🇪🇸 Miss Caffeina: “We are open to new experiences”

Spain is gathering pace in its preparations for Benidorm Fest 2024. As the artists gear up for the semi-finals this week, Rory speaks to Miss Caffeina. They are vying to represent Spain in Malmö with their song “Bla Bla Bla”.

Check out our interview with Miss Caffeina here!

Together, Rory and Miss Caffeina talk about the inspiration behind their entry to Benidorm Fest. They also discuss how they had been approached to take part in the two previous editions of the show. As well as this, they reflect on their experience of the Contest, and how they wish to be a proper reflection of Spanish music. They also give recommendations for their other music if you enjoy “Bla Bla Bla”.

About Miss Caffeina

Miss Caffeina is a three-piece band made up of Alberto Jiménez Rodríguez, Antonio Poza Fernández and Sergio Sastre Sanz. The band formed in 2006, and capitalised on the rise of social media to become huge stars in Spain. The group released their first EP – ‘Destrucción creativa’ – in 2007, and have since released ten albums and EPs. Their entry to Benidorm Fest – “Bla Bla Bla” – is written by the band themselves.

Spain’s Eurovision journey

Spain debuted at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1961 with Conchita Bautista’s “Estando Contigo”. The country earned its first win in 1968 with Massiel’s “La La La”, and won again in 1969 with Salome’s “Vivo Cantando” in an infamous four-way tie. Although they have yet to win again, Spain earned several 2nd place finishes, most famously with Mocedades’ “Eres tu” in 1973 and Anabel Conde’s “Vuelve conmigo” in 1996.

In 2023, Spain selected Blanca Paloma to carry on the success of Chanel in 2022. As part of the Big 5, Blanca Paloma did not need to qualify to the Grand Final from the semi-finals. At the close of voting, her song “EAEA” finished 17th, with a total of 100 points. Of these, 95 points came from the jury, whilst 5 came from the televote.

What do you think of our interview with Miss Caffeina? Do you think “Bla Bla Bla” will have a chance of representing Spain in Malmö? Where does the song fall in your rankings? As always, let us know what you think by commenting below. Also, be sure to follow “That Eurovision Site” on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok, Threads, Tumblr and Bluesky as we look ahead to Eurovision 2024!

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