August 3, 20231 yr Author A big improvement on the previous result from BJSC 155! Zanmatony continued their short qualification streak with a respectable 11th place finish in Semi Final 2, and in the final were able to achieve a second Top 20 position for 2023! :yahoo: Let's take another look at how Zanmatony voted in the semi final for BJSC 156; +12 Will Heard – I Better Love You {Flynnonda} [DID NOT QUALIFY] +10 Ben Hemsley – Erase Me {Aeroche} [QUALIFIED] +8 Kosheen – Harder {Singerpurear} [QUALIFIED] +7 Dimension – DJ Turn It Up {Thelonia} [QUALIFIED] +6 LSDXOXO – Double Tap {Neliönoir} [QUALIFIED] +5 Kiana – Lemonade {Hushkanukia} [QUALIFIED] +4 LAUREL – Scream Drive Faster {Dobago} [QUALIFIED] +3 Char – USER 139 {Pupok} [DID NOT QUALIFY] +2 Natalie Jane – I'm Her {POPHub} [DID NOT QUALIFY] +1 The Kolors – ITALODISCO {Bøtanikkä} [QUALIFIED] The final votes from Zanmatony looked like this; +18 RAM & Cari – What Matters {Danæviia} [6th] +15 Kosheen – Harder {Singerpurear} [20th] +13 Dimension – DJ Turn It Up {Thelonia} [4th] +12 Sam Girling – Ankerklause (Is The Feeling Only Strong) {Beaverdonia} [15th] +11 Ben Hemsley – Erase Me {Aeroche} [5th] +10 LSDXOXO – Double Tap {Neliönoir} [7th] +9 Geo22 – Magic {Kathaldazia} [1st] +8 horsegiirL – Harvest Heartbreak (feat. BAUGRUPPE90) {Republic of Adonia} [24th] +7 twst – Off-World {Cumulonimbia} [8th] +6 Go_A – Kalyna {Cadelicia} [2nd] +5 ZEF e MARZ – Tilt (feat. Elisa & La Rappresentante Di Lista) {Quintessa} [25th] +4 Willow Kayne – Mr Universe (feat. General Levy) {Summericia} [40th] +3 Noa Kirel, Forever Tel Aviv & Sagi Kariv – Provocative {Ramrynia} [39th] +2 Kilo Kish – NO APOLOGY! {Maple Ridge} [28th] +1 The Lotus Eaters – The First Picture Of You {Rolloland} [34th] Delighted to see a winner from the votes Zanmatony gave, and congratulations Kathaldazia for another win in 2023! :cheer: Thanks to everyone who voted for Zanmatony this time, especially to Jupiterdonia & Yehesi for the gold medals, Kathaldazia & Thelonia for the silver medals and Flynnonda & Wholune for the bronze medals! :D
August 8, 20231 yr Author BJSC 145 Entry (May 2022) Artist: Mayra Verónica Song: Mama Mia Zanmatony were awarded a semi final place in the annual TBO event with this Top 10 entry from Mayra Verónica. Originally an international hit in 2013, Mama Mia went on to finish in 33rd place out of 40, with a score of 44 points. Thanks to all for voting for Mayra Verónica in TBO XV. :)
August 17, 20231 yr Author BJSC Foreign Language III Entry (August 2023) Host City: Odoy, Sovarasma ============================== Artist: Sofia Kourtesis Song: Si Te Portas Bonito Origin: 🇵🇪 Peru Sofia Kourtesis is a Peruvian producer, vocalist and DJ living in Berlin. She has been described as “a musical magpie with a distinct dancefloor-friendly style.”—The Guardian. She started out in a hip-hop band at 18, then later turned to producing electronic music. Kourtesis says that many of her sounds come from her travels—the din of the Amazon, the shouts of children selling papa y queso—while others come from movies, old records, or children’s toys from the flea market. None of these techniques are new, but, putting them in the service of such expressive melodies and surprising arrangements, she makes them wholly her own. Sofia Kourtesis has announced that her debut album Madres will be released on 27 October via Ninja Tune. Si Te Portas Bonito (translated “If You Behave Nicely”) is the lead single from her upcoming debut album. The song leans into the uplifting energy of her production style, enveloping the listener in subtle layers of sound. It unfolds radiantly, the synths gliding out in front of each beat, providing a perfectly timed stepping stone to carry your imagination into her paradise-like sound. Of the new song, she said: “If you want to date someone special! Step up your game and behave nice.” Original Release Date: 26th July, 2023 Uj1m7s6TRNk Grouping: 8/29 Result: 3rd Points: 92 Votes: 14 (1x12, 2x10, 3x8) Votes Given: +12 Lisa Gerrard & Pieter Bourke – Shadow Magnet {Jupiterdonia} [1st] +10 Thylacine ft. Yan Wagner – 1978 {Danæviia} [7th] +8 Chérine – Ça M'ennuie Pas {The Spodic Empire} [6th] +7 Claire Laffut – Mojo {Terra Avium} [15th] +6 Madame – ARANCIATA {Bronzil} [22nd] +5 Agam Buhbut – אתה לא ברשימות {POPHub} [17th] +4 Tinariwen – Sastanàqqàm {Persephonia} [12th] +3 Sha Ru – Temporary Iteration {Thelonia} [13th] +2 Vacíos Cuerpos – Hoy Solo Quiero Odiar {Jadakissnia} [2nd] +1 Tshegue – Na Boyi {Sovarasma} [4th] Votes Received: +12 {Skall} +10 {Danaeviia} +10 {Lookylion} +8 {Abeltesfayeton} +8 {Beaverdonia} +8 {Bøtanikkä} +7 {Aesthetica} +6 {Terra Avium} +6 {Thelonia} +5 {Aeroche} +5 {Jadakissnia} +4 {Scotland 2} +2 {Jupiterdonia} +1 {Cor Lupus}
