The award-winning independent record label and publisher in Helsinki, Finland

Frigg

After two decades, ten albums, around a thousand gigs in thirty countries and tens of thousands of kilometers travelled, that same passion still burns. The hypnotic combination of that now-famous violin sound, the irresistible forward-pushing strum of string instruments and the pulse from the double bass, all together continue to create new paths. Just like the steady flow of a mountain stream in the springtime, the origins of which are precisely known.

New album ”PERINTÖ - HERITAGE” out 23rd of May, 2023 and a digital single “Palokankaan poikien parempi valssi” from the album out 7th of April, 2023!

Salamakannel

Salamakannel (Lightning Kantele) is back!!!

On the new album IV, the band's personal sound is still born from the ringing of various stringed instruments. Salamakannel's music combines traditional Finnish pelimanni (folk musician) music, especially kantele music from Perho River Valley, American string band music and various rock influences. An essential part of the band's repertoire is the band members' own personal compositions.

Album "IV" out 18th of October, 2024 and digital single "Salamahumppa" out 27th of Septemper 2024!

Hannu Saha & Pakasteet

Five-stringed futurism from a couple of hundred years ago!

Hannu Saha is a traditional folk musician specializing in various kinds of kantele and their traditional playing styles. He has appeared on dozens of recordings including Mummi Kutoo, Primitiivisen Musiikin Orkesteri Primo and Salamakannel.

Pakasteet (”Frozen Food”) are a dark electronic music duo formed by interdisciplinary artists Jussi Lehtisalo and Mika Taanila. Musician and record producer, Jussi Lehtisalo has released more than 150 albums, nearly 50 of which he has dropped with Circle, his most reputed outfit. Mika Taanila is a film director and visual artist whose work is situated halfway between documentary cinema, avant-garde and video art.

Album "Taas kerran, äkkiä" out 31st of July, 2023! Video "Terveisiä Laajasalosta" out 24th of May 2024!

Solju

Solju - Ulla Pirttijärvi and her daughter Hildá Länsman are Sámi musicians from Utsjoki, Lapland, which is the northernmost municipality in Finland.

Solju performs modern ethno music combined with traditional yoik singing. They are proud of the original northern culture and want to show it to the world!

First album "Ođđa Áigodat" (New Times) has been released 25th of April 2018. "Ođđa Áigodat" (New Times) Remixed -album has been released digitally 5th of June, 2020.

New album "Uvjamuohta" (Powder Snow) has been released 9th of September, 2022 and digital single "Oassi mus" (a Part of Me) from the album has been released 27th of May, 2022!

Ritva Nero

Ritva Nero is a relatively new band on the Finnish music scene, formed in 2017. The music of the band could be described as Party Metal Folk. Lead instruments played in the band are Soprano Saxophone, Finnish Bagpipes and Nyckelharpa, complimented by a rock style Bass and metal music style Drums. Folk dance tunes are cleverly combined with the metal tradition of our time in a contemporary manner.

Santte Salonen (Soprano Saxophone), Petri Prauda (Finnish Bagpipes), Emilia Lajunen (Nyckelharpa), Jani Snellman (Electric Bass), Patrik Fält (Drums)

Debut album Immortal Tradition out 14th of January 2022! Digital single Trepatska Thrasher out 22nd of October, 2021.

Tuuletar

Tuuletar (“Goddess of The Wind” in Finnish Mythology) is a vocal performance group, consisting of four diverse women from Finland. Since 2012 these vibrant musicians have been singing, composing and performing together, creating their own and unique sound and identity.

Loimu (Mikko Heikinpoika Remix) digital single out 28th of May 2021, Vetten vuoro / Turn of Tide - digital EP released 15th of January, 2021.

PERTTULA

Toni Perttula is a true musical blacksmith. His open-minded experimentation with diverse musical styles and genres has forged a path towards creating his own unique musical approach and identity.

Debut album Pajavasara / Forge Hammer has been released 14th of May, 2021.

VILDÁ

Duo VILDÁ combines mystical yoiks, swinging rhythms and improvisation in a fascinating way. In uenced by contemporary pop music and Finnish folk music, a unique soundtrack is born that will carry the listener to the northern fells, where the winds of the Sámiland blow.

Debut album “Vildaluodda - Wildprint” has been released 4th of April, 2019.

Gájanas

Gájanas, in English Echo, comes from the top of Finland, Inari-Utsjoki and plays Northern Sámi ethno-progressive music. Members of the band are Hildá Länsman, Nicholas Francett, Kevin Francett and Erkki Feodoroff.

Debut album Čihkkojuvvon / Hidden released on Sámi National Day 6th of February, 2021.

NIEMI

Niemi is a mystical combination of lullabies, ambient music, strong imagery and the healing power of nature. Finnish lullaby tradition is hypnotically entwined with elements of electronic music starting a magical journey beyond the reach of space and time.

Digital single "Silta - Bridge" out 10th of January and debut album "Spiraalit - Spirals" out 6th of February 2020!

Áššu

Áššu base their music on traditional Sami Joik. Ulla Pirttijärvi joiks of her relatives and her home villages Utsjoki and Angeli. Olav Torget and Harald Skullerud (R.I.P. 2020) complement the ensemble with string instruments and percussions.

Debut album Áššu (Embers) has been released 4th of April, 2019.
Vulleš Heaika -single from the album has been released on Sámi National Day 6.2.2019.

PIIRAINEN | BLOM | COMPANY

Duo brings Finnish folk dances to 2020-era combining fingerstyle guitar, beatboxing and singing in a way that is never heard before! Highly acclaimed solo guitarist J-P Piirainen founded this duo with beatboxer and singer Venla Ilona Blom (Tuuletar) in 2018. Their musical roots are deep in Nordic folk music even though using highly modern instruments and sounds.

On their live shows duo is accompanied by professional folk dancers bringing great combination of live music and dance for audiences to enjoy!

MATKA / THE PATH Album out 12th of June, 2020! Digital singles "Kuiskaaja / Whisperer" out 16th of January, 2020 and Kotona / Home out 15th of April, 2020

J-P Piirainen

"Nordic fingerstyle virtuosity."
- Angel Romero, World Music Central, USA

J-P Piirainen has created totally new, groovy and interesting style of music - Nordic Guitar Music. He brings a new twist not only to Nordic folk music, but also to the world of guitar music.

Southpaw Steel'n'Twang

Southpaw Steel'n'Twang is a power trio which concentrates mostly on instrumental music; focus is often on pedal and lap steel guitars but electric guitar also has much to say.

Vilma Timonen Quartet

The Vilma Timonen Quartet has pulled off a remarkable combination; unique sound that you have never heard before. Contemporary folk music combining musical elements from all over the world, blended together with the ancient sound of the Kantele.

Subsonic Trio

Subsonic trio draws together ancient instruments and musical aesthetics from their homelands to create a deep rooted contemporary sound.

Helsinki-Cotonou Ensemble

Helsinki-Cotonou Ensemble takes the sounds of Benin, the homeland of Voodoo, and combines them with soulful songwriting, jazzy improvisations and funky beats.

New album “We Are Together” was released 23th of March 2018.