Baby Lasagna: From Backstage Boredom to European Stardom – Marko Purišić Reflects on Fame, Felines and Finnish Collaborations
He conquered Europe in crochet and meows, charmed social medias with a tango of demons and domestic pets, and now he’s contemplating life with a drill in one hand and a setlist in the other. Meet Marko Purišić — aka Baby Lasagna — whose post-Eurovision life is equal parts sold-out concerts, existential musings, and airport sandwiches.
Fresh from his performance in Kastav, Croatia, where he headlined in the romantic ruins of a Roman theatre, the feline-folk-rock phenom sat down with Glas Istre to discuss identity, inspiration, and why he’d quite like the world to leave him alone sometimes.
“My Life Changed Completely… And Also Not at All”
Now entering his thirties, married, and armed with a debut album (Demons and Mosquitoes — yes, really), Baby Lasagna has embraced a life on the road. But as he notes, while everything has changed professionally, not everything feels glamorous. “I sit backstage all day doing absolutely nothing. It’s death by dressing room,” he laughs. “But when I’m on stage, it all clicks.”
The Baby and the Beast (aka Käärijä)
Fans of Eurovision 2025 may remember the glorious chaos of his duet with Käärijä, the Finnish banana-boy himself. “At rehearsals, I wasn’t sure if it would work,” he admits. “But judging by the crowd’s faces, it did. Let’s be honest — the rest of the show needed a bit of saving.”
Anonymity, Where Art Thou?
For someone who once delighted in being virtually unrecognised, fame has proven to be the hardest note to hit. “I get anxious in public,” Marko confesses. “People love Baby Lasagna, but I sometimes wish I could go back to being just Marko who buys milk in peace.”
He sees his rising profile as a double-edged sword. “Social media is full of fake values and plastic perfection. I write songs to remind myself — and others — that it’s all a bit of a mirage.”
Airplane Sandwiches and Slovenian Support Acts
Touring isn’t all glitter and glitz. “I’ve developed an unhealthy affection for airport sandwiches,” he jokes. “Eighteen days in a row of flights and gigs — it’s basically cardio with chords.”
Still, he’s thrilled about what’s coming, particularly a major performance in Pula alongside Slovenian band Joker Outand Serbian duo Buč Kesidi. “That’s going to be one of my favourite gigs,” he smiles. “We rarely play in Croatia, so when we do, it’s special.”
Dora: More Football Than Festival
Reflecting on Croatia’s recent Eurovision journey, Purišić says: “People now treat Dora like the Champions League.”He’s had people tell him they’ve never watched it before, but now cheer like it’s the World Cup. “It’s surreal — and beautiful.”
So You Wanna Be Baby Lasagna?
A recent tribute song titled “Baby Lasagna” from Laurukojapjeva and Matt Shaft prompted a mixed reaction: “Honestly, no, you don’t want to be me,” he chuckles. Still, he loved the humour and even invited them to open for him. “Shame the weather had other plans.”
What’s Cooking?
While staying vague, he confirms new music and collaborations are on the way. “The plan? Write, tour, repeat. But with more self-care this time.” The new album is mostly written, and several collaborations with Croatian artists are in the pipeline.
Source: Glas Istre
