With NF season almost over, it’s time to start the rankings. Also, you know, dump news and other things in here.

Sweden’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EpSBDPlZn4

Ireland’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLgE0Ayl5Hc

Denmark’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJBrjrQ6vNk

Cyprus’ entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl_qEw_4OK0

Bulgaria’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_hgYnwZR8I

Switzerland’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9GAfFHZE-E

Israel’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjzyZZ-oidc

Israel has also released an updated version. This is more of a refinement than a revamp, ending with a better mixing of sounds and allowing Eden’s voice to shine through more. The NF song had a few rough edges that became apparent after being performed live, and this seems to have filed them off over outright dramatic changes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOSLD7iUj9w&feature=emb_logo

United Kingdom’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iS-lV909T4

The Netherland’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMcxWB90TTY

France’s Free Willy theme song knock off entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D02Xlo_LfRU

Iceland’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFZNvj-HfBU

Slovenia’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weLeotNwexg

Australia’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gr-wWxu4974

Belarus’ entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0wfxz5zq04

Ukraine’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNetXPSld50

Norway’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9atJbnqhJU

Germany’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAobDQ9GbT4

Lithuania’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxPm-Wz8qpY

Georgia’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjNK4Xywjc4

Greece’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83ncXE_fOtI

Serbia’s turbofolk entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Uh_IFJNlfc

Austria’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOuiTJlBC50

Latvia’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELr6U2fOrnE

Belgium’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAqjksxc4iA

Spain’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuDdex1st-Y

Poland’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om91-RjTr8k

Estonia’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4I3vvQzQ-E

Croatia’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rOwScdxjJU

Czech Republic’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw4ANrErqFM

Czech Republic also revamped their entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94V_m1e0I_Q

Romania’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cDry1oG7yA

Romania, as some countries are wont to do, did some tweaking on their entry since the National Final. The revamped song can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmqSU3v_Mtw

Moldova’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0G2Jr0jV7c

Italy’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPv9ZPXmFWU

Armenia’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f8jDV6Kcyc

And Armenia in at the last minute with a MUCH needed revamp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpQHGMM8c5U

Finland’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1aFarZxWQM

Albania’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CznVbKqA1Q

A million notifications pop up as I log in. Me: Holy shit, what happened while I was gone? … OH Eurovision! Duh. 

You’re welcome! 

Portugal’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-aAPJAr0gs

North Macedonia’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPZumQQExQc

San Marino’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6ZNo_hVA6E

Malta’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFCn_8oViRw

Azerbaijan’s entry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0VzBCvO1Wk

And Russia finally released their entry for the contest. It is a choice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_dWvTCdDQ4

This standard Eurovision fare? Or is this an extra effort to create a meme?

There’s usually at least one Eurotrash entry every year. This year there’s just Russia. But other countries have sent… choices. Ireland once sent a singing turkey puppet, and the UK has had Daz Sampson and Scooch. Sometimes they’re really popular (and also surprisingly good), but a lot of time they’re just eurotrash entries. Also probably Russia throwing a bit of a temper tantrum after they sent a really soulfully produced ballad and stage show last year and didn’t win.

Daz Sampson was pretty cringe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYgE7O0OLyw

For the first time in history, Eurovision is canceled for the year. https://wiwibloggs.com/2020/03/18/eurovision-2020-cancelled-contest-will-not-take-place-in-rotterdam-due-to-coronavirus-precautions/252116/

Kori about to go cure coronavirus for this outrage.

No. I’m just going to go rank a bunch of music videos and turn it into Thunderdome time.

Well damn. Now it’s starting to feel like end times. 

The following artists that would’ve competed this year have been confirmed to return for 2021 (with different songs):

Hooverphonic – Belgium

Gjon’s Tears – Switzerland

Efendi – Azerbaijan

VICTORIA – Bulgaria

I’ll post more names as they’re added. Some countries have indicated that they’ll have NF’s again and while this year’s winners can compete, they aren’t guaranteed a win.

More artists confirmed to come back for 2021

Tornike Kipiani – Georgia

Stefania – Greece

Eden Alene – Israel

Jeangu Macrooy – The Netherlands

Go-A – Ukraine

Blas Cantó – Spain

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