Laivalla is a statement on the loveliness and madness of our time. 

Laivalla features songs that came together through pressure-free teamwork. This is no surprise despite the seeming disparity of the collaborators: Mopo may well be a messenger of punk-jazz whereas Leinonen’s home lies in the sphere of bohemian folk, but both are known for their captivating stage presence and fearless surrendering to the creative impulse.

Fusing folk, pop, jazz and psychedelic rock, the album offers a musical report of life on planet earth in 2016. The zeitgeist, characterised by rapid change, fills so many of us with fear and unease. Who is it that steers this ship? Is there anything to be done? What can one person possibly do? How to keep one’s head above the water?

“Laivalla is a cry for help. But at the same time it is a cry of joy. We are calling out for you to live and love; to pass every good thing on. We are calling out for you to cherish the beauty of life. Despite the madness of the times, there is still hope: where there’s love, there is hope,” say Mopo and Leinonen.

The album is produced by percussionist Abdissa “Mamba” Assefa, recorded by Joonas Saikkonen and released by Texicall Records.