[Top row L-R] Loïc Nottet, Sertab Erener, Sw@da x Niczos, [Bottom row L-R] Tóc Tiên, HENKA, KEiiNO
[Top row L-R] Loïc Nottet, Sertab Erener, Sw@da x Niczos, [Bottom row L-R] Tóc Tiên, HENKA, KEiiNO

If you want to jump straight to a specific section, here’s a list of pages, each filled to the brim with excellent music:

Previous national final artists

🇪🇸 Yoly Saa – “Ojo de pez”

Spanish singer-songwriter Yoly Saa competed in Benidorm Fest 2024 with “No Se Me Olvida”, reaching the final of the competition. Originally from Galicia, Yoly released her debut album A golpes de fe in 2022, followed by Mar de Ardorain 2025. This week, she returns with her third studio album, Ojo de pez, released on 13th November and features nine tracks.

🇪🇸 Rakky Ripper – “heavy metal”

Bringing her distinctive hyperpop sound to Benidorm Fest 2023, Rakky Ripper competed in Spain’s national selection with “Tracción”. Although she didn’t qualify for the final, the song proved popular with Eurovision fans. Since the competition, Rakky has continued releasing electronic dance music, including her 2025 album Para que salga el Sol. This week, she returns with her latest single, “heavy metal”, released on 9th November. Featuring heavily processed vocals and hints of heavy metal alongside her signature electronic sound, the track is an enjoyable blend of contrasting musical styles.

🇵🇹 No Maka – “Meu Amor”

Finishing 11th in Portugal’s Festival da Canção 2024, No Maka competed alongside Ana Maria with their entry “Aceitar”. The Portuguese duo are known for combining contemporary pop with Latin and African influences, creating their own distinctive dance sound. Released on 11th November, “Meu Amor” (My Love) continues the duo’s Latin-influenced pop sound, with a relaxed, easy-going feel.

🇱🇹 Nombeko Augustė – “Išvykes traukinys”

Before becoming one of the presenters of Lithuania’s Eurovision national selection, Eurovizija.LT, Nombeko Augustė competed in the contest herself. In 2020, she entered the competition, then known as Pabandom iš naujo!, with “Reikia man”, but failed to reach the final. Since then, Nombeko has continued her music career alongside her television presenting work, releasing several singles throughout 2026. This week, she returns with her latest release, “Išvykęs traukinys” (Departed Train).

🇪🇪 Fredi – “Talveõrn”

Estonian musician and producer Fredi has twice competed in Eesti Laul alongside singer Anett, performing “Write About Me” in 2020 and “You Need To Move On” in 2023. The pair reached the final of Eesti Laul 2023, although they missed out on a place in the superfinal. Following their appearances in the competition, Anett and Fredi released their collaborative album Read Between The Lines in 2023. This week, the pair reunite for their latest single, “Talveõrn”, released on 11th November. The track opens with a beautifully pared-back acoustic sound and delicate vocals, gradually building into a fuller chorus while maintaining its gentle simplicity throughout.

🇫🇮 Benjamin – “Ram pam pam”

Finnish singer Benjamin competed in Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) 2023 with “Hoida mut”, finishing seventh in the national final won by Käärijä. As mentioned earlier in this week’s roundup, Benjamin also appeared in the BESS-themed episode of Vain elämää, broadcast on 13th November. For the programme, he performed his own rendition of BESS’s “Ram pam pam”, which finished third at UMK 2022.

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