Three of Europe’s most unpredictable musical exports have finally done the thing fans have been joking about for years.
Dutch phenomenon Joost Klein, Finnish rap-metal anarchist Käärijä, and Estonian provocateur Tommy Cash have officially joined forces for Boyband, a collaborative EP that transforms one of Eurovision’s most beloved friendships into an actual musical project. The release arrives alongside the music video for lead single “I Miss Us,” a song whose message extends well beyond the usual pop-culture crossover event. Revenue generated by the track will be donated to Musicians Without Borders, supporting children in Palestine and communities affected by conflict around the world.
On paper, the collaboration makes perfect sense. All three artists became international cult heroes through Eurovision, yet none ultimately won the contest. Käärijä finished as one of the most popular runners-up in recent Eurovision history with “Cha Cha Cha.” Tommy Cash captured attention across Europe with his eccentric, genre-bending style and a third-place Eurovision finish in 2025. Joost Klein became a continental sensation after “Europapa,” a song that transcended the competition itself and helped launch him into global touring and festival stages, including Coachella.
Instead of treating those near-victories as disappointments, Boyband turns them into mythology.
The project leans into the chemistry that fans have watched develop over the past several years. The trio’s shared sense of humor, outsider perspective, and refusal to fit neatly into pop conventions has made them unlikely folk heroes for a generation of listeners raised on internet culture rather than traditional music industry gatekeepers.
The EP itself is intentionally chaotic. Clocking in at just under eight minutes, Boyband moves through a collision of hyperpop, Eurodance, electronic rap, absurdist humor, and emotional sincerity. Alongside “I Miss Us,” the release includes tracks “2000” and “Mass Destruction,” creating a compact but unmistakably memorable statement from three artists who have built careers on defying expectations.
What gives the project additional weight is its charitable focus. Through Musicians Without Borders, proceeds from “I Miss Us” will help fund programs that use music as a tool for healing, education, and community-building in conflict-affected regions, including support for children in Palestine.
In many ways, Boyband feels like the logical outcome of modern Eurovision culture. The contest no longer ends when the voting closes. Artists build global fanbases, create cross-border collaborations, and carry their momentum far beyond a single performance. Joost, Käärijä, and Tommy Cash understand that better than almost anyone.
They may not have won Eurovision.
But together, they may have created something even more memorable.
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