Agreed - host's decision Julian depending on what suits you best.

Whatever you decide Julian. I'll probably turn in soon anyway, but I wouldn't be around tomorrow evening to follow along, so it makes little difference to me.

I'll be here for support too for a little bit.

OK I think I’ll do Part II tomorrow and give those who haven’t been following a chance to catch up too. Thanks all for tuning in and commenting. I promise it’s going to be a nail biter!

Thanks Julian, looking forward to it (and hoping to end proceedings on more than 6 points, it's a far better song than that).

Fair enough Julian. Will looking forward to seeing how the rest pans out tomorrow!

I'm flying tomorrow so may not catch the rest of this, be kind to Escala guys x

y'all BONES for keeping me at zero

I am so chuffed that Fleur is Top 10, and has been quite steady inside it throughout - even going as high as #5.

Not holding my breath, but would be good to finish inside the top reaches of the contest.

Thank you to @awardinary for a 12 points and @Mangø for a 10 points, and the smattering of others who gave Fleur some points so far.

She deserved to be a massive UK pop star, and Baby Don't Dance should have been the follow-up to Sax. Shocker that SyCo handled her career so badly.

Resuming shortly!

I am ready for someone to give me 12 points

On 14/07/2025 at 19:01, King Rollo said:

Thanks to Julian for hosting this edition. I found ten songs that I liked and this is the order I put them in:

+12 Alone By Heart - Clara Van Wel

+10 Borderline - Tove Styrke

+08 Blood - Equador (Bo Bruce)

+07 Nolwenn Ohwo! - Nolwenn Leroy

+06 Misty Eye - Aiden Grimshaw

+05 Racing Cars - Ruti

+04 Bloodstream - Tokio Myers

+03 You’ll Never Get To Heaven - Diana Vickers

+02 I Trance - Agnes

+01 I Do - Only The Young

Rollo giving a boost to some of the less poppy songs and making it very tight at the top once again.

1	I Trance - Agnes	68	?
2	Borderline - Tove Styrke	66	?
3	Blood - Equador	58	?
4	Kashmir - Escala	57	Chez Wombat
5	You’ll Never Get To Heaven - Diana Vickers	54	Tafty
6	Bloodstream - Tokio Myers	53	Brer
7	Racing Cars - Ruti	42	?
8	Baby Don’t Dance - Fleur East	40	ChrisJK
9	Chameleon Life - Daithi featuring Raye	37	King Rollo
10	California - Amelia Lily	32	awardinary
11	Alone By Heart - Clara Van Wel	30	?
12	Dub On The Track - Cher Lloyd et al.	29	Dobbo
13	Misty Eye - Aiden Grimshaw	27	?
14	Domino - Saara Aalto	26	?
15	I Do - Only The Young	23	Mangø
16	Ladies In The ‘90s - Lauren Alaina	23	?
17	Creep - Dannii Minogue	20	?
18	Damaged - Danity Kane	17	Scene
19	Gladiator - Dami Im	17	?
20	Breathe - Liberty X	16	Jade
21	Nolwenn Ohwo! - Nolwenn Leroy	13	gooddelta
22	Rock With Me - Reggie ‘n’ Bollie et al.	6	AllStarBySmashMouth
23	Think Of You - Christina Grimmie	0	uhsting

Next is Roba.

Voter 14: Roba.

Equador’s “Blood” is a haunting and atmospheric track released in 2016 as the lead single from their debut album Bones of Man. The group, formed by Henry Binns (of Zero 7) and Bo Bruce, blends trip-hop, ambient electronica, and soulful vocals to create a cinematic soundscape.

🎵 Song Summary:

• Theme: “Blood” explores the intensity and vulnerability of a passionate relationship. The lyrics suggest a willingness to embrace emotional pain and uncertainty for the sake of deep connection. Lines like “Taste the blood in my spit / Between the cracks of my lips” evoke raw, visceral imagery that reflects emotional exposure and longing.

• Musical Style:

  • Begins with a pulsing, heartbeat-like rhythm, gradually building into a lush, layered arrangement.

  • Features joint male-female vocals, with Bo Bruce taking the lead as the track progresses.

  • The final section transitions into a soaring choral and instrumental climax, fading into an ethereal close.

• Mood: The song is both melancholic and uplifting, balancing darkness with beauty. It’s ideal for fans of artists like Massive Attack, London Grammar, or Zero 7.

Thanks so much Rollo!

Wow, great choice Rob!

On 15/07/2025 at 22:29, Roba. said:

+12 Dami Im - Gladiator

+10 Danity Kane - Damaged

+08 Daithi Ft Raye - Chameleon Life

+07 Agnes - I Trance

+06 Liberty X - Breathe

+05 Nolwenn Leroy - Nolwenn Olwo!

+04 Tove Stryke - Borderline

+03 Fleur East - Baby Don’t Dance

+02 Escala - Kashmir

+01 Christina Grimmie - Think Of You

With Dannii and Saara the next two that'd be in line for votes!

Clear air at the moment between the top 2 and the rest, and Christina is finally off the mark!

