@matto on the subject of my entries you've given 18 points to... BJSC wizard Brer reliably informs me that my recent AQ artist Sara Zozaya is a member of your act this month, Merina Gris, oh my! *.* especially excited to hear that now.

2 minutes ago, Jade said:

@matto on the subject of my entries you've given 18 points to... BJSC wizard Brer reliably informs me that my recent AQ artist Sara Zozaya is a member of your act this month, Merina Gris, oh my! *.* especially excited to hear that now.

Whaaat, I didn't know that! 😲

I see Scotland 2 will be the reason why I DNQ this round

Ooh okay a lot of familiar songs and names this month! Specifically already a big fan of the songs by Kneecap, yeule, underscores, BANKS and First Aid Kit (the latter two were on heavy repeat for me in 2019 and 2022 respectively so funny to see them here after all this time!). Hope you all enjoy some traditional Pestolian frutiger aero pop x

A 10 minute Persephonia recycle getting the AQ slot I was a massive flop fan of music in general in 2025 so I've not actually heard this song yet but love to see Maruja getting another shot in the contest anyway, though I'm sure I'll be torn between wanting it to smash and being salty if it greatly outdoes 'One Hand Behind The Devil' which blatantly deserved much better than 20th (that's definitely up there with my favourites ever of my own entries).

D'yermak'er's comeback also being a Persephonia recycle! Feels like it's been ages since I've heard of TĀLĀ releasing music so hiipe to hear what she's been cooking ~ also Summericia sending an artist I previously sent to Club Bizarre (I think this is like the third time that's happened...!) and Zanmatony being a sort of Persephonia recycle (as I sent Joe Goddard as a solo artist before - think this is now his 9th outing in the contest in all between 3 solo entries and 2 entries apiece with The 2 Bears, HARD FEELINGS and Hot Chip)

My own entry this month is an obscure pick (<2k plays on Spotify) courtesy of a topical video about Venezuelan music on the Fantano channel - I heard a recommendation of a post-punk band and I had to investigate immediately x The song I've sent I think is possibly closer to new wave than post-punk, I'd describe it as kind of sounding like if Bad Bunny made a song inspired by Depeche Mode. A bit annoying that the song title isn't capitalised on streaming services but ah well I see mine is one of the shortest songs in the semi once again, #longsongbloc I'll return to you soon x

I think there are 4 songs I've already heard from my own semi, a couple from PJSC as usual (FLJ's is a good one, if really scraping being allowed through here, I am 100% enforcing a shadowban on Faouzia if this goes top 10 again for her xx) and a couple of throwbacks from a few years ago that I remember enjoying but haven't heard for ages so will be good to revisit (Baleghde and Cheiron). And another 4 I've heard from the other semi (maybe 5? I've heard something from Florence Road on Radio 1 before I'm sure but not sure which song it was), of those I am giving some early hype again to Mothertopia!

Also a couple of BJSC bingo squares crossed off for the year already with us having songs called both 'Ghosts' and 'Higher'

The Traitors theming is a bit lost on me as a non-fan of the show but still enjoying the consistent aesthetic of this contest so far, bring on the songs x

First time I've closed a semi I believe (though I closed 3 finals in my first year including the first two contests)! Recognise a lot of artists, but the only songs I definitely know are Herbilore's (as mentioned in their national thread it was my first reconfirmation in the previous PFSC contest, and may well have done better than Kim Wilde had I stuck with it), Hushkanukia's which I agree sounds more competitive than the previous Valencia entry, and Zanmatony's which like Mia Wray made my chart last year.

2 hours ago, danuary said:

you are cordially invited to witness the following showcases ; location Buzzjack and SyncTube simulcast

semi-final one showcase ; date and time Sunday 18th January 20:00 gmt

semi-final two showcase ; date and time Tuesday 20th January 20:00 gmt

final showcase ; date and time Saturday 24th January 20:00 gmt

I do like to see listenthrough dates decided in advance, but... semi 1 tonight, shortly after 3 hours of hits from 1982? The final listenthrough the day after the semis close seems a very quick turnaround too, so maybe I've misunderstood?

10 minutes ago, Brer said:

Zanmatony being a sort of Persephonia recycle (as I sent Joe Goddard as a solo artist before - think this is now his 9th outing in the contest in all between 3 solo entries and 2 entries apiece with The 2 Bears, HARD FEELINGS and Hot Chip)

Oh ok. I was not aware of all of these connections, but for the purpose of the recycles thread I'm going to call myself more inspired for picking an alias not previous sent to BJSC (albeit well known for minor UK hits in the late 00's). I think I saw it had been in jimwatts' chart last year too.

