DJDarrenAbout to go in on #Eurovision!
I'd say to mute me so my toots don't fill up your feed, but I WANT THEM TO. If you're stupid enough to follow me, you deserve all you get.
IT BEGINS
Poor Nemo 🙁
Nemo's dress is magnificent.
Why the fuck would I want to vote for the UK entry?
A strong start to the proceedings from Norway there. #Eurovision
So I understand it, no one who has ever performed second has ever won the competition. I'd be happy if that trend was bucked this year. I really love this track.
I'm not big on Estonia's track. I get that it's a novelty entry, but even by those standards it's kinda dumb.
Also, his dancing gives me the ick.
FLAPPY PLANE
Oh yeah, Lithuania. I'm not big on this one. The studio recording is better than live, but the vibe is all wrong for #Eurovision. Like, it's not unusual for rock songs to make the final, but they're almost always fun and over the top. This is basically shoegaze.
Don't get me wrong, I don't dislike this at all, but I dunno. It's just not fun. #Eurovision
Y VIVA ESPANA
I like her outfit. Do they do it in my size? #Eurovision
I don't know why their outfits are bothering me so much.
This week I learned that Volare is the only Eurovision song to win a Grammy.
Eyes down for three minutes of dog shit, lads.
Shamelessly reposting that one because it did some #numbers the other night.
Shit! I've just realised what this makes me think of.
It's basically if Vanilla were theatre kids.
And yeah, it's dog shit.
Edit: For those unaware, this is Vanilla. It's genuinely one of the worst pop singles I've ever heard. I have it on tape somewhere.
Vanilla- 'No Way, No Way' (Official Music Video)
Sir Terry 🍻
This one has really grown on me since I first heard it. His voice is something else.
Cor blimey guv'nor, is that Jedward?
It's no Dadi Freyr, but it's still a perfectly cromulent showing from Iceland.
Basically, it doesn't matter who Iceland sends, I will always be disappointed that it's neither Dadi Freyr nor Ja Ja Ding Dong.
Now I think about it, I want - nay, NEED - Dadi Freyr to record a version of Ja Ja Ding Dong.
Anyway, I'm pretty sure the Latvian group are a cult.
Watch out for the bit where they shit out tails. It's wild.
If you're a lone man walking through the Latvian woods and you hear their siren song, run in the other direction lest ye be eaten feet first.
I don't really get all the love for this one. It's not a bad tune by any means, but it's just kinda dull.
FINLAND FINLAND FINLAND, THE COUNTRY WHERE I WANT TO BE
I fucking adore this tune. For a number of reasons.
She's serving up real Jennifer Coolidge, and I'm here for it.
FUCK YEAH GIANT MIC
I adore Luicio's enormous piano. And this whole song actually. It's really sweet, and kinda mental.
There is no fucking way she's 52‽
I love Germany's entry. It won't win, but it's a banger.
Oh yeah, I forgot about the Vulcan on the cello.
Masto seems to be very much digging Germany, meaning it's my sad duty to report that it will not win.
Ah, it's Edna Mode repping for Greece.
Martijn Frazer@DJDarren it will not win, but after Germany has been exceptionally shit at Eurovision for years now, they're at least a) singing in German, and b) doing techno, which is a vast improvement!
Andre Louis@DJDarren Did not enjoy.
siklistIt will be a tough competition with England for the last place. Good old tradition.
Chipotle Axolotl (aka Julian)
Mat BWhen she knealt down I thought, 52, you're never getting back up in a hurry love.
52. She looks good on it. Mrs B didn't even give me the look when I said so.
Kara Goldfinch
RolloTreadway@DJDarren I think they're the only act tonight that I'm likely to choose to listen to afterwards.
Y Gath Goch@RolloTreadway @DJDarren they’re in Bandcamp apparently
Tom@DJDarren They do look to be dressed in beige too…
Ojārs Kapteinis@DJDarren A cult? I don’t know what you’re talking about 😅 https://www.instagram.com/aanalts/p/C9u_TRTi9Mq/?img_index=1 & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A617btyVc4
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@ojars Well, I'm convinced they're not a cult. Just a bunch of lasses wearing robes, performing ceremomies, and having a good old time.
Ben Avison@DJDarren I’ve a feeling he did, and stuck it on YouTube. Too busy right now to dig it up though, sorry
@DJDarren This is the closest you’ll get I think: https://youtu.be/tXeQAA-QYCc?si=ORIbdXEaXQ6uEjvA According to one of the comments, the original has been taken down. Apparently the copyright holders have no sense of humour, boo! #Eurovision
Daði Freyr - Jaja Ding Dong (cover) 1 hour mix
@benavison Outstanding work! How did I miss that at the time?!
Daniel Lyons@benavison @DJDarren I’ve been loving this artist and I have no idea how to pronounce his name.
Winterbay@dandylyons @benavison @DJDarren Dathi Frejer, with a aspirated th (so they rather than three) more or less
Anna@DJDarren I love this year's Iceland track! Such a banger.
Gary 
@DJDarren It’s Jedward cosplaying The Boy From Space
One for the GenX crowd, there 😉
Fucking terrifying. They showed this shit on the big wheel out telly in schools.
