September 4Sep 4 Author Anyone fancy an update?BJSC 176 | AMAKA - Spin It (feat. DETO BLACK) | 26th (129 points)This was so very nearly an "everyone disliked it" but it just avoided the bottom 10 which is something for this type of genre. However it's another semi flop, and with us tumbling down the EOY, is it time to give up on beating the 2017 peak? #CorLupusXceed #BJSC176which leads us into.............Schlagerfest II | Maja Ivarsson - Biggest Fan | 3rd (80 points)Back in 2017 we had been STRUGGLING with the spin-off cycle, and following lackluster results we decided to pull ourselves from the circuit to regroup (which ended up being for the best bc after flopping in the following WorldVision and another break we started getting a string of good results), so we never saw the first Schlagerfest. But we gave this a try after sitting out a few non compulsory spin-offs due to not performing to standards, and.............. um yeah. Didn't really expect this one. This was something from the archives but due to impostor syndrome we never got around to sending it........... yeah that was a big mistake. But hey, only the second podium of our entire spin-off tenure! Soft reboot was a success! Maybe we continue this into the next contest?Yeah about that........
September 4Sep 4 Author I'd sell the stars if I had to...Give up my mind just to stay awake...Thought I would die before I had you...Now I would kill keep just to keep you safe...bjsc 177Sponsored by and Tsatsamis - Sweet Praise“Some may call this entanglement CHAOS; I only see… opportunities.”Hmm, another Marvel Rivals character... let's do Loki why notFrom EQ Music Blog: QuoteTsatsamis boldly embraces profound lyricism, a defining hallmark that distinctly sets him apart in the competitive electronic pop landscape. His ability to weave intricate narratives into his music reveals him as a masterful storyteller, skillfully navigating the complexities of human emotion. Each lyric is imbued with rich emotional depth, allowing listeners to connect with the relatable vulnerability he so expertly conveys. In his track “Sweet Praise,” Tsatsamis delivers a heartfelt tribute to a significant person in his life. A muse who not only brings clarity to his world but also ignites his passion and creativity. This powerful declaration highlights the transformative power of their bond, illustrating how it fuels his sense of purpose and makes him feel profoundly alive.Notably, Tsatsamis has cultivated a devoted fanbase that is undeniably growing, as evidenced by the instant sellouts of his gigs. His latest single, “Sweet Praise,” is particularly noteworthy. It possesses a unique quality that not only showcases his artistic growth but also has the potential to significantly elevate his cult-like following. The track’s infectious melody and profound lyrics could propel him onto prominent playlists. Thus expanding his reach to an even wider audience and solidifying his position in the music industry.The Zodiac age chapter has been going HORRIBLY. By this time each new chapter had already gotten a few new hits, but this has been the worst start to any of our chapters. The soft reboot had us wanting to go for fun pop again, but we got beat to our first choice.So... another panic reconfirmation. Another doomed entry. Another toast to a DNQ. We tired.Who knows? This could be another "Cemetery Date" which not only beats our initial confirmation but gets a surprising smash result. Or we do what we do best and settle for less. Will revenge be sweet or will things just go sour?#CorLupusZodiacAge #BJSC177
September 4Sep 4 Literally wtf are you on about 'tumbling down the EOY'? That's just objectively not true.
October 8Oct 8 Author all right update timeBJSC 177 | Tsatsamis - Sweet Praise | 7th (214 points)well this was a surprise!After getting ninja'd I definitely thought this was gonna CRASH and BURN. And instead this is our second most successful entry this year I mean we didn't expect to win the semi we were in, that's for sure. Still settled for less... but somehow not that much less! We soften the blows and somehow come back stronger!Now we head into early October to hopefully keep this momentum, which leads us to... #CorLupusXceed #BJSC177
October 8Oct 8 Author Drive across the desert with me I’ve got something to show youSmiling like a serpentIt’s been such a pleasure to know youbjsc 178Sponsored by and Zanias - Serpentsmile“This universe needs a different kind of protector. A lethal one.”Not a serpent, but we like to see Venom smile, do we?From an interview with Brutal Resonance, about her upcoming album: QuoteCataclysm’ is my new album coming out on the 23rd of October, and it’s my favourite thing I’ve ever done. I made it as a way of dealing with the cognitive dissonance of believing so deeply in humanity’s ability to rise above all challenges while watching the world sink into a really absurdly terrible state of affairs. I have a bachelor’s degree in archaeology and when I look back over what we know of our deep history, I see a story of a species truly stumbling in the dark, and often stumbling backwards, yet remarkably always finding a way to navigate forwards and learn more and more about itself and its relationship to the universe. The way we now have the potential to live lives that are generally long, safe and happy is such a gift. I truly believe we are born pro-social and good, and there is nothing inherently evil or greedy about humans. So none of the madness we’re witnessing