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Claude Kiambe will sing for The Netherlands at Eurovision 2025. Born in the Congo before fleeing to Europe aged 9, Claude is recognised for his merging of languages in much of his music. But does his song C'est La Vie have what it takes to rouse audiences all over Europe? In this episode of What Really Happened at Eurovision? Professor Joe Bennett, musicologist from the Berklee College of Music, tells us about C'est La Vie and the circle of fourths - and how musical greats have been use the chord progression to capture audiences.
Presenters:
Freddy: http://instagram.com/freddyt234
William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams
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Luxembourg’s Eurovision 2025 singer Laura Thorn tells us all about her song “La poupée monte le son.” She explains how the lyrics demonstrate a woman’s growth — from being treated like a puppet or a doll to standing on her own and taking up space for herself. She also discusses the Ukrainian creative team behind her staging and doll hours; what it’s like working with her dancers; and how Eurovision 2009 singer and vocal coach Susanne Georgi has helped her stay strong.
Interviewer: William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams
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"Zjerm" singers Shkodra Elektronike — that's Kolë Laca and Beatriçe Gjergji — gave us a very entertaining interview at the House of Helvetia in Basel. Among other things, they discuss the legend of Rozafa, the unique culture of their home region Shkodër, Kolë's recent virality (for not following the typical chord progressions in songs), and how they wrote their Eurovision entry. Beatriçe also gives us a dance tutorial.
Interviewer: William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams
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Justyna Steczkowska — one of Poland's most loved singers — has returned to the Eurovision Song Contest thirty years after her first appearance. She tells our William Lee Adams about how she has grown and evolved musically and spiritually since finishing 18th. Some of this growth was prompted by personal traumas, including the loss of her parents and her husband's illness. She also recounts how her song "Gaja" — a reference to Mother Earth — explores the idea of our relationship to our planet and the ways we've harmed the source of our existence.
Interviewer: William http://instagram.com/williamleeadams
Translator: Bartek http://instagram.com/bartekfetyz
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NAPA’s band members — Diogo Góis, Francisco Sousa, João Guilherme Gomes, João Lourenço Gomes, and João Rodrigues — join us on stage at the House of Helvetia. The band, formerly known as Men on the Couch, explain how their song “Deslocado” speaks of dislocation and the experience of so many people from their home island of Madeira. We also discuss the creation of their song, how they were rejected from Festival da Canção 2024, and how they share hateful and shady comments from social media in a private WhatsApp group for laughs.
Interviewer: William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams
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“Poison Cake” singer Marko Bošnjak stopped by the House of Helvetia for an interview in front of a live audience. Croatia’s ESC singer tells us that the lyrics and angry sound were a way to fight back against negativity and hate, including people who called him a Satanist for liking Lady Gaga. He said the song has resonance with his current situation: conservative religious leaders have called for a boycott of him at Eurovision because of his devilish performance from Dora.
Interviewer: William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams
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We chat with Finland's Eurovision 2025 superstar Erika Vikman. She will perform "ICH KOMME" in the Second Semi-Final in Basel. Among other things, we discuss her many tattoos — including the one she wants to get removed; what it’s like singing on top of that giant microphone; and her reaction to Finnish President Alexander Stubb's comments that he is supporting Sweden’s KAJ.
Featuring: William - https://www.instagram.com/williamleeadams/
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What does Miriana Contes 'Serving' have in common with songs by Kesha, the Ying Yang Twins and 17th century Algerian folk music?
In this episode of "What Really Happened At Eurovision?" William and Freddy dissect the Arabian riff — a motif that plays in one of Eurovision 2025's most talked about songs.
Professor Joe Bennett from the Berklee College of Music explains how Arab influences make "Serving" such a special song and why, no matter how hard you try, you Kant just censor certain elements of it. He also discusses the foundations of creativity and how the notion of "exoticism" frequently shows up in music.
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Remember Monday — the UK’s Eurovision 2025 group — tell us what the hell happened during their gorgeous music video shoot. They also explain the difference between performing on the West End and at Eurovision, discuss the strength of their sisterhood and reveal the five matching tattoos they share. The group consists of Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele from Farnborough, Hampshire.
Interviewer: William - http://instagram.com/williamleeadams
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Louane — France's Eurovision 2025 singer — discusses her song "maman" during our interview at Eurovision in Concert in Amsterdam. She describes how she got her daughter to sing the final note "maman" of her song, and how her daughter offers the most honest criticism of anyone. She also shares her safe space during these busy days leading to Eurovision.
