What did you miss in 2020? Punk suggestions for punx. Tytti. Helsinki, Finland
Intro:
Tytti Roto from Plastic Tones, Tamara Luonto etc, or Ty Roxy from the world endless data. Outside of everything. Helsinki, Finland.
Reflecting 2020
SIR LISELOT — MANIDUROS (Digital)
Label: ?
Location: Helsinki, Finland
I’ve been under the spell of Sir Liselot since the first releases came out two years ago. Suffice to say, Sir Liselot is a pop genius. Maniduros is a result of delirious creativity and fearless experimentation with sound and genre. It is a work of art full of endless surprises. Nevertheless, for me the song that sets out the most is Neuvonantaja, a ballad that has been a very powerful part of Sir Liselot’s live set. It brings me to tears.
STRAW MAN ARMY — AGE OF EXILE (LP)
Label: D4MT Labs Inc Neurosonic Research
Location: ?
The past years I’ve developed a kind of apathy or indifference towards (new) music, experienced as a sense of depthlessness in even good sounding music; the waning of affect, to cite Fredric Jameson. However, I’m not suggesting that music is not as good as it used to be, no way. I’ve just grown old and nothing affects me the way it used to. Still, every now and then something just strikes you the first time you hear it. I think this happened when Age of Exile was playing in our living room. First I was nervous to inquire WHAT IS IT THIS MUSIC because I thought it was some anarcho/post-punk classic I should have recognised. The album sounds timeless consisting of exceptional themes and compositions.
MARKETING — CALL TO ACTION (Digital, LP out on 8th Jan 2021)
Label: Self-Released
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Anti-capitalist hardcore punk sounds like yesterday’s news, but the concept of Marketing is more exquisite. Business jargon lyrics combined to the sound of blasting war. The vocalist Helena has a truly sick voice, I love it. Top tracks for me are Pride of Spirit, The Pitch & C.T.A.
KISS DISEASE — S/T (7” EP)
Label: Lempi & Sylvi Discs
Location: Helsinki, Finland
A very promising first release from a local high-energy punk rock sensation. Diseased and filthy sounding music. If you ever get the chance — go see them live! Or book them.
