After the introduction of the Grand Final in 2004, Slovenia has only qualified seven times, with their best result being 13th place in 2011 thanks to Maja Keuc's "No One."
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The entire Eurovision 2024 circus has just begun with rehearsals kicking off, but the contest itself is far from the only thing to be excited about. These are some of the busiest periods for music releases, and this year is no exception. So in this special, extra long edition of the monthly music round-up, you can expect to see: heavy guitars, wordplay, and an entire musical.
The 2023…
The fact that I’ve had a proper Eurovision crush (aka if they stepped on me I’d cry from joy omfg) four times and three out of those four were Slovenian contestants should really tell me something about myself, huh?
Edit: thinking about it, LPS’ Zala is pretty fine too. Still, doesn’t help here with my argument. Slovenes are just hot, I’m sorry
Slovenia has only qualified for the Grand Final six times since the introduction of the semi-finals. The nation has never broken top 10, and their best placing was 13th place in 2011, with Maja Keuc's 'No One.'
MY FAVOURITE EUROVISION ENTRIES: DAY 45 - Slovenia
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What a voice and what a performance. Back to 2011 for this absolute banger of a performance.
Slovenia is an odd country for me, as I don’t usually connect with some of their entries and they rub me the wrong way. But when they do hit it, they hit it well with me. It’s a shame that those songs that I do like don’t tend to do too well, such as Tinkara Kovač’s - Round and round.
For the sleepover weekend:
if you had to write about a ship that isn't bojere, what would it be? (yes, in jo/kä fandom, please)
rec me something? (one or as many as you like)
Hah, amazing question!
I have written Bokris before, so maybe that? In my ideas file there also resides Bojan/Kiki, Bojan threesome (I went insane after new years and those instastories of Bojan dancing with Maja Keuc and I just want her and her boyfriend to take Bojan home and squish him like a bug), Jere/Pekka Rinne (please I need that giant of a man to take care of exhausted Jere), and also maybe something something Damon. (I read Janace sometimes when it's by an author I love but haven't really had anything to say about them myself.)
Recs? I'm so bad at saving stuff, and you've read so much lately, but I'll try!! Have some fandom classics and a few curveballs hopefully! I think I don't have repeats from your own rec list??
Since in your own rec post about fics that surprised you you talked about side-eyeing something first but giving it a try, have you tried Bojan’s Carefully Plotted Accident (to Ensure His Chances of Getting Monster Dick in Eurovision) by @oneshotdepresso and @mitochondriencocktail? It's crack treated seriously, monsterfucking, tentacles, but also somehow very sweet getting-together-during-ESC fic that will definitely suprise you into liking it!
AU that will force you to love it as it rips out your heart: Mustista mustimpaan and its sequel by kuurama, aka Space AU that people have definitely told you to read multiple times, so add me to the choir, read it and you won't be sorry! (You will be weeping and wailing, but it'll be worth it!)
My two favourite ESC era sadly-still-wip fics are The Best Laid Plans by @ana-chronista and Ugly Beautiful by slightlysexualfiction. Both are definitely worth it even though they are WIPs, and the latter contains what has to be my favourite tag of all time, "can I call it a slow burn when they are balls-deep in chapter one?" (who doesn't love that trope??)
Have you read When the night falls (stars in your eyes and sea in mine) by finallydeadd aka the Italian summer AU? Sadly unfinished but still worth it.
And here's an early classic that isn't a WIP! falling and falling by @xianvar and if you like it read everything by them ok thanks
Oh! And the Lahjakääryleet fic exchange at Christmas time was excellent, my favourite was Upon a Star by slightlysexualfiction omg omg, such a beautiful, heart-wrenching story of what might have been.
Favorite Songs From Each Country! Part 28/37: Slovenia!
Slovenia is another country that I'm actually kind of shocked that it hasn't won yet, considering they were getting decent results in the late '90s, early '00s. And while their solo performers have done well, when they send duos or bands, then you know the song is gonna be good regardless of where they finished.
Favorite Entry: I think I'd have to be insane not to mention that this year's "Carpe Diem" by Joker Out became a favorite. I learned about their genre through the "Get To Know" series that I mentioned in my Greek Episode, and I knew their song would be a contender for my playlist, and maybe even for the win in my personal rankings. I was glad I was right. It became my first favorite when it came out, and stayed near the top as the entries kept coming! Plus, I do joke with my family that they give One Direction energy please don't ask.....RANK: 21st in 2023 Grand Final/PERSONAL RANK: 10th of 37 Countries
Previous Favorite Entry: While I mentioned that Slovenia has a great listing of groups or duos, my former favorite was actually a solo performance! "No One" by Amaya in 2011 was no doubt, one of the best Slovenian entries like...ever. The build-up is amazing and really helped it stand out in 2011 (off topic, 2011 is such a cool year because I've seen at least 10 different songs be claimed as personal winners and that's just super cool). This is also a popular entry from what I've seen so there's a lot of other stuff that has already been said. RANK: 13th in 2011 Grand Final/PERSONAL RANK: 13th of 43 Countries