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Glass Jukebox - Trends of fairness and transparency and the Finnish music industries

Glass Jukebox - Trends of fairness and transparency and the Finnish music industries

Glass Jukebox - Trends of fairness and transparency and the Finnish music industries

Juho Kaitajärvi-Tiekso discusses power relations, fairness and the role of copyright in the world of music streaming services.

Juho Kaitajärvi-Tiekso

October 19, 2018

A well-blended Palette

A well-blended Palette

A well-blended Palette

"The sound palette of the trio is definitely interesting, and even exciting, despite all ear candy that has reached one’s auditory organs for decades."

Jan-Erik Holmberg

October 3, 2018

Smells like Berlin

Smells like Berlin

Smells like Berlin

"A bubbling cauldron of avantgarde rock, psychedelic jazz, art pop and echoes of the 1980s 'no wave' weirdness, KUU! references a vast amount of influences yet still manages to project a firm and original identity."

Petri Silas

October 3, 2018

Jazz and Not

Jazz and Not

Jazz and Not

"The album being so well-organized and aurally multi-faceted, it is at times hard to fathom that the music was improvised and recorded during a single session."

Jan-Erik Holmberg

October 3, 2018

Less is more, QED

Less is more, QED

Less is more, QED

"Excellent job, one and all."

Petri Silas

October 3, 2018

When the interpretation exceeds the original

When the interpretation exceeds the original

When the interpretation exceeds the original

"Nevertheless, the shining star of Around Again is undisputedly Iro Haarla. It is her inimitable, spectral touch that carries the music at least as far as it originally travelled in the hands of Carla Bley."

Petri Silas

October 3, 2018

Mo’ Better Lassy

Mo’ Better Lassy

Mo’ Better Lassy

"Concerning the musical styles on this record, Lassy & co. most likely has faith in the old proverb saying, if it ain't broke, don't fix it."

Jan-Erik Holmberg

October 3, 2018

Hard bop, soft touch

Hard bop, soft touch

Hard bop, soft touch

"The interplay between the hard-charging and the low-key provides a tantalising backdrop for Paakki’s masterful playing and compositions."

Wif Stenger

October 3, 2018

Postcard from Berlin

Postcard from Berlin

Postcard from Berlin

"A tasting menu of contemporary Finnish jazz recorded at Berlin’s Monarch Bar."

Wif Stenger

October 3, 2018