Secret Garden: New Album from the Unique Eurovision 1995 Winners!

Secret Garden: New Album from the Unique Eurovision 1995 Winners!

by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Secret Garden, the musical duo from Norway that won Eurovision 1995 with one of the contest's most unique entries, is releasing a new album - "Songs In The Circle Of Time". What touching stories lie behind these songs? Listen and find out. Secret Garden, the Norwegian-Irish duo that captivated audiences with their Eurovision 1995 victory, is back with a new album titled "Songs In The Circle Of Time." This release marks nearly 30 years since their historic win with the hauntingly beautiful "Nocturne," a song that holds the record for the fewest lyrics in a Eurovision-winning entry. The song's ethereal quality and innovative approach challenged conventional notions of what a Eurovision song could be. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The New Album: A Personal Journey The new album features 13 tracks, with only two containing lyrics. The rest are purely instrumental, staying true to Secret Garden's signature style. Two standout tracks have been released ahead of the full album: Renaissance: A...
Read More
Marcus & Martinus: “The Norwegian Media is Bullying Us”

Marcus & Martinus: “The Norwegian Media is Bullying Us”

by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sweden's representatives at Eurovision 2024, Norwegian twins Marcus & Martinus, reveal in an interview that the Norwegian media struggles to support their success: "They said we were betraying our homeland". The Norwegian twins Marcus & Martinus have gained significant popularity in Sweden in recent years. In 2023, they participated in the Swedish Eurovision pre-selection (Melodifestivalen), finishing second behind Loreen, who won with "Tattoo." The following year, in 2024, they returned to Melodifestivalen and won with "Unforgettable," earning the right to represent Sweden at Eurovision 2024. Their success in Sweden has garnered them a large fan base beyond Norway's borders. However, their breakthrough in Sweden was not well-received by many Norwegians. Now, in an interview to Aftonbladet, the twins respond to the negative reactions from their home country. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The young twins (22) began their career in Norway at age 10, winning the children's version of the Norwegian pre-selection ("Melodi Grand Prix Junior 2012"). Three years...
Read More
Norway: MGP 2025 submission window open

Norway: MGP 2025 submission window open

by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Norway's NRK opens submissions for Eurovision 2025 national finals, as Norway commences its search for Eurovision. Norway's national broadcaster, NRK, has officially opened the submission window for Melodi Grand Prix 2025, marking an early start to the country's selection process for Eurovision 2025. The submission period began today and will remain open until September 1, 2024, giving aspiring artists and songwriters nearly a month to submit their entries. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Submission Guidelines and Eligibility NRK has outlined specific rules for the submission process. While songwriters and producers from any country are welcome to submit entries, there is a strong encouragement for at least one Norwegian songwriter to be involved in each submission. This approach aims to prioritize and promote the Norwegian music scene. Each songwriter, producer, or artist is limited to submitting a maximum of three songs. Additionally, performers must either hold Norwegian nationality or reside in Norway, and all artists must be at least 16 years old...
Read More