The classics in album cover art have always been visual representations of the music as well as gateways into the universe of the album. One has to wonder: is this still the case today, as the majority of music is purchased as binary code online instead of tangible, store-bought albums?
Text Teemu Fiilin
Photos Kai Kuusisto
Manna’s second album surprises with its new, edgier sound and psychedelic soundscapes.
Text Teemu Fiilin
Emma Salokoski & Ilmiliekki performs renditions of folk songs in Swedish, as well as compositions of poets such as the Swedish Nils Ferlin. Composers include Jean Sibelius and the early 20th century Swede Lille Bror Söderlundh.
Text Teemu Fiilin
Astrid Swan’s wry, sarcastic lyrics are hilarious, and are sung to a worthy background of old analogue synth sounds and The Drunk Lovers’ harmonic yet edgy indie rock sound.
Text Teemu Fiilin
The album Fly, Them Birds, Fly! tastes like juicy garage pop, psychedelia, country-influenced Americana and indie folk.
Text Teemu Fiilin
The rhythms in Murmansk’s second album alternate between nervous ticking and massive walls. Guitars either weave their rhythmic melodies or bring down their crushing distorted fury.
Text Teemu Fiilin
Belle Who’s solo debut contains smart, joyful, catchy and very radio friendly singer-songwriter pop.
Text Teemu Fiilin
The earthy and relaxed sound of the album makes it perfect for home listening, but the album also spits out some clubbier disco sounds.
Text Teemu Fiilin
The tracks Glittering Night and Sally 2000 are filled with italo disco synths, pretty melodies and rolling basslines. Jori Hulkkonen’s dancefloor-friendly remix of the latter is the real gem of the EP.
Text Teemu Fiilin
Scandinavian Music Group’s fifth record picks up where their previous album left off, fusing together a beautiful yet melancholy folk and heavy-hearted country pop.
Text Teemu Fiilin
The Helsinki-based duo Villa Nah spice up their dark synthpop with influences ranging from Human League to New Order, still managing to sound mainly like themselves.
Text Teemu Fiilin
Puppa J’s interesting mixture of folk music, reggae, Balkan vibes, rock and unorthodox hip hop is topped off by conscious lyrics that capture the listener’s attention.
Text Teemu Fiilin
The first compilation of Ricky-Tick Records provides an excellent overview of current Finnish names of jazz, such as Five Corners Quintet, Jukka Eskola, Kerkko Koskinen, Dalindèo ja The Stance Brothers.
Text Teemu Fiilin
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20X0 – A Journey into the Future
8. October 2011
Heureka – The Finnish Science Centre
Yellow City – Illustrated Stories from Helsinki
16. January 2012
All around the city
20. January 2012
Kiasma – Museum of Contemporary Art
Outi Heiskanen – Primordial Sea
11. February 2012
Didrichsen Museum
15. February 2012
City Museum Helsinki
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