Thursday, March 31, 2016

Israel: Exclusive! Interview with Hovi Star "My song is a kind of a mantra and I hope that one day everybody will chant together"

Hovi Star (© Ronen Akerman)
Hovi Star won the the national selection in Israel and will represent his country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with the song "Made Of Stars".

We talked to Hovi Star some days ago about his participation in Eurovision 2016. Read our interview with him below to find out what he had to say..
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Eurovision Pre-Party Riga 2016: 10 acts confirmed!

The third edition of the "Eurovision Pre-Party Riga" takes place on 2nd April 2016 in the Riga Concert Hall in the capital of Latvia. In only two more days you'll have the chance to see 10 of this years competing contestants for Eurovision together on stage in Latvia.

"Eurovision Pre-Party Riga 2016 - 'Swedish Style'" - Confirmed acts: 


Venue: 
  • Spīķeru Koncertzāle (Riga Concert Hall)
    Maskavas Street 4/1
    1050 Riga

Tickets are still available and can be bought here:
Ticket price is only 12,- Euro. You shouldn't miss to join this Eurovision promotional event in the capital of Latvia.

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Find out more about the Eurovision Club Latvia and the event here:
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Bulgaria: Poli Genova - "If Love Was A Crime" (Official Video)

Poli Genova was chosen internally by broadcaster BNT to represent Bulgaria at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with the song "If Love Was A Crime". Her performance in Stockholm will be a mix of two languages. Here you can see the official video.


Poli Genova - "If Love Was A Crime" (Official Video)


Support Poli Genova and her music. Download her Eurovision entry "If Love Was A Crime" on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify:

For other possibilities check the store in your country.

Poli Genova is honored to reprsent Bulgaria at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016. She will participate with "If Love Was A Crime" in the second half of the second Semi-Final on 12th May 2016.

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Malta: Ira Losco - "Walk On Water" (Lyrics)


"Walk On Water" 
***Lyrics***


I’ve been fading into grey
Trying to be someone
Trying to please someone

I’ve been painting bitter blue
Always hitting walls
Always trying to break the fall

I’m not perfect
But I’m A ok 
Chasing off the clouds 
I lock the blues away
I lock the pain away

I can’t get enough of your love
I can’t get you out of my heart
I can’t get enough of your love
’Cause i-i-i-I

Feel like I can walk on water
On water, On water
And now i’m gonna walk on 
water, On water, On water 
Feels like I can walk on water

I’ve been trying hard to hear
what my heart wants to say
Letting it lead the way

I’m not perfect
But I’m A ok 
Chasing off the clouds 
I lock the blues away
I lock the pain away

I can’t get enough of your love
I can’t get you out of my heart
I can’t get enough of your love
’Cause i-i-i-I

Feel like I can walk on water
On water , On water
And now i’m gonna walk on

Ooh ooh ooh 
All I wanna do is
Ooh ooh ooh
Keep walking on water
Ooh ooh ooh
All I wanna do is
Walk on water

Ooh

I can’t get enough of your love
’Cause i- i-i-I

Feel like I can walk on water
On water, On water
And now i’m gonna walk on 
water On water on water 
Feel like I can walk on water

 Composer & Songwriter: Lisa Desmond, Tim Larsson, Tobias Lundgren, Molly Pettersson-Hammar & Ira Losco

Support Ira Losco and her music. Download her Eurovision entry "Walk On Water" on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify:

For other possibilities check the stores in your country.

Ira Losco is honored to represent Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016. She will participate with "Walk On Water" in the second half of the first Semi-Final on 10th May 2016.

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Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Italy: Francesca Michielin - "No Degree Of Separation" (Acoustic Version)

Francesca Michielin (© Stylaz)
Francesca Michielin will represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm. After some speculations about the song and the Eurovision version it's now final decided that she will sing her Sanremo entry "Nessun grado di separazione" half Italian, half English. Some days ago she played for the first time the acoustic version of "No Degree Of Separation".

Francesca Michielin - "No Degree Of Separation" 
(Acoustic live @ Web Notte)


Support Francesca Michielin and her music. Download "No Degree Of Separation" or the Italian version "Nessun grado di separazione" on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify.



For other possibilities check the stores in your country.

Franceca Michielin is honered to represnt Italy in the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2016. She will participate with "No Degree Of Separation" on 14th May 2016 in Stockholm.

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Cyprus: Exclusive! Interview with Minus One "We're really looking forward to meeting as many of you as possible in Stockholm"

Minus One were chosen internally to represent Cyprus at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm with "Alter Ego".

We spoke to Christopher Ioannides from Minus One some days ago. Read our interview with Chris below to find out what he had to say...

