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Be consistent, be yourself: Kiara Nelson on her way to success

How do you become a pop star if you dread singing in front of an audience?...
Jukka Hätinen, 24.6.2021
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No more giving in: Jesse Markin's second chance

Veteran Finnish rapper and singer Jesse Markin's second solo album "Noir" offers a deeper portrait of...
Joni Kling, 11.6.2021
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Afrobeat fusion and teleworking – Helsinki-Cotonou Ensemble's long road to album completion

Formed in Benin a decade ago, Helsinki-Cotonou Ensemble faced big logistical challenges in creating their fifth...
Wif Stenger, 7.6.2021
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Younger by the year – jazz legend Eero Koivistoinen at 75

Finnish jazz legend Eero Koivistoinen celebrated his 75th birthday in January. Music Finland seized the opportunity...
Matti Nives, 4.6.2021
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Romance, dreams and no plan b's – the blues according to Tomi Saario

Tomi Saario moved to London to play every jam session and open mic night he could...
Jukka Hätinen, 28.5.2021
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Grind until you make it – Grammy nominated producer MD$ preps beatmakers for the international market

Finland's top hip hop producer MD$ sees business-wise no point in sticking to his home turf....
Jukka Hätinen, 31.3.2021
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Flamboyant, apocalyptic, lovable: Suistamon Sähkö

In eight years, the four-piece ethno techno outfit Suistamon Sähkö has grown from a research project...
Mikael Mattila, 31.3.2021
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Blind Channel: Take a shot for the new-generation pop

Finnish Eurovision darlings Blind Channel combine metal, rap and pop hooks. The band is often referred...
Mervi Vuorela, 19.3.2021
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NEØV and Black Twig: The album is the heart of indie

NEØV and Black Twig have been at the forefront of Finnish indie rock for the past...
Joni Kling, 12.3.2021
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New Ro: Blossoming through the obstacles

Although her album "Late Bloomer", released on Solina Records in February, may be her first under...
Jukka Hätinen, 3.3.2021
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Composer Antti Auvinen: Defying expectations

Composer Antti Auvinen’s music has been described as noisy and aggressive, like the heavy metal he’s...
Wif Stenger, 2.3.2021
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Sampo Haapamäki: Tendency towards musical resolution and interaction between inner elements of music

Composer Sampo Haapamäki's long-term intention has been to carefully evoke and nurture his nascent musical ideas,...
Kare Eskola, 5.1.2021