Aaron J 🇬🇧🇫🇷🇵🇸
@aaronjboucher.bsky.social
They/He 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Human Rights & International Law Student 🌍, Proud Leftist 🌹🌿 and AuDHDer 🌈
All opinions are my own and reposts are not an endorsement
All opinions are my own and reposts are not an endorsement
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Aaron J 🇬🇧🇫🇷🇵🇸
@aaronjboucher.bsky.social
· Nov 18
Heyyy, finally caved in so follow me if you are interested in:
Eurovision
Politics
New Music
Pop Culture
And yh that’s basically it, I don’t have a lot of hobbies 😭
Eurovision
Politics
New Music
Pop Culture
And yh that’s basically it, I don’t have a lot of hobbies 😭
My top 50 artists of 2024 on Spotify:
1. Charli xcx
2. Dua Lipa
3. Sabrina Carpenter
4. Chappell Roan
5. Ariana Grande
6. Bambie Thug
7. Angelina Mango
8. Tate McRae
9. Jacqline
10. Kesha
11. Becky Hill
12. Annalisa
13. Mette
14. Camila Cabello
15. Lady Gaga
16. Halsey
17. Jade
1. Charli xcx
2. Dua Lipa
3. Sabrina Carpenter
4. Chappell Roan
5. Ariana Grande
6. Bambie Thug
7. Angelina Mango
8. Tate McRae
9. Jacqline
10. Kesha
11. Becky Hill
12. Annalisa
13. Mette
14. Camila Cabello
15. Lady Gaga
16. Halsey
17. Jade
January 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM
My top 50 artists of 2024 on Spotify:
1. Charli xcx
2. Dua Lipa
3. Sabrina Carpenter
4. Chappell Roan
5. Ariana Grande
6. Bambie Thug
7. Angelina Mango
8. Tate McRae
9. Jacqline
10. Kesha
11. Becky Hill
12. Annalisa
13. Mette
14. Camila Cabello
15. Lady Gaga
16. Halsey
17. Jade
1. Charli xcx
2. Dua Lipa
3. Sabrina Carpenter
4. Chappell Roan
5. Ariana Grande
6. Bambie Thug
7. Angelina Mango
8. Tate McRae
9. Jacqline
10. Kesha
11. Becky Hill
12. Annalisa
13. Mette
14. Camila Cabello
15. Lady Gaga
16. Halsey
17. Jade
My December Receiptify:
My nostalgia kicks in hard at the end of the year
My nostalgia kicks in hard at the end of the year
January 1, 2025 at 10:59 AM
My December Receiptify:
My nostalgia kicks in hard at the end of the year
My nostalgia kicks in hard at the end of the year
I really enjoyed Squid Game 2 but the drop in quality is stark. The first 2 episodes are just filler and plot outlining, much of the story repeats S1, the artistry and cinematography feels completely lost and that finale is just a crime. Idk how Netflix thinks it’s gonna survive.
December 29, 2024 at 11:37 AM
I really enjoyed Squid Game 2 but the drop in quality is stark. The first 2 episodes are just filler and plot outlining, much of the story repeats S1, the artistry and cinematography feels completely lost and that finale is just a crime. Idk how Netflix thinks it’s gonna survive.
Forgot to post before but here’s my updated rankings of the last 10 entries from Albania 🇦🇱 and Montenegro 🇲🇪:
December 27, 2024 at 11:07 AM
Forgot to post before but here’s my updated rankings of the last 10 entries from Albania 🇦🇱 and Montenegro 🇲🇪:
RTL 🇱🇺 has posted this on their ESC account so it’s looking positive for a Luxembourgish debut in JESC 2025 as well. The age ranges match up and Tali is coaching so it really does appear to be a signal after they broadcasted the contest for the first time in 2024.
December 23, 2024 at 8:40 PM
RTL 🇱🇺 has posted this on their ESC account so it’s looking positive for a Luxembourgish debut in JESC 2025 as well. The age ranges match up and Tali is coaching so it really does appear to be a signal after they broadcasted the contest for the first time in 2024.
Honestly, the vibes from Elvana this time just seem so positive and it seems she’s listening to the critiques and wanting to do better. That makes me hopeful of a return. Give us Gajde 2.0 and you got it girl.
December 23, 2024 at 1:56 PM
Honestly, the vibes from Elvana this time just seem so positive and it seems she’s listening to the critiques and wanting to do better. That makes me hopeful of a return. Give us Gajde 2.0 and you got it girl.
