Antti Ruotsalainen

Writer

Areas of expertise

  • Metal
  • Rock
  • Pop
  • Jazz

News

Troye Sivan’s “She’s the Best”: An Album Portrait Marked by Euphoria and Longing - news image for article by Antti Ruotsalainen
NEWS Pop #Troye Sivan

Troye Sivan’s “She’s the Best”: An Album Portrait Marked by Euphoria and Longing

The provided marketing material describes a project where the liberation of the dance floor meets loneliness, with songs about creative role models and hope for future love.

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HÄ/DA release debut album Electric Knights Of Eternal Rock Fury - news image for article by Antti Ruotsalainen
NEWS Rock #HÄ/DA

HÄ/DA release debut album Electric Knights Of Eternal Rock Fury

The Finnish duo’s first full-length pairs nine original songs with a Danko Jones cover, continuing their direct, AC/DC-influenced hard rock.

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Amon Amarth releases new album "The Allfather Awakens" and announces European tour with Swedish dates in autumn 2026 - news image for article by Antti Ruotsalainen
NEWS Metal #Amon Amarth

Amon Amarth releases new album "The Allfather Awakens" and announces European tour with Swedish dates in autumn 2026

Swedish metal pioneers Amon Amarth open a new chapter with the album "The Allfather Awakens" on Metal Blade, followed by a European tour – Swedish concerts are scheduled in Gothenburg and Stockholm in October 2026.

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Junkyard Drive Releases the Single 'Learning To Lose' and Gears Up for Major Denmark Tour Ahead of the Album 'SQUEEZE' - news image for article by Antti Ruotsalainen
NEWS Rock #Junkyard Drive

Junkyard Drive Releases the Single 'Learning To Lose' and Gears Up for Major Denmark Tour Ahead of the Album 'SQUEEZE'

The Danish rock band Junkyard Drive is back with their bold new single 'Learning To Lose', accompanied by a high-energy tour video, as they prepare for an extensive Denmark tour to celebrate the upcoming album 'SQUEEZE', set for release.

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Gravel Peak’s Debut Album ‘What’s The Plot?’: Bold Genre Synthesis After Three Years of Work - news image for article by Antti Ruotsalainen
NEWS Rock #Gravel Peak

Gravel Peak’s Debut Album ‘What’s The Plot?’: Bold Genre Synthesis After Three Years of Work

After years of behind-the-scenes challenges, Oslo band Gravel Peak steps forward with a debut album that boldly unites genres and demonstrates exceptional collaboration.

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Bad Valentines release "November Shadows" and announce debut album in 2027 - news image for article by Antti Ruotsalainen
NEWS Rock #Bad Valentines

Bad Valentines release "November Shadows" and announce debut album in 2027

Helsinki band Bad Valentines present their long-awaited single "November Shadows" and kick off a bold new era ahead of their 2027 debut album.

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Bloodstain Releases Self-Titled Debut Album – A Bridge Between Classic Hard Rock and Modern Power - news image for article by Antti Ruotsalainen
NEWS Metal #Bloodstain

Bloodstain Releases Self-Titled Debut Album – A Bridge Between Classic Hard Rock and Modern Power

One of Sweden's most promising metal bands, Bloodstain, is here with a self-titled debut that unites tradition and innovation – celebrated with a sold-out live evening together with Thermality in Stockholm.

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Apocalyptica releases 'Upperhand' as the theme song for CONTROL Resonant – featuring Kalandra's Katrine Stenbekk - news image for article by Antti Ruotsalainen
NEWS Metal #Apocalyptica

Apocalyptica releases 'Upperhand' as the theme song for CONTROL Resonant – featuring Kalandra's Katrine Stenbekk

The acclaimed Finnish cello-metal band delivers a mesmerizing theme song for Remedy Entertainment's new game, featuring the enchanting vocals of Kalandra's singer.

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LUNA KILLS releases new single 'Supervillain' and announces European tour for fall 2026 - news image for article by Antti Ruotsalainen
NEWS Metal #LUNA KILLS

LUNA KILLS releases new single 'Supervillain' and announces European tour for fall 2026

The Finnish alternative metal band LUNA KILLS is back with the powerful single 'supervillain', a dark metaphor for the destructive forces of ego and power. This fall awaits an extensive 2026 European tour with confirmed shows in the Nordics.

