Q&A with teknonket

We had the amazing chance to do an exclusive interview with teknonket, the creative genius behind some of the super funniest and smartest memes in Kosovo’s clubbing scene.

Teknonket has become a big name for ravers, combining humor with important messages about staying safe and enjoying nightlife. In this special interview, we asked them about journey, favorite moments, and dreams for the future of electronic music in Kosovo. 

Let’s peek into the world of teknonket and learn more about the person behind the iconic memes!💿🎶✨

1. Hi Teknonket! You’re like the superhero of Kosovo’s clubbing scene. What inspired you to start this amazing account for ravers?

teknonket:
Hello Ksclubbing, thanks for having me. Well, in my teens, I was really into memes, starting with websites like DamnLOL, 9gag, and 4chan.

Not only did I enjoy the memes, but I also made a lot of them and shared them with my friends on chats or my Facebook account. Later, when I started raving, I found a page on Instagram called Ketflix & Pills. First of all, I was really impressed by their creativity in choosing their name (inspired by the internet term "Netflix and Chill") and the content that was relatable for ravers all over the world.

I greatly enjoyed their posts, but I always felt the need to add something from our experiences here in Kosovo. I knew immediately that I had to start a page of my own, and the first step was to create a good, creative "branding."

I was simultaneously thinking of the name and logo, so I thought a vinyl plate in the middle would look cool. When I came up with the name, it served as the letter "O" as well. To be honest, I'm proud of my branding, and I like it a lot because it means "Techno under Ketamine," and it can be read both forward and backward. Plus, it’s a classic black-and-white logo, and I like the font I found online, which I put together using Microsoft Paint 🙂.

So, I started the page in November 2018 and didn’t tell anyone—not even my friends—because I was skeptical that my memes might be bad and they’d just say they were good to support me, lol. I only followed it with my personal account after it reached my friend group and they shared it in the group chat. Then I told them it was me, after about a month or so.

2. Your posts are always funny but also really smart. How do you balance humor with educating people about serious stuff like drugs and clubbing safety?

teknonket: 

Thank you for noticing, haha! Honestly, finding that balance has always been important to me. I think humor is a powerful tool—it breaks down barriers and makes people more open to hearing messages they might otherwise ignore.

When it comes to clubbing culture and topics like drug safety, the goal is never to glorify anything but to keep it real.

I try to share things that reflect the experience, both the fun and the risks, without sounding preachy. A lot of ravers have been in situations where they’ve learned things the hard way, so if I can use humor to spark conversations or make people think twice, that’s a win. Some posts are purely for laughs, but when I touch on serious topics, I try to keep the jokes relatable while still getting the message across.

3. What’s the craziest or funniest reaction you’ve gotten from one of your posts? Did anyone ever recognize you at a rave?

teknonket: 

There have been a lot of funny reactions to my posts, but I’d say the most memorable feedback came when I coined the term "Serviskat." People still mention it to me to this day.

At first, hardly anyone knew who teknonket was, which made it even more interesting. A lot of my followers preferred to keep it that way, and honestly, I agreed. But as time passed, I started engaging more in conversations with my audience. Eventually, I revealed myself to some of them when we crossed paths at raves.

The reactions were always epic—they really motivated me to keep creating. Every time I met a follower, they’d tell me their favorite meme, and it was almost always a different one. 

That kind of feedback has been so valuable, helping me understand what resonates and what to create next.

4. You go to almost every event in Kosovo! How do you keep up with all the parties? Do you ever get tired of dancing? 😄

teknonket:

To be honest, I used to go to almost every event in Kosovo from 2015 to 2020, but over the last five years, I’ve started going out less often. I’ve been focusing more on working out, my job, and life in general.

The secret is that working out has kept me energized all these years, but as I get older, I find myself attending events less frequently. Even when I do go, I don’t stay out until morning anymore.

5. Drugs are a big topic in the clubbing world. Why do you think it’s so important to talk openly about it, and what’s your main advice for staying safe?

I think it’s important to talk openly about drugs in the clubbing scene because it’s happening, and we can’t pretend it’s not. 

I’ve seen people avoid discussing it because they fear they’re promoting drug use, but the truth is, ignoring the topic doesn’t help.

Sometimes, even when people do bring it up, they generalize the entire community and talk down to recreational users, treating them like “old junkies.” That approach doesn’t work; in fact, it often leads to jokes about how “great” drugs are, which is the last thing we want.

Personally, I’ve always wanted to use my influence to make recreational drug use as safe as possible.

I’ve had people reach out to me with different ideas, and I still consider them to this day. What’s holding me back from diving deeper into this issue is that I’m not quite where I want to be in my personal life yet. I’ve also received advice from a lawyer friend suggesting that I wait for a potential shift in drug laws. According to them, getting too involved could land me in trouble.

Regardless, I do see myself contributing more to this conversation in the future.

6. If you had to describe Kosovo’s clubbing scene in three words, what would they be? And why?

teknonket: 

This one’s a bit tough for me since I love to elaborate, but I’ll give it a try. 

I’d say the three words that describe Kosovo’s clubbing scene are "youth," "energy," and "influence."

The youth and energy are pretty self-explanatory—we have a young, energized population here in Kosovo, and we absolutely love to party.

As for "influence," I’d say that we’re heavily influenced by internet trends, and not always in the best way. I’ve noticed people glorifying drugs and low lives, similar to what you see in other cultures with different struggles. I also see our music tastes being shaped by viral internet clips.

For example, right now, younger generations are really into hard-style techno, and these events are attracting more and more people. Even fashion is influenced by the internet. Sometimes, when I see the outfits at these hard-style techno raves, I feel like uniqueness is fading because of these trends.

7. Do you think the clubbing lifestyle in Kosovo is changing? What’s one thing you think clubbers need to do to make it even better?

teknonket:

It is definitely changing at a fast pace. As I mentioned earlier, the dominant music genre used to be proper techno, but now hard techno is taking over, and I feel like this shift happened really quickly.

While we’re on the topic, I’d like to give a shout-out to labels and promoters like Hapësira, Servis, Zone Club, Rave Travel, Euphoria, PriBeats, etc., who have pushed the scene forward by booking some of the best DJs of our time and bringing them to Kosovo.

To make the scene even better, I think clubbers need to realize that it’s okay to miss a rave. 

It’s okay to listen to your body and not feel pressured to dance if you're not feeling up to it. 

I’ve seen people push themselves too hard in the name of the culture.

It’s also perfectly fine to have different music and fashion tastes than the majority and attend events that resonate with you, rather than just going to what’s considered “hot.”

I’d also encourage labels and promoters to offer more diverse events so everyone can find the type of music they like and the vibe that suits them. 

To wrap it up, I’d say we need more diversity in the clubbing culture.

8. What’s your dream for the future of the electronic music scene in Kosovo?

teknonket: 

My dream for the future of the electronic music scene is to put Kosovo on the map as a country known for having some of the best electronic music parties and festivals.

I hope that one day, Prishtina will be recognized for this lifestyle, just like Berlin is.

by KSClubbing crew