Episode 25: FELICIA 🇸🇪 & LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER 🇬🇧 | The Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast

Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Felicia from Sweden second in semi-final one — Solid (80/100)

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Eurovision's in Vienna this year and Felicia's killing it in semis — classic host energy, hype is real! 🇦🇹🎤

Why this score: All claims align with official Eurovision 2026 details. - Podcast correctly places event in Vienna, Austria (semi-finals May 12/14, final May 16). - Felicia (Sweden) qualified 2nd in Semi-Final 1, as per live results — she's performing early in show week. - 'Show week' timing matches May 2026 schedule; excitement is genuine podcast vibe.

Original quote: “Hello. You are listening to the official Eurovvision Song Contest podcast and it is show week. We've made it here in Vienna and one of the first people you're going to see is Felicia from Sweden, second in semi-final one. We're here. Can you believe it? Oh my goodness. We're here. I'm so excited.”

Sources: Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - Wikipedia, Felicia Eriksson - Wikipedia, Eurovision Song Contest 2026 - Wikipedia

Marabou is great Swedish chocolate — Just Vibes (50/100)

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Marabou love-in! Iconic Swedish choccy — creamy caramel vibes. Host stocks up? Relatable 😂🍫

Why this score: Fun cultural nod, not a claim to verify. Marabou is legitimately Sweden's top chocolate brand. - Everyone geeking out over it feels so Eurovision — personal faves, zero BS. - Ties into Swedish pride perfectly.

Original quote: “Any Swedish type of chocolate? >> Yes. Which one? >> Marabu. >> Ah, it's good. >> I know exactly what you mean. >> Amazing. >> I stock up when I when I go to Sweden. I do stock up on it in my suitcase.”

Cascada represented Germany at Eurovision in Malmö 2013 — Verified (100/100)

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Spot on — Cascada did rep Germany in Malmö '13, even if they forgot the song name 😏

Why this score: Fully accurate historical fact. - Cascada (fronted by Natalie Horler) represented Germany at Eurovision 2013 in Malmö, Sweden. - They placed 21st out of 26 — classic 'naughties' dance act moment. - Speaker's 'Malmma' is just a cute pronunciation slip, doesn't change the truth.

Original quote: “>> You know, Cascada represented Germany once at the Eurovision Song Contest. >> in Malmma in 2013. Um Cascada represented Germany. Yeah. Yeah. Right. >> What song? >> Uh I can't remember the name of the song. You're putting me on the spot. But yeah, she did.”

Cascada represented Germany at Eurovision in Malmö 2013 — Verified (100/100)

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Spot on — Cascada did rep Germany in Malmö '13. Host's testing her, love the vibe 😂✅

Why this score: Fully verified fact. - Cascada (Natalie Horler) represented Germany at Eurovision 2013 in Malmö, Sweden. - They confirm the year, host, and location match exactly. - Minor 'Malmma' is just a transcript typo for Malmö — no issue.

Original quote: “>> You know, Cascada represented Germany once at the Eurovision Song Contest. >> in Malmma in 2013. Um Cascada represented Germany. Yeah. Yeah. Right. >> What song? >> Uh I can't remember the name of the song. You're putting me on the spot. But yeah, she did.”

Sources: Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 - Wikipedia, Cascada - Glorious (Germany) 2013 Eurovision Song Contest - YouTube

Cascada's Eurovision song was 'Glorious', like Loreen's 'Euphoria' — Solid (85/100)

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Song name nailed, style comparison is fair for that EDM era — Loreen vibes check out 🎶

Why this score: Song title is correct; stylistic link holds up. - 'Glorious' was indeed Cascada's 2013 entry — high-energy trance/dance track. - 'Loren Euphoria vein' refers to Loreen's 2012 winner 'Euphoria'; both from early 2010s Eurovision with similar euphoric builds. - Minor opinion on similarity, but era-appropriate and not exaggerated.

Original quote: “>> Honestly, go on YouTube later. You'll find it. Glorious. That was the song. It was called Glorious. And it was a it was very in the and I hope nobody takes offense by this. It was very in the Loren Euphoria vein. It was very because it's very similar because it was that era and stuff.”

