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    27.05.2026

    Jemina – Freedom Was Found by Daring to Do Things on Her Own Terms

    Jemina’s path towards her debut album has been long and multifaceted. The journey has taken her from music classes in Kouvola to studies in the healthcare sector, from Instagram videos to songwriting camps, and ultimately to becoming an independent artist.

    27.05.2026

    Pihlaja: “Hard Work Pays Off, but Enjoying the Journey Matters Most”

    Artist Pihlaja, currently working on her fourth album, has been building her career with determination for more than a decade. Long-term commitment has taught her to enjoy the journey in an industry where quick wins are rarely on offer.

    14.04.2026
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    Spekti: How making friends laugh became a career

    Rap music already caught Spekti’s interest during his upper secondary school years. After completing his military service, the Finnish rap group Trilogia was formed. Spekti first heard about Gramex when Trilogia collaborated with another Finnish rap group, Fintelligens.

    26.02.2026

    Vahtera: “Copyright gives me security and value to my work”

    The artist Vahtera, who is currently working on her third album, believes that the joy of making music stays alive when you are surrounded by good people.

    29.01.2026

    Lauri Ogawa: “It has been a privilege to be part of building a culture that brings people together”

    Lauri Ogawa, Managing Director of GT Music Licences for almost three years, will leave his post at the end of January after an eventful and developmental period. We asked him what the past few years have taught him about the music industry and what kind of legacy he hopes to leave behind.

    29.01.2026
    Kuvassa nainen katsoo suoraan kameraan. Kuvassa esiintyy Muusikkojen liiton puheenjohtaja Mia Kari.

    A musician for musicians

    Mia Kari, the new President of the Musicians' Union, took up her post in May 2025, shortly after which she also became Vice Chair of the Gramex Board. With a long career as an orchestral musician, she now wants to ensure that musicians get the recognition and compensation they deserve for their work.

    02.12.2025

    Benjamin found the courage to be weird

    Benjamin's road to the top of the domestic pop scene has taken hard work and self-discovery. It was only when he dared to throw himself in - and allowed himself to be a bit of a cringe - that he found his own voice.

    30.05.2025

    Ranka Kustannus: Radio remuneration an enabler of action

    For the independent label and publishing company Ranka Kustannus, Gramex remunerations are a key part of revenue. These copyright remunerations allow the company to keep investing in new music. CEO Riku Pääkkönen urges artists to care as much about remunerations as they do about their art.

    16.05.2025
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    Anni Pohto: From Tampere to Abbey Road

    For singer-songwriter Anni Pohto, making music is part of a larger battle for self-expression. The artist, who journeyed from Tampere to the iconic Abbey Road Studios, speaks about the revolutionary power of creativity and the deeper significance of copyright at a time when artists' income streams are changing rapidly.

    07.02.2025
    Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

    Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir becomes a client of Gramex

    The internationally renowned and highly esteemed Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir has joined Gramex. This artistically ambitious choir aims to promote the heritage of Estonian music while performing the world's finest choral works.