August 19, 20231 yr Author BJSC 157 Entry (August 2023) Host Country: Kathaldazia ============================== Artist: SHEE Song: win your love Origin: 🇮🇪 Ireland SHEE is the alias of Irish producer David Sheerin. His love for electronic music is rooted in disco, house and particularly French house and filter house. The Limerick based producer has found inspiration in seminal producers including; Thomas Bangalter, Ed Banger, Cassius, Laurent Garnier and more. SHEE has been honing his craft based around the influential filter happy sound that emerged in the late 90’s. Of the song, SHEE described win your love as “an emotional ravers tune, made for the 4am afters, made with friends and parties in mind.” On his Instagram account he states “I wrote it 6 months ago in my bedroom late at night, it’s inspired by after parties with my mates and 5am chats. Decided to upload it to soundcloud as a free dl/bootleg. It got such an amazing response which I wasn’t expecting!! It’s quite different to my usual sound, so I was super nervous about how people would receive it but I started putting it into my sets and the reaction gave me so much confidence💕 It now has over 100,000 plays and is finally ready for release!” Original Release Date: 21st July, 2023 mw_bODK4NPA Grouping: Semi Final 1 (19/30) Result: 7th (Qualified) Points: 80 Votes: 18 (1x12) BJSC 157 Final: (39 of 42) Result: 25th Points: 155 Votes: 27 (1x15, 1x13) Votes Given: Semi Final: +12 FILLY – Cowgirl {Kluminican Republic} [QUALIFIED] +10 Anish Kumar – Care About Me {Aeroche} [QUALIFIED] +8 McKinley Dixon – Run, Run, Run {Abeltesfayeton} [QUALIFIED] +7 NNHMN – NRL {Jadakissnia} [QUALIFIED] +6 Parra For Cuva – Life Lately {Danæviia} [QUALIFIED] +5 We Lost The Sea – A Gallant Gentleman {Aelandor} [QUALIFIED] +4 M.A.G – 2322332323233333333 {Terra Avium} [QUALIFIED] +3 Mentissa – Mamma Mia {Yehesi} [QUALIFIED] +2 NEEA RIVER – Love Me Out Of Lonely {Ramrynia} [QUALIFIED] +1 Dusky & Denham Audio – Everything I Do {D'yermak'er} [DID NOT QUALIFY] Final: +18 DJ HEARTSTRING – It Ain't Over {Kathaldazia} [3rd] +15 FILLY – Cowgirl {Kluminican Republic} [5th] +13 Anish Kumar – Care About Me {Aeroche} [8th] +12 Aran Burn – Titan {Sovarasma} [6th] +11 We Lost The Sea – A Gallant Gentleman {Aelandor} [7th] +10 Nils Hoffmann feat. Rae Morris – Lonely {Thelonia} [21st] +9 Leah Kate – Space {Yobnedorica} [32nd] +8 Isolde Lasoen – The Four Horsemen {Suedeonia} [22nd] +7 M.A.G – 2322332323233333333 {Terra Avium} [14th] +6 Paris Texas – tenTHIRTYseven {Persephonia} [16th] +5 Data_haven – Utopia {Cumulonimbia} [10th] +4 McKinley Dixon – Run, Run, Run {Abeltesfayeton} [28th] +3 OMNIMAR – The Matrix {Rolloland} [36th] +2 NNHMN – NRL {Jadakissnia} [34th] +1 The Scarlet Opera – Alive {New Lexico} [13th] Votes Received: Semi Final: +12 {Abeltesfayeton} +7 {Greenfroze} +6 {Aesthetica} +6 {Jadakissnia} +6 {Terra Avium} +5 {Beaverdonia} +5 {Kathaldazia} +5 {Kluminican Republic} +5 {Tartford} +4 {Danæviia} +4 {Jupiterdonia} +3 {Cadelicia} +3 {Niceland} +3 {Summericia} +2 {East Rukahavian} +2 {Yobnedorica} +1 {Aeroche} +1 {D'yermak'er} Final: +15 {Thelonia} +13 {Land of DW} +12 {Abeltesfayeton} +12 {Bronzil} +10 {Greenfroze} +9 {Dobago} +9 {Jadakissnia} +7 {Aeroche} +7 {Tartford} +7 {Terra Avium} +6 {Jupiterdonia} +5 {Aesthetica} +5 {Danæviia} +5 {East Rukahavian} +5 {Kathaldazia} +5 {Skall} +4 {Wholune} +3 {Cumulonimbia} +3 {POPHub} +2 {Cadelicia} +2 {Neliönoir} +2 {Niceland} +2 {Persephonia} +2 {Yobnedorica} +1 {Cor Lupus} +1 {FSR Rontvia} +1 {Summericia}
September 1, 20231 yr Author Another spin-off contest completed, and once again Zanmatony managed a podium finish by getting the bronze medal. A close race to first which we had a steady lead for, but it was our own gold medal award that decided the winning nation, so we would like to congratulate Jupiterdonia on their victory! We were happy to have found 14 fans of Sofia Kourtesis in this contest, including one gold medal from Skall, two silver medals from Danæviia and Lookylion, and three bronze medals from Abeltesfeyton, Beaverdonia and Bøtanikkä! :heart: To complete this post, here are the votes Zanmatony submitted for this contest; +12 Lisa Gerrard & Pieter Bourke – Shadow Magnet {Jupiterdonia} [1st] +10 Thylacine ft. Yan Wagner – 1978 {Danæviia} [7th] +8 Chérine – Ça M'ennuie Pas {The Spodic Empire} [6th] +7 Claire Laffut – Mojo {Terra Avium} [15th] +6 Madame – ARANCIATA {Bronzil} [22nd] +5 Agam Buhbut – אתה לא ברשימות {POPHub} [17th] +4 Tinariwen – Sastanàqqàm {Persephonia} [12th] +3 Sha Ru – Temporary Iteration {Thelonia} [13th] +2 Vacíos Cuerpos – Hoy Solo Quiero Odiar {Jadakissnia} [2nd] +1 Tshegue – Na Boyi {Sovarasma} [4th]
