Abor and Tyna – Baller
The first song is by siblings Abor and Tynna with “Baller,” a track that captures the aftermath of a breakup through vivid, dramatic imagery. It’s a powerful portrayal of emotional devastation, but also of resilience, choosing not to return to a painful relationship, no matter how much it still hurts.
Self-written and self-produced by the duo alongside producer Alexander Hauer, “Baller” was released as the lead single for Abor & Tynna’s debut studio album “Bittersüß.”
Performed entirely in German, “Baller” marks a refreshing change, after many years of Germany sending English-language entries to Eurovision, it’s exciting to hear the country embrace its native language again. Musically, the song blends electro and EDM-pop with elements of disco and hip-hop, creating a sound that’s modern and infectious. The vocal stutter effects in the chorus add a unique and memorable flair. In addition, a remix version by nowifi brings out the full potential of the song, emphasizing its dancefloor energy and giving it a bold, club-ready edge.
Erika Vikman – Ich Komme
“Ich komme” is performed by Finnish pop provocateur Erika Vikman, and written and produced by Christel Roosberg and Jori Roosberg. The track blends Finnish disco and electronic music into a bold, high-energy anthem that is as provocative as it is infectious. Lyrically, the song conveys what the writers describe as “the joyous message of pleasure, ecstasy, and a state of trance.” Its structure deliberately mirrors the buildup and release of sexual pleasure, culminating in a musical climax that reflects the experience of orgasm- a daring and playful artistic choice to submit for the Eurovision. Erika Vikman delivers it all with charisma and power, making a lasting impression.
Emmy – Laika Party
This might be an unpopular opinion, but Ireland was one of our favorites this year. The song is inspired by Laika, the Soviet space dog who tragically died in low Earth orbit aboard Sputnik 2 on November 3, 1957. It’s a 90s-style electro party track with a pretty catchy melody. Unfortunately, the choreography and staging felt underwhelming for such a high-energy song. Vocally, it’s not meant to be flashy and intentionally a bit stiff, which likely contributed to it not making the grand final. Still, it was a super fun listen and one we really enjoyed.
Tommy Cash – Espresso Macchiato
Estonia’s very own Sabrina Carpenter delivers a dance-pop track infused with elements of rap flow and electro swing. The lyrics playfully lean into Italian cultural stereotypes, not taking themselves too seriously and leaving plenty of room for fun interpretations. While vocals weren’t his strongest suit, the performance stood out thanks to its highly creative staging and delightfully quirky choreography on the Eurovision stage—funny, weird, and thoroughly entertaining.
JJ – Wasted Love
The winner of Eurovision 2025, this song is a stunning ballad that takes an unexpected turn with techno-electro elements in the final chorus—fresh, bold, and undeniably powerful. It leans into opera more fully than most opera-inspired entries we’ve seen, and his operatic vocals are genuinely impressive, hitting those notes is no small feat. The instrumental is equally strong, though the overall melody isn’t quite as memorable, which is why we ranked it at number five.