Sweden 2019: John Lundvik

Photo: Peter Wixtröm

The winner of Melodifestivalen 2019 is John Lundvik with "Too late for love":

This performance and song gets you clapping along and that's a good sign, props to John and his team for bringing those 4 TALENTED women on stage with him cause they are everything and I cant wait to see them rock the stage in Tel Aviv!

Melodifestivalen 2019 - Deltävling 4: Jag måste ha dig i mitt liv

NU KÖR VI!

1.  Stormbringer - Pagan Fury

This was pretty nice, maybe a bit too ESC 2006/2008 but I liked it.

2.  Känner dig - Anton Hagman

There was nothing bad about this, maybe it was a bit low key for the contest but I wouldn't skip this song if it comes up on a playlist or the radio.

3. Torn - Lisa Ajax 

I think this is the best ballad in mello this year but there is something missing on stage, she is a good performer but I feel like this sober, minimalistic approach doesn't suit her.

4. I Do - Arvingarna 

The choreo/staging was a bit silly but I really liked it! What a fun, catchy song! Well done, guys!

5. On My Own - Bishara

A mello star is born and I think we have a winner. I do not like the song but he is fucking talented and sold it so well. I wish he could come back next year with a better track cause I'm sure he can do better than this.

6. Kärleken finns kvar - Ann-Louise Hanson 

She is a legend and this performance was lovely.

7. Too Late For Love - John Lundvik 

Yes! Last year John showed us what a talented singer he was and this year he brought a good song and a motherfucking gospel choir with him so I gotta say I'm very happy to see him back in the final. Go Lundvik!

THE RESULTS

7. Pagan Fury

6. Anton Hagman

5. Ann -Louise Hanson

ANDRA CHANSEN

Lisa Ajax

Arvingarna

FINAL

John Lundvik

Bishara

Photos: Olle Sporrong (Expressen) 

John Lundvik: "My Turn" is the true story of my ups and downs in the music industry

Photo: Per Kristiansen

Last week he shined on stage and became one of the finalists from semifinal one and now it's time to post our interview with him. Here are John's answers:
Name: John Lundvik
Birthday: 27th of January
Height: 1,85
Favorite color: black 
Favorite food: indian food
Where are you right now? in my office
3 things that make you happy: laughter, friends & family and training
What’s your strangest talent? mc mechanic
What is the strangest thing you have in your room? a pink bunny
What are you really good at? kissing
What are you really bad at? patience
Childhood idol: Stevie Wonder
Childhood memory: My first bike
Celebrity crush: Izabella Scorupco 
Tell me something no one knows about you: I have to brush my teeth before I perform
What would you do if you were invisible? Walk naked through Stockholm city
Favorite movie: Pursuit of happiness
Favorite TV series: Shooter
What is your guilty pleasure? cheese
If you were a girl for a day, what would you do? Just be myself
Name a song that never fails to make you happy: Isn’t she lovely
Can you teach me some interesting words in Swedish? tacksamhet, lagom, gemytlig

Hello John! Congratulations for making it to the final! How are you doing?
Living the dream, so grateful!

How would you describe yourself as an artist?
Real and honest

Photo: Per Kristiansen

You are one of the participants of Melodifestivalen 2018. How did it all begin?
Through singing at a writing camp

“My turn” is the title of your song, and it’s written by you, Anna-Klara Folin and Jonas Thander. How was it to work with them?
Fantastic experience with a great outcome.

What’s the story behind the song?
The true story of my ups and downs in the music industry. Also about taking chances in life while you can.

Photo: Melfest Live page

Describe the song with 4 words:
Honesty, realness, truth and dreams 

I've described your performance in the semifinal as honest and real, how did you feel in those 3min on stage?
Extremely fortunate and grateful, almost like falling in love for the first time!

Photo: Abraham Engelmark

What do you like about Eurovision?
Eurovision is a great party where everyone is welcome and connected through music.

What do you dislike about Eurovision?
It could be global one day.

Tell me the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word:
Clowns: party
Sauna: sweat
Friends arena: dream come true
Technology: in ears
Nature: forrest
Dreams: Portugal

Photo: Per Kristiansen

What are your plans for 2018?
Continue on my musical journey in a positive way

Is there anything you want to say to close the interview?
Thank you so much for having me and showing interest in me

Photo: Melfest Live page

Thanks to John for the interview. All the best in the final!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnlundvik/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlundvik

Melodifestivalen 2018 - Deltävling 1

1, 2, 3 It's Mello time!

NU KÖR VI!

1. Patrick Swayze - Sigrid Bernson

This whole act didnt lift me up. Im trying to find something positive to say...I like her attitude but I wish she had prepared a more interesting staging or choreo.

2. My turn - John Lundvik

I wouldnt say Im a fan of "My turn", however I am becoming a fan of John, he has such a beautiful voice and his interpretation of this song was just so honest and real that you couldnt help but vote for it.

3. All the feels - Renaida

She is such a fierce performer and Im so glad she made it to AC!

4. Livet på en pinne - Edward Blom

This was...entertaining (In an interval act kind of way) (I want one of those costumes from the dancers)

5. Osby Tennessee - Kikki Danielsson

Kikki is a mello legend and I really like this song. (Lovely lyrics)

6. Solen lever kvar hos dig - Kamferdrops

WHAT? (I like her unicorn horn)

7. Dance you off - Benjamin Ingrosso

WIG OFF!! DAMN! BENJAMIN DIDNT COME TO PLAY! I THINK HE IS IN IT TO WIN IT!. I wasnt a big fan of the song when I heard it for the 1st time but it has grown on me quickly, it is so much better than "Good loving" and what can I say about that brilliant staging? 10/10. GO B!

THE RESULTS

7.Kikki Danielsson

6.Kamferdrops

5.Edward Blom

ANDRA CHANSEN

Renaida

Sigrid Bernson

FINAL

John Lundvik

Benjamin Ingrosso

Photos: Peter Wixtröm/Aftonbladet