September 4, 20231 yr Author Zanmatony have just recorded another unique final position, finishing in 25th for BJSC 157. They went away with 155 points from 27 different voting nations - the most voting nations since BJSC 147 with their peak entry to date. Zanmatony featured in Semi Final 1 for the first time in 2023, and finished a respectable 7th place. ^_^ Here are the votes that Zanmatony casted in their semi final for BJSC 157; +12 FILLY – Cowgirl {Kluminican Republic} [QUALIFIED] +10 Anish Kumar – Care About Me {Aeroche} [QUALIFIED] +8 McKinley Dixon – Run, Run, Run {Abeltesfayeton} [QUALIFIED] +7 NNHMN – NRL {Jadakissnia} [QUALIFIED] +6 Parra For Cuva – Life Lately {Danæviia} [QUALIFIED] +5 We Lost The Sea – A Gallant Gentleman {Aelandor} [QUALIFIED] +4 M.A.G – 2322332323233333333 {Terra Avium} [QUALIFIED] +3 Mentissa – Mamma Mia {Yehesi} [QUALIFIED] +2 NEEA RIVER – Love Me Out Of Lonely {Ramrynia} [QUALIFIED] +1 Dusky & Denham Audio – Everything I Do {D'yermak'er} [DID NOT QUALIFY] Here are the final votes for Zanmatony in BJSC 157; +18 DJ HEARTSTRING – It Ain't Over {Kathaldazia} [3rd] +15 FILLY – Cowgirl {Kluminican Republic} [5th] +13 Anish Kumar – Care About Me {Aeroche} [8th] +12 Aran Burn – Titan {Sovarasma} [6th] +11 We Lost The Sea – A Gallant Gentleman {Aelandor} [7th] +10 Nils Hoffmann – Lonely (feat. Rae Morris) {Thelonia} [21st] +9 Leah Kate – Space {Yobnedorica} [32nd] +8 Isolde Lasoen – The Four Horsemen {Suedeonia} [22nd] +7 M.A.G – 2322332323233333333 {Terra Avium} [14th] +6 Paris Texas – tenTHIRTYseven {Persephonia} [16th] +5 Data_haven – Utopia {Cumulonimbia} [10th] +4 McKinley Dixon – Run, Run, Run {Abeltesfayeton} [28th] +3 OMNIMAR – The Matrix {Rolloland} [36th] +2 NNHMN – NRL {Jadakissnia} [34th] +1 The Scarlet Opera – Alive {New Lexico} [13th] Our hosts from Kathaldazia put on another great show for us, and finished with a bronze medal position which was great to see! Zanmatony would like to extend a thank you to the 27 voters who gave us points in the final, especially Thelonia for a silver medal, and Land Of DW for the bronze! :)
September 4, 20231 yr Thank you for your support this month!! Really glad I could throw some points your way in return too, a fab discovery that I don't know if I'd have found otherwise! Does SHEE have any more music you've heard?
September 5, 20231 yr Author Thank you for your support this month!! Really glad I could throw some points your way in return too, a fab discovery that I don't know if I'd have found otherwise! Does SHEE have any more music you've heard? :heart: I mistakenly first discovered SHEE in one of Kath’s Electronic Track of the Week polls in the Dance forum, but it was some weeks later when browsing similar artists to others I follow that I was reintroduced to SHEE. I did have a listen to other music he has put out but he’s still very new and so the demos that were available on streaming were lower quality I felt. I will keep a close eye on future releases though.
September 17, 20231 yr Author BJSC 158 Entry (September 2023) Host City: Windevale, Cadelicia ============================== Artist: Skindred Song: Gimme That Boom Origin: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom Skindred is a four-piece "ragga metal" band from Newport, Wales. Their genre is an innovative mix of metal, punk, and reggae. The band was formed in 1999 following the disbandment of vocalist Benji Webbe's previous band, Dub War and his one-off side-project Mass Mental? featuring Robert Trujillo (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Metallica) released the year prior. The group released their debut LP Babylon in July 2002, with sporadic success in parts of Europe and the U.S. metal underground. Gimme That Boom is a hard-hitting, take-no-prisoners, ragga-metal anthem that deals with the selfish entitlement that’s become so prevalent in this age of instant gratification, based on a frustrating encounter lead singer Benji Webbe had with an over-familiar fan. Featuring a technicolour video, shot in the neon-lit wonderland that is God’s Own Junkyard in East London, the track is an incessant earworm which gives Skindred’s legions of fans a first full flavour of what they could expect from the band’s upcoming eighth studio album Smile. Original Release Date: 8th November, 2022 acJsckmvSwY Grouping: Semi Final 2 (26/32) Result: 21st (DNQ) Points: 45 Votes: 9 (1x12, 2x8) Votes Given: Semi Final: +12 Delia – Tekknotrans {Kathaldazia} [QUALIFIED] +10 Deadlands – House Of Cards {Persephonia} [QUALIFIED] +8 ACRAZE & Aviella – In A Dream {Bronzil} [QUALIFIED] +7 benzii – sweat pearls {Land of DW} [QUALIFIED] +6 Don Salsa – The Deck {Scotland 2} [QUALIFIED] +5 María Dueñas – Homage 1770 {Sovarasma} [DID NOT QUALIFY] +4 Ilse DeLange – Confetti Shotgun {Eastovka} [QUALIFIED] +3 SNOW WIFE – AMERICAN HORROR SHOW {Aesthetica} [DID NOT QUALIFY] +2 BPM15Q – Pachim {Greenfroze} [QUALIFIED] +1 Marlon Hoffstadt – It's That Time {Thelonia} [DID NOT QUALIFY] Final: +18 Aspyer – Aurora {Kluminican Republic} [7th] +15 Trance Wax – The Story {Cadelicia} [17th] +13 Kali Mutsa – HAYAKO HAYAKO {FSR Rontvia} [6th] +12 Lucia & The Best Boys – Burning Castles {Summericia} [1st] +11 moistbreezy – Planet Pleasure {Skall} [2nd] +10 TELYKAST & Luciana – Move It {Aeroche} [12th] +9 Rachel Wallace – Tell Me Why (M&M Full Vocal) {Fljótavík} [5th] +8 Delia – Tekknotrans {Kathaldazia} [9th] +7 Don Salsa – The Deck {Scotland 2} [18th] +6 Ilse DeLange – Confetti Shotgun {Eastovka} [35th] +5 ACRAZE & Aviella – In A Dream {Bronzil} [4th] +4 Leah Kate – Desperate {D'yermak'er} [15th] +3 BPM15Q – Pachim {Greenfroze} [26th] +2 DJ_Dave – React {Neliönoir} [23rd] +1 enjoii feat. luna.moon – losing my mind {Dobago} [38th] Votes Received: Semi Final: +12 {Eastovka} +8 {Sovarasma} +8 {Thelonia} +6 {Scotland 2} +4 {Abeltesfayeton} +3 {Harmonica} +2 {Persephonia} +1 {Singerpurear} +1 {Trifoski}
October 3, 20231 yr Author There was no place found for Zanmatony in the final of BJSC 158, however, the music quality was still excellent and justified this outcome. The result for the semi final meant that a unique finishing position was achieved, that being one spot away from qualifying. Let's provide the BJSC 158 Semi Final votes from Zanmatony; +12 Delia – Tekknotrans {Kathaldazia} [QUALIFIED] +10 Deadlands – House Of Cards {Persephonia} [QUALIFIED] +8 ACRAZE & Aviella – In A Dream {Bronzil} [QUALIFIED] +7 benzii – sweat pearls {Land of DW} [QUALIFIED] +6 Don Salsa – The Deck {Scotland 2} [QUALIFIED] +5 María Dueñas – Homage 1770 {Sovarasma} [DID NOT QUALIFY] +4 Ilse DeLange – Confetti Shotgun {Eastovka} [QUALIFIED] +3 SNOW WIFE – AMERICAN HORROR SHOW {Aesthetica} [DID NOT QUALIFY] +2 BPM15Q – Pachim {Greenfroze} [QUALIFIED] +1 Marlon Hoffstadt – It's That Time {Thelonia} [DID NOT QUALIFY] The final votes from Zanmatony looked like this; +18 Aspyer – Aurora {Kluminican Republic} [7th] +15 Trance Wax – The Story {Cadelicia} [17th] +13 Kali Mutsa – HAYAKO HAYAKO {FSR Rontvia} [6th] +12 Lucia & The Best Boys – Burning Castles {Summericia} [1st] +11 moistbreezy – Planet Pleasure {Skall} [2nd] +10 TELYKAST & Luciana – Move It {Aeroche} [12th] +9 Rachel Wallace – Tell Me Why (M&M Full Vocal) {Fljótavík} [5th] +8 Delia – Tekknotrans {Kathaldazia} [9th] +7 Don Salsa – The Deck {Scotland 2} [18th] +6 Ilse DeLange – Confetti Shotgun {Eastovka} [35th] +5 ACRAZE & Aviella – In A Dream {Bronzil} [4th] +4 Leah Kate – Desperate {D'yermak'er} [15th] +3 BPM15Q – Pachim {Greenfroze} [26th] +2 DJ_Dave – React {Neliönoir} [23rd] +1 enjoii feat. luna.moon – losing my mind {Dobago} [38th] We would like to thank our amazing hosts from Cadelicia for their visual masterpiece, and thank you to the 9 voters who supported Zanmatony this month in their Semi final, especially Eastovka for a gold medal! :)
October 18, 20231 yr Author BJSC Instrumentals II Entry (October 2023) Host City: Akatsuki, Lotunia ============================== Artist: Nu NRG Song: Eclisse Origin: 🇮🇹 Italy Nu NRG are two Italian producers, Andrea Ribeca & Giuseppe Ottaviani. Making trance music, they were discovered by Paul van Dyk in 2001. Their first album Freefall was released on 12 July 2004. Nu NRG is mostly known for their music, but they have also performed as DJ's in the past. Currently, Nu NRG have stopped as a duo, but Giuseppe Ottaviani continues to produce trance music. Eclisse is an uplifting trance piece that was featured on the album Freefall from 2004 with progressive tones and chilling descents. Original Release Date: 12th July, 2004 gD2YNsLe0Dc Grouping: 15/27 Result: 11th Points: 59 Votes: 12 (1x10, 1x8) Votes Given: +12 COMPUTER DATA – Tr Am {Jadakissnia} [9th] +10 Nils Frahm – Says {The Spodic Empire} [2nd] +8 Dj-Elven & D-Myo – World of Pandora {Eastovka} [14th] +7 BLKSMIITH – SR20DET {Persephonia} [13th] +6 Mogwai – Mogwai Fear Satan {Rolloland} [4th] +5 John Metcalfe – Root to Leaf {Sovarasma} [3rd] +4 Dan Terminus – Fall of the Ancient World {Pestolia} [6th] +3 SYML – I Wanted To Leave {Conoria} [10th] +2 Anoice – Unknown Error (feat. Takahiro Kido & Yuki Murata) {Terra Avium} [1st] +1 Subtrax – WFT {Bronzil} [21st] Votes Received: +10 {The Spodic Empire} +8 {Cor Lupus} +7 {Aeroche} +6 {Jadakissnia} +6 {Rolloland} +5 {FSR Rontiva} +5 {Terra Avium} +4 {Sovarasma} +3 {Scotland 2} +2 {Eastovka} +2 {Persephonia} +1 {Danaeviia}
