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The New Tigers Return

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I’m a big fan of Finnish outfit The New Tigers, and they’ve mostly been quiet since the release of their Do Xao LP back in 2018, with the rare single here and there. Today, they’re back with a new single and news that a new LP will be out in 2026. On today’s singles, they embrace a lighter side of guitar pop, though they’re careful to include a driving enthusiasm that bleeds through the distorted riff work. They fill the spaces in between with drifting melodies and charm that make it difficult to pull away from, as if you’d even want to! The second of the tunes is a really beautiful ballad, so I hope you’ll take the time to invest in listening to the group’s latest offerings; look for the new LP via Soliti in the new year!

Longing Louisa Shares Cabin Talk

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One of my favorite things about befriending folks from labels all over the world is being introduced to unique artists like Finland’s Longing Louisa. Initially, the draw is singer Reeta Hotti’s voice, toying with these dynamic changes in pitch and tone, classic pop at moments and more peculiar in spaces. Beneath her voice are little ornate flourishes of texture, almost like the song’s tip-toeing through sunny sands; you can feel the gentle warmth right beneath when listening to this track. If you’re looking for some quiet respite in a world gone mad, maybe you need some “Cabin Talk.” This tune appears on the forthcoming record Waterphile record, which drops on November 7th via Soliti.

Juppe Announces Fun! And How to Have It

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If you are in the mood for opening your day with some retro-infused pop, might we reintroduce you to Finnish artist Juppe, who just announced a brand new record today. Stylistically, you might find some similarities to acts like Tunde Adebimpe or Blood Orange, playing a brand of pop that’s rooted in deep house grooves and remnants of classic soul. There’s little nuanced guitars and samples that lift the track beyond the basics and turns it into this huge groovy tune that you’re going to want to drop right into your weekend playlist. Fun! And How to Have It is out September 19th via Soliti.

Pleased to Meet You: Spotless Souls

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Fresh off of celebrating their Europa League triumph, our friends over at Soliti Music have just picked up a new artist to keep our eyes on: Spotless Souls. Their debut single is out today, and it drops a hint that not all dream pop should be treated equally, or elegantly. This Finnish quartet have adopted the cavernous sound on the genre, but instead of overflowing the front of the mix with noise, they’ve pulled back a bit, letting vocalist Alina take the spotlight. Don’t get me wrong, her vocals operate in the dreamy category, but by letting the chime of the guitars sit behind her, there’s a larger focus on the siren-esque performance. Look for more from the group in the near future!

Juppe Drops Woozy Single

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We felt like you needed something with a bobbing bass line to kick off your morning, and what better than this brand new single from Finland’s Juppe! You’ll hear the groove as soon as you press go, and with that, Juppe bobs and weaves in between the notes, letting his voice crest and fall to maximize the playfulness. Adding to that is this little playful bit of guitar stabs that accents all the poppy little notes that make our day, which according to the artists might have been more out of necessity, as the guitar is rumored to have been down to its last few strings. This tune will get stuck in your head courtesy of Soliti Music.

Hattara Share Koiperhosia Single

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Once the new Hattara song opens, you are going to want to give it a moment. Don’t get me wrong, as the tune has a light strum and soft vocal to kickstart the movement, but it gradually builds in more texture moment by moment. Once all the little pieces join in the fray, the track completely lifts off, bridging into this brimming pop blast that feels like it’s going to carry you far into the future. It’s a huge pop opus, with layer after layer of magic that I wouldn’t run away from if I were you. Glad to see the group back after their special debut last year!

Cats of Transnistria Share Thunder as an Arrow

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We’ve been sitting on the sidelines and watching as Finnish outfit Cats of Transnistria prepare us for their new album. Today, they offer one final glimpse before we get to immerse ourselves in the cavernous realm they’ve built. Like the cloudy video, the song greets us with a heavy kick on the drums and a shroud of distorted guitar work, gently moving into the background as the vocals break through into their own angelic expo. Once the voice begins to take control, you can hear many of the nuanced details being put into play, from synthesized beats to harrowing wails of feedback, all of it building this huge composition. It’s slowcore, but with with much more noise! They release IV on March 21st via Soliti Music.

Carla Aakre Shares Life

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Over in Finland, Carla Aakre has been making quite a name for herself, with a handful of singles to her name, she’s readying her debut LP, Things I Forgot to Tell You. On this new jam, you can hear her employ a softened folk approach, though similar to many US acts, she’s filling the space behind her lead guitar with these incendiary licks, allowing the texture of the song to develop the earworm that you hear below. For me, I love how you can hear it either way, as a traditional songwriter fare, or as something with a bigger vibe. We’ll have to wait until May 2nd to find out where she goes on the new album!

New Silver Girl Drop Loud Love Video

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Finnish outfit New Silver Girl have been on our radar since some of their earliest releases via our friends over in Soliti. This year, they’re dropping a new LP titled Wild Carnation, and we’ve got the group’s latest single for you to throw down. You’re certain to hear a bit of psychedelic swagger in this single, but there’s this hallucinogenic fire that weaves its way into the song. In going with this approach, the group continues their cinematic nature, blending rock elements with a theatrical presence that sees the band moving all over the musical map. Be sure to keep it real with the breakdown boogie in the song’s latter half.

Cats of Transnistria Prep IV

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We’re all over the Finland scene today, with a brand new single from Cats of Transnistria…one of my favorite acts on the Soliti roster. That said, they’ve mostly been quiet for the last few years since 2019’s Aligning…save for a single that seemed like a one-off for the moment. Well, today you get to visit their ethereal realm as they make the announcement that they’ll be releasing IV this Spring. When listening here, just imagine your favorite shoegaze bands focusing entirely on their shoes, dreamily being swayed back and forth by the vocals. Background moments are punctuated by thundered drum hits and walls of dense sonics, though it all hangs in the balance, waiting to see if it will crash upon you. You’ll have to listen to find out, and look out for IV this March.

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