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Kari Aalto, Formerly of Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät, Releases New Reggae Album, Declares Punk a Thing of the Past

From Helsingin Sanomat · () Finnish

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  • Kari Aalto, known for Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät, is releasing a new album but has moved away from punk music.
  • His new focus is reggae, where he continues to express his views.
  • Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät represented Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2015 and disbanded in 2016 when guitarist Pertti Kurikka retired.

Kari Aalto, the vocalist and lyricist famously known for the band Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät (PKN), is preparing to release a new album. However, Aalto makes it clear that his musical journey has shifted significantly from his punk rock roots.

"Punk is a thing of the past," Aalto states definitively. His current musical exploration is centered around reggae, a genre where he continues to articulate his perspectives and social commentary, albeit through a different sonic lens. This move signifies a new chapter in his artistic career, exploring new sounds while maintaining his characteristic engagement with relevant issues.

PKN gained international recognition when they represented Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2015 with the song "Aina mun pitää." The band concluded their activities in 2016, following the retirement of guitarist and founding member Pertti Kurikka upon reaching the age of 60. Aalto's new reggae project marks a distinct evolution from the band's raw punk energy.

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