Is it time to rethink Melodifestivalen?
For years, it's been touted as the gold standard of Eurovision national selections. Swedish broadcaster SVT has been organising the Melodifestivalen for as long...
Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2019 – Sweden
I get the impression SVT has been treading water. They've wanted to stay in the top ten, but it felt too soon for a...
27 April – I just can’t go on no more
Yes, we covered a Swedish birthday a few days ago, but we've headed to the land of the blue-and-yellow cross again today. Some of...
14 September – Feels like I’m stuck here in time
We all love a Swedish song. Well, for some fans the contest begins and ends with the country of the yellow cross on a...
As night follows day we’re back with this…..
The original Semi Final hell, Melodifestivalen, is back for the 2023 edition marketing itself as "Mello Cirkus" - and if you can't translate that,...
10 May – Where have you been? I know that you...
It's home entrant time again. When you look through the years, several nations have had more home entrants than others - obviously. These may...
Nick “does” 2025 – Sweden
SWEDEN – KAJ – Bara Bada Bastu
I’m under strict instructions from the site’s CEO and head of content as to how I should vote...
Siegle and Meinunger’s bastard love child
I hereby officially blame Nick for making me do Switzerland at this point - but it wasn't worth it. It does look like everything...
14 December – Pa pa ba pa pa pa… pa pa...
Today we have an absolute classic. You won't be able to argue with me. Mr Phil of this parish will send the boys round...
28 April – I don’t breathe if you are not here
There are some classic songs around and people argue about them. Today's IS a classic. Go on, challenge me if you dare! The sharp-eyed...