VIMMA released the first single "Kapina on kuumaa" (Rebellion is hot) from their upcoming album
VIMMA's new single "Kapina on kuumaa” encourages listeners to follow their hearts. To do what feels right, to and avoid wasting life on procrastination. This folk-flavoured pop-punk song instills faith and inspires action, urging people to take bold steps towards their passions and beliefs.
With this song the band wants to honor the long history of protesting on Mannerheimintie in front of the Parliament House in Finland. Violinist Pessi Jouste explains:
"A couple of years ago we performed in this exact same spot at the Elokapina (XR Finland) protest. It felt then that some kind of upheaval was imminent. With this song we manifest that same feeling.”
The band also wants to normalize fighting injustice and activism. VIMMA says:
"There is a genocide in Gaza, there is a racist government with a far-right party in Finland, whose austerity politics are destroying lives of countless people. And of course the eco-crisis. In these times, you can't just let it all slip through your fingers. That's why the REBELLION IS HOT.”
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VIMMA is one of the most interesting names in the Finnish indie music scene. The seven-piece band's music combines indie rock, art pop and ethno with powerful lyrics about environmental activism. VIMMA has released two albums: Meri ja avaruus (Eclipse Music, 2019) and Tornadon silmässä (Nordic Notes, 2023). The band was awarded as Newcomer of the Year at the 2020 Etnogala and nominated at the 2023 Emma Gaala on the Critics' Choice category.
UPCOMING GIGS
19.7. Ilmiö 2024, Turku
26.7. Työväen musiikkitapahtuma, Valkeakoski
7.8. Telttalab, Tampere
11.9. Ateneum-klubi, Helsinki
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AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
NOMINATION: Critics's Choice, Emma gaala 2023
AWARD: Newcomer of the year, Etnogaala 2020
REVIEWS
Folk Galore (German), 2024 (pdf)
Le Canard Folk (French), 11/2023 (pdf)
Finnish Music Quarterly (English), 10/2023
Progarchives (English), 10/2023
A Green Man Review (English), 10/2023
Dutch Progressive Rock Page (English), 9/2020
Jazzthetik (German) 04/2020 (pdf)
Songlines (English), 2/2022 (pdf)
Finnish Music Quarterly (English), 2/2020
Folkmagazin (German), 2020 (pdf)
PAST SHOWS
2024
4.6. Private event, Helsinki
20.5. Itäkeskuksen kirjasto, Helsinki
13.5. Viikin kirjasto, Helsinki
6.5. Kallion kirjasto, Helsinki
20.4. Stockholm, Sweden
20.2. Mascot, Helsinki (Matleena Käpin EU-vaalibileet)
16.2. Kalevan navetta, Seinäjoki (MARS)
2023
15.12. Lutakko, Jyväskylä
18.11. PaPaNa, Inari
17.11. Grande, Rovaniemmi
5.11. Ö-talo, Riihimäki
4.11. G Livelab, Tampere
11.10. Kuudes Linja, Helsinki
26.8. Espoo, Kannusali
17.8. Helsinki, Tulppiksen taiteiden yö
28.7. Tampere, G-Livelab Tampere
20.6. Helsinki, Maunula-talon Kesäaukio
29.6. Seinäjoki, Provinssi 2023
17.5. Helsinki, Espan lava
13.4. Helsinki, Kuudes Linja
2022
23.11. Helsinki, Teatteriravintola Nyyrikki
28.9. Tampere, Lost in Music
24.9. Helsinki, Metsämarssi
15.9. Helsinki, ykistyistilaisuus
25.8. Helsinki, Huvilanranta
18.8. Helsinki, Juhlaviikot
13.7. Banyoles (Spain), JMI Global (showcase)
2.7. Helsinki, Musiikkitalo
8.6. Helsinki, Valtioneuvosto
15.4. Helsinki, Oranssi
2021
8.10. Helsinki, XR Finland's Autumn Rebellion
30.9. Tallinn Music Week
20.6. Helsinki, XR Finland's Spring Rebellion
10.7. Tampere, G Livefest
14.5. Online, The AGIMA Showcase Festival 2021
2020
25.9. Helsinki, Kapsäkki
21.6. and 27.6. Online, Harmony Fields (Japan)
24.5. Online, Artlab Studios (Helsinki)
28.2. Porvoo, Grand
25.2. Suomi Areena Goes Eduskunta
2019
26.11. Amsterdam, De Kroon
21.11. Helsinki, Semifinal
2.11. Espoo, Gallows Bird
28.9. Helsinki, Juuri Nyt Urban Folk Festival, Kapsäkki
17.8. Kylmälä, Observatory Festival
14.8. Helsinki, Etno-Espa Festival
11.7. Kaustinen Folk Music Festival
9.7. Kaustinen Folk Music Festival
18.5. Helsinki, Arabia Street Festival
16.5. Helsinki, Tenho Restobar
14.5. Tampere, Eclipse Jazz Club, Kulttuuriravintola Kivi
19.4. Lahti, Tirra
23.3. Helsinki, Lavaklubi
8.1. Helsinki, Bar Mascot
2018
13.7. Kaustinen Folk Music Festival
14.7. Kaustinen Folk Music Festival
29.6. Helsinki, Espan Lava
15.6. Tampere, Pispala Sottiisi, Laikku
14.6. Tampere, Laikunlava
17.5. Helsinki, On the Rocks
3.5. Helsinki, Fazer Cafe Kluuvi
28.3. Helsinki, Gloria, Loiste Festival
25.3. Espoo, Loiste Festival
2017
15.11. Tampere, Ravintola 931
14.11. Helsinki, Bar Loose
2.9. Tampere, Tammelantori
12.7. Tampere, Laikunlava
28.4. Tampere, Huurupiilo (Vimma EP release)
2016
13.-14.7. Kaustinen Folk Music Festival
7.6. Tampere, Laikunlava
9.1. Folklandia
CONTACT
Record label:
Nordic Note
Booking
Johanna Sauramäki / Saura Booking Agency
+358 50 5481793
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