Indica (Finnish band)

Indica is a Finnish pop rock band that has released seven studio albums to date. The group referred to their style as mystic romantic pop.

History

Indica was founded in 2001 by schoolmates Jonsu (violin) and Heini ( bass), who had met in a youth string orchestra. Shortly after the inauguration, Sirkku (keyboards ) and Jenny (guitar) and Laura (drums), the band with a.

Jani Jalonen of Sony BMG Music Finland became interested in the band and offered them after a gig at a record deal, which was signed in early 2003.

The first album Ikuinen Virta was soon afterwards and was published in the same year. This is in contrast to the subsequent pictures less experimentally for poppy and faster. The single from the album of the same name quickly became a huge success in Finland and the band with numerous appearances at renowned festivals. The album received the 2004 Platinum for 32 444 copies sold in the summer.

A year later came the second album Tuuliset Tienoot and 2007 appeared with Kadonnut Puutarha the third album of Indica. Both albums act mature and bear witness of the mystical -tinged songwriting, for the Indica is known today.

From autumn 2007 Indica played in Scandinavia as the opening act for Nightwish, which significantly increased its international visibility. Due to good relations, the Nightwish -songwriter Tuomas Holopainen decided to leave Jonsu to sing on the Finnish version of the instrumental tracks Last of the Wild, what Indica helped to international breakthrough. In addition, Holopainen took on the task of the producers for the new album by Indica. The album, entitled Valoissa was published on 17 September 2008. Pahinta tänään was previously released as E-Single; the title track Valoissa followed three weeks before the album release. In spring 2009, accompany Indica again Nightwish on their tour, this time with appearances throughout Europe.

In June 2010, the fifth album, which for the first time includes songs with English lyrics appeared. A Way Away, the English-language debut, the band consists of previously released songs, which were transferred in collaboration with Rory Winston into English and revised musical. It climbed in Germany at number 20 in Switzerland to 32 in Austria and 52 in the Finnish home number 8 in the charts. The corresponding own (Club ) toured Germany as well as performing in the Netherlands ( 30.10.), Switzerland ( 11:11. ) And France ( 14:11. ) Launched on October 23, 2010 in Flensburg.

Released in January 2014 after several delays, the album Shine ( in English) and Akvaario ( in Finnish).

Members

  • Johanna " Jonsu " Salomaa, born on 18 January 1984 in Espoo, is the lead singer and lead singer of the band. In addition, she plays the violin, guitar and piano. She writes and composes all the songs for the band and entered as a singer for the single release Erämaan Viimeinen the band Nightwish in appearance.
  • Jenny Julia, born on March 14, 1985, plays guitar, background vocals.
  • Laura Häkkänen, born on April 29, 1986, plays drums, background vocals.
  • Sirkku Karvonen, born on 11 July 1984 plays keyboard and clarinet, background vocals.
  • Heini Säisä, born on December 28, 1984, playing bass, background vocals.

Discography

Albums

  • Ikuinen virta (2004)
  • Tuuliset tienoot (2005)
  • Kadonnut Puutarha (2007)
  • Valoissa (2008)
  • Pahinta tänään ( Collection) (2009)
  • A Way Away (2010)
  • Shine ( English version) / Akvaario (Finnish Version) (2014)

Singles

  • Scarlett (26 March 2004)
  • Ikuinen virta (5 August 2004)
  • Vettä Vasten (23 March 2005)
  • Ihmisen lento (2005, PhD)
  • Vuorien taa (19 October 2005)
  • Pidä kädestä (2005, PhD)
  • Niin tuleni teen (2005, PhD)
  • Linnansa vanki (2007, PhD)
  • Noita (2007, PhD)
  • Ulkona (2007, PhD)
  • Pahinta tänään ( May 8, 2008 Promotion ) (May 12, 2008 Internet Single)
  • Valoissa (August 18, 2008 Internet Single)
  • 10 h myöhässä (2008)
  • Valokeilojen vampyyri (2009)
  • In Passing (2010)
  • Islands of Light ( 2010)
  • Precious Dark (2010)

Music videos

  • Scarlett (2004), directed by Kusti Manninen
  • Ikuinen virta (2005), directed by Kusti Manninen
  • Vuorien taa (2006), directed by Marko Mäkilaakso
  • Pidä kädestä (2006), directed by Marko Mäkilaakso
  • Linnansa vanki (2007), directed by Jesse Hietanen
  • Pahinta tänään (2008), directed by Jesse Hietanen
  • Valoissa (2008), directed by Jesse Hietanen
  • 10 h myöhässä (2008), directed by Jesse Hietanen
  • Straight and Arrow ( 2009), directed by Denis Goria
  • In Passing (2010), directed by Patric Ullaeus
  • Iceland of Light ( 2010), directed by Patric Ullaeus
  • Precious Dark (2010), directed by Martin Mueller

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