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A guide to Finnish summer festivals 2023

Are you planning to go to music festivals abroad this summer? Known for its long days...
Teemu Fiilin, 15.5.2023
In the Spotlight

Who the hell is Käärijä?

Käärijä, Finland's representative for Eurovision Song Contest 2023, is the name on pretty much everyone's lips...
Jukka Hätinen, 9.5.2023
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Okra Playground awarded at Songlines Music Awards

Okra Playground has been chosen as "band of the year" at Songlines Magazine's music awards, in...
Music Finland, 12.5.2023
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New pop from Finland

Dig into our "New pop from Finland" playlist to find the latest releases by pop heavyweights, contemporary EDM artists as well as leftfield and alternative pop acts. Follow this frequently updated playlist on Apple Music or Spotify and find out the freshest artists and sounds in Finnish pop!
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FMQ – Finnish Music Quarterly

The FMQ (Finnish Music Quarterly) is a showcase for Finnish musical culture. It keeps track of what is happening in music – in, from and beyond Finland. The articles in the FMQ are written by experts on music both Finnish and foreign. FMQ posts new articles, interviews, columns and reviews on its website every week, free of charge. FMQ was founded in 1985 and is currently published by Music Finland.
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Discover our two new contemporary music playlists

We have replaced our "Contemporary composers and musicians" playlist with two new playlists, showcasing the most...
Music Finland, 16.5.2023
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Maija Kauhanen and Petri Kumela nominated for Nordic Council Music Prize 2023

Finland’s nominees for the Nordic Council Music Prize 2023 are Maija Kauhanen and Petri Kumela.
Music Finland, 23.5.2023
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Käärijä’s Cha Cha Cha hits UK Top10 and Spotify charts with milestone numbers

Finnish rapper Käärijä’s song Cha Cha Cha has become a worldwide phenomenon after gaining massive recognition...
Teemu Fiilin, 22.5.2023