BAMBIE THUG: EUROVISION, WITCHCRAFT AND THEIR UNIQUE WAY OF DEALING WITH HATE | UPGRADE SOUNDS EP. 4

On this edition of Upgrade Sounds - I'm joined by Irish alternative artist; Bambie Thug. Bambie tells us all about their journey from the very beginning in rural Ireland to where they find themselves now, about to perform on Eurovision in front of the whole world. This was an incredible conversation that left me thinking about it for days after. Welcome to Upgrade Sounds.
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[@DrewSorensenMusic]

It’s intriguing to have someone visually be so unique and yet talk so gracefully and profoundly. A true artist.

[@user-fp4fz6zy5d]

😂

[@SMacCuUladh]

yes, Bambie Thug is such a graceful yet profound name. Also there's nothing unique about her look, it wasn't edgy 30 years ago and it isn't edgy now, she's hiding behind it.

[@Dark-wolf2000]

When they are speaking about their mental health I feel we are in the very similar state and it really saddens me that they are probably suffering just as much as me. Depression sucks so bad. Stay strong Bambie! Sending you all my love!

[@TheDigitalartworm]

Actually..the real test of a good song is it's adaptability...if you hear the slow soul version you will see the incredible range of this song and the singer...anyone who really knows anything about music, structure, risk and artistic exploration will understand vwhy this Ought to win.🎉

[@TheFinalMeowntdown]

Innit. Unfortunately, among the hordes watching Eurovision there are about 0.001% who know anything about music.

[@SMacCuUladh]

songs don't have range, artists have range. anyone who really knows anything about music will understand that.

[@TheDigitalartworm]

@@SMacCuUladh both in fact....

[@jaywhy3178]

FINALLY a longer form interview with Bambie - I've been dying to hear more from them - I'm a bit obsessed at the moment! FWIW, I've been visualizing Bambie winning Eurovision. Anyone else into Bambie, and prayer, or workings, or visualizations, or rituals, or straight up witchcraft - however you want to call it - let's give the universe a little shove in the way we'd like to for Bambie. ;P

[@sevka_ru]

i am russian, we (country) completely forgot about Eurovision, but I really wanted to watch Eurovision, it was wonderful, Ireland impressed me very much. I'm so sad to know that our russian audience did not appreciate Eurovision 2024. and there is still very little information in Russian about Bambie, and my English is not very good.

[@ObossRocks]

😐 ew

[@ellie8263]

Fr I’m obsessed

[@runawaygareth]

I'm a bit obsessed ATM, too. They're so fantastic. Can't stop watching.

[@erikasaeng]

@@sevka_ru use subtitles

[@egidiozarrella2905]

Brilliant caring compassionate and empathic interview and conversation with a brilliant and outstanding artist.

[@Joey0017]

How do you not have more followers I mean this interview was awesome and I've hit the subscribe button.... I'm Irish and a proud supporter of Bambie 🇮🇪❤️ #crownthewitch

[@upgrade.sounds]

Thank you so much! So much more to come from us, and we'd love to have Bambie back after they go and win the whole thing!🖤🇮🇪👏

[@user-fe5vz4ry1j]

Agree totally, after the Eurovision semi's I'm doing a bit of a "Who is this Bambi character?". She's from Cork so she wins anyway but this interview answered all questions and @Nels you did a great job , less is definitely more when it comes to interviewing. F' me though that laugh is pure evil, a lot more scary than any of the imagery she uses! Bambi abú! I've subscribed to Nels , have you?

[@adrianaosirish6065]

She's great ....a creative free spirit.... and doesn't give a shit .

[@Topgunner17]

What a brilliant interview. I will admit that I judged a book by it's cover with Bambie, but they are incredibly sweet, likeable and fascinating. They knocked it out of the park at the Eurovision. What a performance!

