The Needle / Finland - Emerging

"The Needle / Finland - Emerging" threads together a raw and eclectic mix of underground voices, metal pulses, trance lifts, and hazy bedroom beats, with a notable tilt toward Finnish acts and aesthetics. It’s a rotating showcase of new and rising artists carving space in genres from hardcore punk (Kaaos’ “Elämää”) to melodic trance (Elysian’s “Now We Are Free”), Finnish street rap (Tyrantti, VIIMEINEN, and Poni), and ambient pop textures (Luke Hemmings, Greta).

The tracklist throws stylistic curveballs—from the gritty grind of Benighted and Crownshift to the experimental edges of Obscurest Vinyl and AD22Busy—yet still finds cohesion in the energy of discovery. With Finnish language cuts sitting next to global collabs and niche internet finds, it’s a snapshot of emerging scenes cracking the surface. Whether stumbling onto new metal exports or catching a viral rap track before it peaks, this playlist leans into contrast without losing its direction.