How does the beginning of apocalypse sound like, the short moment when only grannies and seagulls are alive? AINON leads the listener on a journey trough time and space, creating strong pictures that one can stop by. It creaks and floats until all of a sudden begins a rhythmical texture that one can cling to.

AINON is a Helsinki-based ensemble that was founded in 2017 by the cellist-composer Aino Juutilainen. The music is influenced by jazz, contemporary music and classical music. It is a mixture of composed and improvised music, all written for these specific players.

The band recorded their debut album Drought in July 2019 with support from Taike and the album was released in September 2020 by We Jazz Records. In June 2022, the band recorded a total of two albums worth of new music and will release their second album Within in early summer 2024.