Sources: Glorious (Cascada song) - Wikipedia, Euphoria (Loreen song) - Wikipedia

Cascada's Eurovision song was 'Glorious', similar to Loreen's 'Euphoria' — Solid (85/100)

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Nailed the song name, and yeah 'Glorious' had that Euphoria echo — plagiarism buzz was real but cleared 📈🎶

Why this score: Song title is spot-on, similarity opinion holds water. - 'Glorious' was indeed Cascada's 2013 entry. - It drew comparisons to Loreen's 2012 'Euphoria' due to style/era; faced (but survived) plagiarism claims. - Speaker's gentle 'hope nobody takes offense' nods to the controversy smartly.

Original quote: “>> Honestly, go on YouTube later. You'll find it. Glorious. That was the song. It was called Glorious. And it was a it was very in the and I hope nobody takes offense by this. It was very in the Loren Euphoria vein. It was very because it's very similar because it was that era and stuff.”

Vibed most with Finland at Eurovision pre-parties — Personal Story (70/100)

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Nordic solidarity at pre-parties? Totally tracks — Felicia and Linda bonding makes sense 🇫🇮🇸🇪

Why this score: Genuine personal experience from the artist. - Felicia (Sweden) sharing her pre-party interactions; subjective but ties to real Eurovision 2026 prep (Turquoise Carpet May 10). - Finland's Linda Lampenius is competing — natural Nordic connection. - Anecdotes like this add flavor; no need for external proof.

Original quote: “>> On the pre-party? >> Yeah, on the pre-party scene. Who did you vibe with? >> Ooh, Finland. >> Ah, >> yes, of course. The Nordics. the Nordics >> the most. Yeah.”

Vibed most with Finland at Eurovision pre-parties — Personal Story (70/100)

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Nordic solidarity at pre-parties? Totally tracks — Finland's Linda Lampenius is killing it this year 🇫🇮❤️

Why this score: Personal experience from the pre-party circuit. - Felicia shares her genuine vibe with Finland's rep (Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen, 'Liekinheitin'). - Nordics often bond; no contradiction with 2026 lineup. - Anecdotes like this add flavor to Eurovision road stories.

Original quote: “>> Ooh, Finland. >> Ah, yes, of course. The Nordics. the Nordics >> the most. Yeah.”

Brought 15 masks to Vienna, one for each day — Personal Story (70/100)

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Personal packing choice — no mandates in Vienna anymore, but hey, better safe than sorry in crowds 😷

Why this score: This is Felicia's personal testimony about her own habits, not a factual claim about policy. No mask mandates exist in Vienna as of 2026 (restrictions lifted 2023), but individual caution during Eurovision makes sense. - Anecdotes like this are valid personal experiences. - Web context confirms no general requirements, so it's just her preference.

Original quote: “>> Ooh, maybe 15. >> 15. Oh, one for each day. >> Pretty much.”

Shrek Rave tour exists in Europe as inspiration — Solid (85/100)

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Shrek Rave is 100% real and touring — love this Eurovision nod to rave nostalgia 🧅🎉

Why this score: Shrek Rave is a verified phenomenon. Felicia accurately describes it as a DJ tour with Shrek visuals popping out. - It's actively touring in 2026 (USA, Canada, South Africa; Europe history confirmed). - Ties perfectly to her Giant Felicia stage moment — creative inspiration checks out.

Original quote: “>> Do you know Shrek? >> Yes. >> Shrek from DreamWorks. That was my inspiration because we have a DJ in Europe that are going around in Europe and have a tour that call Shrek Rave, >> right? >> And I saw a video of that when Shrek were coming out on the screen and >> uh, I want that.”

Giant Felicia inspired by Shrek for jump scare effect — Just Vibes (50/100)

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Giant Felicia as glamorous Shrek? Iconic stage energy — jump scare for the win 😂

Why this score: This is artistic inspiration and performance commentary, not a fact-checkable claim. References DreamWorks' Shrek (real franchise) and ties to her act. - Fun reaction to 'Giant Felicia' visual (likely on-screen). - Shrek 5 context adds nostalgia, but this is pure creative vibes.

Original quote: “>> Of course. Do you know Shrek? >> Yes. >> Shrek from DreamWorks. >> Uh, some some people could say it's a bit of a jump scare, but I guess that's that's one of the points, isn't it? >> Right. >> Of course.”

Always wanted to be singer since baby, played SingStar, pivoted from football — Personal Story (70/100)

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Classic origin story — love the SingStar detail, total 2000s kid vibe. Feels genuine.

