AWS (Hungary) – Útvesztő
The ESC catalogue contains far too little post-hardcore, in my considered [albeit unpopular] opinion. So, when I heard Hungary’s 2018 entry, I knew I’d found not only my douze points for the year but also a band that I would be listening to well beyond Eurovision season.
Útvesztő is the final song recorded by AWS frontman Örs Siklósi before his death in February 2021. Inexplicably, Siklósi’s haunting lyrics—written prior to his leukemia diagnosis—foretell his passing. Released in August 2022, the song showcases the very best of AWS. The music video is a poignant tribute featuring Siklósi’s loved ones.
Official music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nqmv2RnWgqo
Translated lyrics: https://lyricstranslate.com/en/utveszto-maze.html