As we kick 2024 out the door and welcome 2025 with open arms, join us for a series of interviews with artists who’ve braved the year’s riffs, breakdowns, and questionable soundchecks. We’re diving into their triumphs, challenges, and everything that kept the music industry alive and kicking. We sat down with industrial metal act TURMION KÄTILÖT to hear how they experienced 2024.
Hi there! Thanks for taking the time to answer these questions. 2024 looked like a productive year for TURMION KÄTILÖT… A book, a new album, and a lot of shows! What were some of 2024’s highlights?
Pee: Of course the album, which was in my opinion, the most refreshing thing for the band ever. This is going to build up something bigger that we have been waiting for. Every album has been and will be a part that… whatever it is.
With so many shows this year, were there any particularly memorable performances or experiences on tour in 2024?
Pee: The album release disco at Turku’s Logomo, for sure! It was like witnessing the birth of our child.
Saku: Kuopiorock has always been a highlight of the year but in 2024, it was somehow bigger, better, and more everything. Maybe one of the best shows ever. Our crew has grown together really well so every show is a pleasure to do.
How did you manage to balance releasing a book, recording and releasing a new album, and maintaining an intense touring schedule all in one year?
Saku: No idea. Just hold on tight. Maybe the thank goes a bit to our management and Nem Agency?
Pee: When everybody takes their places, artists work together, usually everything works as it should.
Have you re-(discovered) any music during 2024?
Pee: KUUMAA has been annoying enough, in a good way, that it has sure had an impact on me, and CARPENTER BRUT has given us new ideas to develop sounds
Saku: SKYND has been one of the new names which I can totally be a fan of. Amazing artist!
What are your plans for 2025?
Pee: We are already in the studio for 2025 because we live in the future but we need the audience to make it present time.
Saku: …I think we never leave the studio
Interview by Laureline Tilkin
