Nemo (singer)

Nemo Mettler (Swiss Standard German: [ˈneːmo ˈmɛtlər]; born 3 August 1999), known mononymously as Nemo, is a Swiss musician and singer-rapper who plays the violin, piano and drums. They were the first openly non-binary act to represent Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest, and later won the 2024 contest with the song "The Code". They were the first openly non-binary musician to win the contest, and the third winner representing Switzerland (following the 1956 and 1988 competitions).

Infobox

Born

Nemo Mettler (1999-08-03) 3 August 1999 (age 26)Biel, Canton of Bern, Switzerland

Genres

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Occupations

Singer rapper

Instruments

Vocals violin piano drums

Labels

Bakara Music

Website

nemothings.com

Tables

List of albums, with selected details · Discography › Studio albums

SWI

Title

SWI

Details

GER

Arthouse

Title

Arthouse

Details

Released: 10 October 2025 Label: Better Now Formats: Digital download, streaming

Peak chart positions

Title	Details	Peak chart positions
		SWI	GER
Arthouse	Released: 10 October 2025 Label: Better Now Formats: Digital download, streaming	3	95

List of EPs, with selected details · Discography › Extended plays

SWI

Title

SWI

Clownfisch

Title

Clownfisch

Details

Released: 13 June 2015 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming

Peak chart positions

Momänt-Kids

Title

Momänt-Kids

Details

Released: 21 October 2017 Label: Bakara Music Formats: Digital download, streaming

Peak chart positions

—

Fundbüro

Title

Fundbüro

Details

Released: 17 November 2017 Label: Bakara Music Formats: Digital download, streaming

Peak chart positions

—

Whatever Feels Right

Title

Whatever Feels Right

Details

Released: 9 September 2022 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming

Peak chart positions

—

"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Title

"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Title	Details	Peak chart positions
Title	Details	SWI
Clownfisch	Released: 13 June 2015 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming	95
Momänt-Kids	Released: 21 October 2017 Label: Bakara Music Formats: Digital download, streaming	—
Fundbüro	Released: 17 November 2017 Label: Bakara Music Formats: Digital download, streaming	—
Whatever Feels Right	Released: 9 September 2022 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming	—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

· Discography › Singles › As lead artist

Title	Year	Peak chart positions										Certifications	Album or EP
Title	Year	SWI	FIN	GER	IRE	ITA	NLD	NOR	SWE	UK	WW	Certifications	Album or EP
"Himalaya"	2016	27	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Momänt-Kids
"Style"(with Marc Amacher)	2017	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album single
"Du"		4	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	IFPI SWI: Platinum	Fundbüro
"Usserirdisch"		64	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Fundbüro
"Crush uf di"	2018	77	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album singles
"5i uf de Uhr"	2019	31	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"365"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Girl us mire City"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Dance with Me"	2020	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Video Games"	2020	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Hailey"(with Chelan)	2021	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Orange & Blue
"Certified Pop Queen"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album singles
"Chleiderchäschtli"(with KT Gorique [fr])		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album singles
"Lonely AF"	2022	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Whatever Feels Right
"Own Sh¡t"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"F*ck Love"(with Anthony de la Torre)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Be like You"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"This Body"	2023	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album singles
"Falling Again"	2024	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album singles
"The Code"		1	3	14	5	61	13	13	5	18	52	IFPI SWI: Platinum	Arthouse
"Eurostar"		54	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Arthouse
"Satellite"	2025	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album single
"Casanova"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Arthouse
"Unexplainable"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"God's a Raver"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Hocus Pocus"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

· Discography › Singles › As featured artist

Title	Year	Album or EP
"Sheriff"(Visu featuring Nemo)	2016	Sex & Röschti
"Singer"(Dodo [de] featuring Nemo)	2017	Pfingstweid
"Legend"(Stress featuring Nemo)	2019	Sincèrement
"Walk Away"(Pablo Nouvelle featuring Nemo)	2025	2025

· Discography › Other charted songs

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Certifications	Album or EP
		SWI
"Ke bock"	2017	31	IFPI SWI: Gold	Momänt-Kids
"Kunstwärch"		90		Fundbüro