October 23, 20231 yr Author BJSC Instrumentals II recently concluded and once all the votes were counted it was an 11th place finish for Zanmatony with their piece from Nu NRG. Terra Avium were the victors this time, and narrowly prevented The Spodic Empire from their first BJSC win. 12 unique voters gave points to Zanmatony in this spin-off, and we would especially like to thank The Spodic Empire for the silver medal and Cor Lupus for the bronze medal! Zanmatony's votes were as follows; +12 COMPUTER DATA – Tr Am {Jadakissnia} [9th] +10 Nils Frahm – Says {The Spodic Empire} [2nd] +8 Dj-Elven & D-Myo – World of Pandora {Eastovka} [14th] +7 BLKSMIITH – SR20DET {Persephonia} [13th] +6 Mogwai – Mogwai Fear Satan {Rolloland} [4th] +5 John Metcalfe – Root to Leaf {Sovarasma} [3rd] +4 Dan Terminus – Fall of the Ancient World {Pestolia} [6th] +3 SYML – I Wanted To Leave {Conoria} [10th] +2 Anoice – Unknown Error (feat. Takahiro Kido & Yuki Murata) {Terra Avium} [1st] +1 Subtrax – WFT {Bronzil} [21st]
October 23, 20231 yr Author BJSC 159 Entry (October 2023) Host Country: Skall ============================== Artist: Quinn Erney feat. Jonie Song: Sleeping With My Eyes Open Origin: 🇺🇸 USA Hailing from Pennsylvania, USA, Quinn Erney has been captivated by the idea of blending the elements of EDM and New Age music into a mesmerizing hybrid. In 2019, he took the bold step of learning music production to bring this unique fusion to life. Driven by his passion for both musical realms, he spent the next two years honing his skills, creating captivating instrumentals for streaming services and his YouTube channel. While staying true to his love for the hybrid genre, he also embraced the allure of EDM with vocals. Of the song, Sleeping With My Eyes Open, Erney describes as “a song about big dreams. Dreams that happen when you are awake, and not asleep. I sleep with my eyes open.” His YouTube channel adds that it is “an epic #edm jam that is sure to make you want to dance!” Original Release Date: 14th April, 2023 9z17R-gpRzo Grouping: Semi Final 2 (16/31) Result: 31st (DNQ) Points: 6 Votes: 2 Votes Given: Semi Final: +12 Minnie Riperton – Les Fleur {Republic of Adonia} [QUALIFIED] +10 Ana Mena – Madrid City {Ramrynia} [QUALIFIED] +8 Chappell Roan – Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl {Oslol} [QUALIFIED] +7 Aaron Hibell – destroyer of worlds {Abeltesfayeton} [QUALIFIED] +6 films – into the vervet storm {Terra Avium} [QUALIFIED] +5 Sharon Shannon – The Galway Girl (Jen Payne Remix) (feat. Mundy) {Suedeonia} [QUALIFIED] +4 Mozey – Tell Me {Bronzil} [QUALIFIED] +3 U96 – Das Boot {Bøtanikkä} [QUALIFIED] +2 VTSS & Boys Noize – Steady Pace {Thelonia} [QUALIFIED] +1 Stefanie Joosten – Tryouts For The Human Race (feat. Giorgio Moroder) {Lookylion} [QUALIFIED] Final: +18 Minnie Riperton – Les Fleur {Republic of Adonia} [14th] +15 Ana Mena – Madrid City {Ramrynia} [7th] +13 Chappell Roan – Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl {Oslol} [23rd] +12 Patrick Topping – Whisper (feat. Raphi) {Aeroche} [4th] +11 Aaron Hibell – destroyer of worlds {Abeltesfayeton} [16th] +10 Memphis LK – Closer To You {Cumulonimbia} [13th] +9 SIMONA – PLUSH {Pestolia} [34th] +8 Sharon Shannon – The Galway Girl (Jen Payne Remix) (feat. Mundy) {Suedeonia} [40th] +7 Mozey – Tell Me {Bronzil} [42nd] +6 U96 – Das Boot {Bøtanikkä} [10th] +5 Ofenbach – Overdrive (feat. Norma Jean Martine) {FARC} [12th] +4 VTSS & Boys Noize – Steady Pace {Thelonia} [31st] +3 Anilah – The Loom {Beaverdonia} [41st] +2 BLACKSHAPE – ITIIITIATIIHYLIHYL {Danæviia} [2nd] +1 Blutengel – You Walk Away {Summericia} [22nd] Votes Received: Semi Final: +4 {Thelonia} +2 {FARC}
November 13, 20231 yr Author A bit later after the completion of BJSC 159, but here are the votes for completion. Once again Zanmatony failed to achieve any level of success, and managed their lowest points tally in a semi final, managing just single digits for the first time, and thus acquired the wooden spoon. Here are the semi final votes from Zanmatony; +12 Minnie Riperton – Les Fleur {Republic of Adonia} [QUALIFIED] +10 Ana Mena – Madrid City {Ramrynia} [QUALIFIED] +8 Chappell Roan – Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl {Oslol} [QUALIFIED] +7 Aaron Hibell – destroyer of worlds {Abeltesfayeton} [QUALIFIED] +6 films – into the vervet storm {Terra Avium} [QUALIFIED] +5 Sharon Shannon – The Galway Girl (Jen Payne Remix) (feat. Mundy) {Suedeonia} [QUALIFIED] +4 Mozey – Tell Me {Bronzil} [QUALIFIED] +3 U96 – Das Boot {Bøtanikkä} [QUALIFIED] +2 VTSS & Boys Noize – Steady Pace {Thelonia} [QUALIFIED] +1 Stefanie Joosten – Tryouts For The Human Race (feat. Giorgio Moroder) {Lookylion} [QUALIFIED] Nice to see 100% of our votes qualified, and here's how they faired in the final; +18 Minnie Riperton – Les Fleur {Republic of Adonia} [14th] +15 Ana Mena – Madrid City {Ramrynia} [7th] +13 Chappell Roan – Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl {Oslol} [23rd] +12 Patrick Topping – Whisper (feat. Raphi) {Aeroche} [4th] +11 Aaron Hibell – destroyer of worlds {Abeltesfayeton} [16th] +10 Memphis LK – Closer To You {Cumulonimbia} [13th] +9 SIMONA – PLUSH {Pestolia} [34th] +8 Sharon Shannon – The Galway Girl (Jen Payne Remix) (feat. Mundy) {Suedeonia} [40th] +7 Mozey – Tell Me {Bronzil} [42nd] +6 U96 – Das Boot {Bøtanikkä} [10th] +5 Ofenbach – Overdrive (feat. Norma Jean Martine) {FARC} [12th] +4 VTSS & Boys Noize – Steady Pace {Thelonia} [31st] +3 Anilah – The Loom {Beaverdonia} [41st] +2 BLACKSHAPE – ITIIITIATIIHYLIHYL {Danæviia} [2nd] +1 Blutengel – You Walk Away {Summericia} [22nd] Thanks for a pleasant visit to Skall, maybe I'll have better luck on my next visit there someday!
November 19, 20231 yr Author BJSC 160 Entry (November 2023) Host Country: POPHub ============================== Artist: Olivia Lunny Song: TIMEZONE Origin: 🇨🇦 Canada Olivia Lunny is a Canadian singer-songwriter born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her sound fuses together catchy pop melodies and alternative waves. She establishes a mellow vibe with velvety vocals and ambient guitars. With expressive lyrics, her music explores matters of the heart. Having garnered over 72 million cross platform streams, Olivia is connecting both virtually and in person with audiences around the world who identify with her heartfelt lyrics and pop star sensibilities. TIMEZONE was written after her move to the west coast, it discusses dealing with long distance relationships and being away from loved ones. Despite the challenges, the track highlights how her love is stronger than ever. With synth beats, a pop hook, and explosive vocals, the song is sultry, upbeat, infectious, and intimate all at once. The music video further exemplifies how self-sufficient freedom and intimacy can co-exist. It shows Olivia powerfully cruising on a motorcycle, dancing with friends, and of course, sharing this beautifully bold life with her love. Original Release Date: 14th April, 2023 lryx4FGpvlU Grouping: Semi Final 1 (15/29) Result: 13th (Qualified) Points: 64 Votes: 9 (3x12, 2x10) BJSC 160 Final: (11 of 42) Result: 25th Points: 162 Votes: 18 (2x15, 2x13) Votes Given: Semi Final: +12 Ellur – Free {East Rukahavian} [DID NOT QUALIFY] +10 1991 – Chant {Abeltesfayeton} [QUALIFIED] +8 Ummet Ozcan & Otyken – Altay {Beaverdonia} [QUALIFIED] +7 Ímar – Trip To Novi Sad {Sovarasma} [QUALIFIED] +6 IiJaro & Pitch & Cari. – Time {Eastovka} [QUALIFIED] +5 Knox Hill – The Pot & The Kettle {Mulgracia} [DID NOT QUALIFY] +4 Sam Quealy – Seven Swords {Kathaldazia} [QUALIFIED] +3 Danny Byrd – We Can Have It All {Thelonia} [QUALIFIED] +2 Agar Agar – Trouble {Neliönoir} [QUALIFIED] +1 Baby Jane – All The Saints Of Notre Dame {Lookylion} [QUALIFIED] Final: +18 The Kiffness – Sometimes I'm Alone (Lonely Cat) {FSR Rontvia} [9th] +15 Deloraine – Ragnarok {Séyetana} [32nd] +13 1991 – Chant {Abeltesfayeton} [10th] +12 Cockney Rebel – Sebastian {Singerpurear} [26th] +11 Ummet Ozcan & Otyken – Altay {Beaverdonia} [18th] +10 Matt Guy – Every Little Time {Danæviia} [6th] +9 KEiiNO – Insomnia {Ramrynia} [5th] +8 XiJaro & Pitch & Cari – Time {Eastovka} [28th] +7 Danny Byrd – We Can Have It All {Thelonia} [16th] +6 Agar Agar – Trouble {Neliönoir} [29th] +5 8485 – 3cheers {Pestolia} [40th] +4 Ímar – Trip To Novi Sad {Sovarasma} [30th] +3 Sam Quealy – Seven Swords {Kathaldazia} [3rd] +2 Bel Canto – A Shoulder To The Wheel {The Spodic Empire} [12th] +1 Maddix – My Gasoline (feat. Fēlēs) {Yehesi} [39th] Votes Received: Semi Final: +12 {Conoria} +12 {Lookylion} +12 {Summericia} +10 {FSR Rontvia} +10 {POPHub} +4 {New Lexico} +2 {Numayania} +1 {East Rukahavian} +1 {Singerpurear} Final: +15 {Lookylion} +15 {Summericia} +13 {FSR Rontvia} +13 {POPHub} +12 {Ben's Sanctuary} +11 {Aeroche} +11 {Conoria} +11 {Cor Lupus} +11 {Ramrynia} +10 {Yehesi} +9 {Hendinia} +9 {Taahino} +9 {Ultraviolenceland} +6 {The Spodic Empire} +3 {East Rukahavian} +2 {Tartford} +1 {Jupiterdonia} +1 {Republic of Adonia}
