My Musical journey:
Music has always lived deep within me, as the one constant I always come back to, time and time again. Since I was a child, it has been both a healing force and my greatest emotional outlet—a medicine that’s helped me navigate life and all that comes with it.
As a child, I would rush to the piano whenever I heard a song I liked, learning it by ear. My musical journey began with the violin, followed by the piano, guitar, and eventually, singing and songwriting. At 14, I formed my first band, playing original songs and covers by artists like Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, and Weezer.
After high school, I pursued a three-year program at a conservatory in Jyväskylä, Finland. Despite being surrounded by like-minded peers, I felt isolated and struggled with depression and anxiety—emotions that found their way into my music.
During these years, I recorded and released demos, singles, and a demo EP, and performed regularly. I competed in singing and band competitions in Finland, winning several, and spent a few years doing solo gigs in bars, considering that might be my path forward. But something always felt off.
I found myself getting more and more lost and off track, often dealing with heavy depression and anxiety. I had to ask myself “do I want to keep doing this anymore?”
In 2016, I felt my fire for music burn out. At the same time, I had my first spiritual awakening, which left me questioning everything about myself. For the first time in my life I felt it was time to let music go for some time.
In 2018, my sister encouraged me to apply for The Voice of Finland. After some inner resistance, I decided to try it as a new adventure. I was chosen for Anna Puu’s team, and quickly moved to Olli Lindholm’s team. I made it to the finals, finishing as the runner-up. After the show, I joined Olli on his band’s (Yö) tour as a backing vocalist and guitarist, and together we recorded a duet called “Rauha” (Peace).
Despite my initial doubts about applying, some of my fondest musical memories come from this time in my life. Tragically, Olli passed away suddenly just months after the tour, marking a surreal end to the highs of 2018. In 2019, I participated in a memorial concert for him, honoring his legacy alongside other Finnish musicians.
In 2020, I released my EP Rabbit Holes, created with Finnish producer Jari Latomaa. Through these songs, I began reconnecting with my truer, more vulnerable self. “Pull Me Back” was written during a dark period of depression—it was a song for me, never intended to be shared. Rabbit Holes, the song, reflects a soul’s journey, seeking meaning, purpose, and surrendering to life’s flow.
After years of confusion about my musical path, I asked myself: Why do I make music? Why do I create? More importantly, I questioned my own deeper purpose and existence. I realized I’d lost the childlike playfulness in my music and creativity, something I wanted to rediscover.
Music is a deeply powerful, yet underrated force in our collective. We rarely pause to consider what life would be like without it. Now, I seek to create music that speaks to the soul—authentically, from my heart to the hearts of others.
My upcoming EP (release in 2025) is a mixture of healing mantras, storytelling and songs for the collective. After my long winding journey with music, I feel I am finally stepping into exactly that: simply writing from my heart, to the hearts of others.
New EP coming out in 2025 !
Looking to collaborate?
If you share a similar vision for music in our collective and are interested in collaborating, I’d love to hear from you!
I’m always open to connecting with fellow musicians, artists, producers, and songwriters who are passionate about using their musical gifts in a conscious and intentional way.
The best way to reach me is through the contact form or through Instagram under the name @mama_ethereal