda

Great flag design!

Posted by: IrnJacobru 2nd April 2017, 11:30 PM

Beautiful flag there, welcome to BJSC! I look forward to hearing your first entry.

Posted by: l♀tita 3rd April 2017, 12:17 AM

welcome to bjsc... loving the flag!!

Posted by: Jade 🐱 3rd April 2017, 01:16 AM

Very slick flag! Welcome to BJSC from Jadakissnia x

Posted by: A🐱🐱y! 3rd April 2017, 03:13 PM

Bøtanikkä welcomes you in BJSC...also very lovely flag

Posted by: ♀Cody Viall♀ 3rd April 2017, 07:27 PM

Psyched to hear what you've got, greetings from Cor Lupus!

Posted by: King Rollo 3rd April 2017, 07:40 PM

Thanks for all the welcomes. I'm looking forward to revealing my song. I know you will all like the video for it at least.

Posted by: King Rollo 9th April 2017, 09:28 AM

BJSC 94 - Steven Wilson - Routine

Rolloland are proud to present their debut entry. I don't know how much prog rock has been represented in the contest before,probably not much,but you've got some now. Steven Wilson was lead singer with the band Porcupine Tree from 1987 to 2010. Routine is taken from his fourth solo album Hand Cannot Erase which won the album of the year award at the 2015 Progressive Music Awards. The song also features vocals from Ninet Tayeb. The stunning video may bring a tear to your eye so have a box of tissues ready. I've put a link to youtube as the video really needs to be seen in full screen to be fully appreciated.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh5mWzKlhQY

Posted by: PeteFromCats 12th April 2017, 05:56 PM

Well you've won the award for the first BJSC entry to make me cry

Posted by: Bré 🐱 12th April 2017, 06:09 PM

This is an absolutely stunning debut, I haven't listened to any of Steven Wilson's stuff before (aside from a feature on a Pendulum track) but I had a feeling I might like him, this certainly didn't disappoint! One of my favourite debut BJSC entries ever. The video is pretty heavy but fits the song perfectly.

May have to check out the rest of this album if this is anything to go by!

Posted by: Chez W♀mbat 12th April 2017, 06:21 PM

I didn't notice at first, but I've actually come across this artist before when looking for potential entries! It was his song, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8sLcvWG1M4, was a srsly stunning experience.

Have had a listen/watch to this and it's also sounding similarly beautiful I can't help it in the semi I'm afraid, but I'll be rooting for it to qualify for sure.

Posted by: King Rollo 12th April 2017, 06:29 PM

I'm fairly new to him myself. My friends on the Marillion forum were going on about how good his 'Hand Cannot Erase' album was so I bought it. The other track on there with a video is Perfect Life which is also a gorgeous song. I still haven't got round to listening to his other albums yet.

Posted by: A🐱🐱y! 12th April 2017, 09:18 PM

this is amazing <3

Posted by: King Rollo 23rd April 2017, 06:15 PM

BJSC94 Stats

Routine by Steven Wilson finished 10th in its semi-final and 12th in the final with 231 points. It was 15pts from the top 10 and 96pts behind the winner. It reached a peak of 4th place after 3 votes and was also 5th after 35 votes.

Points received:
18 - Jadakissnia,Persephonia
15 - FSR Rontvia,Suedonia,Trifoski
13 - Terra Avium,Summericia,Botanikka,Fljotavik
12 - Aelandor
11 - Seyetana
10 - Azure,Zanmatony
9 - Avalonia
8 - Medhelnia
7 - Mezidinia
6 - Pi
5 - Dobago,Kylienips
4 - Flynnonda,FARC,Republic of Adonia
2 - Kluminican Republic
1- Skall

(24 countries)

Points awarded to other countries:
Semi final -
12 - Quintessa
10 - D'yermak'er
8 - Oslol
7 - Espen
6 - Bignia-Zaragovina
5 - Suedonia
4 - Zanmatony
3 - Ajanaeda
2 - FSR Rontvia
1 - Taahino

Final -
18 - Seyetana
15 - Pupok
13 - Oslol
12 - Quintessa
11 - D'yermak'er
10 - Hushkanukia
9 - Espen
8 - Singerpurear
7 - Cor Lupus
6 - Bignia-Zaragovina
5 - Aeroche
4 - Unovia
3 - Dobago
2 - FSR Rontvia
1 - Taahino

Posted by: King Rollo 6th May 2017, 12:45 PM

For our second entry,we have gone for a euphoric orchestral pop song from 2006. Guillemots are made up of musicians from England,Scotland,Brazil and Canada. They have had four top 40 hits so some of you might know them. We're Here was released as a single but only got to number 156. It's from their debut album,'Through The Windowpane',which was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize.

Posted by: dandy* 6th May 2017, 12:50 PM

I really liked this back when it was released, wasn't expecting to ever see it in BJSC but a welcome addition... my favourite of theirs was the wonderfully epic Sao Paulo.

Posted by: King Rollo 6th May 2017, 01:02 PM

Yes,Sao Paulo is their best song and it was considered but I thought We're Here would be more likely to get votes as it's shorter and more poppy.

Posted by: Rob S ~ 6th May 2017, 01:02 PM

I remember their song "Get Over It", made my chart too back in the day. Not that I've heard it for years! So I'm interested to find out if this is better!

Posted by: King Rollo 21st May 2017, 02:11 PM

BJSC95 Stats

After an encouraging debut,we were brought back down to earth with 'We're Here' by Guillemots finishing 29th in a popcentric semi final with just 24 pts. Our neighbours Suedeonia awarded the song with their 12pts maximum. The only other countries to vote for it were Terra Avium,Buzzjack Mountain and Bignia-Zaragovina.

Our semi-final vote:
12 - Suedonia
10 - Bhangra
8 - Republic of Adonia
7 - Unovia
6 - Ojnoj
5 - Dobago
4 - Hendinia
3 - FSR Rontvia
2 - Terra Avium
1 - Aeroche

Final:
18 - Lotunia
15 - Jadakissnia
13 - Suedeonia
12 - Aelandor
11 - Botanikka
10 - Bhangra
9 - 00274E
8 - Unovia
7 - Skall
6 - Azure
5 - Persephonia
4 - Ojnoj
3 - Hendinia
2 - Trivoski
1 - FSR Rontvia

After two contests,the only countries we have given points to in both finals are Unovia and FSR Rontvia.

Posted by: King Rollo 4th June 2017, 02:06 PM

Jeff Lynne is revered in Rolloland. There is a statue of him in Rollo Park,Prosperity. So we are honoured that ELO are representing us in our first Buzzjackfestivalen appearance in between being inducted into the Rock'n'Roll Hall Of Fame and headlining Wembley Stadium. In an interview with Radio Rollo,Jeff Lynne said that the Buzzjackfestivalen was just as prestigious as the other two events.

'Endless Lies' was recorded for the 1983 album 'Secret Messages' but when it was reduced from a double album to a single album,the track was left out. It was re-recorded for 1986's 'Balance Of Power' album.

Posted by: King Rollo 3rd July 2017, 03:56 PM

BJSC96 - Versailles by White Soxx

White Soxx are French duo Fabrice Cuitad and Frederic Mercier. The name of the latter led to a rumour at the time that it was Freddie Mercury working under a pseudonym. The song was released in 1981 and didn't chart anywhere. I first became aware of it two years later when Peter Powell played it a few times on his early evening Radio 1 show. I recorded it from the radio onto a blank cassette. No internet downloads in those days. The song has since gained a minor cult classic status.

Posted by: King Rollo 18th July 2017, 08:06 PM

BJSC96 Stats

It was a case of deja vu as we finished 29th in our semi-final for the second time running with 23 points,one fewer than last time. Once again,our neighbours Suedeonia gave us the full 12 points and once again Terra Avium gave us some points. The other country to award us points was Yehesi.

Our semi-final vote:
12 - Terra Avium
10 - 00274E
8 - Tartford
7 - Alteria
6 - Ojnoj
5 - Dobago
4 - Jupiterdonia
3 - Jadakissnia
2 - N DNTN
1 - Land Of DW

Final:
18 - Fljotavik
15 - Suedeonia
13 - Terra Avium
12 - Deandria
11 - FARC
10 - Alteria
9 - FSR Rontvia
8 - Ojnoj
7 - Dobago
6 - Ramrynia
5 - Jadakissnia
4 - Altyr Muunilinst
3 - Aelandor
2 - Land Of DW
1 - Daehun

FSR Rontvia are now the only country we have given points to in all three finals.

For those who liked our song and for those who didn't have a clue what it was about,here is an exclusive interview that White Soxx gave to Rollo TV about Versailles:

Posted by: King Rollo 31st July 2017, 04:55 PM

BJSC97 - Standing Outside A Broken Phone Booth With Money In My Hand by Primitive Radio Gods


Primitive Radio Gods are from California. This song got to no.74 in the UK in 1996,making it just ineligible for Unknown Pleasures where it might have been more suited. It did,however,reach no.2 in Canada and no.1 on the US 'Modern Rock Tracks' chart. It samples two lines from the BB King song 'How Blue Can You Get',his 1964 cover version of a blues song from 1949. This video was made by a student called Kelsey Ross for her class. She's taken the song title and lyrics quite literally but this is one of the best amateur music videos I've seen on youtube.

Posted by: King Rollo 17th August 2017, 04:37 PM

BJSC97 Stats

There were audible gasps in the semi-final arena as Standing Outside A Broken Phone Booth With Money In My Hand was announced as the final qualifier defying all predictions. It finished in 19th place,just a point ahead of Seyetana and Ultraviolenceland's entries,the latter song just missing the final on a tie-break.

The Primitive Rollo Gods (as they are now called in Rolloland) performed as well as could be expected in the final,finishing in 40th place with 94 points. This included two 18 point maximums,the same number achieved by our previous finalist,Steven Wilson,who finished 12th in his final.

The full list of points received:
Trifoski,Cumulonimbia 18
Deandria 11
Aelandor 10
Varake,Quintessa 8
Terra Avium 7
Kluminican Republic 5
Espen 4
Jupiterdonia 2
Harmonica,Land Of DW,Persephonia 1

8 of those countries awarded us points for the first time in a final.


Our semi-final vote:
Terra Avium 12
Persephonia 10
Aelandor 8
Altyr Muunilinst 7
Tartford 6
Greenfroze 5
Botanikka 4
Singerpurear 3
FSR Rontvia 2
Cumulonimbia 1

Our final vote:
Terra Avium 18
Persephonia 15
Aelandor 13
Altyr Muunilinst 12
Ramrynia 11
Tartford 10
Botanikka 9
Seyetana 8
Flynnonda 7
Daehun 6
Quintessa 5
Zanmatony 4
FSR Rontvia 3
Aeroche 2
Hushkanukia 1

The last two acts we have given 18 points to,Steven Wilson and UNKLE,both release albums tomorrow so we expect the Rolloland record shops to be busy.

Posted by: King Rollo 29th August 2017, 05:57 PM

BJSC98 - Silver Screen Shower Scene (Thin White Duke Remix) by Felix Da Housecat


Felix Da Housecat is an American DJ from Chicago. Silver Screen Shower Scene features vocals from French singer/songwriter/DJ Caroline Herve under the name Miss Kittin. The Thin White Duke is English producer Stuart Price who has worked with Madonna,Pet Shop Boys,Kylie Minogue and The Killers amongst many others.

The single version reached no.55 in 2001. It then returned to the chart a year later,just creeping into the top 40 at no.39. I think this was as a result of this remix being played on Pete Tong's Radio 1 programme a few times which is how I became aware of it. The remix (included on the CD single) is very different to the single version with just the vocals kept in.

Posted by: Capybréra 1st September 2017, 01:58 AM

I'm really enjoying all of your entries so far Rollo, it'll be tough for you to top 'Routine' for me as that's still probably my favourite entry of the entire year but 'Silver Screen Shower Scene' is your best entry since then!

Primitive Radio Gods qualifying was one of the more surprising moments in recent contests but in a good way, I'm glad that they at least didn't come last in the final.

Posted by: King Rollo 1st September 2017, 10:12 AM

Thanks,I hope Felix can qualify as well.

Posted by: King Rollo 13th September 2017, 04:53 PM

BJSC98 Stats

Our switch to dance music for this contest failed as Silver Screen Shower Scene finished 27th in its semi-final with 41 points,10 points away from qualifying. The song was already a big favourite in Aeroche and they gave it their 12 points. Other countries to vote for it were Terra Avium,FARC,Skall.#00274E,Cumulonimbia and Tartford. Some of the countries in the other semi-final said they would have voted for it so a kinder semi-final draw might have got it through to the final.


Our semi-final vote:
Kluminican Republic 12
Avalonia 10
Trifoski 8
Hushkanukia 7
Tartford 6
Cor Lupus 5
Summericia 4
Skall 3
Singerpurear 2
Cadelicia 1

Our final vote (countries we voted for in a final for the first time are in green) :
Deandria 18
Kluminican Republic 15
Avalonia 13
Trifoski 12
Persephonia 11
Hushkanukia 10
Cor Lupus 9
Botanikka 8
Ramrynia 7
Buzzjack Mountain 6
Cadelicia 5
Terra Avium 4
Niceland 3
Jadakissnia 2
Cumulonimbia 1


We will leave you with the video for the single version of our song.

Posted by: King Rollo 24th September 2017, 01:01 PM

BJSC99 - Bullets by Archive


Archive are a British group formed in 1994 but I didn't discover them until two years ago. I have been steadily working my way through their albums since then and have reached 2009 and their sixth album 'Controlling Crowds Parts I-III' from which 'Bullets' comes. The song is the second track out of the five that make up Part I,but you wouldn't know when you listen to it that it is part of a five song suite,it works fine on its own.

Archive have released eleven studio albums but still don't have an album chart placing in the UK. They are much more popular across the rest of Europe and have had top 10 albums in Belgium,France,Switzerland and Poland. I have never known a group dabble in so many different genres of music and that maybe explains why they haven't made any breakthrough in the UK. They can't be labelled as anything. Their obscurity makes them ideal for BJSC and I'll be interested if anyone on here has come across them before.

Posted by: Pumpkin Rollo 2nd October 2017, 01:07 PM

Thanks to all those who took the "personal responsibility" to vote for Archive and help them qualify for the final. As Archive do not appear in the video,here they are performing Bullets live so you can see what they look like:

Posted by: Rob S~ 2nd October 2017, 01:10 PM

This just keeps growing on me, sounds like something else but can't quite put my finger on it, i like how it just keeps progressing and building too, first time I listened with the video, very captivating!