It’s kinda weird that this is the first FiK I’ve seen where the top 2 did not need any serious revamp to qualify. Like the quality was already where it needed to be which is a testament to Elhaida but also to the need for pre-performance releases.
December 23, 2024 at 1:53 PM
It’s kinda weird that this is the first FiK I’ve seen where the top 2 did not need any serious revamp to qualify. Like the quality was already where it needed to be which is a testament to Elhaida but also to the need for pre-performance releases.
Honestly tonight was kinda the best outcome RTSH could’ve hoped for. If there’s one thing that seems clear tonight, it was not rigged and the public was listened to. The 2 most popular dominated all parts of the vote and it was incredibly close. Well done Shkodra Elektronike.
December 22, 2024 at 11:46 PM
Honestly tonight was kinda the best outcome RTSH could’ve hoped for. If there’s one thing that seems clear tonight, it was not rigged and the public was listened to. The 2 most popular dominated all parts of the vote and it was incredibly close. Well done Shkodra Elektronike.
Eurofan duty completed 🫡🇦🇱
December 22, 2024 at 12:33 AM
Eurofan duty completed 🫡🇦🇱
Monaco 🇲🇨 is merging its 2 existing broadcasters in September 2025 which may explain their absence and unusual radio silence. We may be looking at 2027 for any chance of a return from then it seems now since they’ll have too short notice likely for 2026.
December 21, 2024 at 5:54 PM
Monaco 🇲🇨 is merging its 2 existing broadcasters in September 2025 which may explain their absence and unusual radio silence. We may be looking at 2027 for any chance of a return from then it seems now since they’ll have too short notice likely for 2026.
SOS Deluxe was worth the wait for sure. Forgot how good the original was but who decided to make Saturn the deluxe lead bc it’s one of the weakest tracks. Kitchen and Another Life are the standouts but love What Do I Do, BMF and Scorsese Baby Daddy too.
December 20, 2024 at 11:16 PM
SOS Deluxe was worth the wait for sure. Forgot how good the original was but who decided to make Saturn the deluxe lead bc it’s one of the weakest tracks. Kitchen and Another Life are the standouts but love What Do I Do, BMF and Scorsese Baby Daddy too.
Oh Slayvenia never change. Please let this be like Finland’s moment in 2022. They’re already gonna struggle to stay with that privatisation bill but this is just some necessary extra pressure.
🇸🇮 Slovenia: RTVSLO Council Demands Israel’s Withdrawal from Eurovision eurovoix.com/2024/12/20/s...
🇸🇮 Slovenia: RTVSLO Council Demands Israel's Withdrawal from Eurovision - Eurovoix
The council of Slovenian broadcaster RTV SLO is demanding that Israel withdraw from the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.
eurovoix.com
December 20, 2024 at 11:21 AM
Oh Slayvenia never change. Please let this be like Finland’s moment in 2022. They’re already gonna struggle to stay with that privatisation bill but this is just some necessary extra pressure.
Ohhhhh, wait the act I wanted was acc chosen, this never happens in internal selections 😱🤩
Come on Netherlands 🇳🇱, they are coming for revenge
Come on Netherlands 🇳🇱, they are coming for revenge
🇳🇱 BREAKING: Claude will represent the Netherlands at #Eurovision 2025.
More: eurovision.tv/story/claude...
More: eurovision.tv/story/claude...
December 19, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Ohhhhh, wait the act I wanted was acc chosen, this never happens in internal selections 😱🤩
Come on Netherlands 🇳🇱, they are coming for revenge
Come on Netherlands 🇳🇱, they are coming for revenge
Ok I take everything back, Luxembourg PICK LUZAC!!!! You are qualifying once again, omg Linda Dale is a Eurovision goddess. Him and Elvana have my songs of the season by a hell of a mile.
🇱🇺 The seven Luxembourg Song Contest 2025 songs will be premiered on RTL between 6:40 and 11:10 CET today.
More: www.rtl.lu/kultur/news/...
More: www.rtl.lu/kultur/news/...
December 19, 2024 at 10:11 AM
Ok I take everything back, Luxembourg PICK LUZAC!!!! You are qualifying once again, omg Linda Dale is a Eurovision goddess. Him and Elvana have my songs of the season by a hell of a mile.
