Mäkkelä, Finnish-German songwriter/performer, is for sure one of the
extravaganzas of Europe's singer/songwriter scene. Two critically
acclaimed full length albums (and numerous contributions) under his
belt the charming eccentric is constantly touring the clubs all over
Europe with increasing success. A truly unique live act, melting
edgy lofi-folk anthems, his punkrock roots and incredibly emotional
songs into a stunning folk noir brew. Best to be heard on his
upcoming brand new album "Last Of A Dying Breed" (2015, 9pm
Records).
From his debut album hailed by TimeOut (London) as “…warped blues, electronics and country-tinged soundscapes…” back in 2003, across collaborations with people as diverse as Matt Everett (Bonnie Prince Billie's viola player), Desert Planet (8-Bit pop/visual artists from Finland), Marko Haavisto (FIN), touring the UK & Germany with Janne Westerlund (of Circle fame) and Canadian Klezmer-Punk outlaw Geoff Berner, he is currently down to a mostly acoustic live set. Guitar, Irish Bouzouki and Omnichord. A performance significantly different to what you might expect from the average singer/songwriter. One of the few solo performers who are capable of combining exceptionally intense songs with a live performance that reminds at times of the folk punk energy of a late Joe Strummer. Recent reviews compared him to the likes of Billy Bragg, Gavin Friday and TV Smith.
Discography:
Mäkkelä’s Trash Lounge & Harry Coltello, CD-EP, 2000
Mäkkelä’s Trash Lounge & Mano Nelson, CD-EP, 9pm Records, 2002
Mäkkelä’s Trash Lounge, “Angelgold Pike’s Jaw”, CD, 9pm Records, 2003
Mäkkelä’s Trash Lounge, “The Penguin EP”, CD-EP, 9pm Records, 2005
Mäkkelä & Orkesteri, “Means Nothing In Hitchin”, CD, 9pm/Supersounds (FIN), 2009
Mäkkelä's Trash Lounge, “Miss Hertfordshire”, Download Single, 9pm Records, 2010
The Church Of The Blue Nun, “The Art Of Worshipping”, CD, 9pm Rec, 2011
Mäkkelä, “Single Of The Year”, 7” vinyl ep, 9pm Rec, Oct. 2013
From his debut album hailed by TimeOut (London) as “…warped blues, electronics and country-tinged soundscapes…” back in 2003, across collaborations with people as diverse as Matt Everett (Bonnie Prince Billie's viola player), Desert Planet (8-Bit pop/visual artists from Finland), Marko Haavisto (FIN), touring the UK & Germany with Janne Westerlund (of Circle fame) and Canadian Klezmer-Punk outlaw Geoff Berner, he is currently down to a mostly acoustic live set. Guitar, Irish Bouzouki and Omnichord. A performance significantly different to what you might expect from the average singer/songwriter. One of the few solo performers who are capable of combining exceptionally intense songs with a live performance that reminds at times of the folk punk energy of a late Joe Strummer. Recent reviews compared him to the likes of Billy Bragg, Gavin Friday and TV Smith.
Discography:
Mäkkelä’s Trash Lounge & Harry Coltello, CD-EP, 2000
Mäkkelä’s Trash Lounge & Mano Nelson, CD-EP, 9pm Records, 2002
Mäkkelä’s Trash Lounge, “Angelgold Pike’s Jaw”, CD, 9pm Records, 2003
Mäkkelä’s Trash Lounge, “The Penguin EP”, CD-EP, 9pm Records, 2005
Mäkkelä & Orkesteri, “Means Nothing In Hitchin”, CD, 9pm/Supersounds (FIN), 2009
Mäkkelä's Trash Lounge, “Miss Hertfordshire”, Download Single, 9pm Records, 2010
The Church Of The Blue Nun, “The Art Of Worshipping”, CD, 9pm Rec, 2011
Mäkkelä, “Single Of The Year”, 7” vinyl ep, 9pm Rec, Oct. 2013
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