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ESC 2024: Non-Binary Artist Nemo Wins for Switzerland with «The Code»
Non-binary artist Nemo (24) won the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest for Switzerland.
With his stunning performance of The Code, Switzerland‘s Nemo won the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden. The non-binary artist convinced both the jury and the public to vote for them.
With his participation, the former rapper Nemo Mettler, who lives in Berlin and started focusing on English lyrics, followed in the footsteps of Luca Hänni (4th place), Gjon's Tears (3rd place), Marius Bear (17th place) and Remo Forrer (20th place) and was fighting for the fifth Swiss ESC final qualification in a row.
The 68th Eurovision Song Contest took place in Malmö from 7 to 11 May 2024, after Loreen won in 2023 in Liverpool with the song Tattoo.
On February 26, the Swiss newspaper «Blick» reported, citing multiple sources, that Nemo (24) will compete for Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö, Sweden. The Swiss public broadcaster SRF did not comment on the report, as the official announcement, including the song's premiere, will be made later that week.
As we now know, the reports were confirmed by the announcement that Nemo will participate in the contest with the song The Code. Watch the video clip here:
According to the initial report, SRF's show director, Yves Schifferle, announced on Instagram that Switzerland would not be represented by a man with a ballad, as was the case for the previous three years.
Last year, Nemo announced that they identify as non-binary—followed by the single release This Body.
On Instagram, Nemo wrote: «I haven’t opened up about it publicly, but some of you already know: I don’t identify as a man or a woman. I’m just Nemo. I love thinking of gender as a galaxy, picturing myself as a little star floating somewhere within. That’s where I feel most like myself.»
From Dialect Rapper To Sensitive Singer-Songwriter
The song own sh¡t, released in May 2022, already signified a path towards quirky pop music, away from Nemo's origin in dialect rap sound.
The artist, born in 1999, showed early talent in music—playing the violin, the piano, and drums. With a celebrated participation at the SRF Bounce Cypher in 2016, only 16 years old, Nemo jumped into public consciousness.
2017, Nemo's single Du reached platin status.
Capacitor Update: New Electronic Sounds
Discover the latest updates to our exclusive all-electronica playlist, «Capacitor». Enjoy 15 new tracks.
Welcome to «Capacitor», our all-electronica playlist exclusively curated for our paying members. If you're craving exciting rhythms or dreamy synthesizers, we have you covered. Start your paid membership here with a 30-day trial.
We have added and removed some tracks and reshuffled the playlist. You can listen to it in order or at random—whatever fits your needs. Here's our latest update:
Wrecked: A Playlist for the Hard and Heavy
With «Wrecked», we finally launch a playlist for hard and heavy sounds. Enjoy an electrifying mix of hardcore, rock, and metal.
Our small range of exclusive playlists gets its latest addition: «Wrecked» is a long overdue home for more extreme and noisy sounds. From various metal styles to hardcore punk and razor-sharp rock songs, «Wrecked» provides an electrifying and neck-breaking mix.
Here's a small taste of what you can expect:
Frequent Updates & Exclusivity
«Wrecked» starts with 25 tracks and will gradually be expanded to a total of 50 songs.
The playlist will also receive monthly updates, accompanied by a short post showing which tracks left or entered the playlist. So, if you ever wonder which tracks have already been featured or missed to save a specific song, these update posts can help you.
«Wrecked» will also be an exclusive offer for our paying members. Join here with a 30-day free trial and enjoy this headbanger playlist and much more.
Shadowdancer Update: New Dark Sounds
Discover the latest updates to our exclusive playlist, «Shadowdancer». Dance to 20 newly added songs.
Welcome to «Shadowdancer», our sombre playlist full of post-punk, wave, and sinister electronica, exclusively curated for our paying members.
Mind Wanderer Update: New Sounds For Deep Work
Discover the latest updates to our exclusive deep work playlist, «Mind Wanderer». Enjoy 10 new tracks.
Welcome to «Mind Wanderer», our playlist with a blend of ambient, instrumental, and lo-fi tracks for introspection, relaxation or deep work exclusively curated for our paying members.
Start your paid membership here with a 30-day trial.
We have added ten new tracks and reshuffled the playlist. You can listen to it in order or at random—whatever fits your needs. Here's our latest update:
Mind Wanderer: Songs for Reflection and Deep Work
Today, we launch «Mind Wanderer», our new and exclusive playlist with a blend of ambient, instrumental, and lo-fi tracks for introspection, relaxation or deep work.
Are you listening to music while working, thinking, and generating new ideas? Then «Mind Wanderer» will be the playlist you want in your pocket.
With its blend of ambient sounds, neo-classical compositions, and lo-fi tunes, it helps you get into the flow and deep work or encourages you to reflect and let your mind roam freely.
CLOSED: 4x2 Tickets for m4music's Saturday
We are giving away 4x2 tickets for Saturday, March 23rd, at the m4music Festival. Learn more about the contest.
On Friday and Saturday, March 22nd to 23rd, the m4music Festival again takes place in Zurich. Negative White will be on the ground, covering both days in our festival diary.
And maybe we will see you there as well because we have 4x2 tickets for Saturday to give away. Although there are amazing free entrance shows to enjoy, the ticket opens the doors to even more acts:
- Hannah Jadagu [Negative White recommends]
- Ray Laurél
- BARON.E [Negative White recommends]
- EKKSTACY
- Julia Alexa
- Say She She [Negative White recommends]
- Steintor Herrenchor
- Bibiza
- Wa22ermann
- Barry Can't Swim
- Nnavy
- Domiziana
- Sam Quealy
- UTO
- Meg 10
- Luca Durán
Take Part In The Contest Today
To enter the contest, simply fill out the form below until Wednesday, March 20, 8 pm. The four lucky winners will receive their two tickets via email.
Good luck!
Malummí's «The Universe Is Black» Awarded with IndieSuisse Album of the Year 2023
The winner of the IndieSuisse Album of the Year award has been announced: «The Universe Is Black» by Malummí convinced the jury.
Switzerland's independent music scene has chosen the «Album of the Year» for the ninth time: This year's music prize, awarded by IndieSuisse, the association of independent Swiss music labels and producers, goes to the album The Universe Is Black by Malummí, which was chosen by a 28-member jury. The award will be presented at the m4music Festival in Zurich.
In November, all IndieSuisse members had the opportunity to nominate two releases from their catalogue of albums released in 2023 for the IndieSuisse Album of the Year and the Futuristic Perspective Award. For the latter, the members had to argue why the album they nominated offers a futuristic perspective.
Out of a total of 19 nominated albums, The Universe Is Black by Malummí was voted into first place by an independent jury of Swiss and European industry specialists. When selecting the jury, attention was paid to a diverse composition.
Following their debut album Blood (2021), Basel-based project Malummí released their second album The Universe Is Black in November 2023. It marks a departure from the quiet and soft electronic-coloured pop of the debut and ventures into a broader alternative rock sound. The familiar elements of intimate folk-pop with the distinctive, expressive vocals remain.
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On the new album, Malummí applied new forms of composition and arrangement, breaking away from stylistic conventions. The new album is characterised by a captivating blend of minimalist, experimental indie rock and warm folk-pop, and explores different forms of relationships: to oneself, to other people, to society.
Influenced by personal experiences, it deals with themes such as self-love, mental health, rebirth and the joy of living. The Universe Is Black also takes a critical look at social constructs in a patriarchal, white society.