Posted by: attias 2nd October 2017, 01:43 PM

I've known and liked Archive since about 2005! Was pleasantly surprised to see them entered here and surprised also to see them qualify! tbh I haven't listened to any of the albums past the one called "Lights", but all those earlier ones that I've listened to many times are largely great and 'Bullets' is fab too! This may inspire me to eventually get around to listening to the six or so albums I've not heard

good luck!

Posted by: Pumpkin Rollo 2nd October 2017, 02:10 PM

Thanks. I thought it likely that someone must know them.

Posted by: 28 Brays Later 2nd October 2017, 02:54 PM

A big standout in the semi, I actually don't think I could name any other songs that sound like this! Thinking it will be a big grower as well, happy to see you making the final again.

Posted by: Jade-o-Lantern🎃 9th October 2017, 12:11 PM

This deserved so much better! I'm glad it at least managed to escape the bottom 5 though after it seemed to be lingering down there for a while. It was such a breath of fresh air in the final line-up easily your best entry since 'Routine' which was always going to be hard to top.

Posted by: Pumpkin Rollo 9th October 2017, 02:07 PM

Thanks,I'm glad you and a handful of others loved it.

Posted by: Pumpkin Rollo 10th October 2017, 04:46 PM

BJSC99 Stats


Bullets by Archive finished 16th in its semi-final with 54 points. It received points from 9 countries,including a 12 point maximum from Suedeonia. In the final,it finished in 30th place with 160 points. This was our highest placing in a final since our debut entry finished 12th. Jukianie and Suedeonia both gave their 18 points to Bullets,maintaining Rolloland's consistency in receiving two 18s in each of the three finals it has been part of. These six 18s have been received from six different countries.


The full list of points received:
18 - Jukianie,Suedeonia
15 - Aelandor
12 - Fljotavik,Jadakissnia
10 - Desbuanda,Persephonia,Summericia,Terra Avium
9 - Deandria,Land of DW,Skall
8 - D'yermak'er
6 - Buzzjack Mountain
4 - Medhelnia


Our semi-final vote:
Singerpurear 12
Fljotavik 10
Desbuanda 8
Land Of DW 7
Suedeonia 6
Terra Avium 5
Summericia 4
Cadelicia 3
Yehesi 2
Beaverdonia 1


Our final vote (countries we voted for in a final for the first time are in purple) :
Fljotavik 18
Cadelecia 15
Azure 13
Desbuanda 12
Deandria 11
Cor Lupus 10
Terra Avium 9
South Danaelanda 8
Summericia 7
Altyr Muunilinst 6
Skall 5
Yehesi 4
FSR Rontvia 3
Zanmatony 2
Beaverdonia 1

Posted by: Pumpkin Rollo 26th October 2017, 06:02 PM

BJSC100 - Untouchable by Anathema


Anathema are a Liverpool band formed in 1990 and originally called 'Pagan Angel'. The three Cavanagh brothers,Vincent,Daniel and Jamie are all part of the group. They recently won the album of the year award at the Progressive Music Awards for 'The Optimist'. Untouchable is from their ninth studio album 'Weather Systems' (2012). This song is not really prog rock at all. It sounds more like Coldplay but on a bigger scale.

Posted by: Rob Zombie 26th October 2017, 06:30 PM

well this is a lovely little song even if it is very long back to back solid entries from you!

Posted by: King Rollo 6th November 2017, 06:37 PM

Anathema have qualified from their semi-final and we are now looking forward to seeing how they get on in the historic 100th Buzzjack Song Contest Final. We thank all those countries who voted for 'Untouchable'. They may be interested in watching this clip from Anathema's recent concert at the Rollo Arena in Prosperity.

Posted by: Jacob Alan 15th November 2017, 10:30 PM

No idea what the results will be like but for me this is the only acceptable winner.

Posted by: Brébino 15th November 2017, 10:32 PM

Not the only acceptable winner xx but this is pretty incredible Rollo, it's not super far off overtaking 'Routine' as my favourite from you to date!

Posted by: Jacob Alan 15th November 2017, 10:44 PM

^Okay there are a couple of others that are fine to win. xx

But really qualifiers as a whole were very disappointing to me and this was one of the few I was really happy about getting through, this is probably one of my favourite BJSC discoveries.

Posted by: King Rollo 15th November 2017, 10:44 PM

Thanks both of you. As I've had two 18s in each of the three finals I have been part of,I'm hoping for three 18s this time.

Posted by: King Rollo 19th November 2017, 02:11 PM

BJSC100 Stats


Untouchable by Anathema finished 11th in its semi-final with 151 points. It received points from 13 countries,4 of which gave it 18 points which was more than any other country in either semi-final. It finished 23rd in the final with 217 points. This is our second highest placing. Seyetana,Deandria,Terra Avium,Aelandor and Persephonia gave the song their maximum 18 points. Persephonia are the first country to give us 18 points in a final twice. The five 18s easily beat our national record of two set in all three of the previous finals we have reached and was also more than any country which finished in the top 10. As we expected,our song didn't have the overall appeal to ever have any chance of winning.


The full list of points received (countries voting for us for the first time in a final are shown in purple) :
18 - Seyetana,Persephonia,Deandria,Terra Avium,Aelandor
13 - Buzzjack Mountain
12 - Summericia,Aeroche
11 - Lotunia,Numayania
10 - Trifoski,Suedeonia,Skall
9 - Harmonica
6 - Cululonimbia,Beaverdonia
5 - Dobago,D'yermak'er
3 - Jadakissnia
2 - Tinnmark
1 - Umiiruka,Cadelicia


Our semi-final vote:
What 18
N DNTN 15
Singerpurear 13
Quintessa 12
Caerfyddia 11
Buzzjack Mountain 10
Summericia 9
Fljotavik 8
Beaverdonia 7
Triangledonia 6
Persephonia 5
Hushkanukia 4
Terra Avium 3
Ambienta 2
FSR Rontvia 1


Our final vote:
South Danaelanda 18
N DNTN 15
Caerfyddia 13
Hendinia 12
Suedeonia 11
Fljotavik 10
Skall 9
Beaverdonia 8
Triangledonia 7
Persephonia 6
Aeroche 5
Hushkanukia 4
Sandeborg 3
FSR Rontvia 2
Espen 1


Coming tomorrow: my end of year points tables.

Posted by: Jade 20th November 2017, 12:15 AM

Your 18 haul this contest was really impressive congrats on attaining your second highest position to date! I think Rolloland are my favourite debuting nation of 2017 tbh, keep up the good stuff in 2018!

Posted by: King Rollo 20th November 2017, 07:07 PM

Year end total points given in finals

Fljotavik finish top of our points table. We gave them two 18s and a ten. Terra Avium are just two points behind with one 18,one 13,one 9 and one 4. We voted for FSR Rontvia six times out of seven but five of those were 3 points or fewer so they only finished in 16th place. In our seven contests,we voted for 55 countries. Any ties are settled as they would be in the contest.

1. Fljotavik 46
2. Terra Avium 44
3. Deandria 41
4. Suedeonia 39
5. Persephonia 37
6. Aelandor 28
7. Botanikka 28
8. Cor Lupus 26
9. Seyetana 26
10. South Danaelanda 26
11. Hushkanukia 25
12. Ramrynia 24
13. Jadakissnia 22
14. Altyr Muunilinst 22
15. Skall 21
16. FSR Rontvia 20
17. Cadelicia 20
18. Azure 19
19. Lotunia 18
20. Quintessa 17
21. Hendinia 15
22. Pupok 15
23. Kluminican Republic 15
24. N DNTN 15
25. Trivoski 14
26. Oslol 13
27. Avalonia 13
28. Caerfyddia 13
29. Aeroche 12
30. Unovia 12
31. Ojnoj 12
32. Desbuanda 12
33. D'yermak'er 11
34. FARC 11
35. Espen 10
36. Dobago 10
37. Bhangra 10
38. Alteria 10
39. Tartford 10
40. Beaverdonia 9
41. 00274E 9
42. Singerpurear 8
43. Daehun 7
44. Flynnonda 7
45. Summericia 7
46. Triangledonia 7
47. Zanmatony 6
48. Bignia-Zaragovina 6
49. Buzzjack Mountain 6
50. Yehesi 4
51. Niceland 3
52. Sandeborg 3
53. Land of DW 2
54. Taahino 1
55. Cumulonimbia 1


Coming tomorrow: points received

Posted by: King Rollo 21st November 2017, 09:37 PM

Year end points received in finals


I was expecting Bre,Chez or Suedehead to finish top of the table but I'm pleasantly surprised to see Rolloland's biggest supporters are Aelandor,so thanks Jacob for all of your points. Aelandor gave us 18,15,12 and 10 in the four finals we have reached. Terra Avium finish in 2nd place as they did on the points given table. 43 countries have so far given us points. Thanks to every one of you.


1. Aelandor 55
2. Terra Avium 48
3. Persephonia 47
4. Suedeonia 43
5. Trifoski 43
6. Deandria 38
7. Summericia 35
8. Jadakissnia 33
9. Seyetana 29
10. Fljotavik 25
11. Cumulonimbia 24
12. Skall 20
13. Buzzjack Mountain 19
14. Jukanie 18
15. FSR Rontvia 15
16. D'yermak'er 13
17. Botanikka 13
18. Medhelnia 12
19. Aeroche 12
20. Lotunia 11
21. Numayania 11
22. Harmonica 10
23. Land Of DW 10
24. Dobago 10
25. Azure 10
26. Zanmatony 10
27. Desbuanda 10
28. Avalonia 9
29. Varake 8
30. Quintessa 8
31. Kluminican Republic 7
32. Mezidinia 7
33. Beaverdonia 6
34. Pi 6
35. Kylienips 5
36. Espen 4
37. Flynnonda 4
38. FARC 4
39. Republic of Adonia 4
40. Jupiterdonia 2
41. Tinnmark 2
42. Umiiruka 2
43. Cadelicia 1

Posted by: Brébino 21st November 2017, 09:54 PM

I thought I would have been first on that list too! But then I guess I did only give Primitive Radio Gods one point (double figure points for all 3 of your other qualifiers though including 2 18s of course).

Posted by: Chez Wombat 21st November 2017, 10:34 PM

Always the bridesmaid it seems, but that's a great amount of points on both ends either way. You really have been a great new addition, Anathema was a wonderful discovery like I said and Routine was mainly responsible for getting me back into Steven Wilson just in time for his new material this year, more good to come from Rolloland in 2018 I'm sure *.

Posted by: dandy* 24th November 2017, 07:54 PM

Oh wow, thank you so much King Rollo! A privilege to finish atop of your points list.

Glad I was in your top 10 of points received too, I don't always like the tracks you send but you add a much needed sense of variety to the contest and that is always welcomed by me.

Posted by: King Rollo 22nd January 2018, 04:50 PM

BJSC101 - The Great Escape by Marillion


Marillion still have a large and loyal fanbase but since the 80s,they have gradually become unknown to everyone else so it was only a matter of time before they were chosen to represent Rolloland,to bring one of their finest songs to a wider audience. The Great Escape is from their 1994 album 'Brave' which last year was voted by their fans as their favourite album by the band. In an exclusive interview with Radio Rollo,their lead singer,Steve Hogarth,explained the concept behind the album:

"It was round about this stage that the song ideas took me back to a memory of an intriguing radio broadcast from the Bristol Police some years ago on GWR radio. The police had picked up a young woman wandering on the Severn Bridge who refused or was unable to speak to them. In desperation,the appeal was broadcast to the general public in an attempt to discover her identity. I heard this on the radio and thought it was a great first page to a mystery story. I was also concerned for her and wrote a few words of support which of course she would never see or hear. 'Runaway' took me back to her,wondering what became of her and I thought we might dream up a story which would become a piece of music like a fictional documentary of her life and the circumstances which led her to the bridge. We now had a concept album on our hands at a time when the whole genre was and probably still is terribly unfashionable. Suits us just fine!"

A film was made based on the music and lyrics of the album and the scenes in this video are from that film. Whether this is all a bit too heavy for BJSC remains to be seen,but if you like The Great Escape,please vote for it.

Posted by: King Rollo 23rd January 2018, 02:37 PM

Worldvision III - What Matters Most by 4 Strings & Fridolijn (The Netherlands)


4 Strings are Dutchmen Carlo Resoort and Jan De Vos. I know them for their 2000 single 'Daytime' which I entered into the first Dance Forum Song Contest. They have had one top 20 hit with 'Take Me Away (Into The Night) which reached no.15 in 2002. I wanted to find something more recent which also had vocals. Although a British featured singer might have been allowed under the rules,I wanted something with a Dutch singer to make this a fully Dutch entry. Fridolijn is from Amsterdam and does a mixture of folk,jazz and electronica. I listened to some of her songs and as beautiful as they are,I thought that this trance collaboration with 4 Strings would be more likely to pick up votes.

Posted by: King Rollo 6th February 2018, 07:25 PM

BJSC101 Stats


The Great Escape by Marillion finished 26th out of 28 songs in its semi final with just 14 points. This is our worst ever performance but we still love this emotional masterpiece. Thanks to the three countries that gave us points: Alteria 8, Jadakissnia 5 and Republic of Adonia 1. This is the first contest in which we did not receive a maximum score in either a semi-final or a final.


Our semi-final vote:
Vulkyria 12
Suedeonia 10
Greenfroze 8
Jadakissnia 7
Unovia 6
Lotunia 5
St Burbia 4
Niceland 3
Skall 2
Jupiterdonia 1


Our final vote (including two countries we voted for in a final for the first time) :
Desbuanda 18
Vulkyria 15
Bhangra 13
Pupok 12
Terra Avium 11
Suedeonia 10
FSR Rontvia 9
Trifoski 8
Avalonia 7
Jadakissnia 6
Lotunia 5
Seyetana 4
St Burbia 3
Quintessa 2
Niceland 1


In other news,What Matters Most by 4 Strings & Fridolijn finished 15th in Worldvision III,receiving maximum scores from Botanikka,Cor Lupus and South Danaelanda.

Posted by: King Rollo 19th February 2018, 06:30 PM

BJSC102 - Careless Love by Swimming With Sharks


Swimming With Sharks are the German sisters Annette and Inga Humpe. Across Europe,they were known as Humpe & Humpe but for the UK,they were known as Swimming With Sharks as Humpe & Humpe might have been considered to be a bit rude. Swimming With Sharks was the name of their second album from which Careless Love comes. In 1988,the song reached no.24 in Germany and no.63 in the UK. Inga Humpe has already represented Singerpurear in BJSC83,finishing 33rd in the final with Riding Into Blue (Cowboy Song).

