July 3Jul 3 Author Buzzfestivalen 2025 Entry (July 2025)Host Country: Hendinia==============================Artist: Mild MindsSong: FORMATIONS Origin: 🇦🇺 Australia Mild Minds is an electronic music project by Melbourne-born, Los Angeles–based producer Benjamin David., the creative force behind several successful projects. He was signed to ODESZA's label Foreign Family Collective alongside Aussie mates RÜFÜS DU SOL. He came to life via an epiphany which led to him creating and experimenting outside his usual boundaries. The first time his unreleased music debuted was at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Sydney. His breakout single Swim earned over 20 million streams on Spotify and a 2020 GRAMMY® nomination for Best Remixed Recording.FORMATIONS carries a steady, propulsive beat that subtly builds momentum throughout, supported by layered, repetitive vocals that wash over you like a comforting echo. The repetitive lyrics over the building track create great movement within the sound. Mild Minds described the song as being carefree and being inspired by his childhood days of adventure without responsibility. That inspiration comes through in every aspect of this song.Original Release Date: March 13th, 2020 Grouping: Heat 4 (7/11)Result: 11th (DNQ)Points: 28Votes: 6 (1x10)Votes Given:Heat 4:+12 Isheika – Obnimat' Tebya {Persephonia} [DID NOT QUALIFY]+10 Hudson Mohawke & Andrew Lloyd Webber – The Race [Hudson Mohawke Rework] {FSR Rontvia} [DID NOT QUALIFY]+8 Nuovo Testamento – Picture Perfect {Neliönoir} [QUALIFIED]+6 Dove Cameron – French Girls {Cor Lupus} [QUALIFIED]+4 ARTMS – Virtual Angel {POPHub} [QUALIFIED]+2 DJ Zinc & brazy – All Eyes On Me {Kluminican Republic} [QUALIFIED]Final:+12 Cannelle – WATCH ME FLY {Jadakissnia} [3rd]+10 LSR/CITY & Annabel – out of the sky {Bronzil} [4th]+8 M¥SS KETA – 160BPM {Bøtanikkä} [8th]+6 Nuovo Testamento – Picture Perfect {Neliönoir} [2nd]+4 Rico Nasty & Boys Noize – Arintintin {Scotland 2} [1st]+2 Dove Cameron – French Girls {Cor Lupus} [5th]Votes Received:Heat 4:+10 {Neliönoir}+6 {Baleghde}+6 {Persephonia}+2 {Bøtanikkä}+2 {FSR Rontiva}+2 {Kluminican Republic}
August 4Aug 4 Author BJSC 176 Entry (August 2025)Host City: Morpeth Cove, République d‘Áskorza==============================Artist: BLOND:ISH & Stevie AppletonSong: Never Walk Alone Origin: 🇨🇦 Canada / 🇬🇧 UKBLOND:ISH is the solo project of Vivie-Ann Bakos, known for her vibrant, uplifting house music that blends electronic beats with world music influences. She is a Canadian DJ, producer, record label head, and Web3 entrepreneur and founded the nonprofit charity Bye Bye Plastic to eliminate single-use plastics from music venues and events. In 2024 BLOND:ISH performed at the Yuma Tent at Coachella, Rock in Rio, and Tomorrowland festival.Stevie Appleton is a British singer, songwriter and producer. After graduating from a music college in London he was quickly signed by Spinnin' Record's based in The Netherlands, and recognised as one of their key writers. He has since become a platinum-selling writer with artists including Tiësto, Cher Lloyd, Klingande and Filatov & Karas, with number 1s in Russia, Poland, Singapore.Never Walk Alone is taken from her first physically released album of the same name and is meant to serve as a huge group hug to her fans and bring listeners unity, love, and harmony. It