Rautalanka

Rautalanka is a distinctive Finnish music genre, characterized by its melancholic and melodic instrumental sound that often features the electric guitar as the lead instrument. Emerging in the early 1960s, rautalanka, which literally translates to 'iron wire' in reference to guitar strings, draws inspiration from surf rock and rock and roll, while infusing its own Nordic sentimentality. The genre traditionally focuses on the twangy, reverberated guitar tones similar to those popularized by The Shadows, but with a unique emotional depth that resonates with the Finnish landscape and spirit. Rautalanka music typically conveys a sense of nostalgia and longing, and although it has evolved over the years, the core elements of plaintive melodies and evocative guitar work remain central to the genre's timeless appeal.

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Haamukirjoitus
Single - Released September 19, 2024
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Viikate
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Topi Sorsakoski & Agents
A. Aallon Rytmiorkesteri
Ville Valo & Agents
Agents & Jorma Kääriäinen

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  1. September 19, 2024
  2. May 30
  3. March 30, 2023
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    Askel
    11 tracks
  4. January 27
  5. January 12
  6. November 17, 2022
  7. September 1
  8. April 28
  9. April 22
  10. April 1
  11. October 2, 2020
  12. August 28
  13. May 22
  14. February 15, 2019
  15. January 18
  16. January 11
  17. January 4
  18. November 9, 2018
  19. September 21
  20. July 20
  21. June 8
  22. March 29
  23. February 10, 2017
  24. August 26, 2016
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    Blue
    12 tracks
  25. August 19
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    Ken
    1 tracks
  26. June 3
  27. January 29
  28. April 24, 2015
  29. March 25
  30. February 2
  31. March 13, 2013
  32. June 26, 2012
  33. June 11
  34. January 1, 2011
  35. March 24, 2010
  36. January 1, 2009
  37. August 27, 2008
  38. July 8
  39. January 1, 2007
  40. December 1, 2005
  1. September 19, 2024
  2. May 30
  3. January 12, 2023
  4. November 17, 2022
  5. September 1
  6. April 28
  7. April 1
  8. August 28, 2020
  9. January 11, 2019
  10. January 4
  11. November 9, 2018
  12. September 21
  13. March 29
  14. February 10, 2017
  15. August 19, 2016
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    Ken
    1 tracks
  16. June 3
  17. March 25, 2015
  18. June 11, 2012
  19. July 8, 2008
  20. January 1, 2007