Posted by: King Rollo 6th March 2018, 06:09 PM

BJSC102 Stats


Rolloland's disastrous start to the year continued as Careless Love by Swimming With Sharks finished 25th in its semi-final with 29 points. Fljotavik loved our song and gave it maximum points. We also received points from FSR Rontvia,Bhangra,Tartford,Alteria,Trifoski and Yehesi. Thanks to all those countries for their votes. In an effort to qualify for our first final of the year,the more recent song we had planned for 104 has now been brought forward to 103.


Our semi-final vote:
Fljotavik 12
Alteria 10
FSR Rontvia 8
Jadakissnia 7
Cowtermont 6
New Lexico 5
Trifoski 4
Tartford 3
Espen 2
Beaverdonia 1


Our final vote:
Kluminican Republic 18
Lotunia 15
Fljotavik 13
Alteria 12
FSR Rontvia 11
Cor Lupus 10
Cumulonimbia 9
Jadakissnia 8
Cowtermont 7
Aelandor 6
Dobago 5
Pupok 4
Trifoski 3
Taahino 2
Tartford 1

Posted by: King Rollo 19th March 2018, 02:55 PM

BJSC103 - Superstar by Ninet Tayeb


For our 10th contest,we have asked Ninet Tayeb to represent us again as she did in our debut as an uncredited vocalist on Steven Wilson's 'Routine' which is still our best placed song in BJSC,finishing 12th. She teamed up again with Steven in BJSC97 finishing 2nd for Terra Avium with 'Pariah'. This time,she has the stage all to herself. 'Superstar' is from her fifth album 'Paper Parachute' and was released as a single in 2016. At 3 minutes 22 seconds,it is the shortest song we have entered (the video is 2 minutes longer) and it's also the first song we have entered by a female solo singer. Ninet is from Israel. As well as singing,she has starred as herself in a TV series based on her life story which ran for four seasons. She now lives in the US with her husband and daughter.

Posted by: King Rollo 26th March 2018, 02:55 PM

Last night,Ninet Tayeb safely qualified for the final,giving Rolloland its first qualifier of the year. Thanks to all the countries who voted for her. Here she is performing Superstar on Rock'n'Rollo which is Rollo TV's weekly live music programme:

Posted by: King Rollo 3rd April 2018, 05:02 PM

BJSC103 Stats


Superstar by Ninet Tayeb finished 29th in the final with 144 points which included one maximum score from Taahino,the first time they have given us any points in a final. This was one place higher than Archive finished in 99,so it's our 3rd highest placing in a final. It was revealed at the end of the final that Ninet finished 13th in her semi-final with 64 points,which included one 12 from Seyetana.


Points received in the final:
18 - Taahino
15 - Cumulonimbia,Deandria
13 - Aelandor,Seyetana
11 - Suedeonia,Terra Avium
10 - Daehun
9 - Botanikka,Jupiterdonia,Summericia
7 - Harmonica
2 - Buzzjack Mountain,Persephonia

Thanks to all those countries.


Our semi-final vote:
12 - Deandria
10 - Trifoski
8 - Quintessa
7 - Dobago
6 - East Rukahavian
5 - Lotunia
4 - Fljotavik
3 - FARC
2 - Avalonia
1 - Terra Avium


Our final vote:
18 - Deandria
15 - Trifoski
13 - Quintessa
11 - Ojnoj
10 - Espen
9 - Dobago
8 - East Rukahavian
7 - FSR Rontvia
6 - Republique d'Ashton
5 - Fljotavik
4 - FARC
3 - Summericia
2 - Pupok
1 - Persephonia

Posted by: King Rollo 16th April 2018, 07:52 PM

BJSC104 - Das Testaments Des Mabuse by Propaganda


Propaganda were part of the holy trinity (along with Frankie Goes To Hollywood and the Art Of Noise) on the ZTT record label owned by Trevor Horn and Paul Morley. Das Testaments Des Mabuse is the 12 inch mix of the Dr Mabuse single,produced by Trevor,which got to number 27 in 1984,so some of you might know the shorter version but maybe not this longer version. Propaganda are the second German group to represent Rolloland this year.

Posted by: The Snake 🐍 17th April 2018, 11:59 AM

Omg tune! I was familiar with the single version 'Dr Mabuse' of course before, but this full version sounds great, an excellent mix of 80s dance and synthpop which sounds great for 1984.

Posted by: King Rollo 17th April 2018, 01:16 PM

Thanks,I'm glad to see you're in my semi to support it. A few of the other countries that might like it are also in semi 1 so maybe it might have a chance of qualifying.

Posted by: The Snake 🐍 17th April 2018, 01:33 PM

If 'Love Spy' by Mike Mareen managed to get through to the final a while back, then this should get through hopefully!

Posted by: King Rollo 18th April 2018, 04:47 PM

90s v 00s Spin Off - Tell Me There's A Heaven by Chris Rea


For our second spin off appearance,we have chosen this orchestral ballad by Middlesbrough's Chris Rea from his no.1 album 'The Road To Hell'. Although the album was released at the end of 1989,the song wasn't released as a single until February 1990,reaching no.24. There doesn't appear to be an official video for it so the next task was to pick from several unofficial videos on youtube. Some of them are a difficult watch so we chose this one which features clips from movies and TV shows.

Posted by: TomboOnBroadway 22nd April 2018, 06:10 PM

Propoganda is a well deserved qualifier, I really enjoy the song. I never thought I would get into a 10 minute song but it is really good

Posted by: King Rollo 22nd April 2018, 10:04 PM

Thanks Tombo. A lot of the credit for that 12 inch version is down to the genius producer Trevor Horn.

Posted by: Jade 22nd April 2018, 10:29 PM

Congrats Rollo *.* both of us repping the #longsongbloc this time and making it through, hooray! I really like the production of your song in particular, it's infectious. P.s. I heard 'Silver Screen Shower Scene (Thin White Duke Remix)' while I was waiting in a queue for Record Store Day at the weekend, that Rolloland impact!

Posted by: King Rollo 23rd April 2018, 12:04 AM

And both of us repping the 20th Century as well. I'm old enough to remember your song from when it was out. Wonderful to hear that Silver Screen was being played.

Posted by: King Rollo 30th April 2018, 05:24 PM

BJSC104 Stats


Das Testaments Des Mabuse by Propaganda defied all expectations by finishing 5th in the final. Cor Lupus and Holland Oats both predicted the song to finish last while it was at the bottom of Seyetana's betting market on Wednesday. This is our best placing so far in the final beating the 12th place we achieved in our debut contest with Steven Wilson's Routine. The song finished 4th in its semi-final with 102 points . 13 countries voted for it with 7 of them awarding the 12 points maximum. The 5th place finish in the final was with 231 points,just one point ahead of Cor Lupus and two ahead of Singerpurear. As both of these countries just missed out on points from us,it seems we helped our song into the top 5 without knowing it at the time. 21 countries gave us points including 8 maximum scores of 18. Five countries voted for us in a final for the first time.


Points received in the final:
18 - Suedeonia,Trifoski,Singerpurear,Tartford,Buzzjack Mountain,Skall,Cumulonimba,Deandria
15 - Terra Avium
10 - Fljotavik,Zaminton
9 - Seyetana,Espen
8 - Persephonia
6 - Desbuanda
5 - Medhelnia,South Danaelanda
3 - Quintessa,Jadakissnia
2 - FARC,Niceland


Our semi-final vote:
12 - Bhangra
10 - Aeroche
8 - Seyetana
7 - Botanikka
6 - Niceland
5 - Taahino
4 - Tinnmark
3 - Jadakissnia
2 - Desbuanda
1 - Fljotavik


Our final vote:
18 - Bhangra
15 - Persephonia
13 - Aeroche
12 - Seyetana
11 - Oslol
10 - Suedeonia
9 - Botanikka
8 - Niceland
7 - Taahino
6 - Desbuanda
5 - Jadakissnia
4 - Tinnmark
3 - Cowtermont
2 - Trifoski
1 - Terra Avium

Posted by: King Rollo 16th May 2018, 07:19 PM

BJSC105 - The Storm Before The Calm by Anathema


Anathema are back to represent Rolloland after doing so well in the 100th contest. The Storm Before The Calm is from the same 'Weather Systems' album as Untouchable. This is another epic masterpiece which I really wanted everyone to hear. I don't think it's quite as good as Untouchable but some of you might prefer it.

Posted by: Bré 29th May 2018, 11:12 AM

I came very close to giving another 18 to Anathema, seems like this is an excellent album from the 20 minutes of it I have now heard the progression on this is wonderful, the title is very appropriate.

Posted by: King Rollo 29th May 2018, 11:21 AM

Yes,the 'storm' section is so well done. It needs to be played nice and loud on good speakers. I hope you will listen to the rest of the album on Spotify some time.

Posted by: Jade 29th May 2018, 04:20 PM

Congratulations on the top 20 position Rollo! like I said in my own national thread, it's great that Anathema got that top 20 hit in the end after falling short by just a few positions last time. It felt weird that I wasn't all over 'Untouchable (Parts 1 & 2)' (with 'just' 3 points given to it) when some of the people who have the most similar taste to me were throwing huge points at it, so it's great that I'm absolutely loving this one. It 'only' got 4 points from me in the semi actually, I guess the structure needed a bit of getting used to, but it very quickly vaulted into the podium position area from listen two onwards Very close to an 18-point swap on this occasion thanks for the Shpongle love, great to have a first Rolloland 18 after 'Waves' came so close exactly a year ago!

Posted by: King Rollo 29th May 2018, 04:36 PM

BJSC105 Stats


The Storm Before The Calm by Anathema finished 11th in its semi-final with 68 points. 12 countries voted for it including Suedeonia and Terra Avium who gave it their 12 point maximums. In the final,Anathema improved on their 23rd place in BJSC100 by finishing 19th with 172 points. Suedeonia and Aelandor both gave us 18 points. Republique d'Ashton are now the only country with more 18s than Rolloland this year. Three countries voted for us for the first time in a final.


Points received in the final (keen mathematicians will notice that only Espen gave us a score that is not divisible by 3) :
18 - Suedeonia,Aelandor
15 - Terra Avium,Seyetana,Jadakissnia,Persephonia
13 - Espen
12 - Deandria,Cumulonimbia
9 - Zaminton
6 - Skall,FARC,Land of DW,Utopia
3 - East Rukahavian,Cowtermont


Our semi-final vote:
12 - Jadakissnia
10 - Thelonia
8 - Lotunia
7 - Cadelicia
6 - Land of DW
5 - Dobago
4 - Ultraviolenceland
3 - FSR Rontvia
2 - Terra Avium
1 - Cor Lupus


Our final vote:
18 - Jadakissnia
15 - Thelonia
13 - Deandria
12 - Cowtermont
11 - Cadelicia
10 - Ojnoj
9 - Land of DW
8 - Dobago
7 - Pupok
6 - Quintessa
5 - Suedeonia
4 - FSR Rontvia
3 - Cor Lupus
2 - Niceland
1 - Holland-Oats

Posted by: King Rollo 10th July 2018, 09:27 PM

BJSC106 - Get Off Your High Horse (Big Bold Brassy Mix) by Rollo Goes Camping


It was only a matter a time before Rollo from Faithless was asked to represent Rolloland. Rollo's full name is Rowland Constantine O'Malley Armstrong. His younger sister is Dido who has been a guest singer on many Faithless songs. Her full name is Florian Cloud de Bounevialle O'Malley Armstrong. Before forming Faithless in 1995 with Maxi Jazz and Sister Bliss,Rollo had some chart success on his own. He got to number 26 with 'Let This Be A Prayer' under the name 'Rollo Goes Spiritual' and to number 32 with 'Love,Love,Love - Here I Come' under the name 'Rollo Goes Mystic'. The song by him we have chosen reached number 43 under his other moniker,'Rollo Goes Camping'.

Posted by: King Rollo 24th July 2018, 04:31 PM

BJSC106 Stats


Get Off Your High Horse by Rollo Goes Camping finished 20th in last night's final with 176 points. This is our fourth highest finishing position. 21 countries voted for us including Aelandor who gave us their 18 points. The song finished 14th in its semi-final with 58 points from 12 countries. The highest score here was 10 points from both Cowtermont and Terra Avium. Thanks to all the countries who gave us points in their vote.


Points received in the final:
18 - Aelandor
15 - Mulgracia,Summericia
13 - Singerpurear
12 - Cowtermont,South Danaelanda
11 - Terra Avium,Skall
8 - Niceland
7 - Flynnonda,Tinnmark,Jadakissnia,Espen
6 - Suedeonia,Trifoski
5 - Dobago,Persephonia
4 - Fljotavik
3 - Botanikka
2 - Tartford,Yehesi


Our semi-final vote:
12 - Niceland
10 - Aelandor
8 - Cowtermont
7 - Trifoski
6 - Aeroche
5 - Jadakissnia
4 - Singerpurear
3 - Terra Avium
2 - Kluminican Republic
1 - Seyetana


Our final vote:
18 - Niceland
15 - Cowtermont
13 - Aelandor
12 - Trifoski
11 - Aeroche
10 - Unovia
9 - Quintessa
8 - Jadakissnia
7 - Terra Avium
6 - Dobago
5 - Seyetana
4 - Fljotavik
3 - Ultraviolenceland
2 - St. Burbia
1 - Skall

Posted by: King Rollo 4th August 2018, 10:42 PM

Re-Invention II - Heroes by Peter Gabriel


For this spin-off,we have chosen Peter Gabriel's orchestral version of Heroes by David Bowie. It's from an album of cover versions Peter released in 2010 called 'Scratch By Back',all of them recorded with an orchestra. Among the acts whose songs he covered were Arcade Fire,Elbow and Radiohead. The original plan was for a simultaneous album called 'I'll Scratch Yours' to be released with the 12 acts all covering songs by Peter Gabriel but many of them were slow to record their covers and it didn't come out until 2013 and even then some of the acts had to be replaced like Radiohead who never bothered.