is a lush, uplifting house anthem that blends euphoric melodies with a deep sense of emotional connection. Driven by a pulsating groove and warm, ethereal synths, the track radiates positivity and unity — a sonic hug for the dancefloor. The vocals, both soothing and empowering, repeat the mantra-like title, reinforcing the song’s message of togetherness.Original Release Date: 2nd August, 2024 Grouping: Semi Final 1 (6/23)Result: 14th (Qualified)Points: 54Votes: 11 (3x10)BJSC 176 Final: (34/36)Result: 34thPoints: 101Votes: 17Votes Given:Semi Final:+12 PRESIDENT – RAGE {Thelonia} [QUALIFIED]+10 Mabe Fratti – Enfrente {FSR Rontvia} [QUALIFIED]+8 Slinkee Minx – Summer Rain [Alex K Remix] {Danæviia} [QUALIFIED]+7 Henryk Górecki, Dawn Upshaw, London Sinfonietta & David Zinman - Symphony No. 3, Op. 36: II. Lento E Largo – Tranquillissimo {Lookylion} [DID NOT QUALIFY]+6 JO YURI – Farewell for now! {Séyetana} [QUALIFIED]+5 Emily Osment – Lovesick {Mothertopia} [QUALIFIED]+4 Contec & Lina Maly – Als Du Gingst (Edit) {Land of DW} [QUALIFIED]+3 Say Now – Brick By Brick {Hendinia} [QUALIFIED]+2 Johnny Stimson – Look At Me Now {Herbilore} [DID NOT QUALIFY]+1 Remy Bond – Moviestar {Ajanaeda} [QUALIFIED]Final:+18 PRESIDENT – RAGE {Thelonia} [29th]+15 Ninajirachi – Infohazard {Fljótavík} [1st]+13 Mabe Fratti – Enfrente {FSR Rontvia} [13th]+12 Tatyana & Dian Solo – Prituri Sa Planinata {Lotunia} [18th]+11 Contec & Lina Maly – Als Du Gingst (Edit) {Land of DW} [8th]+10 Slinkee Minx – Summer Rain (Alex K Remix) {Danæviia} [7th]+9 After – Deep Diving {Pestolia} [12th]+8 Anyma & Sevdaliza – Fortuna {Jupiterdonia} [22nd]+7 VTSS – Can't Catch Me {République d'Áskorza} [6th]+6 Donatachi & Muki – Bad Dream {POPHub} [10th]+5 Remy Bond – Moviestar {Ajanaeda} [5th]+4 Emily Osment – Lovesick {Mothertopia} [23rd]+3 Chandler Leighton – EMERGENCY (SOS) {Altyr Muunilinst} [35th]+2 Sofia Kourtesis – Corazón {Neliönoir} [4th]+1 JO YURI – Farewell for now! {Séyetana} [24th]Votes Received:Semi Final:+10 {Bøtanikkä}+10 {Cor Lupus}+10 {Mothertopia}+5 {East Rukahavian}+5 {Herbilore}+4 {Thelonia}+2 {Baleghde}+2 {Danæviia}+2 {FSR Rontvia}+2 {Hendinia}+2 {New Lexico}Final:+12 {Bøtanikkä}+11 {Aelandor}+10 {East Rukahavian}+10 {Greenfroze}+9 {Cor Lupus}+9 {Yehesi}+7 {Herbilore}+5 {Dobago}+5 {FSR Rontvia}+5 {POPHub}+4 {Kluminican Republic}+4 {Macromia}+4 {République d'Áskorza}+3 {A-Konohagakure}+1 {Kathaldazia}+1 {New Lexico}+1 {Thelonia}
August 19Aug 19 Author Zanmatony continued in their mini qualification streak with another surprise selection this month. BLOND:ISH & Stevie Appleton were able to get to a reduced final by edging past the stragglers of Semi Final 1. It is the third time this nation have finished a BJSC final in 34th place, with the other occasions in BJSC 142 and quite recently in BJSC 170 with our 50th anniversary entry.The Semi Final votes in BJSC 176 for Zanmatony were as follows;+12 PRESIDENT – RAGE {Thelonia} [QUALIFIED]+10 Mabe Fratti – Enfrente {FSR Rontvia} [QUALIFIED]+8 Slinkee Minx – Summer Rain [Alex K Remix] {Danæviia} [QUALIFIED]+7 Henryk Górecki, Dawn Upshaw, London Sinfonietta & David Zinman - Symphony No. 3, Op. 36: II. Lento E Largo – Tranquillissimo {Lookylion} [DID NOT QUALIFY]+6 JO YURI – Farewell for now! {Séyetana} [QUALIFIED]+5 Emily Osment – Lovesick {Mothertopia} [QUALIFIED]+4 Contec & Lina Maly – Als Du Gingst (Edit) {Land of DW} [QUALIFIED]+3 Say Now – Brick By Brick {Hendinia} [QUALIFIED]+2 Johnny Stimson – Look At Me Now {Herbilore} [DID NOT QUALIFY]+1 Remy Bond – Moviestar {Ajanaeda} [QUALIFIED]The Final votes in BJSC 176 for Zanmatony were as follows;+18 PRESIDENT – RAGE {Thelonia} [29th]+15 Ninajirachi – Infohazard {Fljótavík} [1st]+13 Mabe Fratti – Enfrente {FSR Rontvia} [13th]+12 Tatyana & Dian Solo – Prituri Sa Planinata {Lotunia} [18th]+11 Contec & Lina Maly – Als Du Gingst (Edit) {Land of DW} [8th]+10 Slinkee Minx – Summer Rain (Alex K Remix) {Danæviia} [7th]+9 After – Deep Diving {Pestolia} [12th]+8 Anyma & Sevdaliza – Fortuna {Jupiterdonia} [22nd]+7 VTSS – Can't Catch Me {République d'Áskorza} [6th]+6 Donatachi & Muki – Bad Dream {POPHub} [10th]+5 Remy Bond – Moviestar {Ajanaeda} [5th]+4 Emily Osment – Lovesick {Mothertopia} [23rd]+3 Chandler Leighton – EMERGENCY (SOS) {Altyr Muunilinst} [35th]+2 Sofia Kourtesis – Corazón {Neliönoir} [4th]+1 JO YURI – Farewell for now! {Séyetana} [24th]Congratulations goes to Fljótavík for an outstanding victory this month, and our silver medal rightfully belongs to you on this occasion. Onto another contest shortly!
August 22Aug 22 Author Schlagerfest II Entry (August 2025)Host Country: Forglemmegei, Lotunia==============================Artist: UltraflexSong: Baby Origin: 🇳🇴 Norway / 🇮🇸 Iceland Kari Jahnsen (Farao) and Katrín Helga Andrésdóttir(Special-K) make up Ultraflex. They come from Norway and Iceland respectively. Their sound is inspired by the disco, italo and funk of the 80’s, blending it with new-age sensibilities, unexpected jazz chords and melodic twists, resulting in a catchy, contemporary whirlwind of dance floor weirdness. The duo started out drawing tons of inspiration from Soviet and Eastern European electronic music from the 80s, especially Estonian synth-funk producer Uku Kuut, while playing around with old Soviet aerobic videos as visuals for their concerts.Baby brings a suave, punchy love song built for the dance floor. The lyrics cleverly frame flirtation as a duel—bold, a little risky, and full of swagger—pitching romance and self-expression in one breath. Stylistically, it packs disco-era glam with modern production sheen and playful, shift-y melodies. It’s about risk, synchronicity, and embracing now, regardless of where tomorrow might lead.Original Release Date: April 12th, 2022 Grouping: 5/21Result: 9thPoints: 62Votes: 11 (1x12, 1x10, 2x8)Votes Given:+12 Kikka – Kiihkeät Tuulet [Remix] {Summericia} [4th]+10 Maja Ivarsson – Biggest Fan {Cor Lupus} [3rd]+8 Emilíana Torrini – To Be Free {Jadakissnia} [6th]+7 Sanne Salomonsen – Bad Bitch {Why So Sirius} [20th]+6 Dagny – Brightsider {République d'Áskorza} [14th]+5 Toxe – Som En Sol {Cumulonimbia} [2nd]+4 The Embassy – It Pays To Belong {Skall} [5th]+3 VIAN – Heilt Te Du Dør {Terra Avium} [13th]+2 Molly Sandén – Tur I Oturen {Herbilore} [18th]+1 PHELLY – Elefanter (Éléphants) {FSR Rontvia} [1st]Votes Received:+12 {Terra Avium}+10 {Bronzil}+8 {Bøtanikkä}+8 {Skall}+6 {Jadakissnia}+4 {Cumulonimbia}+3 {Cheiron}+3 {FSR Rontiva}+3 {Persephonia}+3 {Summericia}+2 {Why So Sirius}
