Nobody is a dark folk band from the Helsinki metropolitan area that has been signed to Inverse Records since 2020 and has received critical acclaim from both domestic and international music media. The band’s diverse lineup creates a completely unique soundscape. The singer-guitarist draws inspiration from West African fingerstyle music and American Delta blues, which lends the sound a sense of roots and organic quality. The bassist has extensive experience in the dark world of death metal and goth rock. The mandolin player, meanwhile, masters the lively depth of classical music and bluegrass, while the cajón player navigates the intricacies of progressive rock. What kind of sound do these seasoned musicians, coming from such diverse backgrounds, manage to create within the semi-acoustic universe of dark folk? You’ll find echoes of Ali Farka Touré, John Lee Hooker, Type O Negative, Steve ’n’ Seagulls, and Rush. You’ve got to hear it with your own ears to believe it!

Lineup:

Tuomas Kauppinen – vocals and guitar

Eliel Norkola-Smith – bass

Mikael Öhman – mandolin

Tuomas Himanen – cajon