Posted by: King Rollo 9th August 2018, 10:39 PM

BJSC107 - No Danger by The Delgados


The Delgados were a Scottish band formed in 1994. They are named after the Spanish road cyclist Pedro Delgado. They also named their first two albums after terms used in cycling,'Domestiques' and 'Peloton'. They had nine top 100 singles but none of them charted higher than number 61. They split up in 2005. 'No Danger' was a song we entered for the 90s v 00s spin off but when the draw was made,our 90s song was chosen so we have now entered it into the main contest. It's from the Delgados' 2000 album 'The Great Eastern' which won the Planet Sound album of the year poll and was also nominated for the Mercury Music Prize. When released as a single,it reached number 77.

Posted by: King Rollo 18th August 2018, 11:16 AM

Despite 5 out of 5 people predicting Rolloland not to qualify,we have once again defied expectations to qualify for the final of BJSC107,meaning our target of 5 qualifications for this year has already been achieved. Thanks to all those who liked our song enough to vote for it. Here is the kids' choir version of the song with dancing nuns as well:

Posted by: King Rollo 28th August 2018, 04:47 PM

BJSC107 Stats


No Danger by The Delgados just scraped through to the final,finishing 19th in its semi-final,just a point ahead of 21st placed Vulkyria who failed to qualify. The song finished in 42nd and last place in the final with 82 points from 11 countries including a maximum score of 18 points from Trifoski. After 14 contests,The Great Escape by Marillion remains the only song we have entered not to receive maximum points from at least one country in either a semi-final or a final. Thanks to all the countries who gave us points this time.


Points received in the final:
18 - Trifoski
15 - Suedeonia
13 - Singerpurear
10 - Cumulonimbia
8 - Espen
5 - Fljotavik
3 - Terra Avium,Jupiterdonia,Skall
2 - Utopia,Aesthetica


Our semi-final vote:
12 - Espen
10 - Taahino
8 - Botanikka
7 - Unovia
6 - Seyetana
5 - Aeroche
4 - Harmonica
3 - Aelandor
2 - Trifoski
1 - Holland Oats


Our final vote:
18 - Espen
15 - Deandria
13 - Florina
12 - South Danaelanda
11 - Botanikka
10 - 00274E
9 - Cor Lupis
8 - Suedeonia
7 - Unovia
6 - Cowtermont
5 - Seyetana
4 - Terra Avium
3 - Aelandor
2 - Persephonia
1 - FSR Rontvia

Posted by: King Rollo 11th September 2018, 08:16 PM

BJSC108 - Close Up by The Art Of Noise


The Art Of Noise were Trevor Horn and his production team of Gary Langan,J J Jeczalik and Anne Dudley. 'Close Up' is one of the remixes of their hit single Close (To The Edit). The Art Of Noise were on the same ZTT label as Frankie Goes To Hollywood and Propaganda. All three groups' singles came out with several remixes,most notably Two Tribes by Frankie which was kept at number 1 for nine weeks by a different version being released each week. We hope 'Close Up' will do as well as 'Das Testaments Des Mabuse' by Propaganda.

In other news,a mystery country has entered 'Annie,Let's Not Wait' by Guillemots for Rolloland in the Masquerade II spinoff but which song have we entered?

Posted by: King Rollo 27th September 2018, 04:26 PM

BJSC108 Stats


Close Up by The Art Of Noise was the first Rolloland entry since BJSC102 to fail to qualify,ending our national record of five consecutive qualifiers. We somehow doubt that record will ever be broken as qualifying with our brand of music is never easy. The song finished 20th in its semi-final with 42 points,4 points away from a qualifying place. Tartford awarded the song their maximum 12 points while Suedeonia gave it 10 points. The four other countries to vote for it were Thelonia 7,Aelandor 6,Jadakissnia 5 and FARC 2. Thanks to all those countries.


Our semi-final vote:
Tartford 12
Jadakissnia 10
Utopia 8
Thelonia 7
Niceland 6
Mulgracia 5
Bellamia 4
Pupok 3
Kluminican Republic 2
Harmonica 1


Our final vote:
Tartford 18
Terra Avium 15
Jadakissnia 13
Quintessa 12
Trifoski 11
Cadelicia 10
Utopia 9
Summericia 8
Thelonia 7
Desbuanda 6
Pupok 5
Niceland 4
Land of DW 3
Kluminican Republic 2
Harmonica 1

Posted by: KingOfRolloween 13th October 2018, 01:31 PM

BJSC109 - Whale by Arsenal


Arsenal are a Belgian electronic music band with two permanent members who have been going since 1999. They collaborate with singers and musicians from various countries to produce music from a wide range of genres. As a fan of Arsenal FC,I was intrigued when I saw their name on my list of Spotify recommendations recently. They are named after a World War 2 weapons depository which is next to their studio in Brussels. 'Whale' is a single taken from their sixth album 'In The Rush Of Shaking Shoulders'.

Posted by: KingOfRolloween 27th October 2018, 04:56 PM

BJSC109 Stats


Whale by Arsenal finished 17th in its semi-final with 49 points. Although the highest points score was only 7 from Tinnmark,it managed to qualify after 14 different countries voted for it. Arsenal finished 33rd in last night's final with 112 points from 20 countries. There was one maximum score of 18 points from Varake and four countries,one of which was Altyr Muunilinst,voted for us for the first time. Thanks to all the countries who voted for our song.


Points received in the final:
18 - Varake
13 - Aeroche
8 - Florina
7 - Suedeonia,Skall,Arcodesia
6 - Tartford,Jadakissnia,Jupiterdonia,Wholune
4 - Mulgracia,Dobago,Persephonia,Daehun,Altyr Muunilinst
3 - Terra Avium
2 - Aelandor
1 - Harmonica,Beaverdonia,Espen


Our semi-final vote:
12 - Summericia
10 - Beaverdonia
8 - Dobago
7 - Trifoski
6 - Tartford
5 - Jupiterdonia
4 - Tinnmark
3 - Arcodesia
2 - Suedeonia
1 - Lotunia


Our final vote:
18 - Quintessa
15 - Beaverdonia
13 - Jadakissnia
12 - Dobago
11 - Trifoski
10 - Tartford
9 - Jupiterdonia
8 - Tinnmark
7 - FARC
6 - Cor Lupus
5 - Seyetana
4 - Arcodesia
3 - Holland-Oats
2 - Lotunia
1 - Espen

Posted by: King Rollo 19th November 2018, 10:04 PM

BJSC110 - Ghost From The Past by Bang Gang featuring Lady & Bird


Bang Gang are an Icelandic group formed in 1996 whose only constant member is Baroi Johansson while Lady & Bird is his side project with Keren Ann. Ghost From The Past is the title track from Bang Gang's third album. We have chosen a live version with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra to represent us in the final contest of 2018.

Posted by: King Wencesrollo 6th December 2018, 06:22 PM

BJSC110 Stats


Bang Gang's live version of Ghost From The Past failed to qualify for the final,finishing 23rd in its semi-final with 30 points. Five countries voted for it with a top score of 10 points from Terra Avium. The other countries were Tinnmark (7 points),Seyetana (6),Beaverdonia (5) and Aesthetica (2). It's only the second song we have entered that didn't receive a maximum score from another country. We finish the year with 6 qualifiers from 10 contests which is one more than our target of 5. The highlight of our second year was undoubtedly Das Testaments Des Mabuse by Propaganda giving us our first top 5 placing. See you all next year.


Our semi-final vote:
12 - Tartford
10 - Florina
8 - Niceland
7 - Terra Avium
6 - Harmonica
5 - Quintessa
4 - Skall
3 - Cumulonimbia
2 - Cadelicia
1 - Vulkyria


Our final vote:
18 - Summericia
15 - Arcodesia
13 - Tartford
12 - Florina
11 - Wholune
10 - Harmonica
9 - Quintessa
8 - St Burbia
7 - Aelandor
6 - Hendinia
5 - Dobago
4 - Skall
3 - Persephonia
2 - FARC
1 - Cadelicia

Posted by: King Wencesrollo 12th December 2018, 06:56 PM

Points given in finals 2017-18

I have added all points given out this year to last year's end of year totals. It's all change at the top as Jadakissnia surge up 12 places from 13th to 1st place while Deandria move up from 3rd to 2nd. There's a huge climb for Quintessa from 20th to 3rd but Terra Avium drop from 2nd to 4th. Trifoski were only 25th last year but now move up to 5th,Suedeonia drop from 4th to 6th and Fljotavik plummet from 1st place down to 7th. The highest new entry is Cowtermont in 17th place.

1. Jadakissnia 93
2. Deandria 87
3. Quintessa 86
4. Terra Avium 82
5. Trifoski 76
6. Suedeonia 72
7. Fljotavik 68
8. Persephonia 58
9. Aelandor 57
10. Seyetana 55
11. Dobago 55
12. Cor Lupus 54
13. FSR Rontvia 52
14. Tartford 52
15. Botanikka 48
16. Pupok 45
17. Cowtermont 43
18. Desbuanda 42
19. Cadelicia 42
20. Bhangra 41
21. Lotunia 40
22. Espen 39
23. South Danaelanda 38
24. Aeroche 36
25. Summericia 36
26. Niceland 36
27. Kluminican Republic 35
28. Ojnoj 33
29. Unovia 29
30. Skall 26
31. Hushkanukia 25
32. Florina 25
33. Ramrynia 24
34. Oslol 24
35. FARC 24
36. Beaverdonia 24
37. Altyr Muunilinst 22
38. Thelonia 22
39. Alteria 22
40. Hendina 21
41. Avalonia 20
42. Azure 19
43. 00274E 19
44. Arcodesia 19
45. N DNTN 15
46. Vulkyria 15
47. Land of DW 14
48. Caerfyddia 13
49. St Burbia 13
50. Tinnmark 12
51. D'yermak'er 11
52. Harmonica 11
53. Wholune 11
54. Taahino 10
55. Cumulonimbia 10
56. Utopia 9
57. Jupiterdonia 9
58. Singerpurear 8
59. East Rukahavian 8
60. Daehun 7
61. Flynnonda 7
62. Triangledonia 7
63. Zanmatony 6
64. Bignia-Zaragovina 6
65. Buzzjack Mountain 6
66. Republique d'Ashton 6
67. Yehesi 4
68. Holland-Oats 4
69. Sandeborg 3
70. Ultraviolenceland 3

Coming tomorrow : Points received

Posted by: JerdNoseReindeer 12th December 2018, 07:21 PM

Thank you for all of the support *.*

Posted by: King Wencesrollo 13th December 2018, 10:33 PM

Points received in finals 2017-18

There is not so much change from last year here as the top 6 countries are the same,but in a different order. Suedeonia move up from 4th to 1st,Terra Avium stay in 2nd place with a tie-break putting them above Aelandor who topped this table at the end of last year. Trifoski and Deandria both move up one place while Persephonia drop from 3rd to 6th. The highest new entry is Singerpurear in 13th place. Thanks to all the countries who have voted for Rolloland songs this year.

1. Suedeonia 118
2. Terra Avium 106
3. Aelandor 106
4. Trifoski 85
5. Deandria 83
6. Persephonia 81
7. Cumulonimbia 79
8. Seyetana 66
9. Skall 65
10. Jadakissnia 64
11. Summericia 59
12. Fljotavik 44
13. Singerpurear 44
14. Espen 42
15. Buzzjack Mountain 39
16. Varake 26
17. Tartford 26
18. Botanikka 25
19. Aeroche 25
20. Jupiterdonia 20
21. Dobago 19
22. Zaminton 19
23. Mulgracia 19
24. Jukanie 18
25. Harmonica 18
26. Taahino 18
27. Medhelnia 17
28. South Danaelanda 17
29. Land of DW 16
30. Desbuanda 16
31. FSR Rontvia 15
32. Cowtermont 15
33. Daehun 14
34. D'yermak'er 13
35. FARC 12
36. Lotunia 11
37. Numayania 11
38. Quintessa 11
39. Flynnonda 11
40. Azure 10
41. Zanmatony 10
42. Niceland 10
43. Avalonia 9
44. Tinnmark 9
45. Utopia 8
46. Florina 8
47. Kluminican Republic 7
48. Mezidinia 7
49. Beaverdonia 7
50. Arcodesia 7
51. Pi 6
52. Wholune 6
53. Kylienips 5
54. Republic of Adonia 4
55. Altyr Muunilinst 4
56. East Rukahavian 3
57. Umiiruka 2
58. Yehesi 2
59. Aesthetica 2
60. Cadelicia 1

There are many regular countries we have given points to who have not yet reciprocated. They are: Cor Lupus,Pupok,Bhangra,Ojnoj,Unovia,Hushkanukia,Oslol,Thelonia,00274E,St Burbia,Republique d'Ashton and Ultraviolenceland. Hopefully,one or two of those can be ticked off the list next year.

Posted by: King Rollo 21st January 2019, 02:33 PM

BJSC111 - You Will Make It by Jem featuring Vusi Mahlasela


This is my third favourite song of all time. I didn't want to enter it into the contest until I had completed my top 1000 thread so I'm finally able to enter it now. Jem wrote the song shortly after her friend Proof,from the rap group D12,was murdered. The first verse is loosely about him while the second verse is about another friend of hers who died in the World Trade Centre on 9/11. The song features a contribution from the South African singer Vusi Mahlasela and is from her second album 'Down To Earth'. The poem Jem recites at the end was written by the American poet Mary Frye in 1932. Jem has already made two appearances in the BJSC,representing Kylienips in the sixth contest with 'They' and Hitanya in the ninth contest with '24'. She could therefore be possibly breaking the record for the longest gap between BJSC appearances.

Posted by: King Rollo 10th February 2019, 07:14 PM

BJSC111 Stats


Jem finished 5th in her semi-final with 84 points. This is Rolloland's second best semi-final placing. Only Propaganda's fourth place finish in the semi of the 104th contest is above it. The Actual Republic Of Bellamia and St Burbia both gave 'You Will Make It' 12 points. In the final,the song languished in 30th place after the finalists' votes but finished 6th in the jury vote,elevating it to a final position of 24th with 153 points from 21 countries. This is Rolloland's sixth best final placing. Once again,the Actual Republic Of Bellamia awarded the song their maximum points. Thanks to all the countries who gave us points.