1	I Trance - Agnes	75	?
2	Borderline - Tove Styrke	70	?
3	Kashmir - Escala	59	Chez Wombat
4	Blood - Equador	58	Roba.
5	You’ll Never Get To Heaven - Diana Vickers	54	Tafty
6	Bloodstream - Tokio Myers	53	Brer
7	Chameleon Life - Daithi featuring Raye	45	King Rollo
8	Baby Don’t Dance - Fleur East	43	ChrisJK
9	Racing Cars - Ruti	42	?
10	California - Amelia Lily	32	awardinary
11	Alone By Heart - Clara Van Wel	30	?
12	Dub On The Track - Cher Lloyd et al.	29	Dobbo
13	Gladiator - Dami Im	29	?
14	Misty Eye - Aiden Grimshaw	27	?
15	Damaged - Danity Kane	27	Scene
16	Domino - Saara Aalto	26	?
17	I Do - Only The Young	23	Mangø
18	Ladies In The ‘90s - Lauren Alaina	23	?
19	Breathe - Liberty X	22	Jade
20	Creep - Dannii Minogue	20	?
21	Nolwenn Ohwo! - Nolwenn Leroy	18	gooddelta
22	Rock With Me - Reggie ‘n’ Bollie et al.	6	AllStarBySmashMouth
23	Think Of You - Christina Grimmie	1	uhsting

Next is Herbs

Everyone now has a point.

No more BONES.

Voter 15: Herbs

Aiden Grimshaw’s “Misty Eye” is the title track from his 2012 debut album Misty Eye, but it was not released as a standalone single. The album’s official singles were:

• “Is This Love” – released June 2012

• “Curtain Call” – released August 2012

🎵 About the Song “Misty Eye”:

Even though it wasn’t a single, “Misty Eye” is a central emotional piece of the album. It features cinematic strings, echoing beats, and a powerful vocal performance that highlights Grimshaw’s ability to convey vulnerability and intensity.

🎧 Lyrical Themes:

The lyrics explore emotional fragility, heartbreak, and resilience. Lines like:

“This paper heart is lost in fire / But I’m not burning”

suggest a struggle between emotional pain and inner strength. The song’s title metaphorically refers to tears or blurred emotional vision, reinforcing the album’s introspective tone.

🎵 Album: Misty Eye

• Release Date: 20 August 2012

• Label: RCA / Sony Music

• Style: A mix of electropop, soul, and drum & bass influences, with emotionally intense lyrics and atmospheric production.

• Notable Singles:

  • “Is This Love” – a dramatic, high-energy lead single

  • “Curtain Call” – a more melodic, introspective follow-up

The album was praised for its emotional depth, vocal performance, and genre-blending production, setting Aiden apart from typical reality TV alumni.

Thank you Roba!! ❤️

On 15/07/2025 at 23:38, Herbs said:

Some great choices in here. Saara was robbed at Eurovision and her song here is almost as good as her robbed song

12 points - Domino - Saara Aalto, The Voice Of Finland, 16/02/2018

10 points - You’ll Never Get To Heaven - Diana Vickers, X Factor UK, 03/05/2010

8 points - I Do - Only The Young, X Factor UK, 07/08/2015

7 points - Gladiator - Dami Im, X Factor Australia, 08/08/2014

6 points - Racing Cars - Ruti, The Voice UK, 05/04/2019

5 points - California - Amelia Lily, X Factor UK, 07/09/2014

4 points - Ladies In The ‘90s - Lauren Alaina, American Idol, 15/10/2018

3 points - Damaged - Danity Kane, Making The Band, 29/01/2008

2 points - I Trance - Agnes, Swedish Idol, 28/06/2019

1 point - Dub On The Track - Cher Lloyd, Mic Righteous, Zeph Ellis & Ghette, X Factor UK, 07/11/2011

Herbs not giving much to most of the contenders but bringing Diana back into the top 3.

1	I Trance - Agnes	77	?
2	Borderline - Tove Styrke	70	?
3	You’ll Never Get To Heaven - Diana Vickers	64	Tafty
4	Kashmir - Escala	59	Chez Wombat
5	Blood - Equador	58	Roba.
6	Bloodstream - Tokio Myers	53	Brer
7	Racing Cars - Ruti	48	?
8	Chameleon Life - Daithi featuring Raye	45	King Rollo
9	Baby Don’t Dance - Fleur East	43	ChrisJK
10	Domino - Saara Aalto	38	?
11	California - Amelia Lily	37	awardinary
12	Gladiator - Dami Im	36	?
13	I Do - Only The Young	31	Mangø
14	Dub On The Track - Cher Lloyd et al.	30	Dobbo
15	Damaged - Danity Kane	30	Scene
16	Alone By Heart - Clara Van Wel	30	?
17	Misty Eye - Aiden Grimshaw	27	Herbs
18	Ladies In The ‘90s - Lauren Alaina	27	?
19	Breathe - Liberty X	22	Jade
20	Creep - Dannii Minogue	20	?
21	Nolwenn Ohwo! - Nolwenn Leroy	18	gooddelta
22	Rock With Me - Reggie ‘n’ Bollie et al.	6	AllStarBySmashMouth
23	Think Of You - Christina Grimmie	1	uhsting

Next it’s Calum

Diana coming!

Thanks for the points Herbs!