[@sandra_4_4]

What an amazing interview! It was so interesting to learn Bambie's story, I am so happy for her! ❤Thank you for this great interview, it really does help people to learn more about Bambie, I love your questions so much! And it's good to see how your channel is growing! 🤞😊

[@user-yg8bh8zg6f]

That was just wonderful. I'm beginning to feel like a stalker, or Katy Bates character from Misery, but I am a FAN!!! Thanks for introducing me to ALT music, best of luck on the 7th (and the 11th), and more importantly, in whatever wonders your future holds. Hold Matt's hand, get your sister doing old-biddy accents, and stay positive. There are always more lovers than haters... Sadly we have to endure the latter's higher volume and vitriol. YOU'RE NUMBER ONE FAAAANN - now where's my lug-hammer 😅😅

[@upgrade.sounds]

Thank you for watching ❤

[@Critic115]

Aaah Storm shout out! Saw them support Delilah Bon in Bristol, absolutely lovely person and great show from them ❤

[@AAA.522]

I love Bambie and their music so much and I'm also very grateful for this intetview, we really got to know them so much more, thank you!!!!

[@oly7744]

Thanks for sharing ... great interview and great Bambie.

[@jas2429]

Dude, you're so respectful. I'm enjoying this talk.

[@upgrade.sounds]

Thank you

[@bunnywish1080]

First time in my life, after experiencing someone's performance, I went on youtube to look for interviews. They inspire me, I want more of them. Is it their witchcraft or what?

[@SMacCuUladh]

yes, Jesus loves you.

[@anonimonimo9421]

Yes!! Pagan culture 😊

[@SMacCuUladh]

@@anonimonimo9421 it's not pagan it is satanic

[@Skindred727]

@@SMacCuUladh jesus has passed on. He dont know the youtuber commenter

[@SMacCuUladh]

@@Skindred727 Jesus is alive and knows your heart. Jesus conquered death that we might live. This is truth but I understand if you don't believe yet.

[@Davidj1776]

Every time it zooms into just Bambi thug I think it's a black and white interview. And then when it shows the host like im like "oh wait no it's not, she just wears no color".

[@najrenchelf2751]

This just in: 6th in Jury Vote, 6th in Televote, 6th overall at the Eurovision FINAL... incredible performance by Bambie! :D

[@withinsanityy]

CROWNED THE WITCH WITH 666 👹🖤👑

[@monicavonr9029]

Such a great interviuw

[@upgrade.sounds]

Thank you so much!🤘🖤

[@magorzatazawistowska272]

Where can i post a drawing of them? I wish they can see it

[@misanthropiq]

Love you Bambie, much respect 🖤

[@borodel619]

I hope that one day you will find your devine spark in your heart. With respect and love....🧡🧡

[@anastasiav3441]

They are such talented and versatile artist. I only found out about Bambie less than a week ago (1st semi final and later I listened to few more of their songs), but I'm totally fascinated with their outstanding performance, and they seem like a very sweet person too. I wish them to get all the recognition they deserve, I cannot wait to see more from them in the future. I wish this interview would last longer.

[@alwaysknow3356]

Brilliant interviewer and interview, she's so lovely

[@rootyful]

Bambie goes by they/them, fyi!

[@alwaysknow3356]

@@rootyful Sorry! They are so adorable 😘

[@rootyful]

Much love from a fellow enby. Whatever the outcome of the contest today is, I'm so glad I got to discover Bambie. Thanks for the music, and thanks for the interview!

[@RustyDalek72]

I came here for Bambie! But dude, I love you too. You are so respectful & you had some really interesting questions for them. And were so obviously into this interview. Kudos. Subbed! I recently came out as non-binary, at the age of 51. It's really scary, and I'm really wishing I had realized it sooner in my life, as I have never felt right. But it is what it is, and I am doing my best to look forward and not back. I look forward to browsing the rest of your channel. Have a great day Nels 💜

[@upgrade.sounds]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed, and welcome along🫶🖤

[@user-dt3rj8qm3k]

I love the honesty.

[@cashonly8385]

Getting to watch Bambi crack the Eurovision stage in two during the semi’s and grand finale is a memory I will cherish. They are the real deal. I hope they tour America so I can see them again!

[@babysheep2162]

Great interview. I love Bambi 🫶🏻 crown the with 🧙🏻‍♀️👑

[@mantisrl9896]

What a fantastic host, subbed.

[@Egle3]

[@gvozdenrovina3813]

fo: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoG9pWaMq7eGjLM

[@Brewnette]

You're an amazing interviewer! You really got to delve deep into bambie's story and how they've got to where they are, and I love how open minded and respectful you are at the same time.. as someone who also grew up around more trees than people I really relate to their story hehe. Thank you for this! I hope you two can meet again soon ☺

[@upgrade.sounds]

This is so kind thank you!