Points received in the final:
18 - The Actual Republic Of Bellamia
15 - St Burbia,Niceland
12 - Tartford,Aelandor
11 - Arcodesia
9 - Fljotavik
7 - Alteria,East Rukahavian,Terra Avium
6 - Dobago,Quintessa,Medhelnia
5 - Danaeviia
4 - Persephonia,Singerpurear
3 - Botanikka,Skall
1 - Buzzjack Mountain,Flynnonda,Aesthetica

Our semi-final vote:
12 - Suedeonia
10 - Eledan
8 - FARC
7 - Tartford
6 - Harmonica
5 - Arcodesia
4 - Aelandor
3 - Persephonia
2 - Botanikka
1 - Espen

Our final vote:
18 - Buzzjack Mountain
15 - Alteria
13 - Eledan
12 - Cowtermont
11 - FARC
10 - Lotunia
9 - Aeroche
8 - New Lexico
7 - Jupiterdonia
6 - Persephonia
5 - Harmonica
4 - Skall
3 - Danaeviia
2 - Botanikka
1 - Espen

Posted by: King Rollo 25th February 2019, 09:34 PM

BJSC112 - One Night Stand (The Long Night And The Samba) by The Aloof


The Aloof were a British dance/electronica group who released four albums in the 90s. 'One Night Stand' is their only top 40 hit,reaching number 30 in 1996. 'The Long Night And The Samba' is one of five versions of the song on the CD single. It is my sixth favourite song of all time. Another version of the song titled 'The Last Stand' (a more subdued instrumental version) appeared on their album 'Sinking' and it was that version that was part of a repeated loop of music played on Radio 1 for several hours on the day that Princess Diana died.

Posted by: King Rollo 13th March 2019, 07:12 PM

BJSC112 Stats


The Aloof defied expectations to finish 12th in last night's final,matching Steven Wilson's position with 'Routine' in our debut contest. Only Propaganda's fifth place is ahead of these two. 'One Night Stand (The Long Night And The Samba) finished with 179 points from 17 countries. Alteria,Suedeonia and Cumulonimbia all awarded the song their maximum 18 points,only the second time we have received more than two 18s in a final. It was later revealed that the song finished 16th in its semi-final with 46 points from seven countries,two of which (Alteria and Deandria) gave it 12 points. Thanks to all the countries who gave us points this month.


Points received in the final:
18 - Alteria,Suedeonia,Cumulonimbia
15 - Skall,Tartford,Republic of Adonia
12 - Quintessa,Deandria
11 - Arcodesia
8 - Singerpurear,Jupiterdonia,Wholune
7 - FSR Rontvia,FARC
4 - Aelandor
2 - Daehun
1 - PRoJ

Our semi-final vote:
12 - Kluminican Republic
10 - Trifoski
8 - Aelandor
7 - Deandria
6 - Ambienta
5 - PRoJ
4 - Dobago
3 - Ultraviolenceland
2 - Cor Lupus
1 - Suedeonia

Our final vote:
18 - Kluminican Republic
15 - Trifoski
13 - Singerpurear
12 - Skall
11 - Aelandor
10 - Deandria
9 - Daehun
8 - Ambienta
7 - Dobago
6 - Cor Lupus
5 - Beaverdonia
4 - Cumulonimbia
3 - FSR Rontvia
2 - Lotunia
1 - Eledan

Posted by: King Rollo 2nd April 2019, 06:35 PM

BJSC113 - The Greenway Song by Peter Mylett


I discovered this song by reading my local free newspaper and thought it would be something a bit different to send to the contest. The Greenway is a cycle path which runs from Westport to Achill Sound in County Mayo along the route of the old railway line which was closed in 1937. The track was opened in 2010 and is 26 miles long. On an average summer's day,it is used by about 1000 cyclists and walkers. Since 2010,more cycle tracks have been constructed in other parts of Ireland. Peter Mylett was born in Newport,Mayo but has lived in the UK for the last 30 years.

Posted by: King Rollo 18th April 2019, 06:07 PM

BJSC113 Stats

The Greenway Song ended up being under-appreciated and finished 29th out of 30 songs in its semi-final. However,it managed to become the first song in the 12 year history of the contest to receive two maximum scores in a semi-final but still finish in the bottom two. Beaverdonia and Cumulonimbia both gave their 12 points to Peter Mylett. Arcodesia awarded 2 points to his song and Seyetana 1 point.

Our semi-final vote:
12 - Danaeviia
10 - Beaverdonia
8 - Alteria
7 - Cadelicia
6 - Dobago
5 - Fljotavik
4 - Thelonia
3 - Persephonia
2 - St.Burbia
1 - Taahino

Our final vote:
18 - Danaeviia
15 - Tartford
13 - Cowtermont
12 - Beaverdonia
11 - Trifoski
10 - Terra Avium
9 - Singerpurear
8 - Cadelicia
7 - East Rukahavian
6 - Dobago
5 - Fljotavik
4 - Florina
3 - Suedeonia
2 - Persephonia
1 - Thelonia

Posted by: King Rollo 2nd May 2019, 09:26 PM

BJSC114 - The Sky's The Limit by Nik Kershaw

The Sky's The Limit is from Nik Kershaw's eighth album 'Ei8ht' which came out in 2012. I have only recently been catching up with his more recent albums on Spotify so this song is quite new to me. He wrote it after a conversation with his nine year old daughter about what she wanted to do when she grew up. It features on the soundtrack to the 2016 film 'Eddie The Eagle'. At 3 minutes 26 seconds long,this is the shortest song we have sent to the main contest (if you count 'Superstar' by Ninet Tayeb as being as long as its youtube video). Nik Kershaw last appeared for New Alba in BJSC3 with 'The Riddle' meaning that he breaks the record for the longest gap between appearances set earlier this year by Jem,also representing Rolloland.

Posted by: King Rollo 2nd June 2019, 06:50 PM

BJSC114 Stats

The Sky's The Limit ended up finishing last in its semi-final with just 12 points,making it the worst ever performance by a Rolloland entry. The top score of 5 points came from Singerpurear while our reliable neighbours Suedeonia gave us 4 points. Arcodesia,East Rukahavian and Quintessa all gave us 1 point. Out of those five countries,only Quintessa qualified for the final so there was much sharing of misery in the green room afterwards amongst the delegates. This is the third time we have had two DNQ's in a row. To avoid having three in a row for the first time,we are placing our faith in a young singer from Sweden.

Our semi-final vote:
12 - Tinnmark
10 - Trifoski
8 - Suedeonia
7 - Taahino
6 - Utopia
5 - Quintessa
4 - Dobago
3 - Kylienips
2 - Aeroche
1 - Eledan

Our final vote:
18 - Tinnmark
15 - Trifoski
13 - Taahino
12 - North Danaelanda
11 - Terra Avium
10 - Utopia
9 - Thelonia
8 - Tartford
7 - Fljotavik
6 - Skall
5 - Quintessa
4 - Persephonia
3 - Dobago
2 - Kylienips
1 - Aeroche

Posted by: King Rollo 9th June 2019, 06:42 PM

BJSC115 - Moln by Menke

Menke is a singer/songwriter from Sweden. She also plays many musical instruments such as piano,banjo,cello and vibraphone. 'Moln' is her debut single from 2018. The title translates as 'Clouds'. The song is her interpretation of a poem by the Swedish poet and novelist Karin Boye. It's the first foreign language song entered by Rolloland.

Posted by: King Rollo 17th June 2019, 06:47 PM

Last night,it was announced in Oslol that we have qualified for the final of BJSC115,meaning that we have avoided having three consecutive DNQs (the first time that would have occurred). Menke has justified the faith we had in her to qualify and we are all behind her for Sunday's final. She recently came into the Radio Rollo studios and performed her song while playing the piano. You can see her performance here:

Posted by: King Rollo 27th June 2019, 05:41 PM

BJSC115 Stats

Moln by Menke finished 11th in its semi-final with 76 points. 12 countries voted for it,including Lotunia who gave it their maximum score of 12 (this was a points swap as we also gave 12 points to their song). In Sunday's final,the song finished in 19th place with 178 points. Lotunia once again voted Moln as their favourite song and so did Fljotavik. Espen gave their 15 points to Rolloland and Seyetana put us third in their vote. A total of 18 countries voted for us. Thanks to all of them. This is the second time a Rolloland entry has finished 19th,the other one was The Storm Before The Calm by Anathema. The two songs share our fourth highest finishing position.

Points received in the final:
18 - Fljotavik,Lotunia
15 - Espen
13 - Seyetana
12 - Daehun,Quintessa,Oslol
11 - Aelandor,Persephonia,Terra Avium
10 - Jadakissnia,Land Of DW,Republic of Adonia
8 - Deandria
4 - Republique d'Askorza
1 - FSR Rontvia,Jupiterdonia,Skall

Our semi-final vote:
12 - Lotunia
10 - Deandria
8 - FSR Rontvia
7 - Espen
6 - Cadelicia
5 - Fljotavik
4 - Singerpurear
3 - Tinnmark
2 - Arcodesia
1 - Wholune

Our final vote:
18 - Quintessa
15 - Skall
13 - Lotunia
12 - Jadakissnia
11 - Deandria
10 - Terra Avium
9 - Oslol
8 - FSR Rontvia
7 - Espen
6 - Flynnonda
5 - Cadelicia
4 - Fljotavik
3 - Dobago
2 - Seyetana
1 - Florina

Posted by: King Rollo 21st July 2019, 02:33 PM

BJSC116 - Feel The Benefit by 10cc

10cc were founded as a group in Stockport in 1972 but had been working together with various projects since 1964. Three of them had a no.2 hit single in 1970 under the name Hotlegs with 'Neanderthal Man'. As 10cc,they had eleven top 10 singles in the 1970s including three number 1s,'Rubber Bullets' (1973),'I'm Not In Love' (1975) and 'Dreadlock Holiday' (1978). 'Feel The Benefit' is taken from their fifth album 'Deceptive Bends',from1977,the first album released after the departure from the group of Kevin Godley and Lol Creme. It's my favourite song by 10cc and is placed at number 8 on my all time songs chart. It's also the oldest song Rolloland has entered into a song contest.

Posted by: King Rollo 5th August 2019, 06:47 PM

BJSC116 Stats

10cc failed to progress from their semi-final,finishing in 21st place with 36 points. Six countries gave points to 'Feel The Benefit' with a highest score of 10 points from Skall. This is the second time 10cc have failed to qualify for the final. They suffered the same fate in BJSC72 when they represented Singerpurear.

Our semi-final vote:
12 - Buzzjack Mountain
10 - New Lexico
8 - Niceland
7 - Dobago
6 - Arcodesia
5 - Aelandor
4 - Budtar
3 - Utopia
2 - Vulkyria
1 - Singerpurear

Our final vote:
18 - Fljotavik
15 - Niceland
13 - New Lexico
12 - Suedeonia
11 - Dobago
10 - Oslol
9 - Terra Avium
8 - Arcodesia
7 - Persephonia
6 - Budtar
5 - Kylienips
4 - Utopia
3 - Thelonia
2 - Vulkyria
1 - Taahino

Posted by: King Rollo 22nd August 2019, 07:03 PM

BJSC117 - Every Night You've Got To Save Me by Mass Gothic

Mass Gothic are a husband and wife duo,Noel Heroux and Jessica Zambri,who come from New York. They are the first American act to represent Rolloland in the main contest since Felix Da Housecat in BJSC98 and are making their first appearance with a track from their eponymous debut album from 2016.

Posted by: King Rollo 17th September 2019, 06:28 PM

BJSC117 Stats

Favoured by a good draw,Mass Gothic finished 7th in their semi-final with 82 points from 12 countries. Arcodesia,Brechtoria,Singerpurear and Trifoski all gave their maximum 12 points to 'Every Night You've Got To Save Me'. Only New Lexico in the other semi-final received as many as four scores of 12 points. In the final,the song spent a long time in the top 20 before plummeting down to 36th place with 131 points from 20 countries. Singerpurear awarded the song with their 18 point maximum while six countries gave it one point which breaks our national record for the most one point scores in a final.

Points received in the final:
18 - Singerpurear
15 - Arcodesia,Trifoski
12 - Suedeonia
11 - Tartford
10 - Wholune
9 - Fljotavik,Seyetana
7 - Harmonica
6 - Aeroche
5 - Dobago
3 - Aesthetica,Beaverdonia
2 - Tinnmark
1 - Summericia,Niceland,Florina,Aelandor,Holland-Oats,United States Of Jack

Our semi-final vote:
12 - Buzzjack Mountain
10 - Singerpurear
8 - Fljotavik
7 - Arcodesia
6 - Suedeonia
5 - Holland-Oats
4 - FARC
3 - Cadelicia
2 - Land of DW
1 - Lotunia

Our final vote:
18 - Buzzjack Mountain
15 - Singerpurear
13 - Arcodesia
12 - Fljotavik
11 - Holland-Oats
10 - Summericia
9 - Aelandor
8 - FARC
7 - Flynnonda
6 - Brechtoria
5 - Land of DW
4 - Dobago
3 - Aeroche
2 - Lotunia
1 - Seyetana

Posted by: King Rollo 19th September 2019, 06:10 PM

BJSC118 - Lonely Soul by UNKLE

UNKLE are making their second appearance in the BJSC,having finished 11th in the 96th contest,representing Fljotavik. 'Lonely Soul' is taken from their debut album 'Psyence Fiction',released in 1998. It features guest vocals from Richard Ashcroft. It's my seventh favourite song of all time and the fifth song I have entered into the contest from my all time top ten. So far,three of the previous four have qualified for the final.

Posted by: dandy* 20th September 2019, 09:42 PM

It’s a great track - and one I’ve considered before also!

Posted by: King Rollo 8th October 2019, 06:12 PM

BJSC118 Stats

Having been as high as 6th place at one stage,UNKLE finished 21st in Saturday night's final with 158 points from 15 countries. This is the 7th highest finishing position in a final for a Rolloland entry. The song was already well known to the voters from Fljotavik and they gave it the maximum 18 points. In the semi-final,'Lonely Soul' finished in 13th place with 59 points from 8 countries including Jupiterdonia and Fljotavik who put it at the top of their votes. Thanks to all the countries who voted for us this time.

