"It’s tantalising to try to hear how the sounds are formed – is that a plucking sound from the kantele, pizzicato from the viola or the...

Minimalistic soundscapes in the middle grounds between formal and non-formal experimental music.

Uusi Aika is an album that vividly suggests the imprint of traditional music that could be from various parts of the worlds, possibly Europe or the...

"Being a flamenco singer in Finland is not the easiest of career choices. One has to be thoroughly familiar with the genre yet be completely genuine...

The raucous, playful spirit of Charles Mingus hovers over the second album from jazz bassist Antti Lötjönen’s quintet.

"A musical career having spent mostly in the background, Petri Hakala finally gets his reward in the form of Timo Alakotila’s compositions written directly for him...

It takes courage to stay true to one’s vision and realize it in a way that feels authentic. This release by Eclipse Music provides a cross-section...

"Instrumental tracks are where this album is at its strongest: Hurja Halla translates literally as “wild frost” and in this music we hear echoes of the...

“Nothing can be taken for granted on this third album from the Martti Vesala Soundpost Quintet. Each member is brilliant soloist, but they are also a...