Shkodra Elektronike
Shkodra Elektronike | |
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 Shkodra Elektronike in 2025 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Shkodër, Albania |
| Genres | Folktronica |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels | Alt Orient |
| Members |
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| Website | https://www.shkodraelektronike.com/ |
Shkodra Elektronike (Albanian pronunciation: [ˈʃkɔdɾa ɛlɛktɾɔˈnikɛ]) is an Albanian-Italian folktronica duo formed in 2019 in Shkodër and consists of members Kolë Laca (Albanian pronunciation: [ˈkɔlə ˈlat͡sa]) and Beatriçe Gjergji (Albanian pronunciation: [beaˈtɾit͡ʃɛ ˈɟɛɾɟi]) . The singers both hold Albanian and Italian citizenships.[1] They represented Albania at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2025 with the song "Zjerm".
History
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The duo are originally from Shkodër in northern Albania. They are Albanian immigrants who grew up in Italy and hold dual citizenship. They gained popularity in Albania through the release of successful singles such as "Ku e Gjeta Vedin" and "Synin si Qershia" in 2020.[2][3] They began performing at various international festivals.
Shkodra Elektronike also composed "E jemja nuse" which was performed by Rezarta Smaja in Festivali i Këngës 60, finishing in third place.[4]
In 2022, they released their debut EP, Live @ Uzina, with the featured single "Turtulleshë".
In 2024, Shkodra Elektronike was selected to compete in Festivali i Këngës 63 with the song "Zjerm".[5] On 21 December 2024, they secured their place in the final,[6] ultimately winning the festival and going on to represent Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.[7]
Although they did not win Eurovision, they received highly positive reviews from critics. In a CNN article titled "All 26 Eurovision songs, ranked from worst to first", Shkodra Elektronike's "Zjerm" was ranked as the best song entry.[8]
The article highlighted the duo's distinctive pairing and their song's evocative lyrics, noting their potential to secure a victory for Albania. CNN quoted Gjergji expressing the immense emotions and pressure of performing on the Eurovision stage, while also noting the duo's ambivalence toward the contest's typical music, which added to their unique appeal and garnered significant fan buzz.[8]
Musical style and artistry
[edit]The music of Shkodra Elektronike is characterized by a fusion of genres such as electronic, pop, and traditional Albanian music. It is structured around catchy melodies, engaging rhythms, and lyrics that often address themes like love or everyday life.[9] The core of the project is the duo's passion for re-interpreting traditional songs of Shkodër in a contemporary electronic style.[7]
Discography
[edit]Extended plays
[edit]| Title | Details |
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| Live @ Uzina |
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| Shndrit! |
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Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album or EP | |||
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| GRE Int. [12] |
LTU [13] |
SWE Heat. [14] |
SWI [15] | |||
| "Ku e gjeta vedin" | 2020 | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles |
| "Synin si qershia" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Turtulleshë" | 2022 | — | — | — | — | Live @ Uzina |
| "Vaj si kenka ba dynjaja" (featuring Fanfara Tirana) |
2023 | — | — | — | — | Non-album single |
| "Zjerm" | 2024 | 8 | 29 | 13 | 78 | Shndrit! |
References
[edit]- ^ Helgeson, Justina (23 December 2024). "Albania: Shkodra Elektronike to Eurovision 2025 with "Zjerm"". Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- ^ "Shkodra Elektronike" (in Italian). Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ^ "Clubbing e vibrazioni balcaniche: in anteprima il video di "Synin si Qershia" degli Shkodra Elektronike". Billboard Italia (in Italian). 20 October 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ^ "It consists of two Albanian immigrants from Italy: Some details you don't know about Shkodra Elektronike". VOX News. 23 December 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ Granger, Anthony (15 November 2024). "🇦🇱 Albania: Full Line-Up of Festivali i Këngës 63 Song Titles Released". Eurovoix. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- ^ Andersson, Rafael (21 December 2024). "🇦🇱 Albania: Festivali i Këngës 63 Finalists Selected". Eurovoix. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- ^ a b "Shkodra Elektronike win 'Festivali i Këngës' and will represent Albania at Eurovision". eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. 24 December 2024. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- ^ a b Picheta, Rob (16 May 2025). "Eurovision 2025: Every song, ranked from worst to first". CNN. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ "Shkodra Elektronike". Balkan:Most. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- ^ "Live @ Uzina - EP by Shkodra Elektronike". Spotify. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- ^ "shndrit! - EP by Shkodra Elektronike". Spotify. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
- ^ "Official IFPI Charts − Digital Singles Chart (International) − Εβδομάδα: 21/2025" (in Greek). IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on 28 May 2025. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ "2025 21-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. 23 May 2025. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 21, 2025". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ "Shkodra Elektronike – Zjerm" (in Swiss High German). Swiss Hitparade. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
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