December 7, 20231 yr Author The last BJSC of 2023 is completed, and Zanmatony were able to be represented in the final once again after failing to qualify the previous two attempts. Olivia Lunny achieved the same peak that Zanmatony's last finalist achieved just three months ago, coming in at 25th. Zanmatony's semi final votes looked like this; +12 Ellur – Free {East Rukahavian} [DID NOT QUALIFY] +10 1991 – Chant {Abeltesfayeton} [QUALIFIED] +8 Ummet Ozcan & Otyken – Altay {Beaverdonia} [QUALIFIED] +7 Ímar – Trip To Novi Sad {Sovarasma} [QUALIFIED] +6 IiJaro & Pitch & Cari. – Time {Eastovka} [QUALIFIED] +5 Knox Hill – The Pot & The Kettle {Mulgracia} [DID NOT QUALIFY] +4 Sam Quealy – Seven Swords {Kathaldazia} [QUALIFIED] +3 Danny Byrd – We Can Have It All {Thelonia} [QUALIFIED] +2 Agar Agar – Trouble {Neliönoir} [QUALIFIED] +1 Baby Jane – All The Saints Of Notre Dame {Lookylion} [QUALIFIED] The final votes were as follows; +18 The Kiffness – Sometimes I'm Alone (Lonely Cat) {FSR Rontvia} [9th] +15 Deloraine – Ragnarok {Séyetana} [32nd] +13 1991 – Chant {Abeltesfayeton} [10th] +12 Cockney Rebel – Sebastian {Singerpurear} [26th] +11 Ummet Ozcan & Otyken – Altay {Beaverdonia} [18th] +10 Matt Guy – Every Little Time {Danæviia} [6th] +9 KEiiNO – Insomnia {Ramrynia} [5th] +8 XiJaro & Pitch & Cari – Time {Eastovka} [28th] +7 Danny Byrd – We Can Have It All {Thelonia} [16th] +6 Agar Agar – Trouble {Neliönoir} [29th] +5 8485 – 3cheers {Pestolia} [40th] +4 Ímar – Trip To Novi Sad {Sovarasma} [30th] +3 Sam Quealy – Seven Swords {Kathaldazia} [3rd] +2 Bel Canto – A Shoulder To The Wheel {The Spodic Empire} [12th] +1 Maddix – My Gasoline (feat. Fēlēs) {Yehesi} [39th] Thanks goes to Lookylion & Summericia for awarding silver medals to us in the final, and bronze medals from FSR Rontvia and the hosts of BJSC 160, POPHub.
December 15, 20231 yr Author Xmas V Entry (December 2023) Host Country: Trifoski ============================== Artist: Naeleck & Vini Vici with Marnik Song: Home Alone Origin: 🇫🇷 France / 🇮🇱 Israel / 🇮🇹 Italy Naeleck is an electronic artist who makes french electro/fidget house. He began his career in Tokyo, Japan working as a DJ but after playing for some time decided to turn to producing his own music. Regarded as the fastest rising psytrance artists of their generation, Afula natives Aviram and Matan– best known as Vini Vici - have succeeded in propelling the genre to the forefront of the electronic music circuit through their energetic performances and inimitable productions. Marnik is an Italian progressive house duo formed by Alessandro Martello and Emanuele Longo. Home Alone is an electronic take on the classic Carol Of The Bells, originally composed by musician John Williams, and heavily featured in the movie soundtrack to Home Alone (1990). Combining their talents in a manner that will have listeners feeling invigorated, Home Alone arrives at the most fitting of times, with its ever so eclectic aura, a transition of elements that leaves us all guessing, this techno-inspired production will be the ultimate party starter during the festivities that are about to commence come Christmas time. The vocals on this recording are Ukrainian. Original Release Date: 27th October, 2023 YBNnibPwLvY Grouping: 29/33 Result: 8th Points: 80 Votes: 14 (2x12, 1x10) Votes Given: +12 Enya – White Is In The Winter Night {Aeroche} [1st] +10 Dinka – White Christmas {SLEIGHub} [12th] +8 Blümchen – Unterm Weihnachtsbaum {Bøtanikkä} [9th] +7 DJ BoBo – It's Time For Christmas {Thelonia} [28th] +6 tiasu – Frostbite {Terra Avium} [25th] +5 The Peaches – Christmas Wrapping {East Rukahavian} [31st] +4 The Killers, Elton John & Neil Tennant – Joseph, Better You Than Me {Abeltesfayeton} [23rd] +3 Tim Minchin – White Wine In The Sun {Danæviia} [17th] +2 Orbital – Christmas Chime {The Spodic Empire} [24th] +1 Nina Nesbitt – Christmas Time Again {UltrasleighLand} [13th] Votes Received: +12 {Abeltesfayeton} +12 {Cor Lupus} +10 {POPHub} +6 {Beaverdonia} +6 {Bøtanikkä} +6 {Rolloland} +5 {Danæviia} +5 {East Rukahavian} +5 {Pestolia} +5 {Terra Avium} +4 {Bronzil} +2 {Wholune} +1 {Persephonia} +1 {The Spodic Empire}
December 24, 20231 yr Author 2023 comes to a close for the country of Zanmatony, and they sign off the year with an 8th place finish in the spin-off Xmas V. It was another rare occurrence when the song we voted 12 points for wins the contest, so a big congratulations to Aeroche on their annual win! 2 gold medals went toward Zanmatony's final score, and for that we have Abeltesfayeton and Cor Lupus to thank, as well as POPHub for a silver medal. Here are the votes that were awarded from Zanmatony in Xmas V; +12 Enya – White Is In The Winter Night {Aeroche} [1st] +10 Dinka – White Christmas {SLEIGHub} [12th] +8 Blümchen – Unterm Weihnachtsbaum {Bøtanikkä} [9th] +7 DJ BoBo – It's Time For Christmas {Thelonia} [28th] +6 tiasu – Frostbite {Terra Avium} [25th] +5 The Peaches – Christmas Wrapping {East Rukahavian} [31st] +4 The Killers, Elton John & Neil Tennant – Joseph, Better You Than Me {Abeltesfayeton} [23rd] +3 Tim Minchin – White Wine In The Sun {Danæviia} [17th] +2 Orbital – Christmas Chime {The Spodic Empire} [24th] +1 Nina Nesbitt – Christmas Time Again {UltrasleighLand} [13th] See you all in 2024!
