
SPOTLESS SOULS
Spotless Souls is an intriguing newcomer to the Helsinki alternative rock scene that has impressed both audiences and critics alike. The band consists of 20-year-olds Alina Kolehmainen (vocals), Aarni Artemjeff (guitar), Onerva Rantanen (bass), and Luukas Niskanen (drums). The band’s stage presence combines youthful boldness and an original sound in a way that leaves no one cold.
In 2025, the band signed a distribution deal with Soliti Music (Playground Music Finland). The band has released two singles so far, “In the Heat” and “Rosemary,” which have been noticed by both local and international media.
“You often know that there is something magical about a song when you wake up in the middle of the night and it is playing in your head. Last night, this happened to me when I realized what song was playing in my head, and it was Spotless Souls’ “In the Heat.” A really beautiful song, a promising debut single…” – Anne Lainto, YleX
“These are smart young people who have something to say. Two songs, and already I think they’ll win awards — maybe Teosto, the Nordic Music Prize, or even the Polar Prize. Pretty soon.” – Nordic Music Central
“Their debut single “In The Heat” reveals what sets them apart from others: a unique combination of style, catchy melodies, captivating guitars, and delicate vocals.” – Teco Apple
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The band won the Finnish Emergenza band competition in 2025 and later performed at the Taubertal Festival in Germany, where their melancholic and dreamlike intense show was praised by the audience and the media. Anne Lainto chose the band as the newcomer of the week on YleX’s Anne Lainto < 3 Rock program, and Soundi’s Tarkkailuluokka featured the band in its November 2025 issue.
Spotless Souls is actively releasing new music and aims to release its first album in 2026. The band’s unique and captivating sound combines influences from indie rock, dream pop, shoegaze, and soul, and works equally well in intimate clubs and on large festival stages.