Stereo Terror interview:  “You never know what can happen, so remember to have fun”

The last few editions of Eurovision have seen songs that have defied the confines of genre — and the risks paid off, whether it was Käärijä’s industrial dance-pop in “Cha Cha Cha” or the opera-meets-drum and bass style of Nemo’s winning song “The Code.” 

Stereo Terror, a Finnish disco-metal DJ duo, isn’t limited by genre either. Their entry for Eesti Laul 2025, Estonia’s national selection for Eurovision, brings together elements of metal and disco to remind listeners that we still need to find ways to have fun when the world feels heavy. 

We talked to Stereo Terror’s founding members, Saku Solin and Henry Uhlgren ahead of this weekend’s edition of Eesti Laul. Check out the music video and our Q&A below! 

How would you introduce yourself to new fans who are discovering you from around the world? 

Saku: We’ve been friends for nearly 20 years, from different music scenes and deejaying at different clubs. Henry asked me once if I’d like to DJ with him. And I thought, “Why not? I’d like to try that as well.” At some point, we were both at a bar in Helsinki, and we figured out we love all kinds of music that give you good energy and vibes. So why are we doing the same 1980s and 90s metal songs? Could we mix it with dance or EDM? 

We were doing good parties, mixing metal and dance music. We wanted it to sound like a party where we want to be. It kept growing bigger and bigger, and people really seemed to love what we do. And we loved it, so we started wondering if we should become an artist and make our own music as well. 

Can you tell us more about “Prty Till the End of the World?” 

Henry: The song has been written from the angle that when you look outside or read a magazine, everything is bad and something negative is always happening. If you can’t get over them, the world will end, so remember to party until the end of the world. You never know what can happen, so remember to have fun. Do the things you love and don’t worry about what people think. 

Saku: We needed a Eurovision song but with a Stereo Terror twist. There is a little middle finger-ish, sarcastic view for the whole thing. “End of the world” sounds like a bad thing for most people, but maybe the fear is not the whole truth. 

What can we expect from you at a live show?

Henry: The best part of our shows is that you never know what will happen, who’s going to be there, whether it’s guitarists, drummers or dancers. Sometimes, it’s even a surprise for us, and that’s the fun part of doing this.

Saku: After Eesti Laul, I want to believe we’ve made some friends from the competition as well, so it would be lovely to have other competitors on our stage, at our party as well. That’s the beating heart behind Stereo Terror, to make the party look like what you want it to be.

I love that you don’t box yourself in by certain genres. 

Henry: When we’re collaborating, it doesn’t matter if you’re from a different genre or the metal scene. We’ve had a single with Noora Louhimo from the metal band Battle Beast, and then we went to the other side of the rabbit hole and made a summer hit with the rapper Seksikäs-Suklaa. There are lots of different things we like. We’d hate to get stuck in metal, or rock, or disco. It’s impossible to stay in one thing. 

What is it like to bring your unique style to Eesti Laul and have a chance to showcase it internationally? 

Henry: It’s a challenge and an opportunity. We just hope people will root for us. We like seeing reaction videos and comments, and we’re delighted people are talking about us so much. We’re not under a big record label or anything. We want Stereo Terror to pop up everywhere! It doesn’t matter if you don’t like it; just wait until you see it live. 

Can you share any hints about what the final performance will be like? 

Saku: It’ll be more like a band set than a DJ set. Visuals are one of the main things in our show. Our visual director is a crazy man… We hope that it looks as cool as we want it to look in the arena. 

What’s your personal connection to Eurovision? Do you have memories of the show throughout your life? 

Henry: Of course, we have memories from 2006, when we had our first victory with Lordi. That was the first time we were watching the competition from the start.

Saku: I knew about EUrovision as a youngster but I didn’t pay attention, I probably thought it was an old-people singing contest. But after Lordi, I’ve been more or less actively watching what happens at the main final. I’m interested in the singers, the talents, and the show itself. The visuals are out of this world. 

Henry: That’s something we’d like to experience for sure.

What can fans look out for from you in the coming year? 

Saku: Get us to play in your city, your venue. We are indie artists, so let the venue know we’ll bring the party. And then we’ll do what we do best. 

Henry: This year, we’ll have new songs and interesting guests. New things are coming! We don’t want to stand here and wait for Eurovision. 

Any other message you’d like to share with fans who are reading? 

Saku: If you haven’t yet, check out our other songs! Let us know who’d you like to see playing with us and featured in our songs. It’s not just me and Henry, it’s the whole audience. Keeping this beast alive means we need all those ideas and collabs. 

Henry: If you like “Prty Till the End of the World,” share it and help people find us. In return, we’ll give you a party you’ve never seen before.

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