We as fans often have our own bias when it comes to Eurovision songs, but how will they fare when reviewed by an impartial musician? We selected 11 of this year’s entries – a mix of bookies favourites, and songs we thought were the most musically interesting. Reviewing the entries is Jon, a guitarist from…
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Azerbaijan began their Eurovision journey strong, however in recent years have faded away from their powerhouse status. Hoping to return to the Top 10 is Nadir Rustamli, who will sing the ballad ‘Fade to Black’ at the contest this year.Â
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Although their history at Eurovision is brief, Australia had a successful run, reaching the final with various success while in the final. This was until last year, where the nation achieved their first non-qualification with Montaigne. Hoping to return to the final is Sheldon Riley, who won his ticket to Turin through the national selection,…
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Portugal often flies under the radar at Eurovision, and after many years, finally managed to score a win in 2017. The nation achieved a very respectable 12th place last year, and hoping to improve on that is Maro with her song, ‘Saudade, Saudade’.Â
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It’s not uncommon to see Norway in the Eurovision final, nor is it uncommon to see the nation reach the Top 10. Hoping to continue with that trend is Subwoolfer, who will sing ‘Give That Wolf a Banana’ in the first semi-final.Â
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Iceland are yet to win Eurovision, with a second place finish their best result thus far. The nation’s most recent two participations led to Top 10 finishes, and hoping to continue that streak is Systur. The trio will perform Með hækkandi sól, but how will it fare?Â
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Greece found their stride in the early 2000’s, leading to their first win and a string of Top 10 results. In more recent years, the nation began to drop off the radar, with non-qualifiers and lower placing final results plaguing Greece. Hoping for success this year is Amanda Georgiadi Tenfjord with her song, ‘Die Together’.Â
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Denmark boasts mixed results in Eurovision, with their last win back in 2013. Hoping to bring Denmark back to the final this year is the group Reddi, who will bring their appropriately named song, ‘The Show’.Â
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Croatia is hoping to return to the Eurovision final this year, after a number of non-qualifications in recent years. Mia DimÅ¡ić won this year’s national selection with her song ‘Guilty Pleasure’, but will it be the guilty pleasure of the voters this year?Â
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In recent history, Austria has been hit or miss with their entries. After the success of Conchita Wurst, the nation had mixed results, with the last two entrants failing to reach the final. Hoping to break that streak is Lumix featuring Pia Maria who will perform ‘Halo’.Â
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