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Russia: Sergey Lazarev - "You Are The Only One" (Live @ Dancing With The Stars, Russia 1)

Sergey Lazarev presented his Eurovision entry "You Are The Only One" on 5th March 2016. Some days ago he performed "You Are The Only One" for the first time live in the Russian TV show "Танцы со звездами" (Dancing With The Stars) on Russia 1.

Sergey Lazarev - "You Are The Only One"
(Live @ Dacing With The Stars, Russia 1)


Support Sergey Lazarev and his music. Download his Eurovision entry "You Are The Only One" on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify:

For other possibilities check the stores in your country.

Sergey Lazarev is honored to represent Russia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016. Sergey Lazarev will participate with "You Are The Only One" in the first half of the first Semi-Final on 10th May 2016 in Stockholm.

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New Single: Listen to "Au plus près de mes rêves" from Axel Hirsoux

Axel Hirsoux - "Au plus près de mes rêves"
(Released: 29.03.2016)
It's already two years ago since the man with the big voice, Axel Hirsoux, represented Belgium at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Copenhagen with "Mother".



Axel released after Eurovision already some follow up singles ("Bellissimo", "Because You Need Me" and "Après l'hiver"). Axel is still working on his solo album and is now back with his brand new single "Au plus près de mes rêves".

"This song is a new challenge for me, because I try a new style. For a lot of people I'm just a vocal singer, but I have to say that I love different music styles." said Axel about his new single and continued "It's about your dreams. Everything is possible if you dream, life is always beautiful - so dream your life and live your dreams!". 


"Au plus près de mes rêves" 
***Lyrics***


A chaque pas 
On peut changer l'histoire 
Un nuage noir 
Loin du ciel bleu s'évade 
Je veux trouver là où que j'aille
Mon paradis 
La vie que j'ai choisie 
Que le bonheur m'envie 

REFRAIN 
Moi je veux t'emmener 
Au plus près de mes rêves 
Ou rien ne s'achève 
De l'or dans les détails 
Tout ce que je verrai 
Au fil de nos pages 
Ce soir oublie tes peurs 
Viens je t'emmène ailleurs 
Près de ton cœur 

Tous les coins sombres 
Ont leurs jardins secrets 
Dans nos sommeils 
Des rêves qu'on a défaits
Je veux trouver là où que j'aille 
Mon paradis 
Ce qui n'a pas de prix 
Que le bonheur m'envie / Ton regard sur la vie

REFRAIN 
Moi je veux t'emmener 
Au plus près de mes rêves 
Ou rien ne s'achève 
De l'or dans les détails 
Tout ce que je verrai 
Au fil de nos pages 
Ce soir oublie tes peurs 
Viens je t'emmène ailleurs 
Près de ton cœur 

 Composer: Elias and Christophe Balency 
Songwriter: Elias, Iza Loris and Sabine Cardinal

In some days he will be part of "Amsterdam Calling" on 8th April 2016. For sure, he will perform his new single besides his well known Eurovision entry.

Support Axel Hirsoux and his music. Download "Au plus près de mes rêves" on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify: 

For other possibilities check the stores in your country.

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Cezch Republic: Gabriela Gunčíková - "I Stand" (Lyrics)

(© Yan Renelt)

"I Stand" 
***Lyrics***


I’ve worn the path
I’ve hit the wall
I’m the one who rose and fall
I’ve played my heart
When I played the part
But it got me through the rain
I have felt the strain
I’ve made mistakes
With the monsters in my head
But in the end
You’re standing there
You’re the one who always cares

Cause I stand
I stand
I am standing here
Just because of you
Every part of me is a part of you
I stand

I’m standing tall
I can hold it all
Now I see where I belong
The choice I made
Helped me understand
Now this life is mine to play
I am thanking you, you made me
You are my air
I’ll always care!

I stand...

You never lose hold of me
You always trust and you see
I stand
I stand.

Composer: Christian Schneider, Sara Biglert
Songwriter: Aidan O'Connor, Sara Biglert

Gabriela Gunčíková - "I Stand" (Official Video)



Support Gabriela Gunčíková and her music. Download her Eurovision entry "I Stand" on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify:

For other possibilities check the stores in your country.

Gabriela Gunčíková is honored to represent Czech Republic at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016. She will participate with "I Stand" in the second half of the first Semi-Final on 10th May 2016 in Stockholm.

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Eurovision Radio International: Tonight! Tribute to Roger Cicero

Welcome to Radio International - The ultimate Eurovision Experience. Heading towards the big Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm, Sweden. The Team of Radio International was in Stockholm for Melodifestivalen 2016 and returned with a lot of interviews and great impressions of the show in the Friends Arena. Last week Radio International aired Part 2 and this week look out for the broadcast of Part 3. The Team of Radio International would like to invite you to this week's special edition of the show with music, interviews, fun and lots of Eurovision Song Contest. Join in this Wednesday 30th March 2016 live from 8:00 -11:00 pm (cet) for the show.

