From Pyjamas to the Eurovision Stage: Veronica Fusaro Throws 'Alice' into the Ring for Switzerland at Eurovision 2026
There are moments that hit you like a lightning bolt. Veronica Fusaro is having exactly one of those right now. The musician from Thun, who was writing songs in her pyjamas at the kitchen table not too long ago, is suddenly in the spotlight of Europe's biggest music stage. Her song "Alice" dropped this morning – and all signs are pointing 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 scene lately, you'd know: the whispers are getting louder.
A Journey from the Kitchen Table to the Limelight
A few years ago, Veronica Fusaro was sitting in her small apartment in Bern, writing melodies she barely played out loud. Today, everyone's talking about her. The ESC machinery has been gearing up: "Alice" is the song insiders have been tipping as a dark horse for weeks. And now that the single's officially out, you get why. It's that blend of fragile vocals and a driving beat – exactly the kind of thing that gets under your skin in Malmö or wherever the 2026 contest ends up being. The story behind it? Classic Fusaro: she recorded the first demo at three in the morning, still in her pyjamas, because the melody just wouldn't leave her head. And sometimes, those late nights are where the biggest dreams are born.
What Makes "Alice" So Special
The song isn't your typical ESC power-ballad formula. It thrives on subtle intensity, on lyrics that stick with you like an earworm on a summer breeze. You can tell Fusaro isn't just a singer, but a producer too – the beats are clean, the pauses are perfectly timed. Listen closely, and you'll discover layers:
- Vocals: Warm, but with a certain urgency – like she's whispering directly into your ear.
- Lyrics: It's about an Alice who falls through the looking glass, but isn't chasing rabbits – she's finding her own path. Classic Fusaro: poetic, but never cheesy.
- Production: Modern Swiss pop that can hold its own internationally – without that typical "local radio snooze" vibe.
And this exact mix could be their winning formula this year. ESC fans are already buzzing on forums: Can Switzerland finally crack the top five again after Nemo's win in 2024? With Veronica Fusaro, that wish might not be so far-fetched.
Why She's the One
In recent years, the Swiss ESC selection process has often felt like a lottery. Sometimes we sent rock acts, sometimes delicate pop artists – but rarely someone who could truly do both. Fusaro can. She's got that 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 stage presence that feels genuine. She stands there like she's always belonged there. And that's exactly what you need in the circus that is Eurovision.
Now, it's time to keep our fingers crossed. Officially, we'll probably have to wait a few more days for SRF to confirm the name. But all arrows are pointing to Veronica Fusaro. And honestly? Who wouldn't want an artist who started out in her pyjamas and might just shake all of Europe awake while still in them? I, for one, am buzzing with anticipation.