Janne Westerlund is a Finnish musician whose artistic endeavors span various roles including that of a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and composer, often resonating with dark folk and experimental rock. Westerlund's career is marked by both his work with bands and his solo projects, which showcase his versatility and depth as an artist. Notably, he has been a member of the Finnish experimental rock band Circle, contributing to their distinctive sound and avant-garde ethos, as well as the band Plain Ride, which embraces a more folk-oriented direction.

Westerlund's solo work captures a haunting, sometimes stark sonic landscape that is deeply personal and introspective. In recent years, he has enriched the Finnish music scene with releases like "Talvikaravaani" and "Bell", which further exhibit his prowess as a solo artist. His 2017 album "There's a Passage" is an evocative collection of tracks that blend the ethereal with the grounded, carving out a niche that defies easy categorization. "Marshland," another of his poignant releases, serves as a testament to his ability to conjure vivid imagery through his music, a skill that has cemented him as a respected figure among connoisseurs of the Finnish alternative music landscape.