With “Itkee Havupuu” (“The Weeping Spruce”), released on 6 June, Solisee continues its focused exploration of Finnish folk as a space for ecological and cultural reflection. The track uses voice and fingerpicked guitar as its foundation, with a structure that prioritises clarity and spatial awareness. Sung in Finnish, the lyrics speak plainly about the relationship between people and the natural world. The composition draws from Finnish folk traditions while integrating Slavic melodic shapes and Latin American rhythmic phrasing, woven carefully into the song’s pacing and dynamics.

The six-member ensemble includes Erla Pulli (vocals, percussion), Reetta-Stiina Rannanmäki (cello, backing vocals), Erno Aalto-Urantowka (guitar, backing vocals), Oona Yliperttula (fiddle), Ilkka Meurman (trumpet, accordion), and Arto Nevalainen (double bass). Solisee formed around a shared interest in reworking Finnish folk forms through a globally informed lens. Their previous EP, Roso (2022), established this direction. “Itkee Havupuu” continues that trajectory without expanding the instrumentation or altering the core structure. Instead, the group relies on arrangement and pacing to carry the weight of the piece. The result is grounded, intentional, and reflective of their method: using traditional forms to articulate contemporary concerns.

Stream and listen to “Itkee Havupuu” HERE