27 November – I have to drink to get drunk
Our friends in North Macedonia, formerly the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia are a noteworthy bunch. They came along in 1996, got stuck in...
ESC birthdays 19 Jan – Two weeks in Stockholm might just...
OK, I'm relenting. A birthday from a Swedish singer came up on my radar so I've decided to celebrate it. And just in case...
16 November – Hotter than sriracha on our bodies
What do you think of those fan favourite songs? There's usually one every year. Are you fully on board with them, and think they're...
3 December – And on and on, life goes on
The heart is a curious thing. It's often shown as something red, cute and, well, heart-shaped. But if you physically held one, it probably...
3 July – Luna moon me up
When your country has a good record in our favourite TV show, it puts extra pressure on performers to keep up this tradition. But...
4 December – Was our love only a foolish lie?
What's your favourite ever Eurovision duet? Is it one from the 1950s when the two protagonists smooched for a little longer than was good...
24 November – I thought the sun of my happiness had...
We often mention false flags here, and it can be a little misleading at times. Many people don't participate for their country of birth...
5 December – Now he’s too dead to rock ‘n’ roll
Along with the serious songs - the ballads, the rock songs, the raps - we have the occasional beast known as a novelty song....
28 February – Forests could still sing
Remember when betting was a small simple affair. You bet on a song to win, or one of those each way things? Life was...
1 December – Without a doubt I’ll follow you
Has the free language rule signalled the death knell for some languages? It's true that songs in Italian and Portuguese have won in the...