Europe's favourite music competition is back; this week, the Eurovision Song Contest returned for its 66th edition in Turin, after last year's event was won in Rotterdam by Italian rock band turned megastars Måneskin.
40 artists perform on the PalaOlimpico Arena stage from May 10th-14th before the winner and next host country of the contest is decided in the Grand Final.
5 songs have stood out since their release, be it an impressive electro-pop track, or even an ode to wolves eating bananas. (Yes, you read right!)
Here are the TMM Top 5 Eurovision 2022 ones to watch:
5: Give That Wolf a Banana - Subwoolfer (Norway)
As baffling to listen to as it is entertaining, Norway's entry to the ESC this year represents what the contest is all about: having fun through music, as well as creating catchy tunes. The mysterious unknown singers "Keith" and "Jim" - complete with bright yellow wolf masks! - take the lead in performing this song about what it says on the tin.
Don’t let the confusing lyrics put you off, though; a poppy, exciting beat makes the experience all the more worthwhile!
4: Miss You - Jérémie Makiese (Belgium)
This entry is led by its sophisticated yet angsty tone, with lyrics depicting Makiese leaving a toxic relationship behind.
The song's distinct R&B sound paired with Makiese's wide vocal range gives this tune a soulful kick compared to other lesser-known entries.
3: Lights Off - We Are Domi (Czechia)
Leeds College of Music graduates We Are Domi's dance track for this year's contest could be seen as similar to Norway's entry in terms of their genre, but these two songs couldn't be more different! In this entry, singer Dominika Hašková laments over a broken partnership, contrasting interestingly with the electro-pop dynamics of the song's choruses.
2: SPACE MAN - Sam Ryder (United Kingdom)
SPACE MAN showcases a style of music unique to the UK that is relatively unheard of in the rest of Europe; a catchy uplifting hook and superb falsetto notes accentuate this song about chronic loneliness, akin to some of Elton John's best work.
1: Hold Me Closer - Cornelia Jakobs (Sweden)
Sweden is famous for producing the godparents of Eurovision, ABBA, and have kept up the act ever since their historic win in 1974 with hit after hit. Jakobs' lovelorn anthem starts off mellow and unassuming, but tricks the listener before cranking it up to eleven during its second chorus.
While the mesmerising melody does its part in making this song a worthy 1st Place in the Top 5, Jakobs' signature raspy tone cannot be ignored; the earthy richness of her voice paired with the memorable hook of this entry indicates that we could be heading for Stockholm 2023.
Douze points for Sweden!
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