Pretty Affair only formed last year, but they already sound like veterans — and they think big. In our exclusive interview, the five Finns talk about the real meaning of “Maybe, Maybe”, why rock can be mainstream again, and why they're absolutely certain that in five years, everyone will know their name

COMETRON is a Finnish cover project founded in 2021 by One Morning Left vocalist Mika “Miksu” Lahti and singer-producer Rami Nykänen. The band performs well-known pop hits in heavy metal arrangements, transforming them into energetic and brutal versions

Hanging Garden have been shaping their sound since 2004, evolving from doom-death roots into something more layered and atmospheric. The band is regarded as one of the finest on the Finnish doom metal scene

Antivalent is a Finnish alternative rock band from Seinäjoki, formed in 2016. The band plays modern alternative rock, blending heavy riffs with soft melodies and emotional vocals

Luna Kills is a Finnish metal band from Helsinki, formed in 2019. The band plays modern metal with alternative and nu-metal vibes, blending in electronics inspired by video game soundtracks

SARURU is a Finnish music project by vocalist and kantele player Salla-Marja Hätinen, founded in 2021. The band plays an energetic blend of pop and metal with elements of Japanese pop culture

Beyond Awareness is a Finnish metalcore band from Tampere, formed in 2019. In 2020, they released their debut single “Burn”, followed by “Pyrochemical” in 2021. In 2021, the band signed with the label Ranka Kustannus

Amberian Dawn is a Finnish symphonic metal band, founded in 2006 by multi-instrumentalist and composer Tuomas Seppälä. Known for their blend of symphonic grandeur and melodic metal, they have been a significant presence on the Finnish metal scene since their debut

The Southgates from Oulu formed during remote learning at Madetoja music school. The lineup changed, but the goal of finding their own sound stayed the same

Blue Eyed Sons are a hard blues-rock band from Helsinki, formed in 2012 by four childhood friends. Their music blends blues, hard rock, and psychedelic rock with influences from Led Zeppelin, The Doors, and Black Sabbath

The Vantages are a Finnish rock band from Helsinki, formed in 2020. Their debut EP was released in 2023, with the single “Danger” amassing over a hundred thousand streams and receiving airplay on YleX

In 2022, the label Ranka Kustannus released a tribute project dedicated to Blind Channel. Eight Finnish bands reinterpreted the band's tracks in their own style. We spoke with the artists involved about working on the covers, their relationship with Blind Channel, and their musical experiments

Blind Channel is one of Finland's most popular bands. Over the course of seven years, the band grew from a rising star to a major festival headliner, performing at events like Tuska Open Air and Weekend Festival. The band has already released two albums and is currently preparing a third

Scars Of Solitude is a Finnish metal band formed in 2018. The band plays melodic death metal with progressive elements. The band is known for their technical riffs, atmospheric keyboards, and deep, emotional lyrics

Enter Rana is a Finnish rock band formed in 2015. The band plays energetic alternative rock with progressive elements and heavy guitar riffs

We were glad to sit down with André Linman and talk with him about the return of Sturm und Drang, future plans, changing musical trends, and even about the upcoming One Desire album

Sakia is a Finnish indie-rock band from Jalasjärvi, formed in 2005. In 2018, the band took a break, and in March 2019 they returned with the single “Black Clouds”

Intiaanikesä on helsinkiläinen pop-yhtye. 8.2. bändiltä ilmestyi viides sinkku nimeltä “Mitäjos”. Käytiin juttusilla Intiaanikesän solistin Johannes K:n kanssa uudesta sinkusta, inspiraation lähteistä ja tulevaisuuden suunnitelmista

Cyan Kicks is a Finnish rock band from Helsinki. We spoke with vocalist Susanna Alexandra about their music, creative influences, and plans for the future

The Holy may have started as a local Helsinki act, but their sound carries a weight that feels far beyond their years. In our exclusive interview, the Finnish quartet open up about their creative process, what drives their distinct blend of indie and rock, and their bold vision for the future

Matka maailman ympäri on uusi helsinkiläinen suomirock-yhtye. 20.7. yhtyeeltä ilmestyi esikoisalbumi Kolme. Keskustelimme Miron ja Sapen kanssa uudesta albumista, inspiraation lähteistä sekä yhtyeen suunnitelmista lähitulevaisuuteen

End of You is a Finnish alternative rock band formed in 2003 in Helsinki. Their latest album Remains of the Day was released on April 7, 2010, on Playground Music. In May of this year the band released a new single “Soul Eater”

Verhot on suomalainen bändi, joka soittaa omaperäistä romanttista musiikkia. Tänä vuonna Verhot julkaisi toisen albumin, joka kantaa nimeä “Suru on mun sukunimi”

Psychework are a Finnish metal band that has formed in 2016 in Jyväskylä. In the same year the band released its' debut album The Dragon’s Year. Their new album Karelian Hills was released in April 2018. We managed to talk with Antony about the process of creating songs, the pain left by WWII and band's future goals

Since its founding in 2015, SAKIA has managed to win the hearts of many. We decided to talk with the band members

It’s been almost four years since the Finnish dark wave band Rain Diary released their previous album, and now their second full-length work Black Weddings is coming out. According to the band, this album has definitely become a “wedding of the light and darkness” for them.