NuVidz: Conchita Wurst, Alexa Feser, Dinah Nah, Loreen!

The national final season is almost over, so I thought it's time to take a look at some recent releases! Here are some of my favourite songs at the moment...

The unofficial queen of Eurovision, Conchita Wurst, has released a new song. You Are Unstoppable. It seems Conchita will perform this song during Eurovision in May. I love it! Will this also be included on the official Eurovision album? Like Rainmaker was last year... Maybe. Germany's national final is one we're going to remember for very long time; mainly due of Andreas, the winner, giving his title to runner-up Ann Sophie. But let's not forget the amazing Glück by Alexa Feser. It's a gorgeous song. Meanwhile, Dinah Nah may have come last in Melodifestivalen last night but Make Me deserved to do so much better. Great song... and finally, Loreen's new single! This blogger adores Paper Light (Higher) - watch her perform it at Melodifestivalen here. An interesting choice of outfit to say the least ;-)

ANN SOPHIE TO REPRESENT GERMANY!

Andreas Kümmert won the German national final but he isn't going to Eurovision! This is crazy. He said Eurovision isn't for him and gives his victory to Ann Sophie.. the audience are booing. I don't mind though - as I much preferred Ann's song. But why did be bother participating in the first place if he knew he wouldn't go to Eurovision? Publicity? Fahrenhaidt were among the first to be eliminated, surprising. I blame the staging... overall, it was a great show though. And I wish Ann Sophie the best of luck :-)

Conchita Wurst was a special guest and performed You're Unstoppable.

Germany: 'Unser Song für Österreich' tonight!

The Germans are next to pick for Vienna. Eight acts and sixteen songs are in the running - but who will they opt for? Fahrenhaidt are the big favourites to win and rightly so. They would indeed make very worthy winners. Both of their songs are great - however this blogger has a slight preference for Frozen Silence. Ann Sophie won the wildcard round last month, as did Elaiza last year, so the underdog win again this year? Alexa Feser is another favourite of mine but she sings in German so I don't think she will win,.. shame really. We shouldn't underestimate Andreas Kümmert and Mrs. Greenbird. It's going to depend on the live performances really. Everyone thought Unheilig were going to take it last year, and then look what happened... So how will the show work? All eight acts will sing their first song, then four will be eliminated. The remaining four acts will then perform their 2nd songs. The most popular two songs will advance to the next stage. The winner will be chosen by televote alone.. You can watch the show at 20:15 CET here.

Ann Sophie
“Jump The Gun”
“Black Smoke”

Fahrenhaidt
“Mother Earth”
“Frozen Silence”

Faun
“Hörst du die Trommeln”
“Abschied”

Alexa Feser
“Glück”
“Das Gold von morgen”

Mrs. Greenbird
“Shine, Shine, Shine”
“Take My Hand”

Andreas Kümmert
“Home Is In My Hands”
“Heart Of Stone”

Laing
“Zeig Deine Muskeln”
“Wechselt die Beleuchtung”

Noize Generation
“Song For You”
“Crazy Now”

Germany: Song titles revealed!

The German broadcaster has today announced the song titles for the seven established acts in Unser Song für Österreich. We now know for sure that Danish singer Amanda Pedersen will front both of Fahrenhaidt's songs and not Emmelie de Forest, as previously rumoured.

Faun
– Hörst Du Die Trommeln
– Abschied
Alexa Feser
– Glück
– Das Gold von Morgen
Mrs. Greenbird
– Shine, Shine, Shine
– Take My Hand
Andreas Kümmert
– Home Is In My Hands
– Heart of Stone
Laing
– Zeig Deine Muskeln
– Wechselt die Beleuchtung
Noize Generation
– Song For You
– Crazy Now
Fahrenhaidt
– Frozen Silence
– Mother Earth

The remaining act will be selected on 19th February. These are the artists who will be hoping to make the German national final on 5th March:

• Aden
• Alisson Bonnefoy
• Ann Sophie
• Ason
• Klangpoet
• Lars Pinkwart
• Lou
• Moonjos
• Sendi Hoxha
• Sophie

Germany: Seven acts revealed!

Alexa Feser, Andreas Kümmert, Fahrenhaidt, Faun, Laing, Mrs Green Bird and Noize Generation will participate in Unser Song Für Österreich on 5th March. The remaining act will come from the Clubkonzert round. NDR, Brainpool Production Company, Sony Music, Universal Music, Warner Music, Popwellen and Young Radios ARD internally selected these acts for the upcoming German national final. Here are the participants:

• Alexa Feser
• Andreas Kümmert
• Fahrenhaidt
• Faun
• Laing
• Mrs. Green Bird
• Noize Generation

The only name I regonise is Andreas Kümmert. He won The Voice of Germany - watch him in action below: