October 22, 2025Oct 22 I've been an A Fine Frenzy fan all the way back to 'Almost Lover', but never really checked out her recent music as Alison, so thank you for sending this one! I definitely liked it and am pleased with how well it did, so I hope you are too!
October 25, 2025Oct 25 Author On 22/10/2025 at 03:41, Riser said:I've been an A Fine Frenzy fan all the way back to 'Almost Lover', but never really checked out her recent music as Alison, so thank you for sending this one! I definitely liked it and am pleased with how well it did, so I hope you are too!Thank you - yeah thrilled to score over 100 again! And she is an amazing artist
October 25, 2025Oct 25 Author BJSC 178 - How Herbilore Voted Here's who we gave our points to in our 17th competitionSemi Final 1:12 points - ALTYR MUUNILINST ◾ MARIS 'MARY + I'10 points - TAAHINO ◾ EM BEIHOLD 'HOT GOBLIN8 points - CHEIRON ◾ SOPHIE AND THE GIANTS 'PINK CHAMPAGNE'7 points - AELANDOR ◾ LØLØ 'THE DEVIL WEARS CONVERSE'6 points - LOTUNIA ◾ BIANCA 'LOOP'5 points - THELONIA ◾ JOHN SUMMIT 'CRYSTALLIZED (FEAT. INÉZ)'4 points - AESTHETICA ◾ LOOSSEMBLE 'TTYL'3 points - MOTHERTOPIA ◾ AUDREY HOBERT 'THIRST TRAP'2 points - LAND OF DW ◾ LAYTO 'RIPAHEART'1 point - BALEGHDE ◾ MARIA BECERRA 'IMAN (TWO OF US)' Grand Final:18pts ALTYR MUUNILINST ◾ MARIS 'MARY + I'15pts ZANMATONY ◾ MORGANA 'I'M NOT GOING ANYWHERE'13pts TAAHINO ◾ EM BEIHOLD 'HOT GOBLIN'12pts AELANDOR ◾ LØLØ 'THE DEVIL WEARS CONVERSE'11pts FLJÓTAVÍK ◾ JOALIN 'GUM'10pts LAND OF DW ◾ LAYTO 'RIPAHEART'9pts CHEIRON ◾ SOPHIE AND THE GIANTS 'PINK CHAMPAGNE'8pts FARC ◾ MOONCHILD SANELLY & SAD NIGHT DYNAMITE 'DEMON'7pts HARMONICA ◾ THIS MORTAL COIL 'ANOTHER DAY'6pts EAST RUKAHAVIAN ◾ YNDLING 'IT'S ALMOST LIKE YOU'RE HERE'5pts NEW LEXICO ◾ MAUDE LATOUR 'XOXO'4pts AEROCHE ◾ SANTA 'DIS-MOI OUI'3pts HENDINIA ◾ SAMXEMMA 'HOT BOYS MAKE HOT MUSIC'2pts RÉPUBLIQUE D'ÁSKORZA ◾ 6EURONEUNZIG & ROBBENSOHN 'TITTENTRAINING'1pt LOTUNIA ◾ BIANCA 'LOOP'xx DOBAGO ◾ EDEN SAMARA 'MADONNA'xx MOTHERTOPIA ◾ AUDREY HOBERT 'THIRST TRAP'xx N DNTN ◾ MARGED 'MOVE'
November 2, 2025Nov 2 Author BJSC 179 - Valencia Grace We want a third consecutive qualifier. This has never happened for Herbilore before.So how do we do it? Well lean on an artist who just got us 3rd place in a spin off competition.Valencia Grace is a superstar, with the songs to back it up. 'Everything Reminds Me Of You' is a banger. Pop fans should love it.....We hope you enjoy :) Final Position: 22nd n SF2Points scored: 28 in SF2Thanks to the following nations for points:Greenfroze - 7 pointsJupiterdonia - 6 pointsNew Lexico - 5 pointsAjanaeda - 4 pointsYehesi - 3 pointsDobago - 3 points Edited November 10, 2025Nov 10 by Herbs
November 2, 2025Nov 2 I've been a Herbilore fan for a while now, but this one here is lots of fun, love the energy and the simplicity too. Get that successive qualifier please!
