Tag: Finland
DJ SAARI’s Musical Odyssey: From Hiatus to Hypnotic Beats
In the quaint town of Kirkkonummi, Finland, an enigmatic figure has reemerged onto the electronic music scene, bringing with him a sonic tapestry that defies [more…]
Willjoy – an artist who combines high belly synths with a dash of Rock & Roll, EDM elements with slices of Funk
Originated from Pori Finland comes an artist who combines high belly synths with a dash of Rock & Roll, EDM elements with slices of Funk [more…]
“Relationships 2” is a testament to Rockidle’s vision – looking both inward and outward
The album “Relationships 2” which features collaboration work with Matt Cowley, Tania Sheratte and Hazze Wazeen, certifies that Rockidle constructs songs much the way he [more…]
Truckr – “Empty Road 1” walks its own musical path!
The fact that rappers are emerging at much younger ages today, should is no surprise. That many are coming from Europe, even less so. With [more…]
Rockidle – “Vinyl Junkies” is filled with in-depth songwriting
Clearly singer-songwriter Derek Hagan, better known as Rockidle is working in a realm in which he seems very well-suited. Hearing him strut and swagger through his [more…]
Rockidle – “Degeneration” mixes the powerful and the soaring with the anthemic
Rockidle is singer-songwriter Derek Hagan, now living in Finland. He has worked on 3 collections of songs previously – “Sunny Side Up” with musician-producer Hill [more…]
The Impersonators – “Life Of Grant” an unbelievably rich listening experience!
The Impersonators was a duo formed back in 2017 after the breakup of Tom Tikka’s former band, Carmen Gray, considered one of Finland’s finest bands. [more…]
Tom Tikka & The Missing Hubcaps – “Just Like Xmas (Love Is War)” – consistent excellence!
Music has long been part of the cultural phenomenon of Christmas. Perhaps there’s no holiday worldwide with more music than Christmas, which owes something to [more…]
INTERVIEW: The Impersonators – a two-man project that deliver timeless alt-pop melodies
Having previously been signed to Sony/BMG with Carmen Gray, one of Finland’s finest rock bands, Tom Tikka has formed The Impersonators, a two-man project born [more…]
Elmo Karjalainen: “Back Where We Belong” fuses into a glorious panorama of organic guitar sound
I know Elmo Karjalainen as a metal rocker, but he is a musical chameleon. He is an amazing musical arranger, composer and player. You could [more…]
Elmo Karjalainen: ‘Age Of Heroes’ – a bulldozer of an album!
Elmo Karjalainen is a ‘guitarist’s guitarist’ who revels in a self-penned musical hybrid shot through with intensity and precision. His latest album ‘Age Of Heroes’ [more…]
Blue Moon Harem – outstanding songwriting, musicianship and vocal talents!
Blue Moon Harem delivers a coherent, bittersweet mixture of upbeat rock songs and meaningful, heart-warming ballads that are all epitomized by the outstanding songwriting, musicianship and [more…]
Elmo Karjalainen: “Where We Belong” – Fifteen tracks stooped in melody, smooth textures and warm tones
What is there not to love about Elmo Karjalainen’s album “Where We Belong”? A master musician pulls up a chair and starts playing his acoustic [more…]
Seagrave: “End Of Silence” – Fiery, inspired, and full of the good stuff!
Seagrave was founded by Petri Isomäki, Vesa Kolu and Karri Tiljander in 2004. The band began traditionally by playing cover music, but soon they began [more…]
Elmo Karjalainen: “The Free Guitar Album” delivers hard-rocking riffs and wicked tones!
Elmo Karjalainen is a guitar player from Finland, rated as one of the best rock guitar players in his home country, due to his work [more…]
Exiled Genesis: “Am Dying” is bursting with its own brand of heaviness!
In the Northern European marketplace there are countless great melodic-metal acts, Finnish band Exiled Genesis is no exception. The band, which consists of members, Marko [more…]
