The finnish broadcaster has released the first song competing in UMK 2024, the finnish national final for Eurovision 2024.
The song is “Dancing With Demons” by Cyan Kicks and you can listen to it here:
In 2022, Cyan Kicks competed in UMK with their entry Hurricane, placing second in the final. Their success in UMK was followed by numerous gigs all over Europe, a headline tour in Germany and, just recently, a tour in the United Kingdom and continental Europe along with rock group Smash Into Pieces.
The band is made up of vocalist Susanna Alexandra, guitarist Niila Perkkiö, bassist Leevi Erkkilä and drummer Pietari Reijonen. Cyan Kicks’ sound is easily identifiable, thanks largely to the band’s guitarist and producer Niila.
“You could say that our music is a metal heart in a pop wrapper,” states Niila.
The UMK entry Dancing With Demons is the result of long, hard work. It received its finishing touches in London’s legendary RAK Studios with the help of British songwriter Dan Lancaster. The song deals with harnessing one’s inner demons and turning them into a strength.
“Everyone has their own weaknesses and demons, which we’re ashamed of and don’t want anyone else to see. Then, we thought what if we were able to make our own inner demons our allies – what would happen?” describes Susanna.
We remind you that the artists/songs competing to represent Finland will be revealed in this order:
Thu, 11 January Cyan Kicks – “Dancing With Demons”- Fri, 12 January Sexmane – “Mania”
- Mon, 15 January Sara Siipola – “Paskana”
- Tue, 16 January Jesse Markin – “Glow”
- Wed, 17 January Windows95Man – “No Rules!”
- Thu, 18 January Sini Sabotage – “Kuori Mua”
- Fri, 19 January Mikael Gabriel x NUBLU – “Vox Populi”
The UMK grand final will take place on Saturday, 10 February, 20:00 CET and will be broadcast on Yle TV1, Yle Areena and Yle radio channels.
Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all news regarding UMK and the finnish representative for Eurovision 2024!
