“We Make Sounds This Way” out now!
Sound Exploration with Enigmatic Voices and Double Bass!
EP: We Make Sounds This Way
Release date: Thursday 28.11.2024
Selma and Helen met at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in 2019, and have since become close friends and collaborators. They have worked as a duo across various iterations, and “We Make Sounds This Way” forms an exciting arrival point of their evolution as a two-piece.
The songs are short, playful, strange, and beautiful, and were developed at the Helsinki International Artist Programme as part of a three-month residency which Helen was undertaking in the winter of 2023.
The sounds and “words” which we explore on this EP are often built upon a made-up language, with a focus on syllabic rhythm and articulation. Quite often, the listener may wonder who is who; at certain points, both voices seamlessly blur into a rich and singular sound source (e.g. Low Kuu). At other times, Savolainen and Svoboda each feature their own distinctive voices, also incorporating the double bass as a third group member on the odd occasion.
Selma Savolainen (vocals, composition)
Helen Svoboda (vocals, double bass, composition)
The EP will be available on all major streaming platforms on the release date.
Digital pre-purchase is available on Mustik Motel Bandcamp.
Sen Jälkeen Kun remixes on the way
Viive‘s debut album Sen Jälkeen Kun, which has been well-received, is now getting its first remixes! Two tracks from the album have been reworked into drum’n’bass steppers by Park Shadow & Kimik.
Park Shadow and Kimik are both long-term local DJs and producers from Tampere, Finland. They have been DJing and producing since the 90s, working across the full spectrum of electronic music in various projects, both locally and internationally. Now, they have prepared us tasty drum’n’bass takes on two tracks from Viive‘s debut album Sen Jälkeen Kun.
Viive – Tulva (Park Shadow Remix)
Park Shadow’s remix transforms Tulva into a dark journey accompanied by deep basslines and intense atmosphere, where piano and trumpet light the way.
Viive – On Tullut Aika (Kimik Remix)
In contrast, Kimik’s remix of On Tullut Aika brightens the mood with energetic rhythms and an unexpected spoken word segment in Finnish, creating a refreshing and innovative sound.
Release date: Thursday 21.11.2024
Remixes will be available on all major streaming platforms on the release date.
Award-Winning Duo Selma Savolainen & Helen Svoboda to Release New Music with Mustik Motel!
We are thrilled to announce the release of first single by the award-winning duo: vocalist and composer Selma Savolainen & double bassist, vocalist, and composer Helen Svoboda! The first single “Flock” is out already this week and EP “We Make Sounds This Way“ later this month!
Single: Flock
Release date: Thursday 14.11.2024
The other half of Mustik Motel label, Jarno, describes the single as follows:
“Where is the map? How does one find their place in a 3D Google Maps world, or on a three-dimensional musical staff where note marks become birds and rest notes turn into vehicles? This flock is in search of its own path, somewhere between the natural and the magical. Earth meets sky—but only on a roll of film. Welcome to the world of Selma and Helen.”
Selma Savolainen, vocals, composition
Helen Svoboda, vocals, double bass, composition
The single will be available on all major streaming platforms on the release date.
Read full artist bio on our artist page!
More information about the EP coming soon. Follow our social media & register to Newsletter to keep posted!
Solar Unity Ensemble debut sold out!
Wholesome thank you everyone who have bought the Solar Unity Ensemble debut album Upstream! If you would like to have the album in physical format, please have a look at your favourite record store. They might have stock left!
Viive released final single before album!
The third and final single is out today! Only one week to go till debut album “Sen Jälkeen Kun” release. Excitement rises and so seems to happen with vinyl pre-orders. Be quick to secure a copy before running out!
Countdown to Viive debut album “Sen Jälkeen Kun” starts here!
Anticipated first single from Viive debut album “Sen Jälkeen Kun” is out on Thursday 10.10.2024.
The other half of Mustik Motel label, Jarno, describes the single as follows:
“The flood (Tulva) creeps into the listener’s neck with a strong piano riff and a majestic trumpet melody. Groovejazz swings as the narrator searches for himself amidst dreams, pondering: What separates me from others? Which flows more freely, nightmares or dreams, rhythm or melody?”
Tulva will be available on all major streaming platforms on the release date.
Album “Sen Jälkeen Kun” is out on Thursday 31.10.2024.
Upstream is here!
Mustik Motel Music & Ultraääni Records proudly announces together: Solar Unity Ensemble debut album Upstream is here!
Album is now available on all major streaming services & on vinyl for you to enjoy!
LISTEN the album UPSTREAM from BANDCAMP, SPOTIFY or TIDAL.
VINYL is available on our Webshop & Bandcamp right now. We have started to distribute the album to record stores. Follow our social media for availability updates!
Solar Unity Ensemble – Upstream interview
DJ Jukola interviews Solar Unity Ensemble (in Finnish). Talking about the album and how it came to be while listening through the album music.
Viive joins Mustik Motel artist roster!
Mustik Motel is thrilled to welcome Viive to our artist roster! These talented artists have been crafting an imaginary soundtrack for a non-existent movie, and we can’t wait to share their debut album with the world soon! Below our announcement, the band introduces themselves.
“Viive” is a collaborative project between keyboardist/vocalist Riikka Suutari and drummer/multi-instrumentalist Antti Niiranen. The idea for this jazz collaboration began in 2021 and has been evolving ever since.
The duo got to know each other 10 years ago while studying at the same high school in Ii, Northern Ostrobothnia. Through the years, their deep friendship has allowed them to freely explore rhythms and sounds without a predetermined goal, ultimately leading to a joint creation.
From playing indie cover songs in a small town to exploring the tickling sensations of jazz, the duo has had time to find a shared vision and sound, which eventually led to “Viive”.
“We would describe ourselves as storytellers, using soundscapes to convey different narratives. Our music blends 21st-century jazz with influences from Neo-soul, contemporary jazz, and Finnish progressive weirdness.”
-Riikka & Antti
While working on the first collaborative album, in 2023 Antti released his solo debut EP, “Kielletty Puutarha” under the artist name “Anastus”, followed by a collaborative single with Riikka (“Usva Emilia”) called “Näkyjä”.
“Looking back, I think the solo EP release was a necessary step towards our Viive debut. After working on our album so closely and for so long, taking some time away from the project helped me return to it with a fresh perspective and full of energy. Now I’m really happy how our debut album turned out.”
-Antti