Rioghan turned their new EP ‘Frozen’ into one continuous emotional journey and preparing their most ambitious live show yet for Ankea Festival. We sat down with the band to talk storytelling, visual art, Finnish metal identity and why music should always make you feel something.

Not familiar with Emily Wolfe yet? Now’s the perfect time. We asked the American rock artist 10 quick questions ahead of her US tour with YUNGBLUD. Get to know her music, influences, and what’s coming next.

Eight years after our first conversation, we sit down again with Author & Punisher in Helsinki. Tristan Shone talks machines, migration, volunteering and why electronic music should still be played live.

Nervosa are back with ‘Slave Machine’ (out now with Napalm Records), and with it comes a band that feels stronger and more united than ever. We spoke with Helena and Hel Pyre about evolution, technology, songwriting, refusing to become slaves to modern chaos and why staying true to yourself matters more than ever.

A new era begins for Dyecrest. Ahead of the release of ‘Defying Gravity’ this Friday April 24th via Art Gates Records, we sat down with vocalist Heidi and guitarist Henri in Helsinki to talk songwriting, authenticity and rediscovering the band’s spirit.

Banshee just kicked off her very first European tour in Helsinki, and we sat down with her before stepping on stage. From fairy metal and mythology to vulnerability, empowerment, and turning concerts into communal rituals, she talks about bringing her world to Europe properly for the first time.

We caught up with LYLVC on tour to talk crowd connection, emotional songwriting, and their mission to burn the building down every night. Dual-vocal powerhouse Alyse and Oscar shared some insights on tour life and what keeps them busy besides music.

Eihwar aren’t just making music. They’re building a world. We spoke with the band about ‘Hugrheim’ (out with Season of Mist), memory, trance, and turning live shows into ritual experiences. Make sure you go to their upcoming rituals in Europe and North America, because you really don’t want to miss this!

At the end of last year, Taiwanese DJ and producer Sonia Calico joined us in Helsinki during Formosa Finland Fest to talk about electronic music, global influences, and why representing Taiwan abroad still matters.