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2 Mar 2019

Darude’s found himself in a sandstorm: Previewing Finland’s UMK

JOYEurovision: The Show, Music, National Finals, Society & Culture

Last year, Finland took a different approach to UMK, selecting a singer and having the public vote for the song.

Famous for Sandstorm, Finnish producer Darude has been chosen to go to Tel Aviv, along with singer Sebastian Rejman.

Michael and Io had a listen to all three songs and shared their thoughts on Finland’s chances in 2019.

Playlist

Darude ft Sebastian Rejman – Look Away

Darude ft Sebastian Rejman – Release Me

Darude ft Sebastian Rejman – Superman

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