From Pyjamas to the Eurovision Stage: Veronica Fusaro Throws Her Hat in the Ring for Switzerland with "Alice"
There are moments that hit you like a warm bolt of lightning. And Veronica Fusaro has just been struck by one. The musician from Thun, who until recently was writing songs at her kitchen table in her pyjamas, now suddenly finds herself in the spotlight of Europe's biggest music stage. Her song "Alice" dropped this morning – and all signs point to this very track representing Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. It's not officially confirmed yet, but if you've been keeping your ear to the ground in the Swiss music biz lately, you'll know: it's got that Grand Prix buzz.
A Journey from the Kitchen Table to the Limelight
A few years ago, Veronica Fusaro was sitting in her small flat in Bern, writing melodies she barely dared to play out loud. Today, everyone's talking about her. The ESC machine has been gearing up: "Alice" is the track insiders have been tipping as a secret weapon for weeks. And now that the single's officially out, you can see why. It's that blend of fragile vocals and a driving beat – the kind of thing that really gets under your skin, whether the 2026 contest ends up in Malmö or elsewhere. The story behind it? Classic Fusaro: she apparently recorded the first demo at three in the morning, still in her pyjamas, because she just couldn't get the melody out of her head. It's from nights like those that the biggest dreams sometimes emerge.
What Makes "Alice" So Special
The song isn't your typical run-of-the-mill ESC power ballad. It thrives on a quiet intensity, on lyrics that stick like an earworm in a summer breeze. You can tell Fusaro isn't just a singer but also a producer – the beats are crisp, the pauses are perfectly placed. Listen closely, and you'll discover layers:
- Vocals: Warm, yet with a certain urgency – like she's whispering directly in your ear.
- Lyrics: They're about an Alice who falls through the looking glass, not chasing rabbits, but searching for her own path. Classic Fusaro: poetic, but never cheesy.
- Production: Modern Swiss pop that can hold its own on the international stage – without that typical "Swiss radio" blandness.
It's precisely this mixture that could be their winning hand this year. ESC fans in the forums are already speculating: Can Switzerland, after Nemo's win in 2024, finally crack the top five again? With Veronica Fusaro, that would be more than just wishful thinking.
Why She's the One
In recent years, Switzerland's Eurovision selection has often been a bit of a lottery. One year we'd send rock types, the next delicate pop artists – but rarely someone who truly masters both. Fusaro does. She's got the street cred from countless club gigs, but also the charisma for the big stage. Anyone who caught her at last year's 'Blue Night' festival in Thun knows: this woman has a stage presence that feels completely authentic. She stands there as if she's always belonged there. And that's exactly what you need in this circus called Eurovision.
Now it's time to keep everything crossed. Officially, we'll probably have to wait a few more days for SRF to confirm the name. But all signals are pointing to Veronica Fusaro. And honestly? Who wouldn't want an artist who started in her pyjamas and might now rouse all of Europe from their sleep, still in her nightwear? I, for one, am absolutely buzzing to find out.