My fav Sanremo titles:
Bresh - The Crab’s Lair
Brunori - The Walnut Tree
Elodie - Forget By 7
Francesca - Mud In Paradise
Lucio - I Wanted To Be Tough
Noemi - If You Fall In Love, You Die
Olly - Foolish Nostalgia
Rose - Outlaw
Sarah - Amarcord
Kolors - Who Do You Make Love With?
Bresh - The Crab’s Lair
Brunori - The Walnut Tree
Elodie - Forget By 7
Francesca - Mud In Paradise
Lucio - I Wanted To Be Tough
Noemi - If You Fall In Love, You Die
Olly - Foolish Nostalgia
Rose - Outlaw
Sarah - Amarcord
Kolors - Who Do You Make Love With?
December 19, 2024 at 9:59 AM
My fav Sanremo titles:
Bresh - The Crab’s Lair
Brunori - The Walnut Tree
Elodie - Forget By 7
Francesca - Mud In Paradise
Lucio - I Wanted To Be Tough
Noemi - If You Fall In Love, You Die
Olly - Foolish Nostalgia
Rose - Outlaw
Sarah - Amarcord
Kolors - Who Do You Make Love With?
Bresh - The Crab’s Lair
Brunori - The Walnut Tree
Elodie - Forget By 7
Francesca - Mud In Paradise
Lucio - I Wanted To Be Tough
Noemi - If You Fall In Love, You Die
Olly - Foolish Nostalgia
Rose - Outlaw
Sarah - Amarcord
Kolors - Who Do You Make Love With?
Listened to the Sanremo Newcomers finalists so here’s my ranking:
1. Alex Wyse - Rockstar
2. Settembre - Vertebre
3. Vale LP & Lil Jolie - Dimmi Tu Quando Se Pronto Per Fare L’Amore
4. Maria Tomba - Goodbye (Voglio Good Vibes)
All solid and better than usual Giovani entries.
1. Alex Wyse - Rockstar
2. Settembre - Vertebre
3. Vale LP & Lil Jolie - Dimmi Tu Quando Se Pronto Per Fare L’Amore
4. Maria Tomba - Goodbye (Voglio Good Vibes)
All solid and better than usual Giovani entries.
December 18, 2024 at 11:27 PM
Listened to the Sanremo Newcomers finalists so here’s my ranking:
1. Alex Wyse - Rockstar
2. Settembre - Vertebre
3. Vale LP & Lil Jolie - Dimmi Tu Quando Se Pronto Per Fare L’Amore
4. Maria Tomba - Goodbye (Voglio Good Vibes)
All solid and better than usual Giovani entries.
1. Alex Wyse - Rockstar
2. Settembre - Vertebre
3. Vale LP & Lil Jolie - Dimmi Tu Quando Se Pronto Per Fare L’Amore
4. Maria Tomba - Goodbye (Voglio Good Vibes)
All solid and better than usual Giovani entries.
My initial Benidorm Fest 2025 Ranking:
This is a significantly stronger selection than last year. There’s plenty of radio songs again but a lot more ambition and chaotic production than before. 13/16 entries are solid to me but the top 4 is where I’m looking for the BF winner.
This is a significantly stronger selection than last year. There’s plenty of radio songs again but a lot more ambition and chaotic production than before. 13/16 entries are solid to me but the top 4 is where I’m looking for the BF winner.
December 18, 2024 at 5:38 PM
My initial Benidorm Fest 2025 Ranking:
This is a significantly stronger selection than last year. There’s plenty of radio songs again but a lot more ambition and chaotic production than before. 13/16 entries are solid to me but the top 4 is where I’m looking for the BF winner.
This is a significantly stronger selection than last year. There’s plenty of radio songs again but a lot more ambition and chaotic production than before. 13/16 entries are solid to me but the top 4 is where I’m looking for the BF winner.
Looks like Croatia 🇭🇷 will be returning to Junior Eurovision in 2025 as HRT has budgeted €78k for the competition which would likely cover their participation fees.
December 18, 2024 at 3:24 PM
Looks like Croatia 🇭🇷 will be returning to Junior Eurovision in 2025 as HRT has budgeted €78k for the competition which would likely cover their participation fees.
Literally no-one has ever said that the grand final voting is more stressful and emotional than the semi final voting. The semis are the best part of the entire event to see who qualifies and the way it’s done creates so much suspense. Stop tryna make innovations no-one wants.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: The Executive Producers of #Eurovision 2025 are planning to make changes to the Semi-Final voting and presentation of the results
🥱 Reto Peritz says the current format has to change as it's "not that exciting"
eurotrippodcast.com/2024/12/18/c...
