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Hello! I created a starter pack for those who are engaged with fellow fans of the Korean TV Show "Phantom Singer" and its final group(s) fandom (i.e: Forestella, Crezl, La Poem, Libelante, etc.)
Come here and join the fun: go.bsky.app/Dmhekuf
DTF
1. Jacqline
2. Greczula
Finalkvall
3.A*teens
DTF
1. Jacqline
2. Greczula
Finalkvall
3.A*teens
BPM: 135
The fusion of 2000's pop with modern production and an energy kick. Feels made for a tremendous comeback with clear A*Teens sound still emanating through.
Perhaps more gloss than substance, but still - I-C-O-N-I-C
Sounds like: Andreas Lundstedt's Vicious ( #melfest 2025)
BPM: 63
Is this #melfest? A dramatic and organic ballad, but this screams MGP in Norway (would win there easily this year) with rich orchestration, Northern Lights mentioned and touches of folklore. Lovely entry.
Sounds like: My Way in the verses, Elsie Bay in the choruses
BPM: 128
Dirty beats and spoken/shouted singing through what can best be described as the most disaster of #melfest disaster bops. Will get people talking on Monday in the office for it's (intentional) bottom of the barrel quality
Sounds like: Sean Banan from Wish
BPM: 184 (!), slows in bridge.
If Jacqline is slick produced pop, this is the rural variant, with a fiddle running call and response with lyrics.
Good intonation in bridge to give the text focus. Creative
Sounds like: Something fresh and authentic which we need in #melfest
BPM: 111
BOOM! You liked Effortless, you'll love this!
Powerful girl-power theme and the hooks in the chorus and post-chorus are sublime! A great show for Melfest lovers I am sure!
Sounds like: Everything good about Swedish pop, what we all with Agnes came to #melfest with.
BPM: 67, 143 by chorus
Perhaps more Queen than last year, and definitely more ABBA.
Two main choruses, hints of electric guitar in outro. Big show. No immediate winner vibes but cool edition to #melfest
Sounds like: Our Sam Ryder. But the voice isn't quite where he was.
1. Liekinheitin
2. Cherry Cake
3. Lululai
4. Rakkaudenkipee
5. Takatukka
6. Million Dollar Smile
7. Ready to Leave
1. Liekinheitin
2. Cherry Cake
3. Lululai
4. Rakkaudenkipee
5. Takatukka
6. Million Dollar Smile
7. Ready to Leave
The competing songs will be released every weekday night at midnight, beginning tonight!