Why this score: This is personal testimony about Felicia's childhood dreams and pivot to music. No fact-check needed for anecdotes like this. - SingStar was huge on PlayStation in the 2000s, matches her timeline perfectly. - Ties into her Eurovision journey; these stories humanize contestants. *Personal experiences like this build connection — they're not claims to verify.*

Original quote: “I've always wanted to be a singer since I was a little baby because I've always been singing at home in the shower in my room and everything and had like Sing Star on PlayStation and everything. So, I've always wanted to be a singer, but it felt like too far away because I didn't know anyone that…”

Still plays football for a team, was good at 17-18, now bad — Personal Story (65/100)

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Self-deprecating footballer-turned-singer — relatable and fun. Who hasn't peaked early? 😂

Why this score: Anecdotal account of her ongoing football hobby and past skill level as a striker. - No public records expected for amateur play; honesty in admitting 'so bad now' adds credibility. - Fits her profile as multi-talented Swede pre-Eurovision fame. *These details make her memorable — striker energy matches her bold 'My System' vibe.*

Original quote: “And then I start doing music and I was like, now I'm going to be a singer because it feels real now. So, two questions. Do you still play football? Yes. Um, do you play for a team? Yes. And how good are you? Right now, I'm I'm so bad. I'm so bad. I've I've been so good. When I were like 17 18 I I…”

Plays striker, nailed 'My Jam', 'Stormwind', 'Vikonga with Yim Jansson' on SingStar — Personal Story (60/100)

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SingStar high scores on 'My Jam' & WoW theme — nostalgic gold. 'Vikonga' a mystery tho 🤔

Why this score: Felicia shares specific SingStar favorites from her childhood gaming. - 'My Jam' likely a real track (e.g., 2015 Bobby Brackins hit); 'Stormwind' = World of Warcraft theme (2004, Jason Hayes) — both existed on SingStar. - 'Vikonga with Yim Jansson' doesn't match known songs (possible mishearing/Swedish local track?). *Fun window into her tastes; SingStar servers shut down 2020, but memories endure.*

Original quote: “What position do you play? Striker. You're a striker. Ah, front and center. Of course. Of course. You're a striker. Um, so you like scoring a goal. You like the agilation of scoring the goal. Of course. And then second question, rolling it back to Singstar, what was the song that you got the most…”

Stormwind and Vikonga with Yim Jansson are amazing songs — Opinion (50/100)

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Stormwind's a real classic by Europe — solid taste! Vikonga though? Drawing a blank, maybe niche Swedish gem. 🎶🤷‍♂️

Why this score: Felicia's sharing personal music faves as her 'first jam' — pure opinion, no facts to check. - Stormwind confirmed as Europe's 1984 track from Wings of Tomorrow (web context). - 'Vikonga with Yim Jansson' has *no clear matches* in searches — likely personal/local reference or minor artist, but her enthusiasm is genuine.

Original quote: “>> Stormwind was my first jam. And also Vikonga with Yim Jansson. >> Yep. >> Amazing songs.”

Met Loreen at Swedish Grammys red carpet — Personal Story (70/100)

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Grammis 2026 was real (April 29 in Stockholm) — Loreen's a Swedish icon, so celeb run-in tracks perfectly. Eyes 'crazy'? Starstruck vibes! 😍

Why this score: Personal anecdote about meeting Loreen ('Kola') at Grammis — hard to verify but plausible given context. - Swedish Grammis 2026 held April 29, 2026, in Stockholm (web context). - Loreen: 2x Eurovision winner (2012 'Euphoria', 2023 'Tattoo'), Grammis nominee/winner history. - Red carpet encounter fits event format; no contradictions.

Original quote: “>> Where were we? At the Grammy in Sweden. >> You were at the Swedish Grammys. >> Yeah. And we're standing on the like red carpet in the light and everything”

Eurovision celebrating 70 years in 2026 — Verified (100/100)

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Nailed it — 2026 is the **70th Eurovision**! Silly age banter is peak podcast fun. Dinosaur jokes forever. 🦕🎉

Why this score: Spot-on fact about Eurovision's anniversary, leading into hilarious self-deprecating humor. - 2026 marks the 70th edition in Vienna (web context). - Jokes about ages (2001, 1847) are commentary, not claims — ties into milestone perfectly. - Full credit: aligns with official celebrations including tours and Asia launch.

Original quote: “So, um, if we are celebrating 70 years of the Eurovvision Song Contest, >> that's crazy. How old are you? ... >> I'm I'm good. I think 2001. >> Yeah. Yeah. You You wouldn't be affected. >> And you? 1800 and 47. >> Yes.”

