A preview of Finland’s “UMK” – from the song selection and host trio to the captivating guest performers!
How to watch: “UMK” will take place on Saturday, February 10th at 20:00 CET start time. Finnish broadcaster YLE will live stream the show on an online player. On the “UMK” website, YLE will also offer streams in his seven different languages and his two sign languages.
A great night awaits us on Saturday when we arrive in Tampere. It’s all happening at Nokia Arena, Finland’s largest indoor arena.as Wooden Mushkin Killpile (or UMKfor short) is preparing for the most lively Finnish festival ever.
The 13th edition is UMK Never before has the contest been held in such a large venue, taking it to a new level. In the immortal words of a famous Finnish scholar: “It’s crazy! It’s a party!”.
Taking charge of our audience this evening will be a trio of talented presenters – UMK2024 It will be hosted by Pirvi Hamalainen, Benjamin and Vivi Punpanen.
Anyone who tuned in UMK In 2023, we will remember Benjamin.Multifaceted musicians competed with their songs that night. Hoida Mutt.
In addition to guiding the seven songs that will compete for UMK If you win, the host will also bring you a ballot.
The Finnish people watching at home will have a majority vote on which song will be chosen as the winner. Their votes contribute to her 75% of the final score. The remaining 25% will be chosen from a specially selected international jury of seven.
Special guests will also appear between the songs and the voting to provide additional entertainment for viewers.
winner of UMK2023, Karliya will be returning to the stage where he started his international career. On Saturday night, he’ll be collaborating with one of his biggest breakout stars. UMK In recent years, Erika Vikman.They are scheduled to perform a new single together Ruosca.
And Benjamin, our host, will have more than just getting the job done.
He has been asked to perform the opening number on Saturday night UMKAlongside another act who competed in UMK 2023 – Band KUUMAA.
With such top-notch talent, we haven’t even reached a competitive entry yet.
Let’s get it started.
Seven songs will be competing in Saturday night’s contest. UMK All of them are new, with the exception of Cyan Kicks, a band that joined in 2022 and came in second place behind The Rasmus.
All seven songs have already influenced the Finnish Spotify daily charts. And at some point, they all ranked high in the top 20 at the same time.
And since enthusiasm for the song is already growing in Finland, there will be plenty of eyes on Saturday night to see what the song looks (and sounds like!) live. There is no doubt about it.
Below you can find out a little more about each participating artist. You may also want to listen to each song before the show to know which one to root for.
Shini’s sabotage – quali moor
Sini Sabotage, who has been singing and playing music since childhood, shot to fame with her hit song in 2013. Levixet Repi. The song soared to number one singles and downloads on Finland’s official charts and became a gold disc in 2013. Sabotage’s achievements since then have truly paved the way for Finnish female rap artists.
UMK A new chapter in Sabotage, or in her own words, a whole new book. According to Sabotage, the colorful contest entries are quali moor (“Peel Me”) was inspired by “some fireball shots” and a collaborative brainstorming session. The song’s co-creator Vilma Virinti explained how “Sabotage” is like an onion with many layers.
“We are never just what we appear to be in any given moment. We are all many sides and have so much more to offer than just one photo, song, or moment.” says Virinti.
Cyan kick – dancing with demons
In 2022, Cyan Kicks UMK in their entry hurricane, 2nd place in the final. their success is UMK Since then there have been numerous gigs across Europe, a headline tour in Germany, and most recently a tour of the UK and continental Europe with rock group Smash into Peace.
The band consists of vocalist Susannah Alexandra, guitarist Neela Perchio, and bassist Levi Erkila. and drummer Pietari Lajonen. Cyan Kicks’ sound is easily recognizable, thanks in large part to his Niila, the band’s guitarist and producer. “You could say our music is a metal heart in a pop wrapper.” says Neela.
of 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 to show them to anyone. So what if we could make our own inner demons our allies? I wondered: What would happen?” explains Susanna.
Jesse Mirkin – glow
with his debut album fork In 2019, Jesse Markin became one of Finland’s most attractive new artists overnight. Mirkin was named New Artist of the Year and his album won the Critics’ Choice Award at the annual Emma Gala (Finnish Grammy Awards).
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, Mirkin also created the music for the second season. Moominvalley series.
Markin decided to participate. UMK Because it’s his entry glow It felt right. This song is an excellent example of how Mirkin is currently combining genres and styles that are 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 speaking, the song includes Afro vibes, cosmic soundscapes, and more. ” explains Markin.
Michael Gabriel x nublu – vox potpourri
Mikael Gabriel and Estonian rapper Nuburu 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 became one of the most listened to singles in both countries on Spotify.
Michael Gabriel x nublu’s UMK entry is called 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.
“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.” Gabriel says.
Sarah Siipola – Pascana
Sara Siipola’s dark, soulful voice has captivated Finns with songs such as: low key siden, Susta Thule Tahti One of her latest works, Ushi Musta.
Siipola grew up in the Ostrobothnian town of Reichia. 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 her plethora of 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 feel confident and want to connect with others.” Siipola says.
she UMK entry Pascana (“I’m af***ing destroy”) is about a friend who loses her father and the emotions caused by that loss. 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.
Sex money – mania
Sexmane, aka Max Sene, is currently 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 for the Emma Award (Finnish Grammy Award) four times.
his 2023 album 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.
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 totally okay to be a little ‘crazy’. I know that many young people struggle with mental health issues. I want to give them the strength and courage to endure. ”
Windows95 man – Anything goes
Windows95man is a 90s incarnation that liberates a once-timid family man from everyday life. It all started when Teemu Keisteri’s home videos on his YouTube started circulating 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.
in UMKWindows95man will release 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.Henri Pispanen is a singer 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, so I wanted to bring that out more. Now, not only can I share my music with an even wider audience, but I can also share my music with No Rules.” We can spread the joyful message of.” says Keistel.
For first-time users UMKor if you want to take a nostalgic trip to past editions, check out this roundup of musical highlights from recent Finnish song competitions.
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