· Awards and achievements

2017

Year

2017

Award

Energy Star Night

Category

Energy Music Award

Nominee(s)

Themself

Result

Won

Prix Walo

Year

Prix Walo

Award

Best Newcomer

Category

Won

Swiss Music Awards

Year

Swiss Music Awards

Award

Best Talent

Category

Won

2018

Year

2018

Award

Best Male Solo Act

Category

Won

Best Breaking Act

Year

Best Breaking Act

Award

Won

Best Live Act

Year

Best Live Act

Award

Won

Best Hit

Year

Best Hit

Award

"Du"

Category

Won

2024

Year

2024

Award

OUTmusic Award

Category

Eurovision Song of the Year

Nominee(s)

"The Code"

Result

Won

Eurostory Award

Year

Eurostory Award

Award

Best Lyrics

Category

Won

MTV Europe Music Awards

Year

MTV Europe Music Awards

Award

Best Swiss Act

Category

Themself

Nominee(s)

Won

Eurovision Awards

Year

Eurovision Awards

Award

Best Artistic Vision

Category

Nominated

Vocal Powerhouse Award

Year

Vocal Powerhouse Award

Award

Won

Style Icon

Year

Style Icon

Award

Runner-up

Best Music Video

Year

Best Music Video

Award

"The Code"

Category

Runner-up

Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards

Year

Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards

Award

Person of the Year

Category

Themself

Nominee(s)

Won

2025

Year

2025

Award

Swiss Music Awards

Category

Best National Solo Act

Nominee(s)

Won

Best Streaming Artist

Year

Best Streaming Artist

Award

Nominated

Most Rising Artist on Social Media

Year

Most Rising Artist on Social Media

Award

Nominated

Best Hit

Year

Best Hit

Award

"The Code"

Category

Won

Year	Award	Category	Nominee(s)	Result	Ref.
2017	Energy Star Night	Energy Music Award	Themself	Won
	Prix Walo	Best Newcomer		Won
	Swiss Music Awards	Best Talent		Won
2018		Best Male Solo Act		Won
		Best Breaking Act		Won
		Best Live Act		Won
		Best Hit	"Du"	Won
2024	OUTmusic Award	Eurovision Song of the Year	"The Code"	Won
	Eurostory Award	Best Lyrics	"The Code"	Won
	MTV Europe Music Awards	Best Swiss Act	Themself	Won
	Eurovision Awards	Best Artistic Vision		Nominated
		Vocal Powerhouse Award		Won
		Style Icon		Runner-up
		Best Music Video	"The Code"	Runner-up
	Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards	Person of the Year	Themself	Won
2025	Swiss Music Awards	Best National Solo Act		Won
		Best Streaming Artist		Nominated
		Most Rising Artist on Social Media		Nominated
		Best Hit	"The Code"	Won

· External links

Preceded byRemo Forrerwith "Watergun"

Awards and achievements

Preceded byRemo Forrerwith "Watergun"

Awards and achievements

Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024

Awards and achievements

Succeeded byZoë Mëwith "Voyage"

Preceded by Loreenwith "Tattoo"

Awards and achievements

Preceded by Loreenwith "Tattoo"

Awards and achievements

Winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024

Awards and achievements

Succeeded by JJwith "Wasted Love"

Awards and achievements
Preceded byRemo Forrerwith "Watergun"	Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024	Succeeded byZoë Mëwith "Voyage"
Preceded by Loreenwith "Tattoo"	Winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024	Succeeded by JJwith "Wasted Love"

