The 2nd single from the band lands on the 12th Sept.
“…this one’s for folks who want all the feels in one glass.” Soundville
“…a lovely undercurrent of darkness that I find very appealing indeed.” Monolith Cocktail
“…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
“ …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
“This Finnish quartet have adopted the cavernous sound on the genre” Austin Town Hall
“In The Heat ,” their debut single, reveals what sets them apart: a unique fusion of style, catchy melodies, captivating guitars, and delicate vocals” Teco Apple
Judging from the reaction, Spotless Souls made the splash with their debut single “In The Heat” which touched the world in mid-July. The young, four piece self-proclaimed “Art Rock Band” from Helsinki are not ones to standstill, as they follow-up “In The Heat” with a different side to their sound with the slow-burn torch song of new single “Rosemary”
Watch “Rosemary”
Of the video the band tells us “”Rosemary”‘s music video moves between a doomed summer romance and the inner fears of the mind in two different realities.”
Video Credits
Artist: Spotless Souls
Actors: Alina Kolehmainen, Luukas Niskanen, Aarni Artemjeff & Onerva Rantanen
Director of Photography: Aarni Artemjeff
Second Camera Operator: Ilari Laitinen
Script: Alina Kolehmainen & Aarni Artemjeff
Make-up Artist: Onerva Rantanen
General Assistant: Ruusu Räty & Aino Jaakkola
Post Production: Artemjeff Visuals
Listen To “Rosemary”
“”Rosemary” symbolises remembering and healing from forgotten things. The song takes the listener to a wistful, intoxicating summer amidst infatuation and its naive destruction.” Spotless Souls tell us of the new single.
Lyrics by Alina Kolehmainen
Music by Aarni Artemjeff
Producers Panu Artemjeff & Aarni Artemjeff
Recorded by Panu Artemjeff
Mixing Panu Artemjeff & Aarni Artemjeff
Master Jarno Alho
Vocals Alina Kolehmainen
Guitars Aarni Artemjeff
Bass Onerva Rantanen
Drums Luukas Niskanen
Spotless Souls Rosemary Promo Photo by Ilari Laitinen
Initial Reaction
“These are smart kids with something to say. Two songs in and they’ve already got me thinking of them winning prizes –Teosto perhaps, or the Nordic Music Prize, or even the Polar Prize. Like, quite soon.” Nordic Music Central
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“I like how they bring this kind of atmosphere to the second song, and how they even made the music video themselves. You can see the worldview they’re trying to convey. It’s also clear that they were influenced by Cocteau Twins and Mazzy Star.” Niche music
“Spotless Souls’ ‘Rosemary’: An Art Rock Journey Through Memory & Healing” Rmas
“With a stunning video worthy of a romantic European drama, Finnish band Spotless Souls releases a new music video. And the music isn’t left out, after all, it’s a sensational work focused on dream-pop.” Music For All
“The accompanying video deepens this duality, moving between two realities – the outward romance and the inner fears – mirroring the song’s shifting tones. Spotless Souls sound like a band far beyond their years, crafting a track that feels both timeless and immediate.” Tits Upon Tyne
Soundi previewed the Rosemary Video
Also featured at One Chord To Another, Unrecorded, Moochila TV
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.
Spotless Souls Rosemary Promo Photo by Ilari Laitinen