C'est la vie! How The Netherlands' Claude uses the circle of fourths at Eurovision 2025
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 ...
13 Mai 202518min
Laura Thorn (Luxembourg Eurovision 2025) | Interview @ House of Helvetia in Basel
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 d...
12 Mai 202523min
Shkodra Elektronike (Albania Eurovision 2025) | Interview @ House of Helvetia in Basel
"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 Ro...
12 Mai 202524min
Justyna Steczkowska (Gaja) on Eurovision, spirituality and learning to love herself | Eurovision
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 ...
12 Mai 202520min
NAPA (Portugal Eurovision 2025) | Interview @ House of Helvetia in Basel
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 Cou...
12 Mai 202526min
Marko Bošnjak (Croatia Eurovision 2025) | Interview @ House of Helvetia in Basel
“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...
12 Mai 202519min
Erika Vikman on Finland's President, ICH KOMME and KAJ | Interview
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 w...
11 Mai 202521min
KANT get enough! How Miriana Conte's SERVING plays with the Arabian riff and exoticism
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 Fr...
5 Mai 202515min