[@ell0.mp3]

Such a good interview 🖤

[@borodel619]

I hope that one day you will find your eternal devine spark in your heart. Your cross is not upside down I noticed. With respect and love....🧡🧡

[@ell0.mp3]

@@borodel619 nothing wrong with upside down crosses either 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@borodel619]

@@ell0.mp3 and a black heart? 😀

[@vlogsss_with_alice]

I am just watching this after listening to all your songs. They are masterpieces. Also, Bambie, if you are reading it, you have to know that youre so pretty 🥺

[@clinkedylinkedy1]

Love this interview. Well done both of you. I appreciate the history!

[@keithgaskin1775]

Great interview 👍

[@Brianbrianbrian71]

A person of great substance and talent. Thank you.

[@bernadette607]

Bambi I have so much respect for you. Hope the universe brings you the best positive energy you desire. 💚 and reconnect to nature…. I love your words “my feet in dirt” perfect grounding.

[@nottingwil]

lots of love, bambie! you are amazing!

[@beithecalltainn5252]

Somebody buy them a goddamn harp!!! Love this interview, so respectful and as a fellow non-binary/genderqueer person I am sending all the love ⭐🌛

[@diana.r.keller]

12 points!!!!!

[@Matt-cf9mp]

Lets go Bambie! To be where you are now after so bad experiences in childhood requires the biggest amounts of respect! Please keep strong above haters, lion does not care what sheep say!

[@chiaraagust5690]

She's the most gentle soul ever. Never judge a book from the cover. Also if you think she's demoniac, go study some pagan stuff Because you need to educate yourself. Saying that,what a brilliant interview, she was comfortable and funny. I am happy i discovered her.

[@borodel619]

You are so true.👍 But you have dark and light witches. Bambi Thug starts her song with: Avada Kedavra, I speak to destroy. She is defenitely a dark witch. We think she summons the dark Godess Hekate.

[@danieloloughlin8768]

17:49

[@antonyath2950]

Beauty out of this world ! I love her !

[@r_unner_G]

She looks like Pete Burns

[@Barrosy]

She seems so wholesome. Event hough I'm not really into the "diversity" thing. I hope she will do well after the Eurovision. Best of luck.

[@borodel619]

She has indeed a lot energy in the dark astral world. Bambi Thug starts her song with: Avada Kedavra, I speak to destroy. She is defenitely a dark witch. We think she summons the dark Godess Hekate.

[@tonyfauci9963]

Wait how does she get “misgendered all the time” ?

[@KittyTheCockatoo]

Bambie is non-binary meaning they prefer gender neutral pronouns :)

[@jaywhy3178]

Starting around 10:35 they talk about it. Other poster summed it up, too.

[@irstalina]

Why everyone saying them?

[@borodel619]

Good observed! Bambi Thug starts her song with: Avada Kedavra, I speak to destroy. She is defenitely a dark witch. We think she summons the dark Godess Hekate.

[@irstalina]

@@borodel619 scary 😨

[@borodel619]

@@irstalina Just stay in your heart, the place nobody can hurt you, even not satan. So powerfull we are. 😀

[@jaywhy3178]

Bambie is gender-neutral and prefers they/them pronouns. Starting around 10:30 they talk about it.

[@tonyfauci9963]

So sad

[@MAntos-xw6iu]

Shes kinda cute

[@boosisrael]

Cute as a piece if shit

[@leo-db5do]

Ah, detached from reality. This explains a lot.

[@KingaKucyk]

She's actually cute ❤

[@megasaurusrex2160]

*They're* actually cute (ftfy)

[@KingaKucyk]

@@megasaurusrex2160 gosh, sorry. I didn't mean to insult anyone. Biologically she's female. She can identify however she wants, but pointing out the biology shouldn't be a reason for hate.

[@megasaurusrex2160]

@@KingaKucyk you must not have watched the interview if you "didn't mean to insult anyone" because they literally say multiple times that calling them a "she" is misgendering them and very frustrating. So sure, go ahead and keep thinking of life in terms of elementary school biology and enjoy being a bigot.