Interviewer: William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams
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Our reaction to the Semi-Final 1 running order of Eurovision 2025. Iceland's Vaeb will open the show, while Cyprus' Theo Evan will close it. Among other things, we discuss how the start position could impact who qualifies; why Poland's Justyna was put in second position (the so-called "death slot"); why producers have Cyprus performing last; and so much more.
Watch this podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohTaz4OfgFU
1. 🇮🇸 Iceland – Væb with “Róa”
2. 🇵🇱 Poland – Justyna Steczkowska with “Gaja”
3. 🇸🇮 Slovenia – Klemen with “How Much Time Do We Have Left”
4. 🇪🇪 Estonia – Tommy Cash with “Espresso Macchiato” 🇪🇸 Spain — Melody with “Esa Diva”
5. 🇺🇦 Ukraine – Ziferblat with “Bird of Pray”
6. 🇸🇪 Sweden – KAJ with “Bara bada bastu”
7. 🇵🇹 Portugal – Napa with “Deslocado”
8. 🇳🇴 Norway – Kyle Alessandro with “Lighter”
9. 🇧🇪 Belgium – Red Sebastian with “Strobe Lights”
🇮🇹 Italy — Lucio Corsi with “Volevo essere un duro”
10. 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan – Mamagama with “Run with U”
11. 🇸🇲 San Marino – Gabry Ponte with “Tutta l’Italia”
12. 🇦🇱 Albania – Shkodra Elektronike with “Zjerm”
13. 🇳🇱 Netherlands – Claude with “C’est la vie”
14. 🇭🇷 Croatia – Marko Bosnjak with “Poison Cake”
🇨🇭 Switzerland — Zoë Më with “Voyage”
15. 🇨🇾 Cyprus – Theo Evan with “Shh”
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We react to the Semi-Final 2 running order for Eurovision 2025. Producers have Australia's Go-Jo opening the show and Finland's Erika Vikman closing it. We ask why Montenegro is in the death slot (second position); suggest that producers wanted to spread out the riskqué sexy acts (Australia, Malta, and Finland), ; and suggest Israel benefits hugely from performing between Luxembourg and Germany.
Watch our reaction on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ANSBdl6845s?si=6cB2DOO1GBECXB6L
1. 🇦🇺 Australia: Go-Jo with “Milkshake Man”
2. 🇲🇪 Montenegro: Nina Žižić with “Dobrodošli”
3. 🇮🇪 Ireland: Emmy with “Laika Party”
4. 🇱🇻 Latvia: Tautumeitas with “Bur man laimi”
5. 🇦🇲 Armenia: Parg with “Survivor”
6. 🇦🇹 Austria: JJ with “Wasted Love” 🇬🇧 United Kingdom: Remember Monday with “What the Hell Just Happened?”
7. 🇬🇷 Greece: Klavdia with “Asteromata”
8. 🇱🇹 Lithuania: Katarsis with “Tavo akys”
9. 🇲🇹 Malta: Miriana Conte with “Serving”
10. 🇬🇪 Georgia: Mariam Shengelia with “Freedom” 🇫🇷 France: Louane with “Maman”
11. 🇩🇰 Denmark: Sissal with “Hallucination”
12. 🇨🇿 Czechia: Adonxs with “Kiss Kiss Goodbye”
13. 🇱🇺 Luxembourg: Laura Thorn with “La poupée monte le son”
14. 🇮🇱 Israel: Yuval Raphael with “New Day Will Rise” 🇩🇪 Germany: Abor & Tyne with “Baller”
15. 🇷🇸 Serbia: Princ with “Mila”
16. 🇫🇮 Finland: Erika Vikman with “Ich komme”
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William's reaction to the sauna song "Bara Bada Bastu" — Sweden's Eurovision 2025 entry from KAJ. The Swedish-speaking Finns rode a wave of momentum to win Melodifestivalen 2025. We review their live performance from the national final. Is it surprising the international jury place them second? Does it escape the "joke entry" label? And will the feel-good factor carry through to Basel? We discuss this and more.
00:01 Introduction
01:42 First reaction
04:53 Review and Analysis
07:54 Readers' comments
Featuring: William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams
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It was a nailbiting final in Melodifestivalen in Sweden, but in the end the victory went to the sauna boys! We caught KAJ for their initial reaction to winning and how they are gonna bring the heat to Eurovision.
Featuring: Simon - http://instagram.com/simonfalkdk
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Måns Zelmerlöw was the bookmakers' heavy favourite to win Melodifestivalen, but in the end he finished second by only a seven point margin to eventual winners KAJ. We caught up with Måns for a quick reaction after tonight's final, and he tried to cope with not winning.
Featuring: Simon - http://instagram.com/simonfalkdk
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