Due to the sad news of the death of Roger Cicero who represented Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 in Helsinki with the song "Frauen regier'n die Welt" Radio International will broadcast a special tribute to the singer and rebroadcasts an interview which was done by JP with Roger Cicero back in 2007. Rest in Peace - Roger Cicero (06 July 1970 - 24 March 2016).


Some of the below planned programme items will be moved to next week depending on the time available during the show.
  • Melodifestivalen 2016 Recap (Part 3) 
  • Interview with Panetoz (Melodifestivalen 2016, Number 8)
  • Interview with Lisa Ajax (Melodifestivalen 2016, Number 7)
  • Interview with SaRaha (Melodifestivalen 2016, Number 9)
  • Interview with David Lindgren (Melodifestivalen 2016, Number 11)
  • Interview with Boris Rene (Melodifestivalen 2016, Number 10
  • Interview Christer Björkman and Edward Af Sillen (Executive Producer Melodifestivalen 2016 and "The Voice")
  • Eurovision Spotlight: Eurovision 2016 - the North with Chris Poppe
  • Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann
  • Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann
  • Eurovision News, Quiz
  • Your music requests
  • New Music Releases by Eurovision artists as broadcast time permits.

For further details visit the Radio International website here:

Join Radio International on Wednesday, 30th March 2016 from 8:00 - 11 pm (cet), via the website or on FM. Radio International is available live via www.radiointernational.tv and on FM 106.8, Digital Cabel Channel 781 in parts of the Netherlands and via  www.livestream.com/radint. In addition, you can pick up Radio International on Malta's Galaxy 105 every Monday from 1:00 - 4:59 pm (cet) hours CET and in Belgium on eurovisiOradio.eu every Sunday evening from 7:00 - 10:59 pm (cet) and again on Tuesday evenings from 8:00 - 11:00 pm (cet). Should you not be able to listen live, the show will appear in the Programme’s Show Archive a few hours after it’s airing on the radio.

Follow those links and be always up to date about Eurovision Radio International:
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Friday, March 18, 2016

France: Pre-Order the album "Au Coeur De Moi" from Amir

Amir - "Au Coeur De Moi" (Release Date: 29.04.2016)
Amir is chosen to represent France at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with his song "J'ai cherché".  A few days before the high season for ESC 2016 starts he release his debut album called "Au Coeur De Moi". The album includes 12 songs, one of them is his Eurovision entry.

"Au Coeur De Moi"

  1. J'ai cherché
  2. On dirait
  3. Au cœur de moi
  4. Ma vie, ma ville, mon monde
  5. A ta manière
  6. I Know
  7. Très haut
  8. Je reviendrai
  9. Lost
  10. Oasis
  11. Broken Heart
  12. Il est temps qu'on m'aime

Pre-Order the new album "Au Coeur De Moi"‬ from Amir here:


Support Amir and his music. Download his Eurovision entry "J'ai cherché" on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify: 

For other possibilities check the stores in your country.

Amir is honored to represent France at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm. As one of the Big 5 countries will Amir participate with "J'ai cherché" in the Grand Final on 14th May 2016 in Stockholm.

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Poland: Michal Szpak - "Color Of Your Life" (Official Video)

Michal Szpak won on 5th March 2016 the Polish national final. He will represent Poland at the  Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with the song "Color Of Your Life". Here you can see the official video of his Eurovision entry.

Michal Szpak - "Color Of Your Life" (Official Video)


Support Michał Szpak and his music. Download his Eurovision entry "Color Of Your Life" and his latest album "Byle Byc Soba" on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify:

For other possibilities check the stores in your country.

Michał Szpak is honored to represent Poland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016. He will participate with his song "Color Of Your Life" in the first half of the second Semi-Final on 12th May 2016 in Stockholm.

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New Video: Litesound - "Раздеть тебя" (Official Video)

Four years ago represented the band Litesound Belarus at the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku with the song "We Are The Heroes".


Litesound returned to the national selection of "O Melodie Pentru Europa 2016". They collaborated with Katherine and the song "Imagine". They were chosen to be one of the Semi-Finalists, but their song was withdrawn because of personal reasons.. 

 Now they are back with the new song called "Раздеть тебя", which means "Undress You". Yesterday they premiered the official video for the song.
Litesound - "Раздеть тебя" (Official Video)


Support Litesound and their music. Download their latest album "Going To Hollywood" on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify:

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Croatia: Nina Kraljić - "Lighthouse" (Lyrics)


"Lighthouse"
***Lyrics***


Composer: Andreas Grass & Nikola Paryla 
Somgwriter: Andreas Grass & Nikola Paryla

Verse 1:
Lightning strikes on the sea
Breaking waves around me

Stormy tides and I feel
My ship capsizing

Out of sight - saving shore
Ever gone - evermore

Ropes untied - rain that pours
The waters rising

Chorus 1:
In devastating times
I keep this hope of mine
Even in the darkest night

