Eurovision 2024 Contestant Windows95Man Releases New Single ‘Paperclip’
New Music from the Controversial Eurovision 2024 Contestant
Windows95Man, the Finnish singer who represented Finland at the Eurovision 2024 grand final, has announced a new single titled ‘Paperclip’. The singer, whose real name is Teemu Keisteri, gained attention for his memorable performance at the Malmö Arena in Sweden on May 11, where Switzerland’s Nemo ultimately won.
A Nostalgic Gimmick
Keisteri’s grand final performance became instantly memorable – dressed in a Windows 95 cap and T-shirt for his song ‘No Rules!’, Windows95man appeared seemingly naked from the bottom half down and kept up the illusion with some help from the cameramen and his dancers. Now, Keisteri is set to release ‘Paperclip’ on Friday (December 6) – in keeping with his tongue-in-cheek nostalgic gimmick, the song is dedicated to Clippy, the “tireless assistant of Windows operating systems, as well as to all Windows fans,” its press release reads.
The Song and Its Meaning
The track itself draws from 1990s rave music. “Clippy is my best friend,” Windows95Man said in a press statement about the meaning of the new song. The song’s release comes as a surprise, given the controversy surrounding Eurovision 2024.
Eurovision 2024 Controversies
Eurovision 2024 was not without controversy. Its inclusion of a contestant representing Israel resulted in backlash that included boycotts from fans, as they told NME. Joost Klein – who was set to represent the Netherlands with his song ‘Europapa’ – was also disqualified from the contest in Malmö, Sweden just hours before this year’s finale. At the time, police stated that the decision was made after he was accused of making verbal threats towards a female member of the production crew. Klein responded, saying that “there is no case against me, because there never was a case.”
The Search for UK’s Contestant for Eurovision 2025
It was revealed in October that the search for UK’s contestant for Eurovision 2025 has begun, with Sam Ryder’s manager tapped to lead the search. In an interview with NME, Eurovision 2024 winner Nemo shared their thoughts about who they would like to see represent the UK: “I think it would have to be someone who really wants to do it and who’s going to really enjoy the process no matter the outcome.”
Conclusion
Windows95Man’s new single ‘Paperclip’ is a nostalgic nod to the 1990s, and its release comes as a surprise given the controversy surrounding Eurovision 2024. With the search for UK’s contestant for Eurovision 2025 underway, fans are eagerly awaiting the next chapter in the Eurovision story.
FAQs
Q: Who is Windows95Man?
A: Windows95Man is the stage name of Teemu Keisteri, a Finnish singer who represented Finland at the Eurovision 2024 grand final.
Q: What is the new single ‘Paperclip’ about?
A: The song is dedicated to Clippy, the “tireless assistant of Windows operating systems, as well as to all Windows fans,” according to its press release.
Q: What was the controversy surrounding Eurovision 2024?
A: The inclusion of a contestant representing Israel resulted in backlash that included boycotts from fans, and Joost Klein – who was set to represent the Netherlands – was disqualified from the contest after being accused of making verbal threats towards a female member of the production crew.