Veronica Fusaro – Alice
With Alice, Veronica Fusaro, who will represent Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026, provides a strong combination of pop/rock and indie rock aesthetics. The song begins with a smooth rhythm and integrates slight garage rock influences to give it an organic but modern feel. There’s a strong feeling of flow from the beginning, as the song smoothly switches between rock arrangements and more melodic pop sections, reinforced by funky, consistent percussion that keeps the pace engaging. At 1:34, layered vocals offer a gospel-like influence, adding dramatic and contrast to the mainly modern pop/rock composition. Fusaro’s vocal style is driven and powerful, reminding one of Beth Hart, while the composition’s dynamic changes recall Muse’s artistic approach with neo-progressive phrasing. The guitar solo at 2:32, while short, adds nostalgic character and acts as a bridge into a more stripped-down, almost a cappella ending section. This closing moment, which ends with the whispered word “alone,” provides the song a deeply personal and emotional conclusion, confirming its story. Alice addresses obsession and emotional dependency in her lyrics, using a figure that crosses the line between love and intrusion. Lines like “I live in your head” and “I’ve been watching you” add a darker psychological dimension behind the song’s musical surface, transforming it from a basic love story to something more frightening and reflective. The contrast between the warm musical arrangement and the uncomfortable lyrical matter contributes to the song’s uniqueness, making it both catchy and insightful.
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