is inevitable.I view what we’re currently going through as a cataclysmic shift towards something better because things have become so dire, we will simply have no choice. Cooperation and love will prevail after the death throes of the old, misguided ways have settled into their destined downfall.So the album deals with various angles of that struggle I’ve felt over the last few years, from how we relate to each other in the digital age, to how we might move forward through revolution on a political and spiritual level.And all this discourse within the lyrics happens in the framework of some really banging tracks that I’m very proud of. I utilised a lot of the production techniques I learned and came up with while making ‘Ecdysis’, then took things a step further but made them more pop. The result sounds like exactly the kind of music I want to hear. It’s weird but still reasonably accessible, super emotional but still danceable.After getting the first top 10 for the new chapter, we do what we do best - shill for the alt bloc that is currently hosting. We bring in Melbourne-born, Berlin-based Zanias with one of her latest singles, hoping to entrance everyone with her infectious and siren-like vocals, combined with a production that mixes 80's synthpop with drum n bass sensibilities. Can't have a Reputation era without one reference to snakes, so here we are. 🐍Has it done enough? Time will tell, but with a few already familiar with the track, things are looking bright.#CorLupusZodiacAge #BJSC178
November 2Nov 2 Author BJSC 178 | Zanias - Serpentsmile | 10th (186 points)and this marks the road to 100 career qualifiers! we are at #98 right now.the sting of being overhyped once more gets a bit masked considering this is our 4th top 10 this year, equaling the amount we've had in the past two years since then 🫨 2025 has been a bit of a revival of some sorts, with 2023 being more uneventful if anything and 2024... oof.oh, speaking of revival... #CorLupusZodiacAge #BJSC178
November 2Nov 2 Author Round and aroundPush me deeper downSing pretty soundsRise me from the groundbjsc 179Sponsored by and Ashley Sienna - REBORN“So much life in this place. Let's fight to keep it that way. Rise, my friends!”Adam Warlock? What are you doing here? Well, I guess since you can revive people...From an interview with UC Irvine's New University newsletter back in 2023, about "manifestation music": Quote“Because I’m so into manifesting, I knew [success] would happen eventually. I had no backup plan, and I knew, ‘Yeah I’m going to blow up.’ I was certain, I was delulu, I knew it would happen,” Sienna said about her overnight TikTok fame. “I mean, obviously, it was still a surprise and exciting, but … it’s just like that moment knowing, ‘Wow, manifestation seriously works and whatever you set your mind to, you can get.’ So it definitely did change my life for sure, and, again, it’s just so exciting to be able to do what I really love for the rest of my life.” Our Canadian songstress may describe this as an angel rave banger, but the lyrics are definitely fit for the past spooky season... and maybe the upcoming advent season? Cor Lupus are coming off of our own rebirth era of some sorts, following up a lackluster and disastrous 2024 with our best year this decade, including another win and a few more top 10's to boot. The rush to 100 qualifiers is still on... and considering we've been rolled into Semi 1's death slot, do we have it in us to cheat death once more? Or should we have stayed six feet under? Only time will tell if people can really take to this electropop masterpiece.They wanted us dead before, it's nearly worked, but fate always has other plans.#CorLupusZodiacAge #BJSC179
November 29Nov 29 Author small update before we get to the bread and butterBJSC 179 | Ashley Sienna - REBORN | 20th (152 points)If I'm gonna be honest... didn't see this coming, thought it would do MUCH worse, so thankful to have yet another hit regardless. #CorLupusZodiacAge #BJSC179Which leads us into...
November 29Nov 29 Author The Earth's turning fasterTruth's coverеd with plastersFakes are made for trustersBut truth is timeless blasterbjsc 180Sponsored by and Jerry Heil - Earth (Dradada)“It's nice to take a break from cosmic judgement every now and then…”In hindsight I should have used Phoenix for last month's entry... but it's also nice to be brought back to earth once in a while.From a Facebook post from The HALO Trust promoting the video: Quote🇺🇦 Ukrainian star Jerry Heil's song Earth (Dradada) focuses on the deadly threat of landmines and explosives - and the vital work of making the land safe once more. "The video tells the importance of humanitarian demining through symbols - using colour, movement, and cultural codes inherited from our ancestors," says Jerry.The video features two heroic women from The HALO Trust Ukraine, and Jerry performed the song live at the Ukraine Mine Action Conference in Tokyo this week, where HALO is in attendance. #UMAC2025We send postcards from Ukraine this month with probably our most sellout entry since Erika Vikman? Is there shame in this? Not really. But with Jerry Heil shining solo after providing alyona alyona with an assist in Eurovision, she brings forth haunting siren-esque vocals with just a tinge of hope and power to change the darkness in the world. Could her performance in our first Rontvian BJSC give us our 100th career qualifier?#CorLupusZodiacAge #BJSC180
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