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The Sound of New Weird Finland

“The Sound of New Weird Finland” is a sprawling dive into the experimental fringe of Finnish music from the early 2000s and beyond, where folk traditions meet lo-fi psychedelia, electronic noise, and theatrical surrealism. Artists like Paavoharju and Kemialliset Ystävät layer distorted samples and field recordings into hazy sound collages, while Kuusumun Profeetta and Risto bring warped rock and synth freakouts into the mix. The vibe is unpredictable—one track might feel like a fever dream on cassette tape, the next like a backyard jam session held in deep space.

The playlist balances haunting ambient drift from Keijo and Lau Nau with playful oddities like Tv-Resistori’s “Intiaanidisko” and the absurdist pop of Teatteri Moderni Kanuuna. Together, these tracks sketch out a scene that’s more about atmosphere and instinct than genre boundaries. It’s not easily categorized, but it captures a specific current in Finnish underground music—a strange, dreamy place where the rules are bent and the weird is welcomed.

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Af Ursin 1 track
Ahkerat simpanssit 2 tracks
Arctic Circle Blues Band 1 track
Avarus 2 tracks
Braspyreet 2 tracks
Can Can Heads 1 track
Doktor Kettu 1 track
Ensiapu 2 tracks
Es 3 tracks
Hertta Lussu Ässä 3 tracks
Hevoset 2 tracks
Hexvessel 2 tracks
Islaja 3 tracks
Itavayla 1 track
JONY 1 track
Jan Anderzen 2 tracks
Janne Westerlund 3 tracks
Jori Hulkkonen 1 track
Keijo 3 tracks
Kemialliset Ystävät 3 tracks
Kiila 3 tracks
Kikkels bojat 2 tracks
Konsta, Kusti & Faarao 2 tracks
Kulkija 1 track
Kuupuu 3 tracks
Kuusumun Profeetta 3 tracks
Lau Nau 3 tracks
Lauhkeat Lampaat 1 track
Lehtisalofamily 2 tracks
Markku Mallinukke 1 track
Markku Peltola 1 track
Mika Rättö 3 tracks
Nakkilan palokunnan tanssiyhtye 1 track
Paavoharju 3 tracks
Puiset heilat 3 tracks
Rakhim 2 tracks
Risto 3 tracks
Rättö & Lehtisalo 3 tracks
Sepi Kuu 1 track
Shogun Kunitoki 3 tracks
Sunburned Circle 1 track
Tampo 2 tracks
Teatteri Moderni Kanuuna 1 track
Tomu Tonttu 1 track
Tomutonttu 3 tracks
Tv-Resistori 3 tracks
Uton 1 track
VUK 2 tracks
Vapaa 1 track
Violeta Päivänkakkara 1 track
the Free Players 1 track