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.”
“…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
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”
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.”
“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
“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
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.
