It’s now just one day until Melodifestivalen 2024 kicks off, and as they prepare to take to the stage in Malmö, Tim caught up with Smash Into Pieces, who are hoping to represent Sweden with their song “Heroes Are Calling”.
Check out out interview with Smash Into Pieces here:
Tim and Smash Into Pieces spoke about the creation process of the band’s song. They also spoke about the group’s plans to bring ‘proper rock’ to the Melodiestivalen stage. The group also reflects on their Melodifestivalen experience and what their plans will be after the competition.
Who are Smash Into Pieces?
Smash Into Pieces are a four-piece band from Örebro in Sweden. The band members are Chris Adam Hedman Sörbye, Benjamin Jennebo, The Apocalypse DJ and Per Bergquist. The band have been together since 2008, they released their first album “Unbreakable” back in 2013. Their most successful single is called “Boomerang which was released back in 2017. Their Melodifestivalen song “Heroes Are Calling” was written by Andreas “Giri” Lindbergh, Benjamin Jennebo, Chris Adam, Jimmy “Joker” Thörnfeldt, Joy Deb, Linnea Deb as well as band member Per Bergquist.
Sweden’s Eurovision journey
In 1958, Sweden made their debut in the Eurovision Song Contest, with Alice Babs representing them with the song “Lilla stjärna” which placed fourth. Since their debut, the Scandinavian nation has managed to win seven times (1974, 1984, 1991, 1999, 2012, 2015 and 2023).
In 2023, Loreen returned to represent Sweden, who won the 2012 edition of the competition. She competed with the song “Tattoo”, which managed to qualify for the Grand Final, and placed 1st with 583 points. Loreen won the jury vote, accruing 340 points from the jury, earning an additional 243 points from the televote. This now means Sweden matches Ireland for the record of most wins in Eurovision history.
What did you think of our interview with Smash Into Pieces? Do you think they can sing their way to an Melodifestivalen win? As always, let us know what you think by commenting below. Also, be sure to follow “That Eurovision Site” on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, BlueSky and Tiktok as we gear up for Eurovision 2024!
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