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Spiders Present Powerful New Single "Crystal Eyes" Ahead of Anticipated Album Release - news image for article by Antti Ruotsalainen
NEWS Rock #Spiders

Spiders Present Powerful New Single "Crystal Eyes" Ahead of Anticipated Album Release

Gothenburg's acclaimed rock band Spiders are back with the energetic single "Crystal Eyes" – a taste from their forthcoming 2026 album and a clear testament to the band's artistic prowess.

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Adéla's 'PRIMA': Slovakia's New Pop Hope Debuts with Multifaceted Confidence - news image for article by Antti Ruotsalainen
NEWS Pop #ADÉLA

Adéla's 'PRIMA': Slovakia's New Pop Hope Debuts with Multifaceted Confidence

Slovakian singer Adéla makes a bold impression with her debut album 'PRIMA', where vulnerability meets confidence in a pop language shaped by her ballet background and international experiences.

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In This Moment Presents Ambitious Ninth Album "Witch" with Strong Collaborations - news image for article by Antti Ruotsalainen
NEWS Metal #In This Moment

In This Moment Presents Ambitious Ninth Album "Witch" with Strong Collaborations

With its theatrical drama and emotional strength, In This Moment delivers the album "Witch" – a grand collection of songs featuring guest appearances by Kim Dracula, Kat Von D, and Rory Rodriguez from Dayseeker.

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Judith Owen releases the vibrant single "Inside Out" from acclaimed album "Suit Yourself" - news image for article by Antti Ruotsalainen
NEWS Jazz #Judith Owen

Judith Owen releases the vibrant single "Inside Out" from acclaimed album "Suit Yourself"

"Inside Out" showcases Judith Owen's soulful craftsmanship with clear New Orleans influences and marks a new chapter, as she also announces concerts in the Nordics during 2027.

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Floor Jansen: The Bridge Between Metal and Vulnerability in Her Solo Career - news image for article by Antti Ruotsalainen
NEWS Metal #Floor Jansen

Floor Jansen: The Bridge Between Metal and Vulnerability in Her Solo Career

Internationally acclaimed singer Floor Jansen continues to conquer new musical ground, blending her metal roots with openness and vulnerability on her upcoming album.

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From Ashes To New and Neoni Unite Against Bullying with New Version of “Die For You” - news image for article by Antti Ruotsalainen
NEWS Metal #From Ashes To New

From Ashes To New and Neoni Unite Against Bullying with New Version of “Die For You”

Alternative metal band From Ashes To New teams up with the duo Neoni to release an energetic new version of “Die For You,” taking a clear stand against bullying and inspiring their fans.

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Brake fuses 70s attitude with modern edge in debut for Better Noise Music - news image for article by Antti Ruotsalainen
NEWS Rock #Brake

Brake fuses 70s attitude with modern edge in debut for Better Noise Music

Alternative pop rocker Brake releases new single 'Swingin' and music video, where 70s influences, honest lyrics, and creative collaborations take center stage.

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Five Finger Death Punch Celebrates 20 Years with New Album "Legacy" - news image for article by Antti Ruotsalainen
NEWS Metal #Five Finger Death Punch

Five Finger Death Punch Celebrates 20 Years with New Album "Legacy"

As the band marks two decades at the top of heavy metal, Five Finger Death Punch releases its tenth studio album, "Legacy", embarks on a world tour, and strengthens its charitable efforts.

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The HU releases the album 'HUN' and premieres the video for 'Horsemen' - news image for article by Antti Ruotsalainen
NEWS Metal #The HU

The HU releases the album 'HUN' and premieres the video for 'Horsemen'

The Mongolian rock band The HU presents their third full-length album 'HUN', while also releasing a new video for 'Horsemen' that pays tribute to Mongolia's legendary horseback warriors – a step into a new and ambitious musical era for the band.

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Charli XCX Presents Her Seventh Studio Album "Music, Fashion, Film" - news image for article by Antti Ruotsalainen
NEWS Pop #Charli xcx

Charli XCX Presents Her Seventh Studio Album "Music, Fashion, Film"

British pop innovator Charli XCX releases her seventh album and celebrates the interplay of music, fashion, and film with visual expression and artistic collaboration.

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