Lithuanias’ selection of Katarsis as their 2025 entry marks a breakout moment not just for the band but the genre of Post-Punk. Guest contributor Gottem explores the rich history of the style in Eastern Europe and discusses how Katarsis marks a moment of change in direction for music at Eurovision.
Join Dude Points as she chats with some of the artists performing in Semi Final 2; featuring Australia’s Go-Jo, Montenegro’s Nina Žižić. Denmark’s Sissal, and a bonus interview with Germany’s Abor & Tynna.
Time to reflect on the tense and somewhat surprising first Semi Final in Basel. Dude Points sits down with Ewan Spence for today’s podcast where they discuss the accessibility of art, finding small moments to create magic, where Belgium saw red, where Portugal went right, and more…
Songs can be drawn randomly to appear in the first or second Semi Final of the Eurovision Song Contest. What differences are there between the two? And, in this social media age, is the time between Tuesday and Thursday important to building winning momentum? Ben Robertson analyses the statistics behind this theory.
Fun for all the Family While Eurovision has something for everyone, it seems like Semi Final One has a plethora of “family-focused” songs, both in the sense that they’re kid-friendly as well as embracing themes of family and home. From Norway and the Netherlands’ songs honoring the singers’ mothers, to Slovenia’s love letter to his […]
Dude Points is joined by Samantha Ross and Lisa-Jayne Lewis to preview Semi Final One. They discuss tough guys and toxic masculinity, the songs that surprised with their staging, the missed opportunities we spotted, and our absolute, unabashed love for Albania.
