Before taking to the stage at Amsterdam’s Eurovision in Concert, Rory spoke with Shkodra Elektronike for an interview. The duo is representing Albania at Eurovision 2025 with their entry “Zjerm”
Check out our interview with Shkodra Elektronike here!
Rory and the duo talked about the Albanian electronica scene, the origin of Beatriçe’s now iconic dance moves, and Kolë’s favourite flavours of rakia.
Who are Shkodra Elektronike?
Kolë Laca and Beatriçe Gjergji formed the folktronica duo Shkodra Elektronike, named after their home city of Shkodër in Albania’s North West. They would begin to gain traction in their native Albania in 2020 with the release of their first singles. Before participating in, and winning Albania’s Festival i Këngës with their song “Zjerm” they had also as songwriters in the festival’s 60th edition for Rezarta Smaja’s “E jemja nuse”.
Shkodra Elektronike will be participating in Eurovision 2025 with their entry “Zjerm”, which was written by the duo themselves alongside Lekë Gjeloshi.
Albania’s Eurovision Journey
In 2004, Albania made their debut into the Eurovision Song Contest with Anjeza Shahini with “Image of You”, which placed 7th in the final. Since their debut, Albania has participated 20 times, and made the final 10 times. They achieved their best result in 2012, where Rona Nishliu placed 5th with “Suus”.
Besa represented Albania in 2024 with the song “Titan”. “Titan” performed in the second semi-final, where it ultimately placed fifteenth out of sixteen, receiving 14 points from the televote.
Are you excited to see Shkodra Elektronike compete at Eurovision? What do you think of their entry “Zjerm”? As always, let us know what you think by commenting below. Also, be sure to follow ‘That Eurovision Site’ on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads TikTok and Bluesky as we prepare for Eurovision 2025.
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