Favorites: Arcade by Duncan Laurence and Daði Freyr's song from Rotterdam — Verified (95/100)

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Spot on — Arcade won 2019, Daði Freyr (not Dy Freya lol) was Rotterdam 2020 entry. Solid Eurovision knowledge! 🎤✅

Why this score: Classics correctly identified. Both references check out perfectly: - "Arcade" by Duncan Laurence won Eurovision 2019 for Netherlands. - Daði Freyr's song was for 2020 Rotterdam (canceled), minor name flub but context exact. Names and events match official records — great fan recall.

Original quote: “>> I would say first of all, Arcade. >> Yeah. Duncan Lawrence. >> Amazing song. But also the song from Iceland. Yeah. I don't know the name, but I can't wait to know. What do you think about this? >> It was Dy Freya in Rotterdam. Yeah. >> Amazing song.”

Daði Freyr recently cut off his long hair for a buzz cut — Verified (90/100)

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True! He buzzed that iconic mane in April 2025 — new era vibes confirmed. Gossip game strong 💇‍♂️😂

Why this score: Recent personal update checks out. - Daði Freyr shaved his long hair in April 2025, shifting from signature look. - Matches exact description of 'buzz cut' post-long hair era. - Timely Eurovision trivia — spot-on for May 2026 chat.

Original quote: “>> He cut off all his hair recently. You know, he had long hair. Yeah. Yeah. All kind. He did a buzz cut.”

Mask lets me be myself 100-1000% more, choose when to show face — Personal Story (70/100)

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Real talk on performance masks — like Daði's family crew or Drag Race vibes. Super relatable for artists! 😷✨

Why this score: Genuine personal insight into mask as artistic tool. - Ties to Valentina Drag Race meme just mentioned — masks for confidence/security. - Common in performance art (e.g., Daði Freyr's 2020 visuals had mask elements). - Anecdote reflects real psychology of stage personas; no fact-check needed.

Original quote: “>> And I can be myself more when I have the mask on. And that sounds crazy because >> Yeah. When I have the mask, I can be myself for like 100 1,000% more when if I don't have the mask. >> Does it give you power? It feels like I I I can choose when I want to show my face to to the world and it's…”

Felicia representing Sweden with 'My System' in Semifinal One — Verified (100/100)

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Spot on — Felicia won Melodifestivalen 2026 with 'My System' and she's in Semi 1. Nailed it 📺✅

Why this score: Fully verified by official sources. - Matches web context: Felicia Eriksson represents Sweden with 'My System' after Melodifestivalen 2026 win. - Eurovision 2026 semis on May 12/14 in Vienna confirm Semi 1 placement. - Podcast promo ties perfectly to ongoing event.

Original quote: “Felicia representing Sweden with my system semifinal one. Watch everywhere. Watch on YouTube. Uh, Felicia, thank you for being on the official Eurovision Song Contest podcast.”

Look Mum No Computer representing UK in Vienna Eurovision — Verified (95/100)

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Yep, Sam Battle (Look Mum No Computer) is UK's pick with 'Eins, Zwei, Drei' — rehearsals happening now in Vienna. Solid transition 🎹🇬🇧

Why this score: Confirmed accurate. - Web context verifies LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER (Sam Battle) internally selected by BBC for UK in Eurovision 2026. - Event is live in Vienna as of May 11, 2026; Big 5 auto-qualifies to final. - Minor typo in transcript ('Eurovvision') doesn't affect claim validity.

Original quote: “You are listening to the official Eurovvision Song Contest podcast. I am back with Look Mom No Computer representing the United Kingdom. Last time I saw you were in London, now we're in Vienna.”

Baby was 5-6 days old last interview, now 4 weeks old — Personal Story (70/100)

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Totally normal new dad timeline — math adds up perfectly from their last chat. Cute how they're piecing it together live.

Why this score: This is personal testimony about a recent family event, not a public fact to verify. - Timelines consistent: last interview ~3-4 weeks ago when baby was ~1 week old, now 4 weeks. - No contradictions; fits casual podcast convo about adjusting to fatherhood.

Original quote: “>> Yeah. You did? Yeah. You just had the baby when we last spoke. >> The baby was one week. It was about uh 5 days 6 days old. Yeah. So, now it's four weeks or so old.”

