OH?





WORDS

By Tallulah Syron
Equal parts rich and tender, the rising talent’s introspective artistry has quickly become standout across the European landscape. Utilising eclectic textures pulled from post-punk, indie-pop and flashes of electro, his debut EP paints vivid silhouettes of love and vulnerability, holding the weight of these intimate experiences that left affinities in disarray. A compelling patchwork laced with melodic intimacy, Masquerade EP looks set to continue attention surrounding a rare, serious new voice coming into his own.

Talking us through the EP, OH? tell us: “The ’Masquerade’ EP can really be summed up in these lines from Seatbelt: “We’re all pretending anyway, we’re just pretending to be sane. To be normal as they say, well what is normal anyway?” There are forces at play in our societies that benefit from us changing our wonderful selves just to fit into what is “appropriate” for them. My question is: are these the ugly masks we really want to wear, and what good are they to us? Or is someone else reaping all the benefit of our failing efforts not to stand out of the crowd? Would it hurt anyone if we just showed the world our whole selves, warts and all? These are the questions I am processing through the songs on my debut EP.”
It’s no accident that the multi-instrumentalist and producer Oskari Halsti’s new solo music project poses a question in its very name. Aiming to find balance in opposing forces, OH? marks the start of a new chapter for the prolific Finnish artist. A musical venture mostly written and produced by himself this is a pivotal moment for the newcomer. 

Fully immersed in a renewed sense of purpose and self-assurance, Masquerade EP cements the rising musician as a significant name emerging across London’s contemporary music scene.

PAST SHOWS


8/11/2024 93 Feet East, London
28/10/2024 Milton Court Concert Hall, London
09/08/2024 Nouxfest, Finland
20/06/2024 The Cavendish Arms, London
06/06/2024 The Slaughtered Lamb, London
26/08/2023 Kekkerit Kesälahdella, Finland
25/08/2023 Papinniemi Camping, Finland
26/05/2023 Kuudes Linja, Helsinki
26/05/2023 Globe Hope Birthday party, Helsinki



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