Today our editor David had the opportunity to sit down with guitarist Valentyn and drummer Fedir of Ziferblat, who will be representing Ukraine at Eurovision this year with the song “Bird of Pray”. Together they discuss the process of getting to Eurovision, which was the culmination of three years of hard work and trial and error. As they prepared for their …
Ziferblat Interview: “We are a perfect example of how Ukrainian traditions and Western musical styles can blend together.”It’s been nearly two months since Ziferblat won Vidbir, and in another two months the band will represent Ukraine at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Bird of Pray.” Vidbir 2025 was Ziferblat’s second attempt at Ukraine’s national selection for Eurovision – the band placed second in 2024 with the English-language song “Place I Call Home.” “Bird of …
Marco Rodrigues Interview: “Fado is my musical language.”Seventeen years after his first appearance in Festival da Cançāo, Marco Rodrigues returns this year with “A Minha Casa.” A veteran of Portugal’s fado houses, he took some time to fill us in on the inspiration behind the song as he prepares for his performance in the Final this evening. You participated in Festival da Canção in 2008. How does …
Diana Vilarinho Interview: “This song is a reminder to all women that they are not alone, and that only together can we make a change.”It’s been a tough week for Diana Vilarinho. Between dealing with illness and rehearsing for the second semi-final of Festival da Canção, which takes place tonight at 22:00 CET, she found time to fill us in on the singers who inspire her, the feminist message behind “Cotovia,” and her plans for the future. How are you doing this week? Any …
Croatia: Ogenj Interview – “We react on the spot and bring our listeners an unpredictable, yet unforgettable energetic experience”Dora 2025 is in full swing and we are continuing with Q&A sessions with the Croatian national final representatives. Ogenj is a punk-folk band from Koprivnica and is already widely known for its energetic and fierce live performances all over Europe. It is time to meet them a bit better.Hello Ogenj, thank you for accepting our invitation to talk to us and present yourself to our …
Margarida Campelo Interview: “Eu sei que o amor” is “an ode to love in all of its forms and flavors.”Margarida Campelo’s passion for jazz and soul comes through in her Festival da Canção entry “Eu sei que o amor.” Ahead of her performance in the first semi-final, she spoke to us about her family’s musical background, the music she loves, and why she’d like to represent Portugal at Eurovision 2025. Why did you decide to participate in Festival da …
Peculiar Interview: “I believe embracing our uniqueness is what makes us powerful.”João Nicolau Quintela chose the stage name Peculiar to celebrate his own differences. With his Festival da Canção entry “Adamastor,” he hopes to encourage others to do the same. He took some time to speak with us this week about the song’s mythological influences and his passion for musical diversity. How are you doing this week? Any nerves about the …
Xico Gaiato Interview: “I always wanted to start my career with everybody watching.”Portugal’s Festival da Canção kicks off today with the first semi-final, and Xico Gaiato has been busy all week preparing for the first live performance of “Ai Senhor!” He took some time to chat with us about the meaning behind the song, his new music video, and his varied musical influences. You’re busy this week preparing for the semifinal. How …
From Fall to Spring Interview: “Bringing rock back to Eurovision would be a big goal for us.”Metalcore outfit “From Fall to Spring” first tried their hand at Germany’s national selection in 2023, and are back this year for Chefsache ESC 2025 – Wer singt für Deutschland? After making it through Heat 2 with an original song, “CONTROL,” they will debut their official Chefsache ESC 2025 entry song in Saturday’s semi-final. We asked them about their experience, the …
Gebrasy Interview: “Whole” is “a song where your head is filled with many different emotions: betrayal, sadness, and anger as you feel neglected by the person you love.”Singer Gebrasy (Audrius Petrauskas) is something of a veteran of the Lithuanian national selection, having competed several times in the past. Now he’s back for Eurovizija.LT 2025 with the song “Whole.” We caught up with him to discuss the song’s meaning, his favorite artists at the moment, and his plans to release new music. You’ve competed in the Lithuanian national …