'cause there is a light
Guiding my way
Keeping me safe when oceans rage

There in the sky
Hiding away
Never to die and fade

I know that I'll find your

Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse

Verse2:
Harbours near
No more fear
Wall of clouds disappears

So I steer to the pier
In tears - arriving

Chorus2:
No devastating times
I kept this hope of mine
Even in the darkest night

'cause there is a light
Guiding my way
Keeping me safe when oceans rage

There in the sky
Hiding away
Never to die and fade

I know that I'll find your

Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse

chorus 3:
'cause there is a light
Guiding my way
Keeping me safe when oceans rage

There in the sky
Hiding away
Never to die and fade

I know that I'll find your

Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse
Your lighthouse

I know that I'll find your

Support Nina Kraljić and her music. Download her Eurovision entry "Lighthouse" on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify: 

For other possibilities check the stores in your country.

Nina Kraljic is honored to represent Croatia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016. She will participate with "Lighthouse" in the first half of the first Semi-Final on 10th May 2016 in Stockholm.

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Malta: Ira Losco - "Walk On Water" (Official Video)

Finally! Ira Losco presented yesterday her Eurovision entry "Walk On Water". The song was chosen out of 10 potential entries by a mix of international jury and a Maltese expert panel. The official video for "Walk On Water" was premiered yesterday live in the daily evening news on TVM.

Ira Losco - "Walk On Water" (Official Video)


"Walk On Water" is composed by Lisa Desmond, Tim Larsson, Tobias Lundgren, Molly Pettersson-Hammar and Ira Losco. 

Support Ira Losco and her music. Her Eurovision entry "Walk On Water" isn't official released yet. In the meantime download her latest album "Fire" on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify:

For other possibilities check the stores in your country.

Ira Losco is honored to represent Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016. She will participate with "Walk On Water" in the second half of the first Semi-Final on 10th May 2016.

Find out more about Ira Losco and follw her:
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Thursday, March 17, 2016

Serbia: ZAA Sanja Vučič - "Goodbye (Shelter)" (Serbian Version "Iza osmeha")

ZAA Sanja Vučić (© RTS)
ZAA Sanja Vučič presented her Eurovision entry "Goodbye (Shelter)" on 12th March 2016 to the audience. Besides the English version for Eurovision she also recorded a Serbian version of the song, which is called "Iza osmeha".

ZAA Sanja Vučič - "Iza osmeha"
(Live @ Song Presentation)




The full show of her song presentation of  "Goodby (Shelter)" from 12th March 2016 can be seen here: 

Support ZAA and her music. Her Eurovision entry isn't official released yet. In the meantime download the album "What About" on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify:

For other possibilities check the stores in your country.

ZAA Sanja Vučič is honered to represent Serbia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm. She will participate with "Goodby (Shelter)" in the first half of the second Semi-Final on 12th May 2016 in Stockholm.

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The Netherlands: Douwe Bob - "Slow Down" (Live @ Radio 538 "Evers Staat Op")

Douwe Bob (© Radio 538)
The 23 years old Dutch singer Douwe Bob was chosen internally to represent The Netherlands at the  Eurovision Song Contest 2016. Douwe Bob is working these moments on his new album "Fool Bar", which is expected to be released on 6th May 2016.

Some days ago her played his Eurovision entry "Slow Down" for the first time live on Radio 538 in the show called Evers Staat Op. Watch here the video..

Besides "Slow Down" he also sung the song "Sweet Sunshine" from his latest album "Pass It On".

Support Douwe Bob and his music. Listen to his Eurovision entry "Slow Down" on Spotify or download his latest album "Pass It On"on iTunes: 

For other possibilities check the stores in your country.

Douwe Bob is honored to represent The Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm. He will participate with "Slow Down" in the first half of the first Semi-Final on 10th May 2016 in Sweden. 

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Bulgaria: Poli Genova presents "If Love Was A Crime" on 21st March 2016

Poli Genova was confirmed on 19th February 2016, that she will return to Eurovision (ESC 2011, "Na Inat"). Some days ago BNT, Bulgarian broadcaster, informed that Poli will rerpesent Bulgaria at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with the song "If Love Was A Crime".

It's scheduled that "If Love Was A Crime" will be presented the official video on Monday, 21st March 2016 on Eurovision.tv The song, which was written by Borislav Milanov, Sebastian Arman, Joacim Bo Persson, and Poli Genova, is about the courage of people who dare to love and are ready to fight for their feelings no matter the circumstances and the public opinion.

In only five days the long wait comes to an end and the last Eurovision entry for this year will beknown. In the meantime have a listen to Poli's entry from  Eurovision 2011.


Poli Genova will participate in the second half of the second Semi-Final on 12th May 2016. Will she make it this time to the final of the Eurovision Song Contest?

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