Singer Aksel Kankaanranta won Finland's biggest singing competition and two Emmas. How is it possible that this successful exceptional talent was left to sit on his couch on unemployment benefits instead of releasing a successful debut album?

Gramex has signed a reciprocity agreement with the Federation of Korean Music Performers (FKMP). In the future, Gramex will collect remunerations to Finnish musicians and artists for the use of their music in South Korea. In return, Gramex will pay and collect remunerations for musicians represented by FKMP for the use of the music in Finland.

Among the latest standouts: the Hagström Megin guitar, Moog Messenger synthesizer, Tokai TST-101R electric guitar, and Zildjian Kerope cymbals.

Familiar guitar riffs can take us back to memories and a life lived, even to a particular year.

Marie José Masena’s newly published thesis, “Artists of African and Mixed Heritage in the Finnish Music,” examines the position of brown artists in the Finnish music scene as part of a broader conversation. The thesis represents a step toward a more inclusive and transparent music industry that reflects the full spectrum of society.

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.

The summer distribution will be paid in week 24. Check the key dates related to the distribution here!

Finnish metal music is no longer making international breakthroughs at the rate it used to. That's why Helsinki is hosting a metal-only showcase festival in May called Welcome to Finland... The capital of metal.

The winners of the 2025 Teosto Prize are Mioko Yokoyama’s composition Mineralization and Kristo Laanti’s works on DJ Kridlokki’s album Hai. The total prize sum of 40,000 euros will be divided equally among the creators of the winning works.

Wondering why remunerations haven't come through? Check if there any of the songs on the unidentified playback list that require corrections.