Finland is continuing its preparations for UMK 2024 as we enter the week of the competition, Daniel spoke to Windows95man. He is hoping to represent Finland in Malmö with his song “No Rules”.
Check out out interview with Windows95man here!
During the interview, Daniel and Windows95man spoke about how the character was born from an outfit for a music festival, working with vocalist Henri Piispanen, his work ethic & his art sensation “Ukkeli”
Who is Windows95man?
The alter ego of Teemu Keisteri, Windows95man is a DJ from Espoo near Helsinki. He is teaming up with vocalist Henri Piispanen for his first single “No Rules”. Outside of music, he is also a visual artist and illustrator, known for being the creator of “Ukkeli”.
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.
What do you think of our interview with Windows95man? Do you want to see No Rules on the Eurovision Stage? As always, let us know what you think by commenting below. 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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