🥱 Reto Peritz says the current format has to change as it's "not that exciting"
eurotrippodcast.com/2024/12/18/c...
Changes planned for Eurovision Semi-Final voting
Changes to the way the voting procedure is presented during the Eurovision Semi-Finals is under consideration for 2025.
eurotrippodcast.com
December 18, 2024 at 11:27 AM
Literally no-one has ever said that the grand final voting is more stressful and emotional than the semi final voting. The semis are the best part of the entire event to see who qualifies and the way it’s done creates so much suspense. Stop tryna make innovations no-one wants.
Waking up to finding out the EBU has told Israel they will be excluded from Eurovision 2025 if the privatisation bill is passed and Norway is refusing to play against them in the World Cup Qualifiers until FIFA investigates them, okayyy, let’s keep this energy going!
December 18, 2024 at 7:22 AM
Waking up to finding out the EBU has told Israel they will be excluded from Eurovision 2025 if the privatisation bill is passed and Norway is refusing to play against them in the World Cup Qualifiers until FIFA investigates them, okayyy, let’s keep this energy going!
Finally watched Anora and all I have to say is Cynthia I love you, but that Best Actress Oscar is for Mikey Madison. The emotional journey that movie took me on was unlike any other movie I’ve seen. To totally command a film for 2hr20 with pure emotion, she’s an insane talent.
December 17, 2024 at 4:57 PM
Finally watched Anora and all I have to say is Cynthia I love you, but that Best Actress Oscar is for Mikey Madison. The emotional journey that movie took me on was unlike any other movie I’ve seen. To totally command a film for 2hr20 with pure emotion, she’s an insane talent.
So we’re going full censorship mode with heavy media control, silencing acts and doubling down on the exact problems created last year and tons of vague corporate language that is very intentionally written so that it can be used whenever the EBU wants to throw a temper tantrum.
Some highlights:
👉 Expectation to respect the integrity and rules of ESC.
👉 Refraining from political promotion on the event's premise.
👉 More focus on safety and protection of artists, particularly minors.
👉 Media must respect others' privacy when taking photos or videos.
👉 Expectation to respect the integrity and rules of ESC.
👉 Refraining from political promotion on the event's premise.
👉 More focus on safety and protection of artists, particularly minors.
👉 Media must respect others' privacy when taking photos or videos.
December 16, 2024 at 7:52 PM
So we’re going full censorship mode with heavy media control, silencing acts and doubling down on the exact problems created last year and tons of vague corporate language that is very intentionally written so that it can be used whenever the EBU wants to throw a temper tantrum.
You could switch out 4 songs with Ma Ei Tea Sind, Espresso Macchiato, Armageddon & Külm and it would be a significantly better lineup. Personally love Marta Lotta and Sarah Murray but I think the main contenders for the last spot are Horror Dance Squad, Cecilia and Felix Enghult.
🇪🇪 ERR has released the 20 songs for the Eesti Laul 2025 wildcard voting. Among the artists are #Eurovision representatives Laura Põldvere (2017) and Mick Pedaja (2010).
Voting opens on 28 December, with the winner progressing to the Eesti Laul final.
More: r2.err.ee/1609543111/e...
Voting opens on 28 December, with the winner progressing to the Eesti Laul final.
More: r2.err.ee/1609543111/e...
December 16, 2024 at 7:47 PM
You could switch out 4 songs with Ma Ei Tea Sind, Espresso Macchiato, Armageddon & Külm and it would be a significantly better lineup. Personally love Marta Lotta and Sarah Murray but I think the main contenders for the last spot are Horror Dance Squad, Cecilia and Felix Enghult.
Ok sorry but this looks worse than I thought. No graphics ig bc where would they go? This is gonna be a terrible concert experience too. Some people need to learn not everything needs innovation bc sometimes ideas are never done bc they’re just plain bad.
December 16, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Ok sorry but this looks worse than I thought. No graphics ig bc where would they go? This is gonna be a terrible concert experience too. Some people need to learn not everything needs innovation bc sometimes ideas are never done bc they’re just plain bad.
The design is a lot more effective here as well. It’s designed with intention for the transport and love the artist portraits. Why are we keeping that slogan though, it is such a stupid choice???
December 16, 2024 at 2:29 PM
The design is a lot more effective here as well. It’s designed with intention for the transport and love the artist portraits. Why are we keeping that slogan though, it is such a stupid choice???