Introduction to Remember Monday
Remember Monday, the UK’s Eurovision act, has been on a whirlwind tour of Europe since their announcement in March. The country pop trio, consisting of Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull, and Charlotte Steele, has been performing their song "What the Hell Just Happened" to anyone who will listen. Despite their busy schedule, they are talkative, excited, and having fun.
The Journey to Eurovision
The band formed at school over a decade ago and remained determined through long periods where "nobody listened" to their music. Even after a successful turn on The Voice in 2019, Charlotte had to return to her job as a deputy headteacher, while Lauren and Holly-Anne performed in West End shows like Phantom of the Opera and Six: The Musical. Eurovision offers them a chance to change this, and they are hoping to do better than the UK’s recent entries, which have ended up at the lower end of the table.
The Song
Their song, "What the Hell Just Happened," is a certified banger, full of glittering glam-pop flourishes and sizzling harmonies that they can deliver live. The song was written with references to Bohemian Rhapsody, Chappell Roan, and Sabrina Carpenter, and the band wanted it to have an epic and dramatic feel, with West End tricks that you don’t usually get in pop music.
Performance
The band’s performance will be theatrical, with a girls’ band and concert feel, as if the audience is entering the world of Remember Monday. They have been working on their performance, which will include a fallen chandelier and a sham boudoir, and their pastel-colored costumes have been described as "Bridgerton meets Moulin Rouge." There is even a line in the song about ripping their dress, which might be a sneaky reference to Bucks Fizz.
Songwriting Process
The band wrote 15 songs in total, and the rejects were not all bad. One song, "Achilles Heel," went straight to the trash can, but others might make it onto their album. The band believes that you have to write some bad songs before you can write good ones, and they are glad they took the time to get it right.
Keeping the Band Together
When the band members graduated, they all had full-time jobs, but they kept the band alive by meeting up on Mondays (hence the band name). They never let the band die, and eventually, they quit their jobs to focus on music. They thought that if they didn’t throw everything into it now, they would always regret it.
Eurovision Week
The band is prepared for how overwhelming Eurovision Week is, and they are diving into the experience with enthusiasm. They know that there will be a comedown after the competition, but they are focusing on the present and enjoying every moment.
Hopes for the Result
The band hopes for a good result, and the closer they get to the competition, the hungrier they are for a top placement. A single-digit placement would be nice, but they are just happy to be representing the UK.
Life After Eurovision
The band has a lot of festival performances booked for the summer, so life won’t come to a standstill after the competition. Every experience they have leading up to May 17th is also Eurovision, and they feel like they are on a girls’ holiday. Even if they don’t get points, they will still sing together, and they will always cherish the memory of finding out they would represent the UK.
