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Every so often, Germany rolls the dice. This year, they’re betting big on Abor & Tynna—a brother-sister act with serious musical chops, a high-gloss electro-banger, and just enough mystery to keep everyone talking.
Their Eurovision 2025 entry “Baller” is fast, fun, and totally out of left field. It’s also got a surprising backstory: classical prodigies turned pop provocateurs, a national final rebooted by Stefan Raab, and a track born from heartbreak but bursting with bounce.
Let’s break it down.
From Bach to banger
Abor plays cello. Tynna plays flute. Their dad plays with the Vienna Philharmonic. But don’t expect baroque vibes in Basel. “Baller” is pure 2025: layered synths, post-breakup sass, and a chorus that slaps.
The track was written after a long week of sad songs. “We were done with crying,” they told NDR. “So we made a song that dances through the pain.” The result? Think Robyn meets Rosalía, but with a Central European edge.
Stefan Raab’s back—and so is hope
Germany’s Eurovision track record in recent years? Patchy. But then came Chefsache ESC, a revamped national final curated by Eurovision legend Stefan Raab.
Abor & Tynna stormed the superfinal with over a third of the public vote. Raab’s fingerprints are all over this comeback—he’s producing a three-part doc (Stefan Raab: Mein ESC) and backing the duo with full force. And let’s face it, if anyone can engineer a Eurovision renaissance, it’s him.
What’s the vibe in Basel?
“Very cool and different,” tease Abor & Tynna when asked about their staging plans. Which, translated from Eurovision speak, could mean anything—lasers, robots, interpretive dancers in latex. But if their national final is anything to go by, expect tight sibling chemistry, bold visuals, and a performance that dares to be weird.
Their unplugged set on NDR proved they’ve got the raw talent too—no studio tricks, just vocals and vibe.
One setback, two comebacks
They’ve already had a Eurovision moment: a strong reception at Eurovision In Concert in Amsterdam. But they had to pull out of both London and Madrid due to Tynna’s laryngitis—a bump in the road that’s only sharpened fan anticipation.
The official video (below), meanwhile, is racking up views. Set in an abstract dreamscape of neon and shadows, it taps into the song’s defiant spirit and youthful swagger.
Can they turn it around for Germany?
It’s been over a decade since Germany really made noise at Eurovision. Abor & Tynna are aiming to change that—not by imitating past winners, but by embracing their own contradictions: classical meets chaos, tradition meets TikTok.
“Baller” might not be a jury darling. But with Stefan Raab’s backing, a late surge in fan support, and a genuinely fresh approach, it could be the left-field hit that flips the scoreboard.