[@variablevolume3059]

@@KingaKucyk this is how 'they' roll... they hate as much if not more than the ones they claim do all the hating

[@jaywhy3178]

@@KingaKucyk Nobody hated on you, they politely pointed out how another human being would prefer to be referred to. You can do with that what you choose. Personally, I like to be respected, so I do my best to respect others. Zero hate, nothing but love for you fellow human! :)

[@AFeblowitzFilms]

She's so cool, it's a shame she speaks out against hate while also being openly antisemitic

[@mypillowguy445]

Criticism against the Israeli government is not anti-semitism.

[@UNIRockLIVE]

Im sure every single critique is considered h8

[@frankbalazs8816]

Bambi needs JESUS CHRIST AS HER LORD AND SAVIOR ❤!!

[@M1CRO.WAVVES]

and you need to give your keys to the bartender

[@SI-qp7cm]

Older people find this distressing. The reason is we have all been there and seen that. All we see is a vulnerable woman , with a nice energy who is hurting. She doesn’t have long to course correct

[@borodel619]

Bambi Thug starts her song with: Avada Kedavra, I speak to destroy. She is defenitely a dark witch. We think she summons the dark Godess Hekate. I hope that one day she will discover her divene spark in her heart. 🧡

[@UpsideDownWorld]

Ugh. There's no such thing as music anymore. How sad.

[@njhoepner]

Music is entirely a matter of personal tastes...and therefore pure opinion.

[@tonyttt31]

There's more music than ever before.

[@randycunningham7318]

The latest illuminati puppet...

[@blakezhuko3906]

She disgusts me.

[@bridgetgraham9074]

You disgusted me

[@blakezhuko3906]

@@bridgetgraham9074 Your name disgusts me. My mom’s dog was named Bridgette. It died from a pit viper bite.

[@user-sx5sp1mf5q]

Why are you wasting your time commenting this🤣

[@blakezhuko3906]

@@user-sx5sp1mf5q sheer boredom. 😂

[@walkingturtle6646]

I have no respect for bully like bambie

[@nani2155]

Protesting agains genocide is not bullying

[@walkingturtle6646]

Intimidating a girl that is 11 years younger than her, is not protesting genocide. She is disgusting qnd an example of what is bad.

[@AFeblowitzFilms]

@@nani2155 Bullying Jews by accusing them of genocide and saying Jewish women shouldn't be able to participate it song competitions is bullying

[@dermotosullivan3065]

Delighted she only came sixth in the Eurovision.

[@danieldonohue9224]

I think she done well in Euro vision she was so crazy but i have no believe in any of that witchcraft stuff dears only Jesus my Lord my saviour

[@njhoepner]

Once one decides to accept supernatural beliefs, one has no evidence-based reason to stop with just one set of them...just personal preference.

[@terencecarragher5475]

No talent whatsoever em Um mmm mmm,u don't represent Ireland .

[@majaharbig5326]

very talented artist , you talk bullshit

[@terencecarragher5475]

@@majaharbig5326 🤣🤣🤣

[@anfiorsceal]

ná labhair bruscar!

[@jaywhy3178]

@terencecarragher5475 Check out these two songs, very different from what you may have heard from Bambie, and I would be surprised to hear you still think Bambie has no talent after giving them a listen: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHuTc5Ksp5Jojrs kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3qZoal5d72NrtU IMO, that's a great singing voice, talent, and able to really reveal some true emotion through their performances. You might not care for the aesthetic, but no talent? That's a tough statement to take seriously.

[@evelynn08]

I read this in an old grandma voice.

[@We_Are_All_Vultures]

If you really care about the cause... Instead of bullying a 20 yo young lady, you should step down. I mean, if that's how you really feel... But what y'all did to that girl was gross.

[@andrewfaduk214]

Disgrace

[@parmesanbeagle9827]

How is she a thing? Sincerely, offense to her really but what’s the appeal here…?

[@antoniomaccora593]

On the way to be a STAR

[@mistertoyou1]

Did she live in the u.s.a at all. She seems to have an american accent.

[@jeryth057]

They have an Irish accent; American accent is related

[@mistertoyou1]

@@jeryth057 wow, I didn't know the accents were so similar. Much more similar than to London people.

[@Sarah-louiseCampbell]

In Liverpool we have strong links to Ireland. Our dialect ie scouse derives from Irish, Welsh and Scandinavian

[@chimpanzeefriend]

ENOUGH!!!!