An official release date of October 10 has been set for the upcoming Kansanturvamusiikkikomissio (KTMK) discography CD "Valkenee – koko tuotanto". Said CD will contain all of the songs the band has ever recorded, including the "666" LP, "Seitsemäs Pasuuna" EP "Yalta Hi-Life" comp tracks and more. For more info on the cult finnish band, go here: https://www.radiopuhelimet.net/historia/ktmk_e.htm

finnish electronic artist Lackluster has a new EP out today via SLSK Records: https://www.lackluster.org/shop/product_info.php?products_id=47

Interview: Sinikka Langeland

The Washington Post Express talks to finnish singer/kantele player and ECM recording artist Sinikka Langeland: https://www.readexpress.com/read_freeride/2007/09/spirits_of_the_forest_sinikka_langeland.php

MP3: Deathbed - Neon light fantasy

Mention the name Deathbed and you're likely to hear "the bed that eats (people)?" Thank you Patton Oswalt! However, the Deathbed I'm talking about today comes from Finland and play raging hardcore in the vein of Converge. Somehow I doubt that Patton is a fan, though I suppose anything is possible. Anyhow, like I said, Deathbed are a finnish hardcore act and, unlike a lot of bands I hear coming out of that scene, are neither part of the toughguy scene (see Fullhouse Records) nor are they all that rock'n'roll (ala many of the bands on Combat Rock Industry). Instead, they go for a rawer, more straight-up brutal sound. The recording is super thick and heavy, but the riffs are far more d-beat than metal. It's also quite assuredly modern - note that I initially compared them to Converge, not any Dis-bands of yore. They toss a few subtle harmonies in here and there and are just as apt to indulge in dissonant doom parts as they are to break into a punishing breakdown. They keep things straightforward enough (~80% of the songs are in the 2-2:30 range), but every once in a while will hit you with something unexpected that'll make you take notice, whether it's some subtle cymbal work or something like the atmospheric instrumental "CXVI". On the minus side, the lyrics are unexceptional and the record lacks dynamics, so it doesn't stand up well to repeated listens. Still, I appreciate what they're doing and there's no denying that these dudes put some serious rage into their music. I can always appreciate that.

Deathbed - Neon light fantasy

finnish noiserock act Echo Is Your Love will be participating in a theater project entitled "Musikaali" which will be taking place later this week at Teatterikorkeakoulu in Helsinki. Follow the link for more details if you can read finnish, otherwise hold tight until next spring for a new EIYL record.

finnish Eurovision champs Lordi will support Type O Negative on tour in the US this fall: https://www.theendrecords.com/label/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1025&Itemid=1

More finnish music coverage from the Washington Post Express, this time with a Finntroll live review: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/20/AR2007092002376_3.html

finnish jazz/folk/electronica act RinneRadio has posted the new video "Ommatidi" for download: https://www.rinneradio.com/mov/ommatidi4.mov
Recommended!

The Washington Post Express talks to finnish act Circle: https://www.readexpress.com/read_freeride/2007/09/now_again_circle.php

finnish goth-pop act The Rasmus will be working with famed songwriter Desmond Child (Kiss, Alice Cooper, Ricky Martin and countless other washed-up hasbeens) on their next album "Black roses". Recording will commence on September 17 at the band's own Dynasty Studio in Helsinki with other sessions to follow in Nashville.

The Washington Post Express sits down with finnish humppa metallers Finntroll: https://www.readexpress.com/read_freeride/2007/09/heavy_mental_finntroll.php

finnish garagerockers The Micragirls will support Jon Spencer's Heavy Trash on tour in Europe:

10/07 - Hare & Hounds, Birmingham (UK)
10/08 - Ruby Lounge, Manchester (UK)
10/09 - 93 Feet East, London (UK)
10/10 - Soundstation, Liege (BEL)
10/11 - Chapiteau, Rouen (FRA)
10/12 - Astrolobe, Orleans (FRA)
10/13 - Ubu, Rennes (FRA)
10/14 - Bikini, Toulouse (FRA)
10/16 - Sidecar, Barcelona (ESP)
10/17 - Sala El Sol, Madrid (ESP)
10/18 - La Nef, Angouleme (FRA)

Pitchfork reviews the US release of the new Shout Out Louds album "Our ill wills": https://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/45683-our-ill-wills

Also reviewed at Pfork: finnish artist Islaja and her new album "Ulual Yyy": https://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/45463-ulual-yyy

There's a brand new track from finnish punkrockers I Walk the Line up on myspace: https://www.myspace.com/iwtlfinland
The band will be recording their third album at Seawolf Studios in Helsinki with engineer Mikko Poikolainen this fall.