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  • Finland’s looking back: Reviewing UMK 2020
    Finland returned to an open version of Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu this year, deciding that Aksel Kankaanranta would have gone to Rotterdam. But with that dream now over, what did we think of the songs that didn’t quite make it?
    Michael, Liam and special guest Robbie shared their thoughts on one of the year’s best national final competitions.
    Who had the queer content that JOY needs?
    What did Robbie think of the vocals?
    Were the bears worthy winners?
    Make sure you vote for your favourite too!
    Playlist
    Catharina Zülke – Eternity
    TIKA – I’ll Let My Heart Break
    Sansa – Lover View
    F3M – Bananas
    Erika Vikman – Cicciolina
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    26 min
  • Painting it Danish beige: Reviewing Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2020
    The Danes celebrated the final of their Melodi Grand Prix without an audience, but we wanted to make sure you heard all the songs that were in with a chance to head to Rotterdam this year.
    Fleur flexed her Danish muscle and joined Michael, Liam and Io to explore the colour wheel that is DMGP.
    What was Michael’s yellow?
    Which song should’ve been in English?
    Did the team agree with the winner?
    Make sure you vote for your favourite too!
    Playlist
    Jamie Talbot – Bye Bye Heaven
    Emil – Ville ønske jeg havde kendt dig [Wish I Had Known You]
    Sander Sanchez – Screens [LGBTI]
    Benjamin Kissi – Faith
    Maja & De Sarte Sjæle – Den eneste goth i Vejle [The only goth in Vejle]
    Jasmin Rose ft RoxorLoops – Human
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    29 min
  • Albania’s sky is falling: Reviewing FiK 58
    One of Europe’s favourite music comps returned late last year, with Albania working their way through the 58th edition of Festivali i Këngës.
    Michael, Liam and Io were joined by Eurovision fan, Fleur, to walk through some of the entries that took the stage.
    What was Liam’s dress of choice?
    Who was the team wanting to win?
    Why did that tree make a comeback?
    Make sure you vote for your favourite too!
    Playlist
    Elvana Gjata – Me Tana [With Us]
    Sara Bajraktari – Ajër [Air]
    Kamela Islamaj – Më Ngjyros [Colour Me]
    Era Rusi – Eja Merre [Come On]
    Arilena Ara – Shaj [Shout]
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    27 min
  • Czechia’s pub is open: Reviewing ESCZ 2020
    The Czech Republic gave the fandom another go at being part of their national selection this year.
    Michael, Liam and Io didn’t need a powerpoint presentation to walk you through their thoughts about the songs that didn’t make it.
    What’s Pam Rabbit’s preferred drop?
    Who got their keyboard stuck?
    What shade is Io throwing?
    Make sure you vote for your favourite too!
    Playlist
    Pam Rabbit – Get Up
    Barbora Mochowa – White & Black Holes
    Karelll – At Least We’ve Tried
    Olga Lounová – Dark Water
    Elis Mraz ft Čis T – Wanna Be Like
    We All Poop – All The Blood (Positive Song Actually)
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    30 min
  • Get your Italian womp on: Reviewing Sanremo 2020
    Italy celebrated their music biz with the craziness that is the Sanremo Song Festival.
    Michael, Liam and Io had their picks of the bunch, and surprisingly, they had some loves in common!
    Which song did they prefer?
    Who has Liam now forgiven?
    What did they have to say to Frank?
    Make sure you vote for your favourite too!
    Playlist
    Pinguini Tattici Nucleari – Ringo Starr
    Le Vibrazioni – Dov’è
    Alberto Urso – Il sole ad est
    Elodie – Andromeda
    Francesco Gabbani – Viceversa
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    27 min
  • Don’t fear the Portuguese feeling: Reviewing Festival da Canção 2020
    The Festival returned for another year, and yet again Portugal has contributed something different to the competition.
    Michael, Liam and Io still don’t know what to think of the songs that took the stage.
    Who’s too deep for the team?
    What’s the deal with poetry?
    Which song needed some mime?
    Make sure you vote for your favourite too!
    Playlist
    Tomás Luzia – Mais Real que o Amor
    Filipe Sambado – Gerbera Amarela do Sul
    Kady – Diz Só
    Elisa Rodrigues – Não Voltes Mais
    Bárbara Tinoco – Passe-Partout
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    32 min
  • Holding Norway’s attention: Reviewing Melodi Grand Prix 2020
    Michael, Io and Liam have thrown their party shoes on and re-lived the excitement of Norway’s 60th edition of Melodi Grand Prix.
    They’re not too sure about the winner though.
    Who’s your Schlager bear?
    Which song has the best backstory of the year?
    What was the team’s pick to win?
    Make sure you vote for your favourite too!
    Playlist
    Rein Alexander – One Last Time
    Didrik Solli-Tangen & Emil Solli-Tangen – Out of Air
    Kristin Husøy – Pray For Me
    Raylee – Wild
    Liza Vassilieva – I Am Gay
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    26 min
  • A golden Swedish anniversary: Previewing Melodifestivalen 2020
    It’s that time of the year, when Sweden picks their song for Eurovision. Michael, Liam and Io celebrate sixty years of Melfest by previewing all twelve songs in this year’s grand final.
    We always love the Swedes’ musical choices and this year is no different.
    Why is Liam so surprised?
    Who got Io’s interest?
    Which song makes no sense at all?
    Make sure you vote for your favourite too!
    Playlist
    Victor Crone – Troubled Waters
    Paul Rey – Talking in My Sleep
    The Mamas – Move
    Mohombi – Winners
    Hanna Ferm – Brave
    Mendez ft Alvaro Estrella – Vamos Amigos
    Dotter – Bulletproof
    Robin Bengtsson – Take a Chance
    Mariette – Shout It Out
    Felix Sandman – Boys with Emotions
    Anna Bergendahl – Kingdom Come
    Anis Don Demina – Vem e Som Oss
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    56 min
  • Estonia’s party time: Previewing Eesti Laul 2020
    Michael and Io handed the reins over to Liam, as we previewed Estonia’s biggest music party – Eesti Laul.
    With a couple of friends of JOY in the line up, we had quite a time trying to pick our favourite.
    Which song should be the soundtrack for a Mardi Gras float?
    Who’s winning the Golden Keyboard?
    Why are tight pants in?
    Make sure you vote for your favourite too!
    Playlist
    INGER – Only Dream
    Rasmus Rändvee – Young
    Stefan – By My Side
    Synne Valtri ft Väliharf – Majakad [Lighthouses]
    Uudo Sepp – I’m Sorry. I Messed Up
    Uku Suviste – What Love Is
    SHIRA – Out in Space
    Anett x Fredi – Write About Me
    Jaagup Tuisk – Beautiful Lie
    TRAFFIC – Üks kord veel [Once Upon a Time]
    Egert Milder – Georgia (On My Mind)
    Laura Põldvere – Break Me
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    56 min
  • Iceland loses the leather: Previewing Söngvakeppnin 2020
    Io and Michael put away their HATARI dress ups and get ready for a fresh crop of Icelandic musical wonders.
    Söngvakeppnin is always a JOYEurovision favourite and this year it doesn’t disappoint.
    What’s got Michael shocked?
    Who’s got Io feeling it?
    What makes DIMMA different?
    Make sure you vote for your favourite too!
    Playlist
    Ísold & Helga – Meet Me Halfway
    Daði & Gagnamagnið – Think About Things
    Nína – Echo
    Iva – Oculis Videre
    DIMMA – Almyrkvi
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    28 min

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