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    Us: the rock’n’roll dream that turned real

    The fresh-sounding DIY rock’n’roll band Us has made its way to clubs and festivals in the...
    Vilho Rajala, 17.6.2026
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    4AD sign Liima, the new band by Tatu Rönkkö and Efterklang

    Finnish percussionist Tatu Rönkkö (Elifantree, Auteur Jazz) and Danish indie rock trio Efterklang have formed a...
    14.1.2016
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    Two albums conducted by Sakari Oramo nominated at BBC Music Magazine Awards

    BBC Music Magazine Awards nominate recordings by Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra and Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, both conducted...
    12.1.2016
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    • Folk & Global

    Albums by Anne-Mari Kivimäki and Freija chosen as the folk albums of the year 2015

    Two albums, Lakkautettu kylä (“A Closed-down Village”) by Anne-Mari Kivimäki as well as Liki (“Very Near”)...
    10.1.2016
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    • Folk & Global

    Maija Kauhanen and Joonas Widenius Trio represent Finland at Nordic Showcase

    Maija Kauhanen and Joonas Widenius Trio have been chosen to play at Nordic Showcase festival held...
    8.1.2016
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    Music Finland staff picks: Favourite Finnish albums of 2015

    2015 was a great year for Finnish music releases. Such a great year that we decided...
    8.1.2016
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    Santa Cruz appears on Mercedes-Benz’s holiday campaign

    Finnish rockers Santa Cruz appear on Mercedes-Benz's worldwide television campaign.
    21.12.2015
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    New and upcoming jazz albums for the end of 2015

    Take a look at new and upcoming jazz albums and have a happy new year in...
    18.12.2015
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    Four new artists to follow 2/2015

    We’re taking a look at some of the most exciting and fresh newcomers in the Finnish...
    17.12.2015
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    Mopo and Oddarrang to play showcases at Jazzahead

    Finnish jazz acts Mopo and Oddarrang have been chosen to play the competed Jazzahead 2016 showcase....
    16.12.2015
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    Timo Lassy and Liberty Ship among the best jazz albums of 2015

    Timo Lassy's Love Bullet and Liberty Ship's Wide Open Suite & Noises At Sea entered reputable jazz...
    15.12.2015
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    Finnish songwriters starting to make a mark in the German music market

    The German songwriting market is beginning to open up for Finnish songwriters. Music Finland’s songwriting camp...
    11.12.2015
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    Above & Beyond received Grammy nomination in the Best Dance Recording category

    Paavo Siljamäki’s progressive trance trio Above & Beyond received a Grammy nomination in the category Best...
    8.12.2015