Melodifestivalen 2019 - Deltävling 2: My parents don't like it but don't care it's exciting

NU KÖR VI!

1. Army Of Us - Andreas Johnson

Solid entry from Andreas, Im glad he came back with a better song after his last place result in 2015.

2. I Do Me - Malou Prytz 

The surprise of the night! I wouldnt say this song is final worthy but Malou did a pretty nice job and Im happy for her. 

3. I Love It - Oscar Enestad

I feel kinda bad for Oscar cause he didnt deserve that last place but I get why it happened. The song was nice (Maybe I was expecting something better but it was okay), the performance looked good but I felt something was missing and I think it was that the whole act was just not competitive.

4. Leva livet - Jan Malmsjö

It was lovely seeing him on stage and I hope he had a good time.

5. Nakna i regnet - Vlad Reiser

He is not a good singer he is a charming performer and Im sure he had so much fun performing. 

6. Hold You - Hanna Ferm & Liamoo 

This was the best performance of the semi but that doesnt mean much. The song is alright but the chorus is weak. I think Hanna was the highlight of this act, I couldnt take my eyes off her and I think she should come back on her own and win mello. 

7.Tempo - Margaret 

Margaret doenst have the energy for this kind of numbers, it looked very awkward (P.S: Cool me down is still my number 1 Margaret ESC song).

THE RESULTS

7. Oscar Enestad

6. Jan Malmsjö

5. Margaret

ANDRA CHANSEN

Vlad Reiser

Andreas Johnson

FINAL

Malou Prytz
Hanna Ferm & LIAMOO

Photos: Robin Lorentz-Allard (Aftonbladet)

Australia 2019: Kate Miller-Heidke

Australia just celebrated their 1st National Final ever and here is their winner: Zero gravity by Kate Miller-Heidke:

Well...of course they had to choose the most eurovisiony one. I actually dont mind the song and I wont deny her vocal abilities but that performance is a joke, I dont think we need these kind of performances in ESC nowdays and the worst thing about it is that it might do well not because it's good but because of the over the top, flashy staging. I might be overreacting a bit but this is how I feel right now, at the same time I dont like saying "this is right or wrong for ESC" cause any song could work in Eurovision and that's what I love about the contest, I know this will be one of those entries that will give power to those who think Eurovision is a cheesy, camp circus but who cares it's only one of the 42 songs.

BIG SHOUT OUT TO:

ELECTRIC FIELDS

I would have loved to see them on the ESC stage! The song is brilliant and their performance was just incredible. (The lead singer has such a powerful presence!)

United Kingdom 2019: Michael Rice

The British public have decided and this is the act that will represent them in May: Michael Rice with the song "Better than us"

I think they made the right choice, I know we have heard this kind of song a million times before but I think he sells it very well, he is a great singer and maybe the juries will like it.

Melodifestivalen 2019 - Deltävling 1: Where is that love that starts with MELLO

NU KÖR VI!

1. Chasing Rivers - Nano

I'm still not a fan of Nano but I think his stage presence improved a bit since we last saw him in mello, however I find his 2017 song way better than this one. 

2. No Drama - High15

I saw a video of these girls performing their song "Adios" on East FM radio last year and thought "They should do mello someday" and here they are and I'm so proud of them. I don't think this song was as good as that one but they showed that they are good singers and know how to perform so I hope they get another chance with a better song.

3. Not With Me - Wiktoria

The only thing I remember about this act is the rain THE RAIN THE RAAAAAIIIIIIN (HI Ruth Lorenzo). It was a very nice looking performance but this wasn't the heart breaking ballad I was expecting, it was just bland. 

4. Mina bränder - Zeana feat. Anis Don Demina 

Oj oj ojojojoj! What a bop! This was such a fun song, the staging could have been better (Didn't like the throne) but I really enjoyed the performance.

5. Mina fyra årstider - Arja Saijonmaa 

Arja is a legend and I love her! She is such a brilliant performer, and I really liked her song (I prefer Vad du än trodde så trodde du fel though)

6. Hello - Mohombi 

This ended up being my favorite act from this semifinal, a very solid pop song that Mohombi elevated with his performance, he is such a charming performer and everything worked on stage tonight. 

7. Ashes To Ashes - Anna Bergendahl 

Watching Anna perform tonight made me really happy, she still has a wonderful voice and while I think the song is not a contender for the win, it was probably my 2nd or 3rd favorite of the night.

Shout out to the DIVA of the night:

THE RESULTS

7. Arja Saijonmaa

6. High15

5. Zeana feat. Anis Don Demina

ANDRA CHANSEN

Nano

Anna Bergendahl

FINAL

Wiktoria

Mohombi

Photos: Robin Lorentz-Allard (Aftonbladet)