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In 2023, Kaaliya won the public vote and came second overall, making it their best finish after Finland at Eurovision.
Now Finland is trying to emulate that success. UMK24, seven acts were revealed tonight. They will compete at the biggest UMK show in history, which will take place on 10 February 2024 at 21:00 EET (19:00 GMT/20:00 CET) at the Nokia Arena in Tampere.
UMK24 songs will be released one song at a time every weekday starting tomorrow, Thursday, January 11, 2024. Each song will be published on his Yle Arena and YouTube on each artist’s release date at midnight EET (22.00 GMT / 23.00 CET) as follows: Also available on Spotify and other streaming services.
The entry’s release date is displayed below each artist’s description.
UMK24 contestants
Cyan Kicks – “Dancing with Demons”
(Released: Wednesday 10th January 22.00 GMT/23.00 CET)
In 2022, cyan kick Enter the UMK Contest for New Music hurricane, 2nd place in the final. Their success with UMK was followed by numerous gigs across Europe, a headline tour in Germany, and most recently a tour with the rock group in the UK and continental Europe. Shatter into pieces.
The band consists of vocalists Susanna Alexandra,guitarist Neela Perchio,bassist Levi Erkila and the drummer Pietari Leijonen. Cyan Kicks’ sound is easily recognizable, thanks in large part to his Niila, the band’s guitarist and producer. Their ultimate sound, described as “electric,” finally took shape in 2017.
“You could say our music is metal heart in a pop wrapper,” Neela says.
UMK entry dancing with demons It is the result of long and hard work. The finishing touches were made at London’s legendary RAK Studios with the help of British songwriters. Dan Lancaster. This song is about harnessing your inner demons and turning them into strength.
“We all have our weaknesses and demons, but we are ashamed of them and don’t want anyone to see them. So what if we could make our own inner demons our allies?” I thought, ‘What’s going to happen?”’ Susanna explains.
Sex Mane – “Mania”
(Released: Thursday 11th January 22.00 GMT/23.00 CET)
sex money, aka Max Sene Currently, he is one of the most listened to artists in Finland. 2019 debut album sex tape ‘ was a huge success and stayed on the official Finnish album chart for over 100 weeks.his second album Valini Maretti The artist has been nominated four times for the Emma Award (Finnish Grammy Award) for the album 2023 sex tape ii ensured his success. After the album’s release, 18 of the 20 songs entered the Finnish top 50 charts. For the second year in a row, Sene was nominated for four Emma Awards and won the title of Finnish Artist of the Year.
Music was already a big part of Sene’s life from an early age. Sene grew up in his community of religious La Estadians, where it was common to sing hymns and the community’s own songs. Commercial music was prohibited in the community, but the appeal to it was strong.
his UMK entry mania It was slowly formed from different parts. Sene wrote this song at different times and in different moods, which is evident in the lyrics.
“The words in the chorus embody my thoughts. It’s perfectly okay to be a little ‘crazy’. We know that many young people struggle with mental health issues. I want to give them the strength and courage to endure. ”
Until now, Sene has been following UMK from the audience as his older brother. Isaac Saen Participate in 2022 UMK with hit song bear jabba. Now, Sene has his sights set on achieving what Finland missed out on last year.
Sara Siipola – “Pascana”
(Released: Sunday 14th January 22.00 GMT/23.00 CET)
Sarah Siipola His dark, soulful voice captivated Finns with songs such as: low key siden, Susta Thule Tahti One of her latest works, Ushi Musta. A true miner of hit songs, Siipola grew up in the Ostrobothnian town of Reichia, but finding herself there wasn’t easy. At school, those who had big dreams quickly got the position.
When Siipola was young, she struggled to find her place. In 2016, she graduated with a vocational qualification in Business from Vaasa. Soon after, she began her singing career. Within her five years, she has produced numerous singles, her debut album, and music shows. tedet tedet below her belt.
“I love writing songs about big themes. I really want people to listen to my songs whenever they want to feel confident or connect with others.
Her UMK entry Pascana (“I’m a wreck”) It’s about a friend who loses her father and the emotions that loss causes. One evening, Ms. Siipola observed a friend of hers trying to attend her dinner party after experiencing such a loss.
Pascana This song deals with sadness and leaves the listener feeling heartbroken. Why do other people go grocery shopping and move on with their lives when my world has gone cold? According to Siipola, the song’s power comes from the fact that it doesn’t romanticize the idea of sadness and has a happy ending.
Jesse Merkin – “Glow”
(Released: Monday 15th January 22.00 GMT/23.00 CET)
with his debut album fork In 2019, jesse merkin Overnight, he became one of Finland’s most attractive new artists. Mirkin was named Newcomer of the Year and the album won the Critics’ Choice Award at the annual Emma Gala (Finnish Grammy Awards). His popularity has led to sold-out performances at everything from the iconic rock club Tavastia to the massive stages of his Flow Festival.
There were also attempts to brand Mirkin as a rapper, but he felt it was too restrictive. He says he understands that many artists choose a single genre and style to focus on. But Mirkin wanted to infuse different worlds into his music.