References

"Casanova" did not enter the Swiss Singles Chart, but peaked at No. 2 on the Swiss Artist Single Charts Top 10.
"Unexplainable" did not enter the Swiss Singles Chart, but peaked at No. 3 on the Swiss Artist Single Charts Top 10.
Mettler is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns.
Released exclusively as a Spotify single.
Aargauer Zeitung
http://www.aargauerzeitung.ch/kultur/dieser-17-jaehrige-zahnspangentraeger-wird-der-naechste-mundart-rap-star-130641392
"Nemo: Ein 16-Jähriger trocknet die Schweizer Rapszene ab"
http://www.srf.ch/radio-srf-virus/cypher/nemo-ein-16-jaehriger-trocknet-die-schweizer-rapszene-ab
AP News
https://apnews.com/article/eurovision-nemo-switzerland-34c10f340b192d15e807c8e899f2f3ff
Sky News
https://news.sky.com/story/switzerland-wins-eurovision-as-chaos-engulfs-iconic-song-contest-13133959
Rockol
https://www.rockol.it/news-744359/eurovision-vincitore-svizzera-nemo-chi-e-the-code
ajour.ch
https://ajour.ch/de/story/507954/nemo-bringt-mit-bieler-sinfonieorchester-den-escsong-neu-rauser-den-escsong-neu-raus
www.bbc.com
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crgy7l6er7vo
Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF)
https://www.srf.ch/radio-srf-3/musik/eurovision-song-contest-2024-swiss-music-awards-und-viral-rap-nemo-ist-ein-alter-musik-hase
ZHdK
https://www.zhdk.ch/meldung/nemo-gewinnt-eurovision-song-contest-2024-7463
The New York Times
https://www.proquest.com/docview/3053575322
www.eurovision.de
https://www.eurovision.de/teilnehmer/ESC-Siegeract-Nemo-setzt-Zeichen-zur-Selbstfindung,schweiz1242.html
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/7mIMItT98S2Q3ontLFVazl
www.eurofansradio.com
https://www.eurofansradio.com/eurovision-2024/switzerland-it-s-nemo-for-eurovision-2024-with-the-song-the-code
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/56uTsuTik7IxVPKDXjhxrf
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/6GHBqo8K3Tt4SDBV9791z1
The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/eurovision/nemo-eurovision-2024-switzerland-the-code-lyrics-b2543324.html
hitparade.ch
https://hitparade.ch/artist/Nemo
ZHdK
https://www.zhdk.ch/meldung/892
Der Bund
https://www.derbund.ch/vor-sing-meinen-song-und-esc-erhofft-sich-nemo-den-sieg-132065164215
Schweizer Illustrierte
https://www.schweizer-illustrierte.ch/people/swiss-stars/nemo-outet-sich-als-non-binar-656070
Corriere della Sera
https://www.corriere.it/spettacoli/eurovision/24_maggio_12/nemo-chi-e-il-concorrente-svizzero-vincitore-di-eurovision-2024-b28be4f8-b4c4-4b62-8aff-f82c94588xlk.shtml
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/5ijSggohuCezMuuvUXF5ed
Eurovision.tv
https://eurovision.tv/story/nemo-the-code-malmo-switzerland
The Observer
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/article/2024/may/12/switzerland-wins-eurovision-song-contest-after-controversial-grand-final
The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/2024/05/11/eurovision-2024-winner-final-joost-klein/
La Repubblica
https://www.repubblica.it/spettacoli/musica/2024/05/12/news/nemo_svizzera_vincitore_eurovision_2024-422918309/
Der Bund
https://www.derbund.ch/nemos-eltern-gruendeten-die-ideenfabrik-brainstore-in-biel-190822068877
Der Bund
https://www.derbund.ch/nemos-eltern-gruendeten-die-ideenfabrik-brainstore-in-biel-190822068877
Fanpage.it
https://www.fanpage.it/spettacolo/eventi/chi-e-nemo-cantante-della-svizzera-e-prima-persona-non-binaria-a-vincere-leurovision-song-contest/
Schweizer Illustrierte
https://www.schweizer-illustrierte.ch/stars/schweiz/nemo-der-bieler-saenger-auf-srk-mission-in-el-salvador
Münchner Merkur
https://www.merkur.de/boulevard/nemo-eurovision-song-contest-non-binaer-pansexuell-bedeutung-freundin-schweiz-93069666.html
Neue Zürcher Zeitung
https://www.nzz.ch/feuilleton/gewinnt-nemo-fuer-die-schweiz-den-esc-ld.1825815
Tages-Anzeiger