2 hours ago, danuary said:

note to whoever makes the Apple Music playlist, the two entries unavailable on Spotify are, for whatever odd reason, available on Apple Music but not Spotify

I think there's only a remix of the Zephyra Continuum song on Apple - I did notice though that Wubble-U have a bunch of different versions on Apple but nothing on Spotify, odd x

(aside: I wasn't 100% sure which version of the Wubble-U song was sent as the tag Colm submitted was 'Petal 7' which... I don't think exists as a tag for the song outside of a couple of third party YouTube uploads so I don't know where that's come from. From a quick skim the audio definitely seems to match the 'English Rose' version anyway, of which the 'Pruned' version is just a shorter edit, so gone with that as the closest match xx)

11 minutes ago, jimwatts said:

I do like to see listenthrough dates decided in advance, but... semi 1 tonight, shortly after 3 hours of hits from 1982? The final listenthrough the day after the semis close seems a very quick turnaround too, so maybe I've misunderstood?

I assume Dan is planning to just run a SyncTube session concurrently with the final results? Which would be a first I think x

(Indeed tomorrow going to be quite busy between an 80s session and a semi listenthrough but I'll be around for both anyway)

3 minutes ago, awardinary said:

Oh ok. I was not aware of all of these connections, but for the purpose of the recycles thread I'm going to call myself more inspired for picking an alias not previous sent to BJSC (albeit well known for minor UK hits in the late 00's). I think I saw it had been in jimwatts' chart last year too.

Hot Chip were sent once before in BJSC 74 - it's fine though, all of his various projects sound quite different really. (I actually sent him twice as I was behind one of The 2 Bears' songs too - the forever iconic 'Bear Hug' *.*)

I hope you all enjoy my zero veto point scoring 80s lesbian banger. In addition to this incentive, I attach the cover art for the track.

9 minutes ago, jimwatts said:

I do like to see listenthrough dates decided in advance, but... semi 1 tonight, shortly after 3 hours of hits from 1982? The final listenthrough the day after the semis close seems a very quick turnaround too, so maybe I've misunderstood?

afraid it’s not ideal but the only alternative is a clash with The Traitors if I run it on Wed/Thu/Fri which I gather quite a few of us would rather watch live. Unless I get enough show of support that people would still come on say, Thursday.

I also can’t do Monday personally.

The final listen through is purposefully also acting as the semi final results so you will find out in real time if you have qualified.

2 minutes ago, danuary said:

The final listen through is purposefully also acting as the semi final results so you will find out in real time if you have qualified.

ooh .. intrigue

Those with exceptionally heated taste will know my songs. For the rest of you, there’s always fierce rivalry I guess

3 hours ago, danuary said:

note to whoever makes the Apple Music playlist, the two entries unavailable on Spotify are, for whatever odd reason, available on Apple Music but not Spotify

Not too surprising. AM pays more, isn’t full of AI Slop and has an app that doesn’t make me want to claw my eyes out

Anemos was my entry for next month TASTE

(Also wha in tha heyll is bloody Shawn Mendes doing here)

Omg I didn’t know Hot Chip members are such a hot commodity. I also sent Alexis Taylor in the very early days :’)

Here in LookyLion, it was decided by a referendum to postpone our return to the 80's for the/a next round, and go with an absolutely gorgeous song by one of the Boyd siblings (aka Infinity Song). I hope a lot of you are as moved by it as I was when I first heard it.

And:

Enjoy the new round, everyone!

Oh a song I adore is in SF2! It had better qualify!

Before commenting on the other songs, I just want to mention that the youtube video of my song is an edit of the Cubic 22 Remix of "I Love You" - so this version can be used for the apple music playlist. I will add some more information on my entry this afternoon and also on the other songs I already know. Just a. bit short in time right now.

OMG just realised Shawn Mendes in the mix.

That's it, I'm resubmitting Allie X for 182.

omg I just opened this thread on a laptop and the font is completely different from the mobile version (which is unreadable x) lol

Yeah. This is what it looks like on my mobile. LMAO

Edit: Blame the iOS for that!

Edited January 18Jan 18 by AllStarBySmashMouth