The Dutch will have something to cheer about next month in Copenhagen. Here we have another potential ESC 2014 winner in the duo called the Common Linnets (pictured), who will represent the Dutch in Copenhagen with "The Calm After the Storm."
"The Calm After the Storm" is really one of the best Dutch ESC entries I've basically enjoyed in quite sometime. Some say it is country, but not really. It is truly adult alternative at its finest. I like this song, the vibe and the vocals. It almost reminds me of the Police's "Every Breath You Take"--one of the best hits for both the band and their lead singer Sting (the singer, not the wrestler)--in this sense. That was a great song, and so is this one. As for Common Linnets' status in Copenhagen, they will perform in the first semifinal on Tuesday, the 6th of May. This song is so good, they'll make the grand final on Saturday, the 10th of May. They will be a contender for sure.
The Netherlands in ESC has had some good entries, including those from the likes of Humphrey Campbell ("Wis Me De Weg," 1992) and Edsilia Rombley ("Hemel en Aaarde," 1998) just to name a few. This country has had okay entries recently including Joan Franka "You and Me" (2012) and Anouk "Birds" (2013), just to name a few. Not much to enjoy from the Dutch in ESC, but this song is a game changer. Wish them the best.
Up next: Carl Espen "Silent Storm."
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