The relationship between Finland and Germany, that started with alternative, punk and indie tours in the 90s and grew to encompass big time bands like HIM ten years later with new stars like Sunrise Avenue following yet another decade later, just keeps growing closer every year. And the grassroots is still active, too. That is a sign of healthy musical ecosystem.
One of the main acts at this year’s Popkomm will be Lauri – the front man of The Rasmus – who recently released his debut album in Germany. Read further to see what Finland has to offer to the people of Berlin and Hamburg this fall!
The Blanko (Ratas Music Group) Modern Rock
- Berlin Music Week, Saturday 10/9 at 10pm - White Trash
- soundcloud.com/theblanko
One of the best Finnish rock trios!
- YleX Radio Finland
Felix Zenger (Sublime Music Agency) Beatboxing
- Popkomm, Wednesday 7/9 - Friseur at 12.30pm & Kesselhaus, Kulturbrauerei at 9.30pm
- soundcloud.com/felixzenger
I'm sorry, but you're one of the best that ever did it.
- Pharrell Williams
French Films (GAEA Records) Indie Rock
- Popkomm, Thursday 8/9 - Silverwings at 3.15pm & NBI, Kulturbrauerei at 11.30pm
- Reeperbahn Festival, 22/9 - Molotow at 9.15pm
- soundcloud.com/french-films
The best thing to come out of Finland since Jari Litmanen.
- Compromise Music
Lauri (Dynasty Helsinki) Electro Pop
- Popkomm, Wednesday 7/9 - Kesselhaus, Kulturbrauerei at 10.30pm
- soundcloud.com/lauri_official
Lauri is best known as the front man for global hitmakers The Rasmus, but his electronic solo album is its own, moody world.
Pintandwefall (GAEA Records) Garage Rock
- Reeperbahn Festival, Thursday 22/9 - Haspa Filiale at 9.00pm
- www.myspace.com/pawf
It’s an explosion of happiness that will make you smile and bob your head to the bouncing guitar.
- Audio Suede
Rubik (Fullsteam Records) Indie Pop
- Reeperbahn Festival, Friday 23/9 - Angies Nightclub at 11.15pm
- soundcloud.com/fullsteam/sets/rubik-solar
The melodies are soaring, and the hooks are ginormous, exploding into a colorful landscape of shimmering pop psychedelia goodness.
- Indie Rock Reviews
Mirel Wagner (Bone Voyage Recordings) Folk
- Reeperbahn Festival, Thursday 22/9 - Hasenschaukel at 8:30pm
- soundcloud.com/bone-voyage/sets/mirel-wagner-1
This young singer-songwriter has the critics on their knees.
- Helsingin Sanomat Finland
Sansa (Texicalli Records) Folk
- Popkomm, Thursday 8/9 - Friseur at 5.30pm
- soundcloud.com/texicalli-records/sets/sansa
Sansa knows how to compose a top-class pop song with an emotional dimension and she is also able to sing them in a touching, slightly fragile and husky voice.
- We Are Helsinki
Zebra and Snake (Kaiku Studios) Indie Pop
- Popkomm, Wednesday 7/9 - Magnet & Comet at 10.35pm, Thursday 8/9 – Silverwings at 4.15pm
- soundcloud.com/zebraandsnake
The boys have a knack for blending analogue electronics and haunting vocals to transform into the beastly alter egos that comprise their moniker, Zebra and Snake.
- History of Modern
Suomi Darkness Club Night
- Wednesday 7/9 at K17 (Pettenkofer Str. 17a, Berlin)
- www.suomidarkness.de
Suomi Darkness is a festival featuring the dark and melancholy side of Finland as it manifests itself in genres from alternative to electro and metal to punk: Turmion Kätilöt, Kinetik Control, Beati Mortui, Hellcity Punks, Silent Scream and Black Light Discipline. The festival takes place in the creative heart of Berlin, Friedrichshain, at K17, a leading alternative venue.
- Finland at Popkomm/Berlin Music Week: www.musex.fi/en/event/popkomm-2011
- Finland at Reeperbahn Festival: www.musex.fi/en/event/reeperbahn-festival-2011
Further Information
Music Export Finland
Mr. Sami Häikiö, Project Manager
Tel.: +358 20 730 2230
Email: sami@musex.fi
Finland Swarms on Berlin and Hamburg - Showcases from 9 Acts Hit Popkomm and Reeperbahn Festival
on 2011-09-07
