Ina Wroldsen ~ Pretty good start although they hella mismatched her vocal to the production. There’s never been an Ina song that’s WOWED me though, and this is no different... but it’s nice enough.
Transviolet ~ Definitely didn’t expect the chorus, it kinda snapped. I personally am not a huge fan of her vocal (it’s still good though) but something about the song really works. The video could use a trigger warning though :X
Halestorm ~ Normally pro rock, but something about this didn’t appeal. I like her vocal but the production felt a bit dated and formulaic... not keen but others would be.
Amelia Carey ~ Pretty enough song, and radio friendly enough to not make me want to turn over at least, but there’s a lack of real originality here. She just kinda reminds me of a poundshop Dua Lipa... but I mean the song is fine.
Stargate ~ Eligible? Gosh, surprised! Pretty good song although the songwriting felt lacking in parts, and it was just one of those occasions where you know both can do much better. Still, solid enough in this contest.
Elena ~ Oh mamma miaaa it’s 2011?! Verrr cheesy, all been done before, but I can’t deny, the chorus had a hook that I was loving! Kinda torn, kinda liked it :o
Senhit ~ I quiteee liked the chorus, it popped well. The rest of the song passed me by a little though, can’t lie. Like her voice though, she sounds soulful. This song was only ok imo.
Georgia Ku ~ Where’s the part where this song gets better? XD Not into this at all, and she’s singing so strained, she sounds desperate for the loo. The drop (if you can call it that) didn’t win me over at all either, sorry to say.
Fazerdaze ~ Struggling to get my head around the weird vocal effects in this one, not feeling it if I’m honest. It obviously tried to serve a retro vibe, but didn’t quite get there, I found myself enjoying the New Order-inspired video more than the song.
Benjamin Rhian ~ What a great load of .. meh. The build was ok, the chorus... was lame. Not into this.
Don Diablo ~ I mean it’s not been the best TSC so far so this song already sticks out well, steer I feel it wouldn’t normally. Maybe a bit corny, but it has some feelgoood factor, and it sounds like it should be a Pride anthem. I’ll take it.
ILIRA ~ Very poppy, a lot of fun actually! The shouty chorus actually worked well, feel like this song will do well, to the annoyance of some it seems.
KARA ~ Not really into the verses, the chorus was pretty cool, but I wish there was more punch to the whole production. Felt slightly bland for the genre.
Dermot Kennedy ~ I do love the way he puts his entire heart and soul in his music. Ngl this is perhaps a bit too ballady for me but I get the appeal overall as his voice is amazing. Power Over Me remains his best though.
TONES AND I ~ Erm... what?! Nah I’ll pass.
U2 ~ Oh yes I know this. Quite tame in terms of their discography, but in the sense of this contest, it’s very welcome indeed. Quite enjoyable.
JP Cooper, Astrid S ~ JP, lad, you can do more with a chorus! Other than that, this song is actually pretty adorable. I’ve always liked the time in JP’s voice and really like what Astrid brings too. Not without fault as a song but I do like it.
Bakermat ~ I get the feeling we’re all saving our risky entries for next week as this week has felt verrrrrrry... safe. Including this song. Not bad actually but a bit ‘heard it all a lot before’.
SYML ~ Again perhaps a bit safe, there was potential for this to really go awfff which didn’t really happen. Despite that though, I quite liked what it was as a whole, very nice vocalist, decent chorus.
Naika ~ I liked how it built, didn’t expect that. Is she singing about her mum? She sounds a bit saucy! :x must say though, I really liked this one, and think it could do well. Her husky tone of voice is really interesting and the song as a whole seemed to work. Good pick.
Peking Duk ~ They can do no wrong for me :’) ok, I don’t love this QUITE as much as Say My Name, and they do sound a bit high in this?? But overall, one of the more solid sends this week.
Maria Hazell ~ Its a bop, not mad at it, quite enjoyed it. I like her voice & the dancing in the video xD
Sophie Simmons ~ She sounds a biiit mumbly, quite liked the actual song though. The ore-chorus was probably the best part, it built nicely.
Lenny ~ Good ending for sure, nice bop. It’ll do well I think.