Colm

Thanks for the contributions so far.

This has always baffled me. I loved it at the time but didn't think she gave a great performance.

Thanks Rob. Good to know.

Welcome to Spolidifestivalen 7. Help us choose out entry for BJSC 186. Thanks, as always, for contributing to the success of The Spodic Empire at BuzzJack Song Contest. This month we've gone for up to the minute pop. First up, and apologies for the vegan amongst you, it's Reve with Devour. Next is Mae Muller - a Eurovision pop artist highlight of mine from the last couple of years - with Wheels Come Off And finally, another Eurovision alumnus LUNA with Away with the Fairies Comments welcome.

I remember the name among countless other artists that were being acclaimed.

Incredible entry. Her story telling is a different art form. Delighted that it did well.

I know the name. And I probably gave them a listen. I honestly stopped listening to much new music about a decade ago. Apparently some people gradually get less and less out of new music as they get older. I am one of those people. Do you ever see my posting in the indie rock forum? I don't even view that forum any more. 😕

I don't know them. Utterly wonderful vocal. It was way ahead of anything else. I was expecting a much better result for you.

Ben's Sanctuary, Harmonica, A-Konohagure Thanks y'all ❤️❤️❤️

I have to be somewhere on Tuesday. Should I postpone that?

It's fine just hurry up 🤪

Future Islands?

I'd like to thank everyone for their 18s so far. This is a bit overwhelming. I never expected this. Xx

Correct. But we've reverted to the pre-colonial spelling L'Oxi Mo Rhan.

Just reveal them from the worse to the best.

Remember: A vote for The Spodic Empire is a vote for democracy.

I'm not getting much out of Baby Jane.

Love Injected and Goodbye to Yesterday are great. I loved the Spanish entry that year.

Fingers crossed for a Top 40 finish.

No problem. 😁

Did you not receive my votes?

Voted. My top 6 were the same in the semi and in the final - in the same order.

I discovered some of my favorite ever songs on a Now album. In particular, Depeche Mode - Enjoy the Silence, Smashing Pumpkins - Disarm. I also got into Crowded House because they were on Now 26.

Not a strong country for me at all. City Lights was a favourite for a long time but it has dimmed over time. Because of You was such a joyful transformation from the national final. When it won the national final most critics thought it was too dated to qualify. Before the Party is Over is wonderful and spent time at the top of my 2024 ranking for a while. I have a question, though. Why do broadcasters internally select singers who can't sing their song? They need to go and watch the performer live. It's rare that someone is so off key on the Eurovision stage. I always thought the song would suit Duncan Lawrence. Notable songs City Lights ⭐⭐⭐ Because of You⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Before The Party’s Over ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Hooverphonic - Release Me was my least favourite that year. I didn't love their 2021 entry much either. That 2019 entry - were they trying to recreate the vulnerability of Blanche?