He drew inspiration for his music from movies, literature, and his own life.where fork 2021 album focused on social perspective noir We explored Mirkin’s personal life. In addition to everything else, Merkin also created the music for the second season of the Moominvalley series.
Mirkin decided to attend UMK. glow It felt right. This song is an excellent example of how Mirkin combines genres and styles that are currently important to him into his one single.
“One of the important points of this song is, ‘Don’t give up.’ Even a small spark can move things forward if you put in the effort. Musically, the song has Afro vibes, cosmic soundscapes, and more,” Mirkin explains.
Windows95man – “There are no rules!”
(Released: Tuesday 16th January 22.00 GMT/23.00 CET)
Windows95man is a 90s incarnation that liberates a once-timid family man from everyday life.When did it all start? Mr. Teem Keistel Home videos on Youtube began to be distributed around the world. One of his was even used in a commercial that aired during NHL games.
In 2013, a DJ gig at Flow Festival brought the character known as Windows95man to life. His artist outfit consists of very cut-off shorts made by a friend of Keisteri’s and his Windows 95 T shirt ordered online. Since then, Windows95man has performed at numerous smaller events, including his performance at the 2022 Helsinki New Year Celebration, his act opening for Kaaliya at Helsinki’s Ice Hall.
Known for his wild and crazy stage performances, many people have seen his character on Youtube videos. There, he loses control of all the passengers on the plane. Darde’s sandstorm.
On UMK, Windows95man releases his first single. Anything goes. The song’s title refers to the artist’s motto, which appears both in his music and other works of art. In addition to his DJ gigs, Keisteri is a visual artist known for his artistic personality. Ukkeli: Representation of cultural phenomena.
Henri Pispanen The singer of Anything goes. Keisteri explains that the song’s chorus was so challenging that she had trouble finding a singer with enough technical ability to pull it off. Pispanen was the only one who could make her voice high enough.
“In my opinion, all Finns are a little Looney Tunes deep down in their hearts, so I wanted to bring that out more. Now I can not only share my music with an even wider audience, but I can also share my joy.” You can spread the message. Anything goes” says Keisteri.
Sini Sabotage – “Quoli Mua”
(Released: Wednesday 17th January 22.00 GMT/23.00 CET)
I have been singing and playing music since I was a child, Shini’s sabotage He became famous due to his hit song in 2013. Levixet Repi. The song soared to number one on Finland’s official charts for singles and downloads and became a gold disc in 2013.
Sabotage’s accomplishments paved the way for Finnish female rap artists.
Sabotage’s first album 22㎡ The album received positive reviews and made Sabotage’s music even more well-known. Since 2013, Sabotage has released her one EP and numerous singles. Her meteoric rise to the top of Finnish music has left a permanent mark on her pop culture.
Sabotage looks back on 2020 album blueberry makkonnen It will be one of her most important works.She has stated that this album was the first that Sabotage was able to write without outside pressure.
UMK is a new chapter in Sabotage, or in her own words, a whole new book. According to Sabotage, the colorful contest entries are: Quali Mua (“Peel”) was inspired by “some fireball shots” and a collaborative brainstorming session.co-creator of this song Vilma Virinti I explained how sabotage is like an onion with many layers.
“We are never just what we appear to be at any given moment. We all have many facets and can offer more than just one photo, song, or moment,” says Virinti. say.
Michael Gabriel x nublu – “Vox Populi”
(Released: Thursday 18th January 22.00 GMT/23.00 CET)
michael gabriel and Estonian rapper Nuburu They are among the most successful rap artists in their respective countries. Michael Gabriel’s debut album released in 2010 Pojosen Poika was well received and the single was included on the 2015 album. versus Even before the album was officially released, it broke streaming records.
Nuburu was named Hip Hop/Rap/R&B Artist of the Year in 2020 and has grown into Estonia’s biggest artist and rap phenomenon. A collaboration between Gabriel and Nuburu, universalwas released the same year and quickly emerged as the most listened to single in both countries on Spotify.
Gabriel and Nuburu met through social media. Although Gabriel had heard of Nuburu, he knew nothing about Estonian rap music. Gabriel admitted that he had certain preconceived notions, but he changed his mind after hearing nublu’s story.
Here are the UMK entries for Michael Gabriel x nublu. vox potpourri. The song is about how difficult it is sometimes to know what is true and what is not in such a polarized public space. According to the artist, the song is very topical in today’s world, which is full of populism and where people endlessly wallow in their truths.
“The song deals with political and cultural divides, saying that even though we’re all entitled to our opinions, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re true. Everyone has their own opinions. You should use your voice, but you should also remember that you will be judged no matter what,” says Gabriel.
How to watch UMK24
You can watch UMK24 on February 10th from 19.00 GMT/20.00 CET. YLE Arena – or YLE1 if you live in Finland.
During the live broadcast, Finnish citizens can vote for their favorite song. Each entry will be scored by an international jury of industry experts from the seven Eurovision countries.
The winner will be determined by summing the public vote and the scores given by the international jury, with the public vote accounting for 75% of the final score and the jury accounting for the remaining 25%.
Who are you most looking forward to seeing in the line-up? Do you think Finland will win the public vote again at Eurovision with any of these entries? Let us know in the comments section below.