After the reveal of the competing artists at this year’s UMK, the entries are now starting to be released. The first entry to be released is “Dancing With Demons” by Cyan Kicks, which coincided with the release of the official music video of their entry.
Listen to “Dancing With Demons” on streaming platforms
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About Cyan Kicks
Cyan Kicks are a Finnish four-piece rock band. They took part in UMK in 2022 with the song “Hurricane”. The band are hoping that they can get to the Eurovision stage on their second attempt. The band is made up of vocalist Susanna Alexandra, guitarist Niila Perkkiö, bassist Leevi Erkkilä and drummer Pietari Reijonen. Talking about their entry “Dancing With Demons” vocalist Susanna said the following.
“Everyone has their own weaknesses and demons, which we’re ashamed of and don’t want anyone else to see. Then, we thought what if we were able to make our own inner demons our allies – what would happen?”
Susanna Alexandra on “Dancing With Demons”
The UMK 24 jury also commented on Cyan Kicks’s proposals saying the following:
“Placing second in the 2022 Contest for New Music UMK, Cyan Kicks is convincing with its song entry, which brings the group back to the competition for a second time round. The song has a catchy, strong chorus as well as depth and unexpectedness, which will help it withstand the test of time and keep it eminently listenable. The sound and interpretation of singer Susanna are full of emotion, both during the slow sections and the more powerful parts of the chorus. The explosive energy of Dancing With Demons cements the band’s place as a strong, modern bearer of the Finnish rock tradition”
The UMK24 jury on Cyan Kicks’ song
What do we know about UMK 2023?
Finland’s Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu will take place on 10th February 2023, and will be hosted by actress Pilvi Hämäläinen, singer Benjamin and presenter Viivi Pumpanenin. The winning act will be chosen through a vote weighted 25% to the jury and 75% to the public televote.
The remaining entries in this year’s competition will be released as follows:
| Artist | Song-Title | Release Date |
| Sexmane | “Mania” | 12th January |
| Sara Siipola | “Paskana” | 15th January |
| Jesse Markin | “Glow” | 16th January |
| Windows95man ft Henri | “No Rules” | 17th January |
| Sini Sabotage | “Kuori mua” | 18th January |
| Mikeal Gabriel X Nublu | “Vox Populi” | 19th January. |
Finland’s Eurovision Journey
Finland debuted in the 1961 Eurovision Song Contest, finishing 10th with Laila Kunnunen’s “Valoa ikkunassa.” Since then they have competed 56 times, and appeared in the final 48 times. Finland has finished in the top 10 an impressive 14 times. They have won the contest once in 2006, with Lordi’s performance of “Hard Rock Hallelujah” getting 292 points.
Finland’s most recent entry was “Cha Cha Cha” by Käärijä. He won the first semi-final in Liverpool, thus qualifying for the final. At the close of voting, he gained a total of 526 points, earning them 2nd place – Finland’s second best result of all time. Käärijä received 376 points from the televote, and an extra 150 points from the juries.
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News Source: Yle
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