January 12, 20241 yr Author BJSC 161 Entry (January 2024) Host City: Veronica, Harmonica ============================== Artist: INESSA Song: Without You Origin: 🇺🇦 Ukraine INESSA is a modern visual and musical project with original music in the style of New wave, dark pop, pop dance, dream pop, which combines meaningful, philosophical tracks with modern music. The lead singer of the Ukrainian team is Inesa Mikhno, who was a fashion model and a scientist before starting her singing career. The girl has modeled for world-famous brands, appeared on the covers of international glossies, starred in films, TV series, commercials, had her own TV show, and hosted special events. The project became even more popular after the creation of a visual show, which started a tour in Asia and became Ukraine's business card on the big stages of Singapore. Without You is the debut single by INESSA and it creates a light mood, and the music is atmospheric and suitable for relaxation and travel. The track repeatedly topped the hit parades of different countries. The music project opened such events as Gem Geneve, Celebrity awards, Fashion week, Polo awards, UN events and was a headliner at many international festivals. Original Release Date: 14th March, 2022 0h-CboQZtlA Grouping: Semi Final 1 (22/29) Result: 7th (Qualified) Points: 69 Votes: 13 (2x8) BJSC 161 Final: (7 of 41) Result: 16th Points: 175 Votes: 22 (2x13) Votes Given: Semi Final: +12 DJ Cinéma Quartier Latin – XTC {Kathaldazia} [QUALIFIED] +10 Deathbrain – stargazing with you {Séyetana} [QUALIFIED] +8 Nicholson – Now We Are Free (feat. Emoiryah) {Rolloland} [DID NOT QUALIFY] +7 Arkona – Yarilo {Summericia} [DID NOT QUALIFY] +6 Hayla – Fall Again {Jupiterdonia} [QUALIFIED] +5 Fat Dog – King Of The Slugs {Sovarasma} [QUALIFIED] +4 Adrianne Lenker – Ruined {Danæviia} [QUALIFIED] +3 Brian Eno & John Cale – Spinning Away {The Spodic Empire} [QUALIFIED] +2 Deena Abdelwahed – Insaniyti {Terra Avium} [QUALIFIED] +1 LVL UP – Hidden Driver {Pagasa} [DID NOT QUALIFY] Final: +18 Fat Dog – King Of The Slugs {Sovarasma} [1st] +15 Re-TROS – Hailing Drums {Persephonia} [20th] +13 Seycara Orchestral – If You Were Mine {Jadakissnia} [19th] +12 Deathbrain – stargazing with you {Séyetana} [8th] +11 Hayla – Fall Again {Jupiterdonia} [9th] +10 DJ Cinéma Quartier Latin – XTC {Kathaldazia} [21st] +9 Catching Flies – Halo {Thelonia} [27th] +8 Ross Quinn – The Otherside {Ben's Sanctuary} [17th] +7 Imperio – Amor Infinitus (Don't Fade Away) {Dobago} [29th] +6 Sparks – Dick Around {Trifoski} [12th] +5 WE ARE ONE – Spitfire {Niceland} [40th] +4 Panteros666 & Neggy Gemmy – X-Periencia {Aeroche} [11th] +3 Neon Indian – Slumlord / Slumlord's Re-lease {Abeltesfayeton} [6th] +2 The Holy – The Incredible Ibex {Land of DW} [14th] +1 Deena Abdelwahed – Insaniyti {Terra Avium} [33rd] Votes Received: Semi Final: +8 {Ben's Sanctuary} +8 {Jupiterdonia} +7 {Singerpurear} +6 {Danæviia} +6 {Greenfroze} +6 {Hendinia} +6 {Summericia} +5 {République d'Áskorza} +5 {Terra Avium} +4 {FSR Rontvia} +4 {Kathaldazia} +3 {The Spodic Empire} +1 {Jadakissnia} Final: +13 {Ben's Sanctuary} +13 {Jupiterdonia} +11 {Conoria} +11 {Hendinia} +11 {Summericia} +10 {Lookylion} +10 {Varakë} +9 {Greenfroze} +9 {Ojnoj} +9 {Singerpurear} +9 {Terra Avium} +9 {The Spodic Empire} +8 {Cor Lupus} +8 {Thelonia} +7 {FSR Rontvia} +7 {Pestolia} +7 {République d'Áskorza} +5 {Fljótavík} +4 {Danæviia} +3 {Yehesi} +1 {Bronzil} +1 {Jadakissnia}
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