One of the smallest crops of entries for a national selection is the seven picks for The Luxembourg Song Contest. The 2025 edition seeks to find a successor for Tali who reached a respectable thirteenth place last year with her entry Fighter – a number that marked a return to Luxembourg in the contest after a twenty-one year absence.
The 2025 edition of The Luxembourg Song Contest is a varied affair with French-language pop, Mediterranean inspired dance anthems, country-folk, R&B dance, rock numbers, and jazz all on offer. There may be one clear standout in Laura Thorn’s entry that fuses tradition with contemporary pop, but who knows what may happen on the final on Saturday, 25th January.
We run through all of the entries below. Be sure to connect with Culture Fix on X, Blue Sky, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Threads.
Rafa Ela – No Thank You
Rafa Ela delivers high energy anthem No Thank You, with producer Christoffer Jonsson crafting a danceable backing that has something of a Mediterranean pop flair to it. Rafa is vocally strong on the track which could ensure Luxembourg’s 100% qualification record stays intact if selected. Rafa shares: “It’s all about women’s power and independence, and I feel it 100%!”
Zero Point Five – Ride
Tapping into a rootsy, country-inspired Mumfords and Sons style sound, Zero Point Five bring rousing folk-centred anthem Ride to the Luxembourg Song Contest. Making the most of a range of traditional string instrumentation, Ride is a high energy, feel-good romp. The group collaborate with Norwegian producer Jonas Holteberg Jensen on the track, sharing: “It’s our first co-writing experience with an outsider, blending ZERO POINT FIVE’s identity with Eurovision colors.”
Laura Thorn – La poupée monte le son
An immediate fan-favourite of the year is Laura Thorn’s La poupée monte le son – a collaboration with Julien Salvia Ludovic and Alexandre Aurélien Vidal. Paying homage to Luxembourg’s past in the Eurovision Song Contest, this feels like a contemporary update of the traditional Luxembourg anthem we would expect from stars such as France Gall, Vicky Leandros or Anne-Marie David. Laura shares: “I love its playful irony and provocation – so different from my usual style!”
One Last Time – Gambler’s Song
Leaning more towards contemporary pop-rock stylings, One Last Time’s Gambler’s Song produced by Sam Ray, delivers big rock choruses with a sing-a-long appeal. The number is the result of a songwriting camp in Belgium, with the band sharing: “Gambler’s Song is all about our journey, full of hope and determination – betting everything to win our ticket to Basel!”
MÄNA – Human Eyes
This dramatic singer-songwriter anthem from newcomer MÄNA, sees her collaborate with Mattias Skantze and Robin Larsson. The number is anthemic result of the trio meeting at LSC2024 auditions, with MÄNA sharing: “I shared my story of a painful separation, and they created a song I truly connected with.”
Luzac – Je danse
The result of a collaboration from Norwegian Linda Dale (who co-wrote The Code by Nemo), Dutch co-organizer Alireza Baghdadchi (producer), and Luxembourg’s Edsun, Je danse is an undeniably asserting number. The R&B influenced electronic dance anthem Je danse from Luzac is set to leave an impression on fans thanks to its shape-shifting tones and dramatic energy. The number stemmed from a Eurovision songwriting camp with Luzac noting: “The groups were randomly formed, but the chemistry between the four of us was amazing,” adding “Je danse takes me out of my comfort zone – it’s such a strong, new experience!”
Rhythmic Soulwave – Stronger
Delivering neo-soul vibes, Stronger from Rhythmic Soulwave is a family inspired jazz number. Whilst it may not have huge potential at Eurovision or even at the Luxembourg Song Contest, this may serve as a palette cleanser to some of the more contemporary entries. Written by Carmen Carbonell Suarez and produced with her sister Naomi Ayé Vajdovics Suarez (finalist of LSC 2024), Carmen shares “She’s the most important person in the world to me. We share the same emotions and she’s incredibly talented.”