Debut Soliti single “Muscle Memory” out on the 13th Feb.2026

Soliti is delighted to present the first single for the label from new signing Telephone Romeo – the project of producer and artist Aleksi Skippari. “Muscle Memory” follows a series of self released and well received singles and two EPs from the Helsinki based artist. “Muscle Memory” invites us into a world of interconnecting parts that form a dream-like yet propulsive melody world – imbued by stoic synth lines, “Muscle Memory” brings plenty of energy and melody from its distinctive sound-world.

Listen To “Muscle Memory”

Composed by Aleksi Skippari
Aleksi Skippari : Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Synth
Tommi Pellinen: Synth
Samuli Kesti: Drums
Engineer: Artturi Borén
Mixing/Production: Aleksi Skippari
Master: Pedro MacLoughlin

Aleski reveals insights into “Muscle Memory”
“After I had released the last batch of singles in 2022 I desperately needed a break. The whole process was such an uphill battle that I felt creatively drained for months after. Fast forward a year, I had collected some faint ideas of songs but nothing complete yet. I started to wonder where my instincts for songwriting had gone, especially lyrics. One day I just felt so defeated and decided to write about not being able to write. I was pleading for that creative muscle memory to lead the way again. I really learned how valuable it is to just show up day after day and just try to put pen to paper. Get all the ideas out, cause that’s when the good ideas can have room to grow.”

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Q&A with Telephone Romeo

Has your location and upbringing played a role in your sound/musical style?
Probably in more ways than I am aware of. Like most Finnish teenage band kids in the 2000’s I was into the heavier stuff, which still influences the more grittier sound choices. Those influences are of course filtered through life experience and expanded musical horizons but I think that is the reason I’m making this alt/rock thing in the first place and never quite deviated away from it too much. A live band has always been the starting place for any kind of piece of music for Telephone Romeo.

What are your inspirations/concepts for Telephone Romeo?
It sort of works as an alter ego or a reflection or this other more idealized and more wise version of myself that can say the hard things. Rarely when I’m talking about a you or a they in a song am I really referencing any other people specifically. Oftentimes they are conversations between me and Romeo. It’s a songwriting tool if anything.

Talk about the creative process – does the music or lyrical idea come first? Do you write on a guitar or keyboard? What are your processes when creating/writing tracks/songs?
For most of these songs, I can happily say, me and the acoustic guitar are back together. We started out really young, just a couple of middle school sweethearts. I had some wild years with synths and programming that really gave me a lot of new ways to think about creating musical ideas. But now it’s back to form! If it works as an acoustic song, it works in any form.

What challenges do you feel you face as a new artist in the 2020s?
Oh brother.. Where do I start?

What does the future hold and how do you hope that future unfolds for Telephone Romeo?
I just wish to not back down or hold anything back since I really do not have anything to lose.

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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