Let me start with a confession: I’m not one of those billions of people that like to watch tv talent shows in general, and the Eurovision Song Contest in particular. On the other hand, I don’t like it that (wannabe) artists who take part in such a show are often earmarked for the rest of their careers. Personally, I judge every singer or band by their qualities as a musician, not by the platform they chose to display them.

That said, Loïc Nottet finished second in the third season of The Voice Belgique in 2014 and represented Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015, where he ended fourth. Well, doesn’t that prove the people in his past, who bullied him for having a ‘girly’ voice instead of a manly voice, wrong?

This year, Nottet released his debut album Selfocracy, with great tracks like Mud Blood. Not wasting any time, he now comes up with a brand new track, that’s not on the album. Once again, Doctor is a modern production, which is sure to be loved by admirers of Sia. And Halloween fans will love the rather creepy video.

Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.