Helsinki based band join the Soliti label
Debut single “In The Heat” is out on the 11th July 2025
Soliti is thrilled to introduce to the world Helsinki 4 piece band Spotless Souls. The band – consisting of Alina Kolehmainen (vocals), Aarni Artemjeff (guitars), Onerva Rantanen (bass) and Luukas Niskanen (drums) – cut their teeth on the stages of the Finnish club scene. Everything about Spotless Souls oozes sophistication and a grand sense of style. The young band (they’re all 19 years old) manage to meld classic 1980s indie sounds with a penchant for Northern Soul and dream pop soundscapes that sound very contemporary.
Debut single “In The Heat” instantly puts a line in the sand down for the unique interplay of style, melody, strong vocals and chiming guitars that so categorise Spotless Souls appeal.
Alina from Spotless Souls tells us of “In The Heat”
“”In The Heat” tells the story of two women who meet on the dance floor and feel an instant electrifying attraction to each other. It also describes this secret passage into an underground world that some would describe as a “freak show”, but on the contrary, here such a term is praised. A party that’s all about people, freedom and desire.”
Watch the video for “In The Heat”
Actress: Alina Kolehmainen
Director of Photography: Aarni Artemjeff
Second Camera Operator: Olli Laitinen
Set Assistant: Ilari Laitinen
Driver:Arttu Ikävalko
General Assistant: Ruusu Räty, Sofia van der Capellen & Aleksandra Kholodova
Post Production:Artemjeff Visuals
Vehicle Provider: likka & Tuomas Kiukas
Listen to “In The Heat”
Lyrics by Alina Kolehmainen
Music by Aarni Artemjeff
Produced by Panu Artemjeff & Aarni Artemjeff
Recorded and Mixed by Panu Artemjeff
Mastered by Jarno Alho
Initial Reaction
“The band is kinda hard to pin down, it’s like someone tossed Lana Del Rey’s vibes and Puma Blue’s aesthetic in a blender, then sprinkled it with ambient soul and a dose of art rock. Seriously, this one’s for folks who want all the feels in one glass.” Soundville
“…a song that comes over like a slightly artier Sundays, and has a lovely undercurrent of darkness that I find very appealing indeed.” Monolith Cocktail
“This Finnish quartet have adopted the cavernous sound on the genre, but instead of overflowing the front of the mix with noise, they’ve pulled back a bit, letting vocalist Alina take the spotlight.” Austin Town Hall
“The track crafts a smooth, alluring atmosphere that highlights the luminous and expressive vocals, weaving a hypnotic and sophisticated narrative.” Rmas
“All in all it’s an impressive debut performance from a band which sounds like it’s been recording for a decade already.” Nordic Music Central
“The new track “In The Heat” is a full plate filled with elements of shoegaze with a certain hint of darkwave, which guarantees a dreamy and nostalgic sound that could very well have come from the post-punk scene.” Music For All
“…they have a lot of solid nuances that are unique to Soliti, which is addictive” Niche Music
Soundi, One Chord To Another, Junglepophub, With Guitars, Unrecorded also shared “In The Heat”
Spotless Souls photo by Olli Laitinen
Upcoming shows
June 27, 2025, Lepakkomies, Helsinki, FI
July 18, 2025, SEMIFINAL, Helsinki, FI
August 1, 2025, Korjaamo, Helsinki, FI
August 7-11, 2025, Taubertal Festival, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, DE
August 23, 2025, Helsinki, FI (venue TBA)
Spotless Souls is a four-member art rock band from Helsinki. The band plays self-composed music written in English and combining elements of ambient, soul and rock. Inspiration for the music comes from artists like Jeff Buckley, Cocteau Twins & Mazzy Star.