Self titled album releases in the 5th June Via Soliti.
The debut album from Telephone Romeo arrives – 10 tracks brimming with melodic energy and positive intent. This is music that will make you feel better. Telephone Romeo is the project of producer and artist Aleksi Skippari – “Telephone Romeo” is to be released by Soliti on the 5th June 2026.
“After years of singles, EP’s, brewing concepts and exploring different sides of artistry, it’s finally time to present Telephone Romeo as a whole, fully realised, at this point in time anyway. The album delves into personal struggles and revelations with life, love and relationships. Finding your place in your own life and the role you play in others. A reminder that there is so much more to you than you might realise. Compared to earlier releases this album is more personal, vulnerable and lyric focused, where I really wanted to say what I mean and mean what I say. To reflect this the production is more stripped back to focus on what’s important for the song and the message. This is an album where influences are worn on the sleeve, immediacy is crucial and sincerity is essential.”
Initial Reaction
Viikon Levy at Radio Helsinki
” The album is themed around personal struggles and contains insights into life, love, and relationships, among other things.”
Listen to Aleksi in interviewed at Radio Helsinki by Njassa here
“The album as a whole is psychedelic, deeply personal pop, and not at all melancholic. Following his 2020 debut EP and multiple singles, this is his first full-length album, yet it’s easy to listen to with its 10 tracks, all without any pretension. If you like Tame Impala or MGMT, you’ll definitely enjoy this.” Niche Music
“The instrumental, with its beats and melodies, easily captivates the listener, something reinforced by the excellent vocal work. Simply unmissable!” Roadie Music
“The unpredictable evolution of Telephone Romeo and their proposal in Slippin'” Oleada Indie
“In “Slippin’,” Aleksi Skippari captures precisely that feeling of watching something important begin to fade while still clinging to the desire to recapture it.” Rmas
“The new track “Slippin” sounds like the perfect soundtrack for a long, hot summer: it carries a slow-burning sweetness, dense guitar riffs, and a hook that is instantly catchy and almost addictive.” VoxWave Magazine
“The production, stoic synth lines over punchy drums and off-kilter guitars, keeps the track’s energy propulsive enough that the underlying anxiety reads as urgency rather than paralysis” B-Side Guys
“Everything is very well executed and balanced, including the emotional content.” Music For All
“It is a singular, melodic masterpiece that captures the rewarding thrill of an artist completely surrendering to the natural flow of songwriting.” Purple Melon
Also featured at Unrecorded, OCTA, We Love Lo-fi
Telephone Romeo was also nominated for Radio Helsinki’s Kesähitti – vote here
Telephone Romeo album promo by Lumi Hartikainen
Telephone Romeo: Telephone Romeo
(Soliti 122) Released 05/06/2026
Telephone Romeo self-titled album cover by Iisa Pappi
1 Time Progresses
2 Sink or Swim
3 Muscle Memory
4 Stands To Reason
5 Slippin’
6 Sick of the Joke
7 Ways of the World
8 I Can’t Help It
9 Care
10 Running From Fury
Performed, recorded, produced, arranged and mixed by Aleksi Skippari.
Drums: Samuli Kesti, except “Sink or Swim” performed by Aleksi Skipperi.
Synthesizer on “Muscle Memory” by Tommi Pellinen
All lyrics by Aleksi Skippari.
All songs by Aleksi Skippari, except “Time Progresses” music by Aleksi Skippari & Iikka Puolakka, “Sink or Swim” melody by Aleksi Skippari, Konsta Kaskismaa, “Care” music by Aleksi Skippari, Konsta Kaskismaa.
Vocal recording on “Sink or Swim”, “Stands To Reason”, “Slippin’ “, “Sick of the Joke” and “Ways of the World” by Artturi Borén.
Tracks 1, 2 and 10 mastered by Aleksi Skippari, tracks 3,6,7,8 and 9 mastered by Pedro Macloughlin, tracks 4 and 5 mastered by Topi Hämäläinen.
Album sleeve by Iisa Pappi
Telephone Romeo album promo by Lumi Hartikainen
Telephone Romeo bio
Telephone Romeo’s sound draws inspiration from juxtaposition – layering beautiful, high flying melodies and groove enhanced rhythms with heavier instrumentation. As a lesson in genre styles such as alt, psychedelia and indie with pop sensibilities, Telephone Romeo’s music never forsakes infectious melody whilst displaying a contemporary unpredictability.
The project of Helsinki based artist/producer Aleksi Skipperi, Telephone Romeo have already delivered two distinguished EPs and singles with a long play in the works. Tracks such as “Bloodstains”, “Crimson & Purple”, and “Money Trouble” have already reached the airwaves of Finnish environs, showcasing Telephone Romeo’s soundscape of punchy drums, driving bass and off-kilter guitars backed by an earnest songwriting sensibility. Telephone Romeo’s live shows reflect this energy which leaves audiences always wanting more.
For fans of Tame Impala, Fontaines DC, MGMT, The Strokes
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