11 November – I’m tossing and I’m turning
Many acts try and try again to win the grand prize in our favourite TV show. Some go it alone from their first appearance....
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 18 – Iceland
I know I’m here to review the song we are seeing in Eurovision rather than one that’s not (hell – I have an entire...
16 March – Crystal champagne, pearls, porcelain
Just occasionally, we get songs that break the mould. A song so different that it has to be seen to be believed, and our...
As I seem to be the least indisposed of the team...
...here's some quick drive-by bloggahj on the first three of the morning (videos from our chums at ESCKaz this time)
So Montenegro... he apparently has...
Svala keeps it in the family for Eurovision
When Svala performs 'Paper' at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest, one person cheering her on will know exactly what she's going through.
Her father - Bo...
Söngvakeppnin fills out final line-up
The second semifinal of the Icelandic Söngvakeppnin 2019 took place this evening with two more songs making next week's grand final.
There were five in the...
Iceland – Is it’s intended audience too small?
In the same way that Denmark feels as though it's just one big in-joke. Iceland feels exactly the same to me. However, whereas the...
13 June – Don’t work on a Sunday
It can be a curse having a second crack at Eurovision glory. If you do well first time round, you risk ruining that reputation...
Eurovision 2003 – Second Rehearsals Part One
Iceland
Well a late start for Birgita but she did quite well. She looked well and performed the song really well. Others in the delegation...
4 July – A passion killed by acid rain
Today we've got one of those performers who keeps coming back. Once isn't enough. Neither is twice. So maybe third time lucky is the...