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What do you think @Jade does it work for you?

Alas we fall again in 2026 with a song with "Bite" in the title. Won't be making that mistake again.

Chez won't need to use his favourite gif this month then of the panda in the office.

So it's @Iz様 🌟 vs. @danG and @777666jason vs. @LewisGT for the crown. Good luck all.

Zanmatony votes were sent in a couple of hours ago but our nation is still greyed out, please confirm all is ok @Assy!

Ain't no way I'm showing a Red Card to Freidland this month. They understood the assignment and did it well.

BJSC 186 Entry (July 2026) Host Country: Bøtanikkä ============================== Artist: Patriarchy Song: Bite Marks Origin: 🇺🇸 USA Patriarchy is a Los Angeles-based darkwave and industrial project led by singer and performance artist Actually Huizenga. Patriarchy's music explores themes of power, desire, identity, and rebellion. The project has gained a cult following within the underground electronic and alternative scenes through releases that combine industrial, synth-pop, EBM, and dark disco influences. Patriarchy is regarded as one of the more distinctive acts in the modern darkwave and industrial revival, continually pushing boundaries through music that is both emotionally charged and sonically adventurous, while maintaining a strong presence in underground clubs and alternative festivals around the world. Bite Marks is a seductive and unsettling blend of darkwave, industrial, and electronic music. Driven by hypnotic synths, pounding beats, and Actually Huizenga's commanding vocals, the song creates an atmosphere that is both sensual and menacing. Its recurring imagery of "bite marks like jewelry" transforms pain and desire into something strangely beautiful, perfectly capturing Patriarchy's signature mix of danger, intimacy, and gothic glamour. Original Release Date: 15th May, 2026 Grouping: Semi Final 1 (12/29) Result: 21st (DNQ) Points: 43 Votes: 10 Votes Given: Semi Final: +12 Tiscore – Red Card {Freidland} [QUALIFIED] +10 WARGASM – Pyro Pyro {Jupiterdonia} [[DID NOT QUALIFY] +8 Von Quar – Kraft / Idiot {Sovarasma} [QUALIFIED] +7 Cediv – Endless {The Spodic Empire} [QUALIFIED] +6 Emily Makis – Too Fast {Vaskla} [[DID NOT QUALIFY] +5 Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore – Perpetual Adoration {Skall} [QUALIFIED] +4 Elderbook – Is It Over Now? {Kluminican Republic} [QUALIFIED] +3 MYDY – Terrace Of 57th {Ennea} [[DID NOT QUALIFY] +2 Astels – Workin' All Night {Numayania} [[DID NOT QUALIFY] +1 Saint Agnes – The Father, The Son And The Holy Beast {Séyetana} [DID NOT QUALIFY] Final: +18 Tourist – Outside {Hendinia} [4th] +15 Tiscore – Red Card {Freidland} [24th] +13 Von Quar – Kraft / Idiot {Sovarasma} [5th] +12 Chibi Ichigo – Paranoia {Cheiron} [32nd] +11 The Strike – Overtime {Aelandor} [19th] +10 んoon – SEE YA {A-Konohagakure} [30th] +9 Rare DM – Honey {Fljótavík} [23rd] +8 Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore – Perpetual Adoration {Skall} [1st] +7 Cediv – Endless {The Spodic Empire} [27th] +6 Elderbrook – Is It Over Now? {Kluminican Republic} [38th] +5 Juhlat – Aallonmurtaja {Land of DW} [20th] +4 Thy Catafalque – A Gyönyörű Álmok Ezután Jönnek {Danæviia} [15th] +3 Man/Woman/Chainsaw – Nosedive {Lentyll} [6th] +2 J.K. – You & I [Classic Remix] {Dobago} [39th] +1 Orchid – heaven/jealous [Crybaby's Angel Edit] {Aeroche} [3rd] Votes Received: Semi Final: +7 {Ennea} +6 {Bøtanikkä} +6 {Neliönoir} +6 {Sovarasma} +5 {Cheiron} +4 {Terra Avium} +3 {Hendinia} +3 {Jadakissnia} +2 {Jupiterdonia} +1 {Skall}

To celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BJSC ran the 8th installment of WorldVision in 2026, and Zanmatony's assignment was to find an entry that originated from the country of Iran. After some deliberation, we settled on a piece that we thought sounded authentic and showcased the character of the sounds from this participating nation. It did't achieve a spectacular result, but gathered enough votes to score a 35th place finish. Zanmatony's votes at this spin-off event were as follows; +18 Liquid Soul – Cydonia {Aeroche} [22nd] +15 Kaleen – Heart In Stereo {The Spodic Empire} [8th] +13 Gulinur – Devona {Lotunia} [6th] +12 Antoon – Chaos {Cheiron} [3rd] +11 Audioiko & Yamila Ruiz – NO ME SUELTES {Fljótavík} [28th] +10 Plusminusnula – Letná {Danæviia} [11th] +9 Lara Klart – Narcissistic Queen {Cor Lupus} [5th] +8 Banda La Tribu – Olomachi {A-Konohagakure} [39th] +7 Erreway – Para Cosas Buenas {Ennea} [38th] +6 The Jungle Giants – A Moment Like That {Thelonia} [14th] +5 Diblo With Loketo – Super K {Trifoski} [37th] +4 Ylva – HÆ? {Yehesi} [10th] +3 EMEL – Holm {New Helvetica} [7th] +2 Mikaben & Kenny Haiti – Fè Lapli {Juranabaijan} [40th] +1 Springbok Nude Girls – Blue Eyes {Dobago} [17th] Just one podium finisher appeared in our votes for this contest, but Zanmatony wishes to extend our congratulations to the winner, Bronzil.

How many is that now then? Shame about no Summericia this month. Maybe Thelonia might show up to give us some Summery vibes?

Us latecomers trying to get to the gate on time. Captain Assy reminding everyone to take whatever is free but not to reconfirm from New Music Friday. Now all we ask is that the semis thread be Home Alone themed.

I might have some darkwave if anyone wants to hear it.

Recent Omissions Harry Styles – American Girls Bella Kay – iloveitiloveitiloveit BTS – SWIM RAYE & Hans Zimmer – Click Clack Symphony Noah Kahan – Porch Light Prospa & Cloonee – Free Your Mind sombr – Homewrecker sombr – Potential sombr – My Body Isn't Ready Lady Gaga & Doechii – RUNWAY Shakira & Burna Boy – Dai Dai ANOTR feat. 54 Ultra – Talk To You Bebe Rexha & Faithless – New Religion Chris Stussy & Tom Did It – Wide Awake Skye Newman – Walk Skye Newman – Woman I Am Myles Smith – My Mess Sonny Fodera & Crystal – My Loving Jessie Ware – Ride Becky Hill – >>>hands on me<<< Becky Hill – More More More Rudimental – Love You More Zara Larsson & Shakira – Eurosummer - Girls Trip Martin Garrix & Ed Sheeran – Repeat It MK feat. Poppy Baskcomb – Zone Nathan Dawe & Tion Wayne – Cola PinkPantheress – Girl Like Me Lily Allen & JADE – Beg For Me Perrie – Passenger Princess Dermot Kennedy – Honest

I blame @777666jason for causing me to get the Sheila's Wheels advert stuck in my head the last 24 hours! I see it was already mentioned in the thread already but here it is again for your enjoyment. If this was out in 2026 it would go viral to the point that it would end up somewhere on streaming services like the recent Cornetto ad! They would give Girls Aloud a run for their money!

Someone should pen a song all about the lag time, and the legacy that is this thread that I started all those years ago. How the years go by, but BuzzJack never changes.

Given the delay we had getting the announcement for the previous volume I am not expecting much to happen. When should we hear something about the 99 Extra yearbook?

Bump for more votes!

At this rate we will dedicate an entire disc of your entries to the BuzzJack presents... Podium 2026 compilation!

It's almost time for @JosephBoone to change their appearance again!

Oh no, not Argentina! 😢

Do you really think after all these years they care about being top of the compilations chart? When did they last, or ever, make a point about getting their products to #1? There's no master plan to release compilations on a week to avoid competition from other soundtracks, it's not even on their mind when they schedule releases.

Should I get my Bryan Adams catalogue back out again? @Colm @gooddelta missed a forgotten gem from BuzzJack presents... 1999!

Come on Scotland, do it for SuBo and her Cornetto.

Maybe something from Cappella? I could imagine crowds chanting the chords!

Like this one; What forgotten dance gem would you adopt as a celebration anthem?

Also @Mack. if there's any in this playlist I have feel free to add to the BuzzJack one if you want to.