In Finland, Kieku ja Kaiku is a popular cartoon from the 1950s, starring two chickens sowing mischief across their forrest land. Their names are onomatopoeias for the rooster’s crow—cock-a-doodle-doo, loud, brash, and eye-opening. Finland’s KIEKU RECORDS takes its name from these unofficial mascots, borrowing from childhood nostalgia but also carrying an important message. It’s time for the music industry to wake up.
Following on from their unapologetic and satirical post-punk track ‘Vi Är Finnjävlar’, Helsinki’s unmissable underground band Drug Store Raid have returned with another eardrum blasting track, ‘I Wanna Be A Hipster’.
Carla Aakre Unveils Heartfelt Debut Single ‘Watercolour’.
Conchis plays with fire in visceral alt-electronic single ‘Trouble’. Out September 13.
Drug Store Raid releases latest single, "Vi Är Finnjävlar".
Drug Store Raid introduces new single "Vi Är Finnjävlar" and announces album "Background Music for Family Arguments", out November 15.
Emerging artist Conchis is thrilled to announce the release of her latest single, "Cray Cray," a standout track from her forthcoming debut solo album, "Chapters."
Jonsjooel is a Finnish artist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist releases new single 'Goodbye Ah'.
Rising Kenyan R&B sensation IkeN is set to enchant his fans with a new release that reimagines one of his most beloved tracks. Scheduled for release on May 31, 2024, the single "Divine Intervention (Acoustic)" offers a softer, lullaby-like version of the original, showcasing IkeN’s versatility and deepening emotional connection with his audience.
April 5th, 2024 marks the release of "EP 1," the instrumental debut EP from Helsinki-based multi-instrumentalist, producer, mixer, and mastering engineer Jonas Verwijnen.