https://www.tagesanzeiger.ch/neue-musik-von-nemo-nonbinaer-und-vorerst-nur-noch-auf-englisch-474168042237
they/them
https://www.instagram.com/p/Czg2tCzIoZZ/
they/them
https://eurovision.rtl.lu/news/a/2195083.html
The Daily Telegraph
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/0/eurovision-nemo-mettler-the-code-winning-song-review/
Neue Zürcher Zeitung
https://www.nzz.ch/feuilleton/gewinnt-nemo-fuer-die-schweiz-den-esc-ld.1825815
20min.ch
https://www.20min.ch/story/nemo-ueber-interview-abbruch-und-umzug-nach-london-103192112
Nemo wagt Neuanfang in Paris. In: Blick.ch, 16. Juli 2025.
https://www.blick.ch/people-tv/schweiz/nomadenleben-ade-nemo-wagt-neuanfang-in-paris-id21055410.html
AP News
https://apnews.com/article/switzerland-gender-a48e05b6e5d0c307b3ead2bdd686f9a5
Yahoo News
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/switzerlands-nemo-wins-eurovision-song-034708168.html
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/16/eurovision-winner-nemo-urges-switzerland-to-bring-in-third-gender
Deutsche Welle
https://www.dw.com/en/eurovision-2025-politics-scandals-and-front-runners/a-72541928
HuffPost
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/eurovision-winner-nemo-backs-israel_uk_681ca2d0e4b00e22a29934ff
"Discographie von Nemo"
https://www.offiziellecharts.de/suche?artist_search=Nemo&do_search=do
Arthouse
https://www.culturefix.co.uk/?p=33774
"Nemo: The Code"
https://ifpi.fi/lista/artistit/nemo/the+code/
"Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50"
https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/irish-singles-chart/20240517/ie7501
"Top Singoli – Classifica settimanale WK 20"
https://www.fimi.it/top-of-the-music/archivio-classifiche-settimanali/archivio-classifiche-per-settimana/?tipo=2&anno=2024&settimana=20#tabs-1b
Dutch Charts
https://dutchcharts.nl/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Nemo
"Singel 2024 uke 20"
https://topplista.no/charts/singles/2024-w20/
"Veckolista Singlar, vecka 20"
https://www.sverigetopplistan.se/chart/41?dspy=2024&dspp=20
Official Charts Company
https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/nemo/
Billboard
http://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-global-200/2024-05-25/
"The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards (Nemo)"
http://www.swisscharts.com/search_certifications.asp?search=Nemo
"CH-Artist Single Charts Top 10 – Woche: 18/2025"
https://hitparade.ch/charts/singles-ch/04-05-2025
"CH-Artist Single Charts Top 10 – Woche: 21/2025"
https://hitparade.ch/charts/singles-ch/25-05-2025
energy.ch
https://energy.ch/star-night/artikel/ein-gewaltiges-musikspektakel-die-energy-star-night-2017
prixwalo.ch
https://www.prixwalo.ch/prix-walo/44-prix-walo
srf.ch
https://energy.ch/star-night/artikel/ein-gewaltiges-musikspektakel-die-energy-star-night-2017
loadsofmusic.com
https://www.loadsofmusic.com/2018/01/swiss-music-awards-2018-the-showacts-and-nominees/
srf.ch
https://energy.ch/star-night/artikel/ein-gewaltiges-musikspektakel-die-energy-star-night-2017
"Nemo wins the 2024 OUTmusic Award"
https://www.out.tv/en_IE/news/nemo-wins-the-2024-outmusic-award?acceptCookies=663c3a71d5674
"Switzerland wins our Eurostory Best Lyrics Award 2024"
https://eurostory.nl/en/switzerland-wins-eurostory-best-lyrics-award-2024/
The Philippine Star
https://www.philstar.com/music/2024/11/11/2399310/full-list-mtv-emas-2024-winners
eurovision.tv
https://eurovision.tv/story/vote-eurovision-awards-2024
eurovision.tv
https://eurovision.tv/story/eurovision-awards-2024-winners
Attitude
https://www.attitude.co.uk/news/nemo-person-of-the-year-speech-474294/
Blick
https://www.blick.ch/people-tv/schweiz/nemo-viermal-auf-der-liste-das-sind-die-nominationen-fuer-die-swiss-music-awards-2025-id20787981.html
Blick
https://www.blick.ch/people-tv/schweiz/nemo-raeumt-ab-das-sind-die-gewinner-der-swiss-music-awards-2025-id20915629.html