September 1Sep 1 Author BJSC 177 Entry (August 2025)Host City: Mílanó, Fljótavík==============================Artist: Dan DeaconSong: Feel The Lightning Origin: 🇺🇸 USADan Deacon is an American composer and electronic musician based in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. He is renowned for his five studio albums of innovative electronic music, his live performances in both contemporary and classical settings, and his extensive body of work in film scores. Dan Deacon's compositional style is best classified in the future shock genre along with Videohippos, Santa Dads, Blood Baby, Ecstatic Sunshine, Ponytail, and other bands in the growing Baltimore music scene. In February 2008 Deacon performed at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York.Feel The Lightning is the opening track on hit 2015 album Gliss Riffer, described as a "warm, kaleidoscopic mess of modern psychedelia" that celebrates human experience with a joyful yet introspective sound. The song features Deacon's signature style of densely stuffed polyrhythmic beats and buzzy synth sequencers that ecstatically fire like synapses straight from his technicolor brain. While the vocals might sound like two different people, they are actually both Deacon's, warped to create distinct characters. The music video is a wonderfully bizarre, multi-colored fantasy in which the living room furniture comes to life.Original Release Date: 23rd February, 2015 Grouping: Semi Final 2 (7/26)Result: TBCPoints: TBCVotes: TBC
September 1Sep 1 Author An overdue update following the results of Buzzfestivalen 2025...This was Zanmatony's third participation in this BJSC spin-off contest, and our third attempt to get past the assigned Heats. Unfortunately, once again it failed to happen for us, and we ended up in the last place position in Heat 4 with our chosen entry by Mild Minds which achieved 28 points.Here is how Zanmatony voted in Heat 4 of Buzzfestivalen 2025;+12 Isheika – Obnimat' Tebya {Persephonia} [DID NOT QUALIFY]+10 Hudson Mohawke & Andrew Lloyd Webber – The Race [Hudson Mohawke Rework] {FSR Rontvia} [DID NOT QUALIFY]+8 Nuovo Testamento – Picture Perfect {Neliönoir} [QUALIFIED]+6 Dove Cameron – French Girls {Cor Lupus} [QUALIFIED]+4 ARTMS – Virtual Angel {POPHub} [QUALIFIED]+2 DJ Zinc & brazy – All Eyes On Me {Kluminican Republic} [QUALIFIED]Here is how Zanmatony voted in the Final of Buzzfestivalen 2025;+12 Cannelle – WATCH ME FLY {Jadakissnia} [3rd]+10 LSR/CITY & Annabel – out of the sky {Bronzil} [4th]+8 M¥SS KETA – 160BPM {Bøtanikkä} [8th]+6 Nuovo Testamento – Picture Perfect {Neliönoir} [2nd]+4 Rico Nasty & Boys Noize – Arintintin {Scotland 2} [1st]+2 Dove Cameron – French Girls {Cor Lupus} [5th]Thank you to those who awarded points to Zanmatony in Heat 4.
September 1Sep 1 Author We also want to bring you the results of Schlagerfest II which was revealed last night;Zanmatony's votes were as follows;+12 Kikka – Kiihkeät Tuulet [Remix] {Summericia} [4th]+10 Maja Ivarsson – Biggest Fan {Cor Lupus} [3rd]+8 Emilíana Torrini – To Be Free {Jadakissnia} [6th]+7 Sanne Salomonsen – Bad Bitch {Why So Sirius} [20th]+6 Dagny – Brightsider {République d'Áskorza} [14th]+5 Toxe – Som En Sol {Cumulonimbia} [2nd]+4 The Embassy – It Pays To Belong {Skall} [5th]+3 VIAN – Heilt Te Du Dør {Terra Avium} [13th]+2 Molly Sandén – Tur I Oturen {Herbilore} [18th]+1 PHELLY – Elefanter (Éléphants) {FSR Rontvia} [1st]Thank you to those who supported Zanmatony's entry in this event, helping us to finish in 9th place with 62 points!
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