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Sweden Level Up With Ireland In Historic 7th Eurovision Win Ahead Of Finland – But Not Without Controversy – While Liverpool Was The Star Of The Show

May 14, 2023

Swedish ‘Tattoo’ singer Loreen has taken home the Eurovision trophy from Liverpool, thanks to an incredible jury sweep.

Kalush Orchestra Release ‘In The Shadows Of Ukraine’ With The Rasmus

October 21, 2022

Kalush Orchestra, the winners of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, have joined forces with Finnish rock legends and fellow Eurovision 2022 contestants, The Rasmus, to release a new Ukrainian-folk influenced version of ’00s rock mega hit ‘In The Shadows’. The new version, titled ‘In The Shadows Of Ukraine’, is out now via Relentless Records. Watch here.

The Mattoid Celebrates ‘Great Lovers’ In New Single Ahead Of Album Of The Same Name

May 25, 2022

Finnish singer songwriter The Mattoid today releases his new single, ‘Great Lovers’. Sounding like the lovechild of Nick Cave and Ingmar Bergman, the track is delightfully dirge-like, yet deeply compelling.

Josefin Silèn Releases Her New EP, ‘Face the City’

September 9, 2021

Based in Finland, Josefin Silén, is a singer and an actor, who started writing songs at the young age of 9. She competed in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, and at the age of 18 was offered a record deal. From there she started work as a demo, and backing singer, for Helsinki Records, and in 2011 she was a backing vocalist for Finland’s entry at the Eurovision Song Contest, performing at both the semi final and the final.

ALMA RELEASES 3-TRACK ‘HAVE U SEEN HER?’ ACOUSTIC EP

June 27, 2020

Following the release of Finnish pop punk supremo ALMA’s debut album Have U Seen Her?, she has released a 3-track Have U Seen Her? Acoustic EP, which features a brand-new acoustic version of Bad News Baby, out now on RCA Records/Sony Music.

Elvis Costello Returns With New Track ‘No Flag’

June 5, 2020

Traveling alone to the Finnish capital on February 16th, Elvis Costello worked for three days at Suomenlinnan Studio, a recording facility a twenty-minute ferry ride from downtown Helsinki.

ALMA Releases ‘Stay All Night – Day 16: Quarantine Video’

April 1, 2020

Hot off the triple-song pack, ‘Have U Seen Her? (Part II)’ release, Finnish pop punk queen ALMA shares her ‘Stay All Night – Day 16: Quarantine Video’.

ALMA RELEASES SINGLE ‘STAY ALL NIGHT’ & TWO BRAND NEW SONGS AND ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM ‘HAVE U SEEN HER?’

March 13, 2020

Finnish pop punk supremo ALMA is releasing a trio of tracks today including the lead single ‘Stay All Night’.

Perttu Guides Us ‘Home’ With New Record

February 11, 2020

The awesome producer Perttu has just released a glorious slice of retro pop with new single ‘Home’. Out now via self-release, this track is drenched in nostalgic vibes whilst showcasing his skilled artistry.

ALMA At The Camden Assembly 11 November 2019 Photo Credit Lisa Hafey

ALMA Drops Brand New Single ‘Bad News Baby’

November 22, 2019

Finnish punk pop sensation ALMA has just finished touring the UK supporting Christina Aguilera on her X Tour, and beguiled a select London audience in a secret concert last week at the Camden Assembly. Now she celebrates by releasing her new single, ‘Bad News Baby’, the third track from her forthcoming debut album, ‘Have U Seen Her’, which is set for release next year.

ALMA Releases ‘HAVE U SEEN HER’ And ‘WORST BEHAVIOUR’ ft. Tove Lo

November 11, 2019

ALMA released the first two singles from her upcoming debut album, title track, ‘Have U Seen Her?’ and ‘Worst Behaviour’, featuring friend and long term collaborator Tove Lo via Epic/RCA/Warner And PME.

Carly Rae Jepsen Releases Unique Version Of ‘The Sound’

October 20, 2019

Multi-platinum Grammy, Juno and Polaris Prize nominated singer/songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen has released a unique version of fan favourite track, ‘The Sound’, from her recent fourth album, ‘Dedicated’. It’s out via Schoolboy/Interscope Records.