Points received in the final:
18 - Fljotavik
15 - Aelandor,Wholune,Utopia
13 - Skall
12 - Deandria,Niceland
11 - East Rukahavian
10 - Jupiterdonia
9 - Terra Avium
8 - Jadakissnia
7 - Tartford,Suedeonia
5 - Arcodesia
1 - Lotunia

Our semi-final vote:
12 - Jupiterdonia
10 - Fljotavik
8 - Arcodesia
7 - Ultraviolenceland
6 - Altyr Muunilinst
5 - FSR Rontvia
4 - Botanikka
3 - Singerpurear
2 - Harmonica
1 - Vulkyria

Our final vote:
18 - Thelonia
15 - Fljotavik
13 - Skall
12 - Seyetana
11 - Cowternont
10 - Oslol
9 - Niceland
8 - Arcodesia
7 - Terra Avium
6 - Ultraviolenceland
5 - Suedeonia
4 - Beaverdonia
3 - Altyr Muunilinst
2 - Botanikka
1 - Summericia

Posted by: Sleepy Rollo 19th October 2019, 08:01 PM

BJSC119 - Saturday Night by Mostly Autumn

Mostly Autumn are a prog rock group formed in York in 1995. 'Saturday Night' is from the 11th of their 13 studio albums,'Dressed In Voices',from 2014. Vocals on this song are shared by original member Bryan Josh and Olivia Sparnenn who joined the band in 2010. They got married three years later which means that they are the second married couple to represent us in the last three contests. The observant readers of this thread will notice that the song title of our entry for this contest was revealed in the stats roundup of the last contest.

Posted by: E L Rollo 4th November 2019, 07:11 PM

BJSC119 Stats

Mostly Autumn failed to impress in their semi-final and could only finish in 26th place with 32 points from seven countries. The highest score was 10 from Terra Avium. Thanks to all those who gave us points this month.

Our semi-final vote:
12 - Fljotavik
10 - Trifoski
8 - Utopia
7 - Kluminican Republic
6 - Terra Avium
5 - Aelandor
4 - Wholune
3 - Singerpurear
2 - Skall
1 - Hushkanukia

Our final vote:
18 - Fljotavik
15 - Trifoski
13 - Dobago
12 - Kluminican Republic
11 - Tinnmark
10 - Terra Avium
9 - Jadakissnia
8 - Espen
7 - Summericia
6 - Seyetana
5 - Persephonia
4 - Wholune
3 - Singerpurear
2 - Jupiterdonia
1 - Vulkyria

Posted by: dandy* 4th November 2019, 07:13 PM

Belated thanks for your love of Pogo Rollo, glad you enjoyed the track

Posted by: E L Rollo 4th November 2019, 07:17 PM

It was a great song. I liked the similarity to Delphic.

Posted by: King Rollo 21st November 2019, 06:58 PM

BJSC120 - Der Kommissar by After The Fire

After The Fire were a British prog rock group formed in 1972. By the late 70s,they had switched to a new wave sound. Der Kommissar was recorded in 1982 but by the time it became a hit single the following year,the group had split up. The song only got to number 47 in the UK but it was a big hit in the US,reaching number 5. The original version by Falco,from 1981,was a no.1 single in Austria,France,Germany,Italy,Japan and Spain but didn't chart at all in the UK. Falco would eventually have a no.1 single here with Rock Me Amadeus in 1986. This is the first time Rolloland has entered a cover version into the main contest.

Posted by: King Wencesrollo 11th December 2019, 06:06 PM

BJSC120 Stats

After The Fire finished 15th in their semi-final with 55 points from 10 countries which was 7 points more than the highest placed non qualifier. Suedeonia and Skall both gave their 12 point maximum score to the song. In the final,Der Kommissar finished in 31st place which is the 11th best placing in a final by one of our songs. It had a total of 108 points from 15 countries with one 18 point score from Skall. Thanks to all those who gave us points this time.

We finish the year with six qualifiers out of ten,one more than our target of five.

Points received in the final:
18 - Skall
13 - Singerpurear,Tartford,Altyr Muunilinst
11 - Daehun
8 - Aelandor
7 - Aeroche
5 - Arcodesia
4 - Persephonia,Jadakissnia,Summericia
3 - Wholune,Seyetana,Danaeviia,Botanikka

Our semi-final vote:
12 - Singerpurear
10 - Danaeviia
8 - Suedeonia
7 - Summericia
6 - Jupiterdonia
5 - Terra Avium
4 - Deandria
3 - Fljotavik
2 - Dobago
1 - Land Of DW

Our final vote:
18 - Singerpurear
15 - Danaeviia
13 - FSR Rontvia
12 - Tartford
11 - Arcodesia
10 - Summericia
9 - Terra Avium
8 - Greenfroze
7 - Jupiterdonia
6 - Trifoski
5 - Harmonica
4 - Deandria
3 - Fljotavik
2 - Republique d'Askorza
1 - Dobago

Coming soon : updated league tables for points given and received

Posted by: King Wencesrollo 13th December 2019, 06:33 PM

Points given in finals 2017-19

Fljotavik regain the top position they held at the end of 2017,climbing up from the 7th place they were in a year ago. Terra Avium move up 2 places to 2nd,just two points behind. Trifoski are also up 2 places while last year's leaders Jadakissnia drop down to no.4.

1. Fljotavik 150
2. Terra Avium 148
3. Trifoski 138
4. Jadakissnia 114
5. Deandria 112
6. Quintessa 109
7. Dobago 103
8. Suedeonia 92
9. Tartford 87
10. Danaeviia 86
11. Persephonia 82
12. Cowtermont 79
13. Aelandor 77
14. Seyetana 76
15. FSR Rontvia 76
16. Skall 76
17. Lotunia 67
18. Singerpurear 66
19. Kluminican Republic 65
20. Summericia 64
21. Cor Lupus 60
22. Niceland 60
23. Arcodesia 59
24. Cadelicia 55
25. Espen 55
26. Thelonia 53
27. Oslol 53
28. Botanikka 52
29. Aeroche 49
30. Pupok 45
31. Beaverdonia 45
32. FARC 43
33. Desbuanda 42
34. Buzzjack Mountain 42
35. Bhangra 41
36. Tinnmark 41
37. Alteria 37
38. Ojnoj 33
39. Florina 30
40. Unovia 29
41. Hushkanukia 25
42. Altyr Muunilinst 25
43. Jupiterdonia 25
44. Ramrynia 24
45. Taahino 24
46. Utopia 23
47. Hendinia 21
48. Harmonica 21
49. New Lexico 21
50. Avalonia 21
51. Flynnonda 20
52. Azure 19
53. 00274E 19
54. Land of DW 19
55. Vulkyria 18
56. Daehun 16
57. N DNTN 15
58. Wholune 15
59. East Rukahavian 15
60 Holland-Oats 15
61. Eledan 14
62. Cumulonimbia 14
63. Caerfyddia 13
64. St Burbia 13
65. D'yermak'er 11
66. Ultraviolenceland 9
67. Ambienta 8
68. Greenfoze 8
69. Republique d'Askorza 8
70. Triangledonia 7
71. Kylienips 7
72. Zanmatony 6
73. Bignia-Zaragovina 6
74. Budtar 6
75. Brechtoria 6
76. Yehesi 4
77. Sandeborg 3

Coming soon : points received

Posted by: FKA Twiglets 13th December 2019, 08:00 PM

Oh wow! I feel honoured

Posted by: King Wencesrollo 15th December 2019, 03:41 PM

Points received in finals 2017-19

As with the points given league table,the leaders at the end of 2017 regain the top spot. In this case,it's Aelandor moving up from the third place they occupied a year ago. Last year's leaders,Suedeonia,are two points behind in 2nd place. Not voting in BJSC120 has cost them the lead here. They gave 12 points to 'Der Kommissar' in the semi-final so would surely have given it more than 2 points in the final. Terra Avium drop down one place to third,Deandria move up one to 4th while Skall are up four places to 5th. Thanks to all the countries that have given us points this year.

1. Aelandor 157
2. Suedeonia 155
3. Terra Avium 133
4. Deandria 115
5. Skall 115
6. Trifoski 100
7. Persephonia 100
8. Fljotavik 98
9. Cumulonimbia 97
10. Seyetana 91
11. Singerpurear 87
12. Jadakissnia 86
13. Tartford 84
14. Summericia 64
15. Espen 57
16. Arcodesia 54
17. Wholune 42
18. Quintessa 41
19. Buzzjack Mountain 40
20. Jupiterdonia 39
21. Daehun 39
22. Aeroche 38
23. Niceland 38
24. Botanikka 31
25. Lotunia 30
26. Dobago 30
27. Republic of Adonia 29
28. Varake 26
29. Land of DW 26
30. Harmonica 25
31. Danaeviia 25
32. Alteria 25
33. Medhelnia 23
34. FSR Rontvia 23
35. Utopia 23
36. East Rukahavian 21
37. FARC 19
38. Zaminton 19
39. Mulgracia 19
40. Jukanie 18
41. Taahino 18
42. The Actual Republic of Bellamia 18
43. Altyr Muunilinst 17
44. Desbuanda 16
45. Cowtermont 15
46. St Burbia 15
47. D'yermak'er 13
48. Flynnonda 12
49. Oslol 12
50. Numayania 11
51. Tinnmark 11
52. Azure 10
53. Zanmatony 10
54. Beaverdonia 10
55. Avalonia 9
56. Florina 9
57. Mezidinia 7
58. Kluminican Republic 7
59. Pi 6
60. Aesthetica 6
61. Kylienips 5
62. Republique d'Askorza 4
63. Umiiruka 2
64. Yehesi 2
65. Cadelicia 1
66. PRoJ 1
67. Holland-Oats 1
68. United States of Jack 1

Last year,we listed 12 regular countries who have never given points to Rolloland. Oslol,St Burbia and Republique d'Askorza have now done so. This leaves nine. Pupok and 00274E seem to have stopped entering for the moment. So the remaining seven countries still shunning us are Cor Lupus,Bhangra,Ojnoj,Unovia,Hushkanukia,Thelonia and Ultraviolenceland.

Posted by: dobcember 16th December 2019, 06:39 PM

The consistent support from Rolloland is much appreciated!

Posted by: King Rollo 21st January 2020, 05:35 PM

BJSC121 - Dopamine by Tides From Nebula

Tides From Nebula are a post rock instrumental group formed in Warsaw,Poland in 2008. 'Dopamine' is taken from their fifth album,'From Voodoo to Zen',released in 2019. It's the third instrumental entered by Rolloland but the first without any vocal contribution. Tides From Nebula are the first act from Eastern Europe to represent Rolloland.

Posted by: King Rollo 25th February 2020, 08:06 PM

BJSC122 - East Coast Racer by Big Big Train

Big Big Train are a progressive rock band formed in Bournemouth in 1990. They have already represented Rolloland in last year's Christmas spin off and they make a swift return with their magnum opus 'East Coast Racer'. It's about the steam train Mallard which broke the world speed record for steam trains,travelling at 126 mph on a straight,downhill stretch of the East Coast Mainline on the 3rd of July 1938. It's from the group's eighth studio album 'English Electric Part Two',released in 2013,and is the longest song so far entered by Rolloland into the main contest.

Posted by: Toilet Rollo 27th March 2020, 10:33 PM

BJSC123 - Jarre by Moderns

Moderns are an American duo,based in Los Angeles,made up of producer Christopher Fudurich and singer Rosie Okumura. 'Jarre' is taken from their second EP,released in 2017. Moderns are the fourth American act to represent Rolloland in the main contest.

Posted by: King Rollo 4th May 2020, 06:31 PM

BJSC124 - One Small Change by Cappabue National School

Cappabue is a small school eleven miles north-east of Bantry in County Cork,Ireland. There are just two teachers and 23 pupils. The children decided to make this video (filmed by a former pupil of the school) after being shocked by the amount of litter they found when they went to help clean up local beaches. In an exclusive interview with Radio Rollo,head teacher Norma Healy said "it made them all question their lifestyle choices and look at how they could become more environmentally sensitive. The school now avoids single-use plastic bottles,for example,and children bring stainless-steel drink containers to school. The children wanted to spread the message to other school children as to how they too could make a difference in their own small way so they teamed up with a local music producer,Garry McCarthy of GMCBeats. Working in groups, the children came up with the entire content of the song themselves. Garry set up a recording desk in the classroom and,under his expert direction,One Small Change was born. We are so proud of the end product,it is being shared extensively. The message the children wanted to spread is really being delivered,which is what the project sought to achieve in the first instance and they are overjoyed that it will now be brought to the attention of the members of the Buzzjack community".

Cappabue are by a long way the youngest act to represent Rolloland and the second one to come from Ireland. 'One Small Change' is also the shortest song we have sent.

Posted by: Bré 4th May 2020, 06:59 PM

You need to remove the '&t=57s' from the link for it to embed correctly (that link also jumps directly to 57 seconds into the video).

I am... intrigued to hear this entry to say the least but while I'm posting in here I will share some belated love for a run of great entries which I didn't comment on in here yet, particularly Mostly Autumn (still very disappointed at how badly this did), Tides From Nebula and MODERNS which all made it into my personal chart. <3 Big Big Train was a pretty decent entry as well (got a few points from me in the semi) albeit not the best of your lengthy picks.

Posted by: King Rollo 4th May 2020, 07:37 PM

Thanks,I've changed it now. I will have to take a look at your personal charts.

Posted by: King Rollo 10th June 2020, 05:43 PM

BJSC125 - Better Friend by Haarm

Haarm were formed in Liverpool in 2016. 'Better Friend' is part of an EP released in 2018. It's about a friend of band member Chris Macintosh who took his own life a few years previously. If you watch the video and like the song,please make sure you listen to the longer version on the Spotify playlist which is almost two minutes longer with an extended string section and a third chorus. I chose the shorter youtube clip as the song has a video directed by the film director Daniel Fitzsimmons featuring dancers who were studying at Edge Hill University.

Posted by: King Rollo 1st August 2020, 08:22 PM

BJSC126 - Shine by Younger Brother

Younger Brother are a British duo, Simon Posford and Benji Vaughan. They have been releasing music since 2003. Posford is also part of Shpongle who we gave our 18 points to when they represented Jadakissnia in the final of BJSC105. 'Shine' is from their third album, 'Vaccine', released in 2011.

In other news,we recently finished 2nd in the fifth Worldvision spin-off. We were allocated Israel and entered 'Becoming Insane' by Infected Mushroom. This is the highest finishing position for Rolloland in any song contest.

Posted by: King Rollo 31st August 2020, 05:40 PM

BJSC127 - Kiko by Dead Can Dance

Dead Can Dance are an Australian duo,Lisa Gerrard and Brendan Perry. They have worked together since 1981. Their music has been described as "constructed soundscapes of mesmerising grandeur and solemn beauty; African polyrhythms, Gaelic folk, Gregorian chant, Middle Eastern music, mantras, and art rock." They have appeared once before,representing Ingermanlandia in BJSC48 and are the first Australian act entered by Rolloland. Kiko is taken from their eighth album,Anastasis. The footage in this video is taken from the 2011 film 'Samsara' which was directed by Ron Fricke.

