EveryEurovision contest has its share of surprises. While Loreen won last year's contest for Sweden, Finnish candidate Käärijä came close to dethroning her with his quirky universe and unusual song. Once again this year, several candidates are already making a name for themselves with their out-of-the-ordinary songs. Here we take a look at 5 of the original songs competing in this spring's 68thEurovision Song Contest.
Created by singer-songwriter Marko Purišić, the Baby Lasagna project has been chosen to represent Croatia this year. Its style? Humorous, laid-back lyrics skilfully blended with an industrial metal sound close to that of Rammstein, for whom Baby Lasagna makes no secret of his admiration.
With their song " Rim Tim Tagi Dim ", Baby Lasagna are hoping to make a difference this spring, with a dynamic, flamboyant set design featuring hooded musicians. For the time being, the band is one of the favorites according to the bookmakers.
Everything about Estonia's representative is original! Starting with the name of the project and the title of the song, whichEurovision presenters are likely to have trouble pronouncing in full.
For the record, 5miinust & Puuluup is an eclectic collaboration between an Estonian hip-hop group and an internationally active nu-folk duo. Although musically far apart, the two musical projects decided to work together as one and try to bring home the trophy with an original style that leaves no one indifferent.
After the eccentric Käärijä in 2023, get ready to discover Windows95man! Artist, dancer and model, Windows95man - real name Teemu Keisteri - is a well-known figure in Finland. Wearing a T-shirt and jean shorts combo, Windows95man is used to delivering intense, offbeat performances.
We imagine that the artist, accompanied on vocals by Henri Piispanen for the song " No Rules ", will be able to surprise the public and TV viewers next May. During the Finnish final, which he won by a landslide, Windows95man didn't hesitate to hide in a giant denim egg!
For this year's 68thEurovision Song Contest,Ireland has opted for originality and " Ouija-pop ", the term used by Bambie Thug to describe her musical universe. A regular performer on Europe's biggest stages and festivals, Bambie Thug 's ultra-dark sound shatters the stereotypes of the genre.
Opting for a quirky style reminiscent of the exuberant Nina Hagen, Bambie Thug may not appeal to everyone, but she's got what it takes to make her mark on this 68th edition of Eurovision!
We close with Joost Klein, representing the Netherlands at this year'sEurovision. Musician, writer and quirky artist, Joost Klein offers a clever blend of mainstream pop and pop punk. Well-known at home in the Netherlands, Joost Klein 's songwriting is as offbeat as his video, which has been viewed over 14 million times!
So, will the originality of her song, entitled " Europapa ", win over the public and the jury, and help her win in Malmö, Sweden? Answer very soon!
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Eurovision 2024: discover the 37 songs in competition
At the end of the grand final, scheduled for Saturday May 11, 2024 in Malmö, Sweden, we'll know the overall winner of the 68th edition of Eurovision. In the meantime, we invite you to discover the 37 songs in competition this year. [Read more]
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