Bonus Bonus Post: Eurovision 2022 is Coming!

 

Disclaimer: I wrote this post weeks ago but failed to post it on time. So, Oops. My Bad.

As last year, I want to say that I know that there are things happening which may make this post irritate some people. I’m not trying to make light of the very serious war happening right now. I am simply trying to bring a little joy and laughter to those who find themselves in need of it. If you feel like that is not you, please find a place where you can be comfortable. If you feel like you could use something that brings a smile to your face, please continue reading.

I hope everyone is ready for another fun year. We have some returning artists, such as

Zdob si Zdub and Mahmood. We also have a ton of new faces. Let’s jump in and meet this year’s contestants.

1. Albania – Ronela Hajati – Sekret – Ronela’s voice is so strong and beautiful, it makes this song something of a statement. Plus, I love the hair twirling even though it gives me a headache when I do it.

2. Armenia – Rosa Linn – Snap – Very folky with such a catchy chorus. I find myself singing along. Her Live Performance is going to be so fun.

3. Australia – Sheldon Riley – Not the Same – Smooth voice reminiscent of Sam Smith.

4. Austria – LUM!X feat. Pia Maria – Halo – My new workout song for 2022. My mom might break the repeat button on this one.

5. Azerbaijan – Nadir Rustamli – Fade to Black – Beautiful and Cinematic. Behold me, sobbing into my chocolates.

6. Belgium – Jeremie Makiese – Miss you – When I first heard this song, I was like “Is this your ‘Bond’ song audition?” Now, after playing it a few times, I realize that he just borrowed a little Bond Swag. Very Addicting.

7. Bulgaria – Intelligent Music Project – Intention- So, some seasoned rocker dads formed a group and entered Eurovision? Go Live Your Dream!

8. Croatia – Mia Dimsic – Guilty Pleasure - Mia’s voice is so smooth. I wish I had a Forever or a Guilty Pleasure.

9. Cyprus – Andromach – Ela – Fun beat and catchy lyrics means that this is slipping into my “Summer 2022 Mix” playlist.

10. Czech Republic – We are Domi – Lights Off - I dare you not to dance to this! One of my new jams.

11. Denmark - REDDI - The Show - I just love these Lady Rockers! They are so inspiring!

12. Estonia - Stefan - Hope - This would definitely be at home in one of the westerns of old.

13. Finland - The Rasmus - Jezebel - Crazy Catchy. I find myself singing this at random moments, like while grocery shopping.

14. France - Alvan & Ahaz - Fulenn - A strangely beautiful blend of EDM and ancient sounds.

15. Georgia - Circus Mircus - Lock Me In - Funky and fun, I’m finding it hard to describe.

16. Germany - Malik Harris - Rockstars - I feel like he’s telling the world how I feel. I do hope he goes far, like Runner up, but he’s not my #1.

17. Greece - Amanda Tenfjord - Die Together - She’s going to slay her live performance. I just know it. Her vocals are powerful, the lyrics moving, amd the music is so epic.

18. Iceland - Sigga - Meo Haekkandi Sol - THE HARMONY! Oh my Goodness, they meld so well.

19. Ireland - Brooke - That’s Rich - One of my new favorites. I love her vibe.

20. Israel - Michael Ben David - I.M. - I feel like this would be at home on a runway during Fashion Week.

21. Italy - Mahmood & Blanco - Brividi - The way their voices blend together makes me want to sob. So pretty! Where is my chocolate so I can cry into it?

22. Latvia - Citi Zeni - Eat Your Salad - What,Why? How do I get this irritatingly catchy song out my head?

23. Lithuania - Monika Liu - Sentimentai - I can see this playing at an uber-hip cabaret.

24. Malta - Emma Muscat - I am what I am - Beautiful and Catchy. I’m still sad that she changed her song but this will do, I guess.

25. Moldova - Zdob si Zdub & Fratil Advanhov - Trenuletul - This song feels like the craziest fun folk song that plays in the background of a movie filled with hijinks.

26. Montenegro - Vladana - Breathe Beautifully Epic. I get chills every time I hear this song.

27. The Netherlands - S10 - De Diepte - This os going on my “Summer 2022“ playlist. I just adore how smooth her voice is.

28. North Macedonia - Andrea - Circles - My #1 Pick! I broke the repeat button, fixed it, then broke it again playing this song. Her voice is so strong and beautiful, the lyrics so poignant. I want to cover this song so much. I can never listen to it once.

29. Norway - Subwoolfer - Give that Wolf a Banana - They sound good and the song is weirdly fun and catchy.

30. Poland - Ochman - River - Epic. I wonder how his Semi-finals performance will look.

31. Portugal – Maro – Saudade, Saudade – Another one with incredible harmonies! I wish I knew Portuguese.

32. Romania – WRS -Llamame – Love the Latin vibe, I jush wished he looked more comfortable. It makes for awkward watching.

33. San Marino – Achille Lauro – Stripper -Why do I feel dirty after listening to this song?

34. Serbia - Konstrakta – In Corpore Sano – Her sound is good but she isn’t my #1.

35. Slovenia – LPS - Disko – So Retro.I have no idea which playlist this is going into, I just know it’s going in one.

36. Spain – Chanel – SloMo – I’m getting modern Latin Pop vibes from this song. I wish my Latina card hadn’t been revoked. I just might have understood the Spanish parts. Sigh.

37. Sweden – Cornelia Jakobs – Hold Me Closer – I didn’t like this song the first time I heard it. But after I listened to it some more, it sort of grew on me.

38. Switzerland – Marius Bear – Boys Do Cry – I want to play this for my brothers when they’re trying to be tough. It’s okay to cry.

39. Ukraine – Kalush Orchestra – Stefania – If Andrea doesn’t win, I want it to be them. This song is just too good. It’s going on my 2022 playlist.

40. United Kingdom – Sam Ryder -Space Man – Quirky but he give me chills. His voice is so …..Wow.

    And that’s it folks. I hope you enjoyed this list. Be sure To check out the Finals on May 14^th. As always feel free to leave a message below.