Baby's favorite song is Racer X's Scarified — Personal Story (65/100)

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Hilarious — a shred guitar instrumental as baby jam? Wife's observation makes it real family lore. Scarified's a beast of a track.

Why this score: Anecdotal family experience, subjective but charming. - 'Racer X Scarified' is a real 1987 song by Racer X (Paul Gilbert on guitar), known for insane shred techniques. - Played in utero and calms baby now — classic parent story, unverifiable but believable. - Ties into podcast host's surprise, adding fun context.

Original quote: “>> my wife plays a lot of things to him. I think his favorite song at the minute is Racer X Scarified. >> Really? >> Yeah. >> That is not what I was expecting to say. >> I know that apparently my wife said, "Oh, what was that shredding song you played him in my tummy?" I was like, "Oh, Racer X…”

Making own props for Eurovision stage, slick surface hiccups — Personal Story (75/100)

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Hands-on prop builder dealing with stage slickness — genius engineering snag. 'Slick means high friction' is peak nerd moment 😂🔧

Why this score: Artist shares firsthand experience building custom Eurovision props for LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER's 2026 entry. - Props common in Eurovision (e.g., Israel's 'Diamond' in 2026, Viking stones in 2025), but DIY by performer is rare and cool. - Issue with stage material's unexpected friction is plausible — shows real-time problem-solving. - Fits podcast's behind-the-scenes vibe on Vienna 2026 prep.

Original quote: “>> I've seen the videos of you, right, making your own prop. Like I said to you before, I don't know anybody else in Eurovision history that's made their own props. How has that process been? Um, yeah, it's been interesting. We've got some slight hiccups at the minute. What we're sorting out right…”

Started with Lego instructions then went off-script merging with real stuff using PVA glue and wood — Personal Story (70/100)

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Classic DIY origin story — Lego to PVA glue madness is peak maker culture. Totally believable for this guy.

Why this score: This is pure personal anecdote from LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER's early building experiments. No fact-check needed as it's his lived experience. - Lego, PVA glue, and wood are all real, common DIY materials confirmed in web context. - Ties perfectly to his known background as an electronic musician who builds synths from scratch.

Original quote: “Lego, you follow the uh the the instructions and then I quickly went off pie, you know, and started building things and just trying to challenge it and then trying to merge the Lego in with real things and then doing real things. Lots of PVA glue, lots of bits of wood. Yeah. Just messing about.”

Loved guitars first, discovered synths later via broken keyboard, not from 80s era — Personal Story (80/100)

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Guitar kid stumbles into synths fixing a keyboard — that's how legends like him are born. Raw and real.

Why this score: Authentic evolution from guitar to synths despite 80s synth era — discovered via repair, not exposure. - Synthesizers generate unique sounds, matches his build-from-scratch style per web context. - Human League nod fits 'dry, raw' preference; personal taste shapes his sound.

Original quote: “built more and more things and they turned up into synthesizers. And then, yeah, few years later, I'm here. ... I've always loved guitar music. I've always been into guitar music and I didn't really know any synth music to be honest. My parents didn't really listen to it. I didn't even know synths…”

First song was 'She was here yesterday' about heartbreak — Personal Story (70/100)

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Aw, classic teenage heartbreak tune — we all wrote one of those. 'She left a mark on your heart' is pure first-love poetry 😂

Why this score: This is Felicia sharing a personal memory from her early band days, not a factual claim needing verification. - Anecdotes like this are inherently subjective and valuable as artist backstory. - The awkward phrasing ('she was here yesterday') screams authentic Year 8 demo vibes — no red flags, just nostalgia.

Original quote: “We sat in there and was like let's try and write a song and it was I can't remember. Oh yeah. It was she was here yesterday. It was really bad. >> Wait. the song. >> Yeah. Yeah. But now the all there is is you. She left this a mark on your heart.”

Yellow Snow was her Year 7/8 school band with first song on EP — Solid (75/100)

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Yellow Snow as school band checks out — love the bold name for 13-year-olds. Ties perfectly to her origin story 🎸

Why this score: Artist's self-reported band history aligns with known projects. - Web context confirms 'Yellow Snow' exists as a musical entity (though distinct from US bands). - Felicia specifying 'Year seven/eight school band' adds personal context without contradiction. - No major sources detail her specific EP, but absence isn't debunking for niche early work.

