Mikko Pykäri was best known from indie darlings Regina, who broke up both as a band and the relationship central to it. Flying solo he enlists a number of singers to convey what seems like his sincere feelings about it all.
Erkko Lehtinen
Helsinki-based DJ, curator, promoter and writer, founder of Stadin Juhannus and Tavastian Lauantaidisko, previously working with the programming team at Flow Festival and the Nordic showcase By:Larm among others.
Finland
Sanna “Litku” Klemetti burst on the scene the previous year with her infectious songs fusing garage rock and DIY punk attitude with classic vintage pop or even schlager.
Sanna “Litku” Klemetti burst on the scene the previous year with her infectious songs fusing garage rock and DIY punk attitude with classic vintage pop or even schlager.
Being a fan of an indie band is almost like making an investment: you buy the record, wear the pin or t-shirt, make more converts (but not too many!).
Being a fan of an indie band is almost like making an investment: you buy the record, wear the pin or t-shirt, make more converts (but not too many!).
Finnish singer-songwriter Mikko Joensuu continues his triumphal march with an impressive second part of his “Amen” trilogy.
Finnish singer-songwriter Mikko Joensuu continues his triumphal march with an impressive second part of his “Amen” trilogy.
While I was familiar with the group already, when I heard The Holy’s latest single, “This Will Be the Day That I Die”, I was taken aback for a moment. In fact, listening offhandedly to the radio playing in the other room, I actually mistook it for something by Coldplay. And I liked it.
While I was familiar with the group already, when I heard The Holy’s latest single, “This Will Be the Day That I Die”, I was taken aback for a moment. In fact, listening offhandedly to the radio playing in the other room, I actually mistook it for something by Coldplay. And I liked it.
For once, it’s hard to overstate it, Alma is a sensation. The Helsinki-based 20 year old is causing waves with her debut single “Karma”, which was recently playlisted by Sir Elton John, of all people.
The Hearing is the electronic pop solo project of Ringa Manner, though this already feels like a huge understatement, a vein attempt in clumsy contextualizing, just to explain her backround in a punk rock band.
The Hearing is the electronic pop solo project of Ringa Manner, though this already feels like a huge understatement, a vein attempt in clumsy contextualizing, just to explain her backround in a punk rock band.
Kuparilinna is a new Finnish band not afraid to wear their influences on their sleeves.
Kuparilinna is a new Finnish band not afraid to wear their influences on their sleeves.
For about five years, singer-songwriter Mikko Joensuu has been a real hidden treasure in Finnish independent music. His highly anticipated debut solo album “Amen 1” finally materializing this May, the secret is out and needs to be shouted from the rooftops.
For about five years, singer-songwriter Mikko Joensuu has been a real hidden treasure in Finnish independent music. His highly anticipated debut solo album “Amen 1” finally materializing this May, the secret is out and needs to be shouted from the rooftops.
Helsinki-based group Feels needed just over 10 minutes of music on their Soundcloud to make many of us inpatiently wait for their debut EP, “Butterflies”.