We’ll admit it: we were ready to be bored. After Montenegro took a little break from the contest, we went into this reaction expecting a safe, perhaps slightly “budget” ballad. You know, the kind where you nod along but forget the melody by the time the next song starts.
Boy, were we wrong.
Expectations? Shattered.
Goy was literally calling it a “Poundland version of an Albanian ballad” before the music even started. But as soon as Tamara Živković opened her mouth for “Nova Zora” (New Dawn), the “DramaVision” vibes shifted completely.
The vocals? Flawless. The energy? 1,000%. It wasn’t just a ballad; it was an “epic ballad-dance-techno fusion” that we didn’t see coming. One minute you’re hearing traditional, haunting backing vocals, and the next, you’re hit with a synth/techno beat that feels like it belongs in an epic video game soundtrack.
The “Sass” Factor
What really sold us wasn’t just Tamara—it was the whole squad. Usually, in these types of performances, the focus is only on the lead. But here, the unity was incredible. Every dancer and backing singer was giving their absolute all.
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Toy’s Take: “I love the juxtaposition. The techno synths against those cultural vocals? It’s modern but still feels like Montenegro.”
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Goy’s Take: “I’m obsessed. The outfits, the headgear, the confidence—it’s everything we want from a comeback entry.”
Could This Be Montenegro’s Year?
f they bring this level of commitment to the big stage in May, we’re not just looking at a Grand Finalist – we’re looking at a potential Top 10.
Check out our full reaction video below to see the moment our jaws hit the floor!
