After the reveal of the competing artists at this year’s UMK, the entries are now being released. The fifth entry to be released is “No Rules” by Windows95man, which coincided with the release of the official music video of his entry.
Listen to “No Rules” on streaming platforms
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About Windows95man
Windows95man loves all things 90s. The Windows95man project started in 2013 when Teemu Keisteri’s videos started going viral globally. Since then Keisteri has made a living by doing gigs around Finland. Despite having been on the music scene for over ten years, his UMK24 song “No Rules” is his first offical release as Windows95man. . When talking about his UMK24 entry he said the following:
“In my opinion, all Finns are a bit looney-tunes deep inside, and I wanted to bring that out more. Now I can share my music with an even bigger audience as well as spread the joyous message of No Rules“
Windows95man on “No Rules”
Like all the UMK24 entries the jury that selected it for the national final had their say. This is what the UMK24 just had to say about “No Rules”.
“Known until now as the ultimate party DJ, Windows95man is releasing his first own song in UMK. Nostalgic Eurodance influences and fast tempos are on the rise all over the world and No Rules offers both in a fabulous package. The song has the same irresistible exuberance and unique energy that Windows95man has captivated people all over Finland and the world with”.
The UMK24 jury on Windows95Man’s “No Rules”
What do we know about UMK 2024?
Finland’s Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu will take place on 10th February 2024, 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 |
| 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
Photo Credit: Yle / Nelli Kenttä
Rory Gannon