The United Kingdom will send a distinctly modern sound to the Eurovision stage in Vienna this May. The BBC has revealed that LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER, the stage name of indie-electronic musician Sam Battle, will represent the nation at the 70th contest.
The announcement came this morning on BBC Radio 2’s The Scott Mills Breakfast Show, sparking immediate excitement among fans. While the song itself remains under wraps, it’s promised to debut on Mills’ program in the coming weeks, building anticipation for the performance.
Battle isn’t just a musician; he’s a sonic architect. The 35-year-old artist, based in Kent, is described as an experimental singer-songwriter, composer, and inventor of unique musical machines – a true innovator in the electronic music landscape.
His online presence is substantial, boasting over 700,000 YouTube followers and a staggering 85 million views. He also maintains a dedicated listenership of 30,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, demonstrating a strong and engaged fanbase.
Battle expressed profound gratitude and excitement at the opportunity. He described being selected as an “absolute honour,” emphasizing his lifelong passion for Eurovision and the joy it brings to audiences worldwide.
“I find it completely bonkers to be jumping on this wonderful and wild journey,” Battle stated. He intends to bring his full creative vision to the contest, promising a synthesized spectacle unlike anything Eurovision has seen before.
Before embarking on his solo career, Battle honed his musical skills as the frontman of indie rock band ZIBRA. The band achieved notable success, including a performance at Glastonbury in 2015 as part of BBC Introducing.
ZIBRA’s singles, including “Goodbye Mondays” and “Great White Shark,” garnered millions of streams, laying the foundation for Battle’s current experimental and electronic explorations. This experience provides a solid base for his upcoming Eurovision performance.