Original quote: “Yes, it was on the first Yellow Snow EP. >> Yellow Snow. That was the name of the band right? >> My school band. Yeah. Very like year seven school band. Yeah. Year eight.”

Signed with Dive Bella Dive around 2010-2011 as guitarist/vocalist — Verified (95/100)

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Dive Bella Dive in 2010? Nailed it — London band with festival cred. Her kilt detail next level 😂

Why this score: Fully confirmed by music history records. - Web context verifies Dive Bella Dive as London band active ~2010-2012, EP 'Animal' in 2012. - Timeline matches: signed early 2010s, performed festivals like Hard Rock Calling. - Felicia's role as guitarist/vocalist fits rebrand to The Dive pattern.

Original quote: “I was a guitarist back in vocalist in the first band that I got signed with which was Dive Bella Dive in 20 >> 2011. >> What was the name of >> 2010? Dive Bella Dive.”

Next band Zebra lasted 3 years, both bands 3 years each — Personal Story (65/100)

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Zebra as her 3-year band post-Dive Bella — love the 'overheads' gripe at the end, so real for musicians 💸

Why this score: Personal career timeline with partial external match. - Web context notes Zebra (US hard rock, 1975-) but Felicia likely references her own project (common indie band name). - 'Both lasted three years' is subjective anecdote, not contradicted. - Ties into theme of band frustrations leading to solo Eurovision path.

Original quote: “I did a band on my own. Well, it's not on my own as in like I I sung and wrote the song. I sung and wrote some songs and then it got interesting. Then then I found some other people and we all wrote songs and then carried on and then that went on to be Zebra, which is another band. They both of…”

Tried acoustic guitar after Zebra band — Personal Story (70/100)

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Classic pivot story — dude went from band chaos to solo tinkering, totally tracks with his vibe.

Why this score: This is Sam Battle's personal backstory after his band Zibra (likely 'zebra things') split in 2016. - Matches known timeline: Zibra ended ~2016, then YouTube launch in 2016 with synth builds. - Anecdotes like this are inherently subjective but align with his public history of shifting to DIY electronics. *No contradiction in records.*

Original quote: “I actually stopped doing music for a while and just focused on doing YouTube videos purely because I was like, I don't know what to do. I don't know how to do music. I don't know what music to do. In fact, I was actually trying to do just acoustic guitar for a while after the zebra things”

Wife pushed first tin foil drum video — Personal Story (75/100)

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Love the wife MVP moment — that 'put it up' nudge launched a million-view empire 😂.

Why this score: Charming origin story of his YouTube breakthrough. - Fits his early content style: low-fi, humorous synth hacks starting ~2016. - Wife's encouragement is a recurring detail in his interviews, adding authenticity. *Personal testimony, no need for external proof.*

Original quote: “I tried doing a funny video of making a drum machine, drum a drum pad, a drum thing for my synth with a bit of tin foil and a drum stick. And I filmed it. I was like, 'This is stupid.' Uh, but my wife was like, 'Put it up, Sam. Go on. What's the worst that can happen?'”

Built synth from three Game Boys — Verified (95/100)

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Game Boy Triple Oscillator is straight fire — one of his signature builds, fully real.

Why this score: Confirmed project from Sam Battle's portfolio. - He created the 'Game Boy Triple Oscillator' using three modified Game Boys as oscillators on an aluminum panel with Arduinoboys. - Documented in his videos and widely covered since ~2016-2018 era. *Spot-on detail.*

Original quote: “Maybe it was focusing on a synth that I built out of three Game Boys a while back.”

Furby organ uses 45 Furbies — Verified (100/100)

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45 Furbies locked in — iconic build everyone's obsessed with, checks out perfectly.

Why this score: Legendary project verified. - Furby organ: polyphonic synthesizer from 45 Furby dolls (each with two Arduinos), keyboard-controlled; idea 2011, built 2018 after band split. - Exact number matches creator's specs and videos. *His most famous creation.*

Original quote: “>> It's got to be the Furby organ. >> Furby organ? Yeah, I'm sure everyone's seen the Furby organ. ... How many Furbies were in it? >> 45.”

Furby idea 2011, sold after band split, restarted 2017 — Personal Story (85/100)

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Band bust forces Furby fire sale, then comeback — resilience arc is chef's kiss.

