Finland 2026: Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen - Liekinheitin

[wildchild]

The entries have been announced and the first song premiers tomorrow

 

[Penelope]

Oh thank HEAVENS for a national final which promises to not be 95% pigshit

 

[dmlaw]

Oh thank HEAVENS for a national final which promises to not be 95% pigshit

There is a man with a beard and an accordion. That’s rarely a good sign.

 

[Penelope]

There is a man with a beard and an accordion. That’s rarely a good sign.

You leave Nordman alone

 

[win_the_game]

There is a man with a beard and an accordion. That’s rarely a good sign.

I'm more concerned about the Mumford & Sons tribute act at the back.

 

[VoR]

How decent is the (local) star wattage compared to the last couple of years?

 

[D5K]

Kiki released my favourite song of all of 2023 so I'm glad she's finally doing UMK.

 

[D5K]

 

[Soldi]

This is the first one

 

[Penelope]

Oh YES YES YES

 

[D5K]

#2 isn't quite as Moopy-friendly but it gets more ridiculous as it goes on. Fun for @ButterTart maybe?

 

[ButterTart]

#2 isn't quite as Moopy-friendly but it gets more ridiculous as it goes on. Fun for @ButterTart maybe?

Can confirm I'm experiencing shortness of breath and intense sweating as we speak. Mostly due to me being a right fat cunt but the song is definitely helping

 

[VoR]

I kept hoping Malena Ernman's sister was going to drop that fiddle and properly wig out.

 

[VoR]

Clearly not in contention to win, but for what it is I love this!

 

[Apoca]

Clearly not in contention to win, but for what it is I love this!

Instantly obsessed.

Both Lululai and Liekinheitin are bangers.

 

[Apoca]

Ok, slay Pete!

 

[wildchild]

Clearly not in contention to win, but for what it is I love this!

Wow! This is really nice. Don’t underestimate, this type of music is very popular in Finland. Intresting to see the streams.

Pete Parkkonen / Linda Lampenius smashed Erika Vikman’s first day YouTube stream record.

 

[D5K]

#4

 

[VoR]

Finland don't include terrible novelty songs in your otherwise sterling national final challenge.

 

[rhythmbandit]

That's actually quite an earworm.

 

[VoR]

Fun!

 

[VoR]

Last one

 

[Penelope]

LOVE that

 

[VoR]

Based on the Streams and general feedback, it sees like Pete Parkkonen and Linda Lampenius are the frontrunners, though KIKI is going down well with the fans, and I don't trust the general public not to send that stupid haircut song.

 

[straightorbroken]

Ok, slay Pete!

Cool for the Summer vibes.

 

[Apoca]

Last one

This might just be my favourite now?

But seriously what a delightful bunch yet again. Waiting for someone to do a Nelli Matula cause one of those songs will sneak up on me in 4 weeks, no doubt.

 

[D5K]

The traditional UMK reaction video is out:

 

[Madison]

Yay - there’s an English commentary.

He’s unhinged.

 

[Madison]

Komiat - weak song composition, but still catchy and well sung.

60 - Komiat

 

[Madison]

Etta - I liked the staging. I fear that song was too much for her.

60 - Komiat
50 - Etta

 

[Madison]

Kiki - an out of tune Loreen impersonation

60 - Komiat
50 - Etta
30 - Kiki

 

[wildchild]

The Etta song doesn’t have a single break for the vocalist and sounded like she had technical issues tonight as she lost the tempo.

Also the sound was a bit weird in the Komiat song.

 

[Madison]

Antti Paalanen - I’m not sure what that was. But I wouldn’t mind it at Vienna as long as it doesn’t win.

60 - Komiat
50 - Etta
30 - Kiki
70 - Antti

 

[Madison]

Chachi - awful. Like a Melodifestivalen reject. As Finnish as a three toed sloth.

60 - Komiat
50 - Etta
30 - Kiki
70 - Antti
40 - Chachi

 

[Madison]

Sinikka Monte - Not sure how much she was singing in the choruses, but otherwise head and shoulders above the rest so far.

60 - Komiat
50 - Etta
30 - Kiki
70 - Antti
40 - Chachi
80 - Sinikka

 

[Madison]

Linda x Pete - Easily the best.

60 - Komiat
50 - Etta
30 - Kiki
70 - Antti
40 - Chachi
80 - Sinikka
100 - Linda x Pete

 

[Madison]

Infinity tits is back.

 

[Apoca]

Komiat was a 81

Especially with Kenneth Parcell on lead vocals, bless.

Linda and Pete to win, Kiki second please.

 

[Madison]

Come on Pete and Linda!

 

[Madison]

Pete x Linda win!