November 10, 2025Nov 10 Author On 02/11/2025 at 22:26, awardinary said:I've been a Herbilore fan for a while now, but this one here is lots of fun, love the energy and the simplicity too. Get that successive qualifier please!Alas it wasn't to beNGL - this NQ hurt. Whereas with Salt Ashes I sent something I liked that I thought would do well, I genuinely loved this song and thought it could be a big result for me.Think I'm going to get to a round 20 contests and then stick to the anonymous ones. At the least I'll also stop attending listen throughs because it's seriously giving me anxiety (and I don't want to feel like I'm seeking approval) Edited November 10, 2025Nov 10 by Herbs
November 10, 2025Nov 10 Sorry to hear that Herbs and hope you can continue to participate here, I always think any country is one right song away from a huge hit, and I'm certain that Valencia's PFSC entry would have done as well in BJSC, this one was maybe a little more subtle than that. Still good but thwarted by the semi draw and few pop nations. We can only vote for 10 songs each in the semi and the alt crowd had about 15 to choose from even before geting to the pop they liked!Who knows, Valencia could be a star of the future - Chappell Roan's Pink Pony Club was a DNQ here many years ago and look what happened to that in the real world.The listenthroughs are often harsher on pop, as has been stated before a lot, simply because many of the pop nations don't attend them. Comments made there are definitely no reflection of the quality of the song.
November 15, 2025Nov 15 Author On 10/11/2025 at 13:12, gooddelta said:Sorry to hear that Herbs and hope you can continue to participate here, I always think any country is one right song away from a huge hit, and I'm certain that Valencia's PFSC entry would have done as well in BJSC, this one was maybe a little more subtle than that. Still good but thwarted by the semi draw and few pop nations. We can only vote for 10 songs each in the semi and the alt crowd had about 15 to choose from even before geting to the pop they liked!Who knows, Valencia could be a star of the future - Chappell Roan's Pink Pony Club was a DNQ here many years ago and look what happened to that in the real world.The listenthroughs are often harsher on pop, as has been stated before a lot, simply because many of the pop nations don't attend them. Comments made there are definitely no reflection of the quality of the song.Sorry I never came back to you GD. Thanks for the comments, they mean a lot. I am going to get to my 20th contest and see how I feel :)
November 15, 2025Nov 15 Author BJSC people - I have a question. And please tell me if I am being paranoid. I do not look at who sent what songs until I submit my votes. I've maintained this throughout my time in BJSC. From my votes received back, I can definitely see some nations who share a similar taste in music. I also have some nations who have been more generous to me than I have to them. I also have a group of nations who have never given me anything/next to nothing (in semi finals or finals) - I have 3 nations who I have given a combined total of 238 final points to & in response over semi finals/finals I have received 0 points from. Is this just a coincidence or should I be worried that I've pissed people off? (possibly beyond repair)
November 15, 2025Nov 15 I really don't see what reason anyone would have to not vote for you specifically. There are plenty of countries that I rarely ever give points to or receive points from, it's just down to taste and a little bit of luck.Remember you can only vote for 15 out of 40-42 songs (a higher proportion in the semi but also half the time any given country won't be able to vote for you in the semi at all even if they wanted to).
November 15, 2025Nov 15 The best evidence I can give is that Cor Lupus still do well all the time despite annoying everyone xx(love you Cody)
November 15, 2025Nov 15 13 minutes ago, Brer said:The best evidence I can give is that Cor Lupus still do well all the time despite annoying everyone xx(love you Cody)Add this to the lore thread immediately
November 15, 2025Nov 15 hey I mean K-pop has Jennie and F1 has Lando Norris, guess I could be the equivalent- *gunshot*
November 15, 2025Nov 15 I will note that one of said countries I rarely receive points from (and by rarely I mean have never received a single point from) is a certain Herbilore.
