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.

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.

In the world of pop music, age is something hardly anyone dares to talk about, yet almost everyone thinks about. In this article, we reflect together with 50-year-old Irina on whether it is possible to achieve a breakthrough later in life—or to take a new direction in an already established career.

Equal Futures in Music brings industry stakeholders together to build a shared vision for an equal music industry by 2040.

Riku Lievonen will start on 18 May 2026 as Director of Communications and Community Relations at Gramex. Lievonen joins Gramex from Burson, a communications agency, as an influencer communications specialist.

What does it take for an artist to break through? Yona realised that making good music alone is not enough for a breakthrough. By following one’s calling, however, it is possible to achieve a different kind of breakthrough.

In 2025, responsibility played a central role at Gramex, as the sustainability programme was implemented in a comprehensive manner for the first time. At the same time, Gramex’s core operations related to the management and distribution of remunerations collected for the use of music continued steadily and efficiently in a changing operating environment.

Wondering why your remunerations haven’t found their way to you? Check our list to see if any of your songs are in need of correction.

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.

Singer-songwriter Maija Vilkkumaa wants to build value and appreciation for pop music - and thus success.