Posted by: King Rollo 27th September 2020, 08:37 PM

BJSC128 - Start Again by 4 Strings & Susanne Teutenberg

I was thinking of entering this song into the last Club Bizarre contest (the theme was vocals) but I thought it might be too obvious it was me as I have already entered 4 Strings into the first Club Bizarre (trance) and also Worldvision III. The Dutch duo have already appeared three times in the main contest,representing Ben's Sanctuary,Cascadia and Danaelanda. Their best finish so far is 13th place for Danaelanda in BJSC61. German singer Susanne Teutenberg has been used by 4 Strings as a regular vocalist over the years. 'Start Again' is a single from 2020.

Posted by: dan-G 27th September 2020, 08:46 PM

Danælanda of course being the former name of Danæviia
nice to see them back again anyhow. It did come up on my radar being a 4 Strings song but I only gave it a few plays and kinda forgot about it so hopefully it grows on me and I can count it as a discovery.
I recommend All Through The Night and A Brand New Day released last year also with the same vocalist. if you haven’t heard those already. both made my personal top 40.

Posted by: King Rollo 27th September 2020, 09:01 PM

I haven't heard them before. I'll make sure I listen to them,thanks.

Posted by: Pting Rollo 27th October 2020, 07:03 PM

BJSC129 - Loveless by Lo Moon

Lo Moon are an American band based in Los Angeles formed by their lead singer Matt Lowell. The guitarist Sam Stewart is the son of Dave Stewart from Eurythmics and Siobhan Fahey from Bananarama and Shakespears Sister. Loveless is their debut single,released in 2016. They have since released four more singles and one album.

Posted by: Rollofsellotape 5th December 2020, 04:29 PM

BJSC130 - Lost by Jai Wolf featuring Chelsea Jade

Jai Wolf was born in Bangladesh as Sajeeb Saha but has lived in the US for most of his life. He has appeared once before, finishing 10th for Florina in BJSC76 with 'Indian Summer'. Chelsea Jade (Metcalf) has also made her way to America, via South Africa and New Zealand, and is making her debut in the contest. This collaboration is from 2018. I planned to enter it earlier in the year but after Jai Wolf won the April edition of Club Bizarre, I decided to sit on it for a while to avoid jumping on the bandwagon.

Posted by: Sausage Rollo 22nd December 2020, 06:32 PM

Points given in finals 2017-20

The top four countries are unchanged from a year ago while Tartford move up 4 places from 9th to 5th and Danaeviia progress from 10th to 7th. Deandria and Quintessa were 5th and 6th a year ago but they drop down after not entering the contest for most of the year. There are big climbs for Singerpurear (18th to 11th), Botanikka (28th to 19th) and Utopia (46th to 20th).

1. 207 Fljótavík
2. 195 Terra Avium
3. 169 Trifoski
4. 168 Jadakissnia
5. 153 Tartford
6. 143 Dobago
7. 138 Danæviia
8. 127 Quintessa
9. 123 Aelandor
10. 118 Persephonia
11. 115 Singerpurear
12. 113 Suedeonia
13. 112 Deandria
14. 111 Lotunia
15. 107 FSR Rontvia
16. 105 Séyetana
17. 102 Kluminican Republic
18. 101 Skall
19. 90 Bøtanikkä
20. 88 Utopia
86 Summericia
82 Niceland
81 Aeroche
79 Cowtermont
69 Arcodesia
63 Altyr Muunilinst
62 Cadelicia
62 Cor Lupus
58 Ojnoj
58 Oslol
57 Espen
53 FARC
53 Thelonia
45 Beaverdonia
45 Pupok
43 Bhangra
43 Harmonica
42 Buzzjack Mountain
42 Desbuanda
41 Hendinia
41 Tinnmark
39 Vülkyria
37 Alteria
33 Greenfroze
33 Ramrynia
33 Wholune
32 New Lexico
31 Jupiterdonia
30 Florina
30 Flynnonda
29 Unovia
28 Numayania
27 East Rukahavian
27 Land of DW
26 Hushkanukia
24 Taahino
21 Daehun
20 Avalonia
20 Cumulonimbia
20 Why So Sirius
19 #00274E
19 Azure
15 Holland-Oats
15 N DNTN
14 Elëdan
13 Caerfyrddia
13 Jayrusalem
13 Kylienips
13 St. Burbia
12 Pagasa
12 Republic of Adonia
11 D'yermak'er
10 République d'Áskorza
9 Ultraviolenceland
8 Ambienta
8 Kathaldazia
8 Mulgracia
7 Triangledonia
6 Bignia-Zaragovina
6 Brechtoria
6 Budtar
6 Zanmatony
5 Lookylion
4 Yehesi
3 Sandebörg

Posted by: Sausage Rollo 23rd December 2020, 05:05 PM

Points received in finals 2017-20

Aelandor stay in 1st place while Terra Avium and Suedeonia swap places from a year ago. Persephonia move up from 7th to 4th, Seyetana from 10th to 7th and Jadakissnia from 12th to 8th. There are also big climbs for Niceland (23rd to 15th) and Utopia (35th to 18th). Thanks to all the countries who gave us points this year.

1. 239 Aelandor
2. 215 Terra Avium
3. 193 Suedeonia
4. 166 Persephonia
5. 143 Trifoski
6. 140 Fljótavík
7. 138 Séyetana
8. 135 Jadakissnia
9. 121 Skall
10. 116 Deandria
11. 106 Singerpurear
12. 101 Tartford
13. 100 Cumulonimbia
14. 94 Summericia
15. 87 Niceland
16. 80 Jupiterdonia
17. 72 Arcodesia
18. 70 Utopia
19. 64 Wholune
20. 62 Republic of Adonia
61 Bøtanikkä
59 Quintessa
57 Espen
53 Aeroche
51 Daehun
48 Land of DW
46 Flynnonda
44 Lotunia
43 Harmonica
40 Buzzjack Mountain
39 Thelonia
37 FSR Rontvia
33 Dobago
33 St. Burbia
32 Danæviia
32 D'yermak'er
30 FARC
28 Altyr Muunilinst
28 Mulgracia
26 Varakë
26 Why So Sirius
25 Alteria
25 (The Actual Republic of) Bellamia
23 Medhelnia
21 Aesthetica
21 Beaverdonia
21 East Rukahavian
21 Greenfroze
20 Kluminican Republic
20 Numayania
19 Elëdan
19 Zaminton
18 Caerfyrddia
18 Jukianië
18 Pagasa
18 Scherzland
18 Taahino
16 Desbuanda
15 Cowtermont
15 Ojnoj
13 Hendinia
13 Holland-Oats
12 Oslol
11 Palmyra
11 Tinnmark
10 Azure
10 Zanmatony
9 Avalonia
9 Florina
9 Kylienips
7 Chestoria
7 Mezidinia
5 Bhangra
5 Mosquetania
4 République d'Áskorza
4 Vülkyria
3 Cor Lupus
2 Hushkanukia
2 Yehesi
1 Cadelicia
1 PRoJ
1 Umiiruka
1 United States of Jack

Many of the countries listed a year ago as having never given us points have now done so. The only active country that's been entering for a few years but is still resisting the charms of Rollo music is Ultraviolenceland. Pupok and Unovia have also not given us any points but they both seem to be on hiatus at the moment.

Posted by: King Rollo 9th January 2021, 08:33 PM

BJSC131 - Let's All Pray For This World (UNKLE Reconstruction) by Perry Farrell

Perry Farrell is best known as the lead singer of the American alternative rock band Jane's Addiction. He has also been part of the groups Porno For Pyros and Satellite Party. His stage name is a play on the word 'peripheral'. 'Let's All Pray For This World' is a song from his 2019 solo album 'Kind Heaven' but we are entering a 2020 remix by UNKLE who have already represented Rolloland with one of their own songs in BJSC118.

Posted by: King Rollo 15th February 2021, 12:49 PM

BJSC132 - I Hold You by Clann

Clann is the Canadian producer Sebastian McKinnon. 'I Hold You' is from his 2017 album, 'Seelie', and features vocals from another Canadian, Charlotte Loseth, who records her own music under the name Sea Oleena. Sebastian is also a film maker and is currently making a feature film which will use music from the album but for the moment the only video we can offer to illustrate the song is this unofficial one featuring Icelandic landscapes.

Posted by: King Rollo 13th March 2021, 01:36 PM

BJSC133 - Diamond Veins by French 79 featuring Sarah Rebecca

French 79 is the project of Simon Henner who is from Marseille. This is his second appearance in the BJSC, having finished 27th in the 114th contest, representing Quintessa. 'Diamond Veins' is from French 79's first album, 'Olympic', released in 2016 and features vocals by the American singer Sarah Rebecca who is making her debut in the contest.

Posted by: ✖ leww ✖ 13th March 2021, 11:07 PM

AMAZING choice Rollo.

Posted by: King Rollo 14th March 2021, 12:08 AM

Thanks, an approval from Aeroche is greatly valued.

Posted by: King Rollo 14th April 2021, 04:49 PM

BJSC134 - Moon (And It Went Like) by Kid Francescoli

Kid Francescoli is the project of Mathieu Hocine who, like our entrant from the last contest, is from Marseille. It was not our intention to choose two artists who knew each other in consecutive contests but our original entry by Steven Wilson was vetoed and as we are trying to break our national record for consecutive qualifiers, we thought that this was the most likely out of the potentials that we have at the moment to do that. Moon (And It Went Like) is from Kid Francescoli's second album 'Play Me Again', released in 2017, and features vocals by the American singer Julia Minkin.

Posted by: King Rollo 10th May 2021, 09:13 PM

BJSC135 - Modern Fears (Pilotpriest Come True Version) by Electric Youth

Electric Youth are a Canadian duo, Bronwyn Griffin and Austin Garrick, who came together musically in 2011 but were already a couple well before that. This is their third BJSC appearance, having represented Palmyra in the 39th contest (finishing 11th) and Numayania in the 53rd contest (failing to qualify for the final). Both of those appearances were as the featured act. This is the second time this year we have entered a Canadian song from a film but unlike the Clann song, this time the film has been completed and released. It's called 'Come True' and the video features scenes from it with Electric Youth also appearing as silhouettes on monitor screens. 'Modern Fears' first appeared as a bonus track on the deluxe edition of Electric Youth's 2014 album 'Innerworld'. The song we are entering is a remixed version from this year with a lusher, more cinematic sound to it to suit the film it features in. Pilotpriest is the alias of Anthony Scott Burns who also wrote and directed the film.

Posted by: King Rollo 9th July 2021, 05:45 PM

BJSC136 - Run Run Run by Yeah But No

I don't know much about Yeah But No. A google search just brings up Vicky Pollard. I can tell you that they are are a duo made up of Douglas Greed and Fabian Kuss and that they are based in Berlin so I'm assuming that they are German. 'Run Run Run' is taken from their second album 'Demons' released in 2019.

Posted by: King Rollo 15th August 2021, 05:02 PM

BJSC137 - Monsters by All India Radio

All India Radio are an Australian group led by their only constant member, Martin Kennedy. They were formed in 1998 and have released 26 albums. 'Monsters' is taken from their 17th album, 'Space', released in 2018. Yes, that's right, they have already put out another nine albums since then! It features vocals from Leona Gray who also wrote the lyrics. She does not appear in the video. The woman who does is the model and actress, Annaliese McGuire.

Posted by: King Rollo 22nd September 2021, 08:31 PM

BJSC138 - Supper's Ready by Genesis

Supper's Ready is taken from Genesis' fourth album, 'Foxtrot', released in 1972 while Peter Gabriel was their lead singer. It's the longest and oldest song that Rolloland has entered into the BJSC. If you were following my all time top 1000 songs countdown, you might remember that Supper's Ready was placed as high as number 2. Genesis are currently on their final tour and are set to have a top 10 album on Friday with 'The Last Domino', a collection of their most popular songs.

Posted by: King Rollo 19th October 2021, 08:16 PM

BJSC139 - D7-D5 by Blanck Mass

Blanck Mass is the solo project of Benjamin John Power who was previously part of an electonic music duo called f*** Buttons. He is making his second appearance in the BJSC, having finished in 10th place for Trifoski a year ago. D7-D5 was released as a single in 2016. Rolloland has never had three DNQ's in a row so we are hoping that this entry will have enough support to qualify for the final.

Posted by: Bré 22nd October 2021, 08:30 PM

I'm still a little sad that All India Radio DNQed (especially as it would have been in if we'd changed the 20 qualifiers per semi rule a couple of months earlier but ah well) - I'm really liking this new single from them as well so thank you for the artist discovery!



'D7-D5' is great as well of course, thinking and hoping it should do quite well.

Posted by: King Rollo 22nd October 2021, 09:10 PM

Yes, I like the ambient soundscapes on that one.

Posted by: King Rollo 16th November 2021, 04:47 PM

BJSC140 - Orphan Girl by Nicola O'Haire

Nicola O'Haire is from Ballinrobe in County Mayo and Orphan Girl is her debut single. She is the third Irish act to represent Rolloland. After its release last month, the single shot to number 1 on the Irish iTunes chart. The song was written in 2012 by Brendan Graham who has written two Eurovision Song Contest winners as well as 'You Raise Me Up'. Ireland's Great Famine lasted from 1845 - 1852. About 1 million people died with another million emigrating. Earl Grey, the British Secretary of State for the Colonies, came up with an idea to relocate orphan girls from overcrowded Irish workhouses to the other side of the world where they would help to settle the new Australian colony, making up for a shortage of serving staff. Over 4000 girls made the arduous journey. It is estimated that today, up to 2 million Australians owe their heritage to these orphan girls. This song is the story of one of them.

Posted by: awardinary 28th November 2021, 02:08 PM

As I discussed at the close of yesterday’s listenthrough, she sounds like I imagine Susan Boyle sounded as a teenager.

Posted by: King Rollo 28th November 2021, 07:28 PM

That thought had not occurred to me. I do like the way she enunciates every word of the lyrics.

Posted by: King Rollo 17th January 2022, 05:46 PM

BJSC141 - Fab Tool by Carpenter Brut featuring David Eugene Edwards

Carpenter Brut is a darksynth artist from Poitiers, France. His real name is Franck Hueso. He has already represented Summericia in BJSC93 which was the contest just before Rolloland made its first appearance. He finished 22nd with his song 'Turbo Killer'. 'Fab Tool' is a single from 2020 and features vocals from the American David Eugene Edwards who also contributed to the lyrics. He is the lead singer, songwriter and musician from the American alternative country band Wovenhand.