November 15, 2025Nov 15 Author 1 minute ago, Brer said:I will note that one of said countries I rarely receive points from (and by rarely I mean have never received a single point from) is a certain Herbilore. Lol touché Although we rarely point each other! I'm talking about people I have chucked points at with nothing in return! Thanks for responding though. Think I am just being paranoid
November 17, 2025Nov 17 Author BJSC 179 - How Herbilore Voted Here's who we gave our points to in our 18th competitionSemi Final 2:12pts République d'Áskorza • Maggie Lindemann - one of the ones10pts Jupiterdonia • The Aces - Gold Star Baby8pts A-Konohagakure • Worakls - Red & Gold (feat. Ekaterina Shelehova)7pts Bøtanikkä • Kat Cunning - Dancer6pts Fljótavík • Balu Brigada - Backseat5pts Ajanaeda • Kim Lip - Can You Entertain?4pts Elëdan • holybones - These Are The Rooms3pts Aelandor • Phantogram - In A Spiral 2pts Scotland 2 • fakemink - Braces1pt New Lexico • Clara Mae - No Jolene Grand Final:18pts Jupiterdonia • The Aces - Gold Star Baby15pts A-Konohagakure • Worakls - Red & Gold (feat. Ekaterina Shelehova)13pts Hushkanukia • Maria Sur - Is It Love?12pts République d'Áskorza • Maggie Lindemann - one of the ones11pts Elëdan • holybones - These Are The Rooms10pts Fljótavík • Balu Brigada - Backseat9pts Bøtanikkä • Kat Cunning - Dancer8pts Aelandor • Phantogram - In A Spiral7pts Summericia • copperplate - you overwhelm me6pts FARC • ORKID - Steep Hills5pts Mothertopia • Lexie Liu - X4pts Altyr Muunilinst • flowerovlove - shady3pts Hendinia • FELICIA - Sugar High2pts FSR Rontvia • SADU - Luukered1pt Lookylion • Mikayla Geier - diva
December 1, 2025Dec 1 Author BJSC 180 - Francesca Michielin Our track record for sending female led pure pop songs is 0/4. So you'd think it'd make sense for us to not try that again......But after a national poll, former Eurovision contestant Francesca Michielin is our 19th entrant.We hope you enjoy :) Final Position: 9th in SF1, 22nd in Grand FinalPoints scored: 75 in SF1, 158 in Grand FinalThanks to the following nations for points: Semi FinalOjnoj - 10pts A-Konohagkure - 10pts Taahino - 10pts Zephyra Continuum - 8pts Freidland - 7ptsJadakissnia - 6ptsJupiterdonia - 5ptsGreenfroze - 5ptsSandenia - 5ptsFSR Rontvia - 4ptsMothertopia - 2ptsRepublique D'A - 2ptsLand of DW - 1ptGrand FinalFljótavík - 15pts Zephyra Continuum - 15pts A-Konohagkure - 12ptsFreidland - 12ptsOjnoj - 11ptsGreenfroze - 9ptsLookylion - 9ptsPersephonia - 8ptsTaahino - 8ptsFARC - 7ptsHendinia - 6ptsSandenia - 6ptsBaleghde - 5ptsAeroche - 5ptsAjanaeda - 5ptsThe Spodic Empire - 4ptsAltyr Muunilinst - 4ptsCheiron - 4ptsMothertopia - 3ptsFSR Rontvia - 3ptsTerra Avium - 2ptsEledan - 2ptsScotland 2 - 1ptLand of DW - 1ptRepublique D'A - 1pt Edited December 15, 2025Dec 15 by Herbs
