A new musical journey is unfolding in the heart of Basel, where the Rhine gently curves through a city rich in culture and history. Zoë Më, a 24-year-old Swiss singer-songwriter, is set to represent her homeland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with her evocative song “Voyage.” This moment marks a personal milestone for Zoë and a significant chapter in Switzerland’s musical narrative.
The Roots of a Rising Star
Born Zoë Anina Kressler on October 6, 2000, in Basel, Zoë’s early life was a tapestry woven with diverse cultural threads. Her family moved to Germany during her childhood, and in 2009, they settled in Fribourg, a bilingual canton in Switzerland. This unique upbringing, straddling German and French linguistic landscapes, profoundly influenced her artistic sensibilities.
From age ten, Zoë began crafting her songs, channelling her experiences and emotions into music. Her formal education in music, particularly classical piano, provided a solid foundation, while her exposure to French chansons and poetic pop enriched her creative palette. This blend of structured training and lyrical exploration became the hallmark of her distinctive style.
Crafting a Unique Musical Identity
Zoë’s music is a harmonious fusion of poetic pop and chanson, characterised by introspective lyrics and minimalist arrangements. Her bilingual proficiency allows her to seamlessly weave German and French into her songs, creating a rich tapestry of sound that resonates with a broad audience.
Her discography reflects this versatility:
- “Momoko” (2020): Her debut album, showcasing her early exploration of poetic themes and melodic structures.
- “Dorienne Gris” (2024): An EP that delves deeper into the complexities of human emotion, earning her critical acclaim.
- “Liste des Interdits” (2024): A single that challenges societal norms through poignant storytelling.
- “Overdose” (2024): A track juxtaposing vulnerability with strength, highlighting her dynamic vocal range.
These works have solidified her reputation in Switzerland and garnered international attention, setting the stage for her Eurovision debut.
“Voyage”: A Song of Emotional Resonance
“Voyage,” Zoë’s entry for Eurovision 2025, is a testament to her ability to convey profound emotion through music. Sung entirely in French, the song invites listeners on a journey of introspection and connection. Its lyrics speak of vulnerability, resilience, and the transformative power of love:
“One day you’ll understand
That flowers are more beautiful
When you water them
You’ve cut me so many times
If you want, I’ll go
With you on a journey”
The minimalist song arrangement allows Zoë’s emotive vocals to take centre stage. Subtle instrumentation underscores the song’s introspective nature, creating an intimate listening experience that transcends language barriers.
A Performance to Remember
Zoë’s live performance of “Voyage” at the Eurovision semi-final was captivating and poignant. Opting for a single-camera shot, the staging emphasised her expressive movements and the song’s emotional depth. Despite a technical mishap where the camera momentarily lost focus, Zoë maintained her composure, delivering a performance that resonated with audiences and critics alike. Her ability to navigate unforeseen challenges with grace only added to the authenticity of her presentation.
Representing Switzerland on Home Soil
Being chosen to represent Switzerland in her hometown of Basel is a full-circle moment for Zoë. It’s a testament to her artistic journey and the cultural tapestry that has shaped her music. Her selection marks a significant moment for Swiss music, highlighting the country’s rich tradition of nurturing artists who blend cultural influences to create something uniquely their own.
The Road Ahead
As Eurovision 2025 approaches, anticipation builds around Zoë Më’s performance. Her song “Voyage” stands as a beacon of artistic integrity and emotional authenticity in a contest often characterised by spectacle. Yet there is nothing performative about Zoë. What she brings to the stage is something far rarer: a disarming sincerity that leaves you feeling as though you have been personally invited into her world, if only for a few minutes.
Having listened closely to her body of work, from the tender minimalism of “Momoko” to the more layered introspection of “Dorienne Gris”, one cannot help but admire the quiet confidence with which Zoë traces her artistic evolution. She refuses to be boxed in by expectation or genre. Each release feels like an open notebook—raw, intimate, yet crafted with poetic precision. Her lyrics reveal an artist unafraid to sit with doubt, to explore fragility without turning it into performance.
It is her voice, above all, that lingers long after the final note. There is a grain in Zoë Më’s timbre—delicate yet textured, like the brush of silk on bare skin. It carries a sensibilité that feels almost continental, evoking echoes of Barbara, Françoise Hardy, or even the melancholic poetry of Leonard Cohen. And yet, there is nothing derivative in her expression. Zoë inhabits her own space, balancing tradition and modernity with a grace that feels entirely hers.
“Voyage” is not just a title but a metaphor for Zoë Më’s entire artistic trajectory. From Basel to Fribourg, from bedroom demos to the grand stage of Eurovision, she has charted a path defined not by destination, but by movement, by the courage to follow where the song leads. Switzerland is sending more than a voice to Eurovision this year. It is sending an artist who reminds us that the most meaningful journeys are those that begin within.
And in the gentle cadence of her music, in the honesty of her words, we are invited to walk a little of that path with her, not as spectators, but as fellow travellers. This “Voyage”—hers and ours—feels like it has only begun.
José Amorim
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