Posted by: King Rollo 23rd February 2022, 07:38 PM

BJSC142 - Proper Jack Froster by Big Big Train

Bournemouth band Big Big Train are representing Rolloland for the second time in the main contest. They previously appeared in the 122nd edition where they failed to qualify from their semi-final. 'Proper Jack Froster' is from their 14th album 'Welcome To The Planet' which came out less than a month ago although it had already been released as a single in December. The song was written by bass guitarist Greg Spawton and is about his childhood growing up in the Midlands in the 70s. It comes with this wonderful animated video. Lead vocals here are by David Longdon who died in an accident after the album was completed. Big Big Train's manager recently announced that after speaking to David's family, they have decided to carry on as a group.

Posted by: Ma Rollion 5th March 2022, 11:57 AM

Big Big Train have qualified for the final! Thanks to all those who voted for the song. Here is a reaction to the song from my favourite youtuber Doug Helvering. He's a music teacher and classical composer and does a lot of these videos, listening to classic rock and prog rock songs that he hasn't heard before and commenting on them.

Posted by: King Rollo 25th March 2022, 08:26 PM

BJSC143 - Never Let Me Down Again by Depeche Mode

This month Rolloland is celebrating its 50th anniversary so we are sending one of our favourite groups, Depeche Mode. Never Let Me Down Again is taken from their sixth album, Music For The Masses, released in 1987. The single reached number 22 in the UK. The song is one of just a few of the group's 80s songs that they still play live in concert, usually being kept back for the encore performance and extended to about double the length of the single version.

Posted by: awardinary 25th March 2022, 08:30 PM

I remember seeing the “Singles” album in shops when I was a child and thought that it looked like something I should check out one day, and whilst I never owned it, I have come to hear and become familiar with many releases by Depeche Mode over the years. Can’t say I was familiar with the one you have entered, but I listened yesterday and it felt somewhat nostalgic, so I was glad to hear it! Great anniversary choice of artist!

Posted by: King Rollo 25th March 2022, 08:37 PM

Thanks Wardy, I hope others will like it as well.

Posted by: dandy* 25th March 2022, 10:53 PM

I’m surprised you didn’t enter the 9 minute version!!!

Posted by: King Rollo 25th March 2022, 11:58 PM

I certainly prefer the longer version myself but I thought the shorter version would be more likely to pick up points.

Posted by: dandy* 26th March 2022, 09:53 PM

I love it either way, hoping it does well for you!

Posted by: King Rollo 28th April 2022, 06:08 PM

BJSC144 - Liar by Envy Of None

Envy Of None are a Canadian/American band formed by the former Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson. Liar was released as their debut single in January and is one of the tracks from their first album which came out a few weeks ago. With lead vocals coming from the 25 year old Maiah Wynne, the music of Envy Of None is far removed from the heavy rock sound you might associate with Rush. With a length of just 3 minutes 12 seconds, Liar is the shortest song that Rolloland has sent to the main contest.

Posted by: King Rollo 28th May 2022, 06:33 PM

BJSC 145 - Then Came The Wave by AtomA

AtomA are a Swedish band formed in 2010. After releasing one album in 2012, the group took a break for studies and various other activities but they have now returned to the music business. Then Came The Wave is a single from last year.

Posted by: King Rollo 16th July 2022, 07:04 PM

BJSC 146 - We Are The Same by Archive

Archive are British group who have been going for 28 years. While being popular across Europe, they continue to go under the radar in their own country. This is their second appearance for Rolloland, they finished 30th in BJSC99 with 'Bullets'. I have also entered a song by them into the Unknown Pleasures contest. Both of those songs had a male lead vocal so this time I have chosen one with a female vocal. Holly Martin has been part of the group since 2012 and she sings this one. 'We Are The Same' is taken from their twelfth studio album 'Call To Arms & Angels' which was released earlier this year.

Posted by: King Rollo 20th August 2022, 12:55 PM

BJSC147 - Drop Me Down by Mikko Joensuu

Mikko Joensuu is a singer, songwriter and musician from Finland. As he won Unknown Pleasures for me last year with 'There Used To Be A Darkness', I thought he deserved a crack at the main song contest. 'Drop Me Down' is from the same album, 'Amen 2', released in 2016. The song comes with a 360° video. You can play about with it by moving your cursor from left to right and up and down but please do not let this distract you from listening to the song.

Posted by: King Rollo 27th September 2022, 12:40 PM

BJSC148 - I Would Sing Along by Karen Peris

Karen Peris is the lead singer and main songwriter of the American alternative rock band The Innocence Mission who were formed in 1986. Her husband Don is also in the group. 'I Would Sing Along' is taken from her second solo album, 'A Song Is Way Above the Lawn', released in 2021. The song features her two children, Drew and Anna, on violin and viola respectively.

Posted by: Pting Rollo 25th October 2022, 08:56 PM

BJSC149 - Alone & Unafraid by ELIZA

ELIZA used to be known as Eliza Doolittle, a fact I was unaware of when I stumbled upon this song a couple of months ago. I only found out just before I entered it. She has three top 40 singles to her name plus one with Disclosure and a number 1 single as part of the Justice Collective. Alone & Unafraid is a single taken from her 2018 album 'A Real Romantic'.

Posted by: Cody Wesker 25th October 2022, 09:07 PM

oh it’s THIS CHICK I was getting confused the hints and thought of someone else 😹

Posted by: King Rollo 29th November 2022, 11:29 PM

BJSC150 - Love You To Bits (Bit 1) by No-Man

No-Man are an English duo who go way back to 1987 when they were known as No Man Is An Island (Except The Isle of Man). That's surely one of the best ever band names but it was shortened to No-Man from 1990 onwards. The two members are Tim Bowness and Steven Wilson. The latter needs no introduction to BJSC regulars, having represented Rolloland in our debut contest and also finishing in 2nd place for Terra Avium in the same year. With Steven being busy with Porcupine Tree and solo work, No-Man have only released seven albums, the latest being 2019's 'Love You To Bits'. The album is basically one song with Love You To Bits, Bits 1 to 5 on Side 1 and Love You To Pieces, Pieces 1 to 5 on Side 2. We are entering Bit 1 to this contest.

Posted by: Dr. Bré 29th November 2022, 11:46 PM

Oh I didn't realise this was a Steven Wilson project, that was a research fail from me whoops (though I highly doubt it'd make it veto worthy anyway so no worries - does definitely make me look forward to hearing it more though!)

Posted by: King Rollo 29th November 2022, 11:54 PM

Well, I'm glad I managed to sneak him in after being vetoed the last time I tried.

(He doesn't sing any lead vocals on this album)

Posted by: King Rollo 16th January 2023, 08:44 PM

BJSC151 - I Won't Back Down by Hybrid

Hybrid are a married duo from Wales, Mike and Charlotte Truman. They have appeared in the contest once before, finishing in 4th place for Tartford with Finished Symphony in BJSC113. I Won't Back Down is the final track on their 2018 album, Light Of The Fearless. With accompaniment from the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, it's a cover version of a song by Tom Petty from his 1989 album, Full Moon Fever. He co-wrote the song with Rolloland icon Jeff Lynne.

Posted by: King Rollo 17th February 2023, 07:56 PM

BJSC152 - Blood Moon by Bokka

Bokka are a Polish group shrouded in mystery. They do not appear in their music videos and always wear masks on stage or in publicity photos. The members have not even revealed their names. Blood Moon is the title track from their fourth album, released in 2022.

Posted by: uhsting 17th February 2023, 07:57 PM

I certainly did not expect an entry like this from you I almost had this in my weekly top 50 in 2021 but fell just short. I think this would have made top 50 in my Top 50 Rejects in 2021.

Posted by: King Rollo 17th February 2023, 09:25 PM

Rolloland always aims to be unpredictable.

Posted by: King Rollo 19th March 2023, 02:34 PM

BJSC153 - If You Don't Love Me by Prefab Sprout

Prefab Sprout are a group formed in County Durham in 1978. They had six top 40 singles from 1985 to 1997 and nine top 40 albums. If You Don't Love Me was one of the new songs on their compilation album 'A Life of Surprises: The Best of Prefab Sprout' from 1992. It was released as a single and reached number 33. A cover version of the song was recorded by Kylie Minogue in 1994.

Posted by: King Rollo 24th April 2023, 04:51 PM

BJSC154 - Pray For Me I Don't Fit In by Melt Yourself Down

Melt Yourself Down are a London band formed in 2012. Their music covers a wide range of genres such as afrobeat, punk, jazz and funk. This is their second BJSC appearance. They previously represented Trifoski seven years ago, failing to qualify for the final. Pray For Me I Don't Fit In is the title track taken from their fourth album which was released in 2022.

Posted by: King Rollo 25th May 2023, 08:49 PM

BJSC155 - Macho City by The Steve Miller Band

The Steve Miller Band are an American group formed in San Francisco in 1966. In the UK, they are best known for their 1973 single 'The Joker' which reached number 1 in 1990 after being used in a Levi's TV commercial. They also reached number 2 on the singles chart in 1982 with 'Abracadabra'. Macho City is taken from their eleventh studio album 'Circle Of Love', released in 1981. I have never heard the whole album or any of the groups other albums. I know the song from it being played a few times on Annie Nightingale's Radio 1 request show in 1983. It became a bit of a cult song for the listeners at the time. Forty years later, I hope the same thing will happen with the Buzzjack audience.

Posted by: King Rollo 19th July 2023, 06:26 PM

BJSC156 - The First Picture Of You by The Lotus Eaters

The Lotus Eaters were formed in Liverpool in 1982. 'The First Picture Of You' was their debut single, released in July 1983. It reached number 15 on the UK singles chart. The video was filmed in Walberswick on the Suffolk coast. Subsequent singles failed to reach the top 40 and the band split up in 1985. They reformed in 2001.

Posted by: King Rollo 25th October 2023, 05:28 PM

BJSC159 - Gaza by Marillion

Five years after they last represented Rolloland, Marillion are back with the song 'Gaza' from their 2012 album 'Sounds That Can't Be Made' which has become very relevant to the current situation in the Middle East. Its lyrics take the perspective of a boy growing up in the Israeli-occupied Gaza Strip. In an interview with Radio Rollo in 2012, singer and lyricist Steve Hogarth said this about the song:

"This is a song for the people – especially the children – of Gaza. It was written after many conversations with ordinary Palestinians living in the refugee camps of Gaza and the West Bank. I spoke also to Israelis, to NGO workers, to a diplomat unofficially working in Jerusalem, and took their perspectives into account whilst writing the lyric. It is not my/our intention to smear the Jewish faith or people – we know many Jews are deeply critical of the current situation – and nothing here is intended to show sympathy for acts of violence, whatever the motivation, but simply to ponder upon where desperation inevitably leads."

For anyone who is interested, these are the full lyrics to the song:

When I was young it all seemed like a game
Living here brought no sense of shame
But now I'm older I've come to understand
Once we had houses
Once we had land
They rained down bullets on us as our homes collapsed
We lay beneath the rubble terrified

Hoping, dare we dream?
We gave up waiting
For us, to dream is still a dream

When I woke up, the house was broken stones
We suddenly had nothing
And nothing's changed

We live, eight people, in this overcrowded heat
Factory-farmed animals living in our own sweat
Living like this is all my baby brother ever knew
The world does nothing, what can we do?

We will kick the ball
We will skip the rope
We will play outside, be careful
We will paint and draw, we will say our prayers

Outside the pitiless sun bleaches the broken streets
The darkness drops in the evening like an iron door
The men play cards under torchlight
The women stay inside
Hell can erupt in a moment day or night

You ask for trouble if you stray too close to the wall
My father died feeding the birds
Mum goes in front of me to check for soldiers

For every hot-head stone ten come back
For every hot-head stone a hundred come back
For every rocket fired the drones come back

For thirteen years the roads have all been closed
We're isolated, we're denied medical supplies
Fuel and work are scarce, they build houses on our farms
The old men weep, the young men take up arms

We're packed like chickens in this town of block cement
I get headache from the diesel, when it rains, the sewers too
I had no idea what martyrdom meant
Until my older brother, my older brother
I'm sorry I can't continue

You sow the wind, you reap the whirlwind, it is said
When people know they have no future
Can we blame them if we cannot tame them?
And when their hopes and dreams are broken
And they feel they might as well be dead
As they go, will we forgive them
If they take us with them?

Stay close
Stay home
Stay calm
Have faith

With the love of our family we can rise above anything
Someday surely someone must help us
With the love of our family we can rise above anything
Someday surely someone must help us
Even now we will go to school
Even now we will dream to dream
Someday surely someone must help us

Nothing's ever simple, that's for sure
There are grieving mothers on both sides of the wire
And everyone deserves a chance to feel the future just might be bright
But any way you look at it, whichever point of view
For us to have to live like this
It just ain't right
It just ain't right
It just ain't right

We all want peace and freedom that's for sure
But peace won't come from standing on our necks
Everyone deserves a chance to feel the future just might be bright
But any way you look at this, whichever point of view
For us to have to live like this
It just ain't right
It just ain't right
It just ain't right

It's like a nightmare rose up slouching towards Bethlehem
Like a nightmare rose up from this small strip of land
Slouching towards Bethlehem

It's like a nightmare rose up from this small strip of land
Slouching towards Bethlehem

It's like a nightmare rose up from this small strip of land
Slouching towards Bethlehem

It's like a nightmare rose up from this small strip of land
Slouching towards Bethlehem

It's like a nightmare rose up, like a nightmare rose up
Slouching towards Bethlehem

I can't know what twist of history did this to me
It's like a nightmare

It's like a nightmare (With the love of our family)
(We can rise above everything)
Towards Bethlehem (Some day surely someone must help us)

Someday surely someone must help us

Posted by: King Rollo 20th November 2023, 07:35 PM

Steve Hackett was the lead guitarist in Genesis from 1971 to 1977. 'Hoping Love Will Last' is taken from his second solo album 'Please Don't Touch!' which was released in 1978. It features vocals from the American singer Randy Crawford who went on to have four UK hit singles including 'One Day I'll Fly Away' (no.2 in 1980) and 'Almaz' (no.4 in 1986). She also sang lead vocal on 'Street Life', a top five single for The Crusaders in 1979, so she was relatively unknown when Steve Hackett's album came out.