December 15, 2025Dec 15 Author BJSC 180 - How Herbilore Voted Here's who we gave our points to in our 19th competitionSemi Final 1:12pts Taahino: 3Quency - Once I Was A Good Girl10pts East Rukahavian: LUNÈS - Hold on the moment8pts Ojnoj: Absolutely - No Audience7pts Aesthetica: f5ve - I Choose You STROBE WARNING6pts République d'Áskorza: Say Now - Can't Keep A Beat5pts Séyetana: VIOLENT VIRA - Saccharine4pts Zephyra Continuum: hannah bahng - MISUNDERSTOOD3pts POPHub: Goodnight Louisa - Actor2pts Lentyll: bbno$ - 1-800 (feat. ironmouse)1pt Harmonica: ARY - Running In A Dream Grand Final:18pts Taahino: 3Quency - Once I Was A Good Girl15pts Fljótavík: Tori Amos - Spark13pts Séyetana: VIOLENT VIRA - Saccharine12pts Ojnoj: Absolutely - No Audience11pts East Rukahavian: LUNÈS - Hold on the moment10pts FARC: Snow Wife - YoYo9pts Lentyll: bbno$ - 1-800 (feat. ironmouse)8pts Harmonica: ARY - Running In A Dream7pts Greenfroze: LEE CHANHYUK - Vivid LaLa Love6pts Ajanaeda: Alessi Rose - Get Around5pts POPHub: Goodnight Louisa - Actor4pts Aesthetica: f5ve - I Choose You3pts République d'Áskorza: Say Now - Can't Keep A Beat2pts Yehesi: Evangelía - Vále1pt Flynnonda: KNIFE BRIDE - alone at the altar
January 19Jan 19 Author BJSC 181 - Mia Wray Last contest we finally broke our NQ streak for female led pop songs! Let's try another...We held a national poll, with 3 amazing songs from 3 amazing singer/songwriters. Mia Wray came out on top with her track 'Only Love'. (I will defo send the other songs to spin off contests if they fit the category!)We hope you enjoy :) Final Position: 19th in SF1, 35th in Grand FinalPoints scored: 53pts in SF1, 146 in Grand FinalThanks to the following nations for points:Semi Final:12pts Bronzil 10pts Hushkanukia 7pts Lookylion7pts Ajanaeda4pts Sandénia4pts Kluminican Republic3pts FARC3pts Lotunia2pts Mothertopia1pt HendiniaFinal: 15pts Zephyr Continuum 15pts Bronzil 13pts Altyr Muunilinst 12pts East Rukahavian 12pts Zanmatony10pts Hushkanukia 9pts Lentyll 9pts FARC8pts Lookylion 7pts Aeroche 6pts Ajanaeda 5pts Kluminican Republic4pts Mothertopia 4pts Lotunia4pts Juranabaijan 2pts FSR Rontvia 2pts Taahino1pt Friedland 1pt Hendinia Edited February 6Feb 6 by Herbs
February 6Feb 6 Author BJSC 181 - How Herbilore Voted Here's who we gave our points to in our 20th competitionSemi Final: 12pts Lotunia :: Army Of Lovers – Love Is Blue (feat. Olya Polyakova)10pts Lookylion :: Momo Boyd – American Love Song8pts Hushkanukia :: Valencia Grace – Lucky You're A Star7pts Sandénia :: Shawn Mendes – Heavy6pts Cor Lupus :: Kyra Machida – Blonde5pts Juranabaijan :: Angie – Poco Poco4pts Ennea :: Paris Paloma – the warmth3pts Bronzil :: KÄSSY – i-i-i2pts Neliönoir :: FAUST – Dies Irae1pt Pagasa :: Cameron Winter – Nausicaä (Love Will Be Revealed)Final: 18pts Cheiron :: First Aid Kit – Out Of My Head15pts Lotunia :: Army Of Lovers – Love Is Blue (feat. Olya Polyakova)13pts Hushkanukia :: Valencia Grace – Lucky You're A Star12pts Taahino :: mi.a – Ophelia11pts Cor Lupus :: Kyra Machida – Blonde10pts Juranabaijan :: Angie – Poco Poco9pts Mothertopia :: Kelly Lee Owens – Higher8pts Zanmatony :: Hot Chip – Devotion7pts Ajanaeda :: Florence Road – Storm Warnings6pts Fljótavík :: Faouzia – DON'T EVER LEAVE ME5pts Neliönoir :: FAUST – Dies Irae4pts Yehesi :: Suzane – Champagne3pts POPHub :: Le Manou – Fille À Papa2pts Thelonia :: LÖNA – I Never Wanna Be In Love1pt Pestolia :: frutiger dillon – Windows98
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