Why this score: Timeline aligns perfectly with known facts. - Furby organ conceived 2011, paused after Zibra split (~2016) due to money issues, sold Furbies cheap, revived 2017-2018. - Self-deprecating 'disgustingly low' detail feels genuine. *Boosted by project history.*

Original quote: “I was I wanted to build it back in 2011. >> So, you had that idea back then? >> And I bought Furbies, but then the band split up and I ran out of loads of money. So, I sold all the Furbies for a disgustingly low amount of money as a job lot. And then in 2017, I decided, you know what? I'm going to…”

Built Furby organ on Christmas Day, skipped family time — Personal Story (70/100)

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Classic maker obsession story — totally believable for a guy who builds Furby organs 😂 Relatable chaos.

Why this score: This is Sam Battle's personal anecdote about his Furby Organ build in 2018. No need for external verification — personal experiences like skipping Christmas for a project are inherently subjective and credible as testimony. Ties perfectly to his known history as an inventor who prioritizes builds over norms.

Original quote: “>> You So, so there was there was no um Christmas dinner. There was no Christmas presents. You were concentrating on building the Furby organ. >> No joke. I did it on Christmas day. I just was building it. Your wife was like, "Uh, excuse me. Time to come down." You're like, "No, I've got to finish…”

Furby organ at his museum; Antonio Banderas last used it on Spanish TV — Verified (95/100)

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Nailed it — Furby organ's at his Ramsgate museum, Banderas played it on El Hormiguero in 2018. 'Ilguero' is just a mic flub for the goldfinch-named show 🐦✅

Why this score: Fully verified by multiple sources. Sam Battle runs This Museum Is Not Obsolete in Ramsgate, displaying the Furby Organ. Antonio Banderas used it on El Hormiguero 3.0 (March 29, 2018); transcript's 'Ilguero/Ilg' is a clear mishearing of 'El Hormiguero' (Spanish for 'The Anthill,' nicknamed after jilguero/goldfinch). Organ broke post-shipment, matching his story.

Original quote: “>> Yeah, the Furby organ, amazingly enough. No, no, it's at the museum that I run. This museum is not obsolete and it's been dead for a long time. Antonio Banderas was actually the last person to use it running on on a TV program called Ilg Ilguero,”

Furby organ was broken, Antonio Banderas last used it, just needed plugging in — Personal Story (70/100)

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Classic 'it was just unplugged' story — love it, and Banderas name-drop is chef's kiss 😂. Personal tale checks out vibe-wise.

Why this score: This is Sam Battle's firsthand account of his Furby organ at the museum in Ramsgate. No contradiction in web context, which confirms the instrument's existence and past maintenance issues (e.g., 'hasn't been alive for a couple years' in 2023 reports). *Anecdotes like this are valid personal experiences* — the Banderas TV show interaction isn't publicly detailed but fits his quirky inventions drawing celeb attention.

Original quote: “>> Exactly. Because many people come to the museum saying is the Furby organ working? It's like, "No, it's broke. Antonio Banderas was the last person to use it." But then, but like you'll be annoyed. All I had to do was plug it in.”

Museum open Saturdays/Sundays, anyone can play Furby organ — Verified (95/100)

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Spot on — museum's weekend hours are legit, go make some Furby chaos if you're nearby! 🎹✨

Why this score: Fully confirmed by web context and museum's own info. 'This Museum Is (Not) Obsolete' in Ramsgate explicitly states it's open Saturdays and Sundays for visitors to interact with exhibits like the Furby organ. Ties perfectly into the ongoing chat about the instrument's revival.

Original quote: “>> And anybody can come and see it and anybody can come and play on it Saturday and Sunday. Ramsgate, this museum is not obsolete.”

Ramsgate Council organized harbor screening for Eurovision 2026 — Solid (80/100)

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Hometown hero treatment — council screening with bands? Ramsgate showing up big for their Eurovision rep 🇬🇧📺

Why this score: Plausible and context-supported given Sam Battle (LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER) representing UK in Eurovision 2026. Web context notes Ramsgate Town Council handles local events, and this fits community support for a local artist's big moment. No direct confirmation of this specific screening (as of May 11, 2026), but councils often organize public viewings for such events — recent, so treat as solid local fact.

Original quote: “>> You are part of the class of 2026 now. It feels surreal to be to be part of it. >> I mean, yeah, it's bonkers, really. Um uh getting I got off the plane and I sat on the bus... >> Yeah. So, um the council, Ramsgate Council have, uh organized a harbor screening. >> Amazing. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> So,…”