Daggerplay release “National Day”

Finnish rockers Daggerplay formed in 2011 in the bohemian district of Kallio in Helsinki. With influencer from late 70’s powerpop and lyrics depicting their own life experiences they deliver their own blend of high octane punk and rock n roll music.

As part of the Kallio indie music scene they began to take off in 2013 with the release of their debut album, Urban Campfire Songs, and kicking off their live music performances. For Daggerplay, it’s always been about the songs; delivering musical hooks and deft arrangements that provide the right touch and attitude to wow listeners and live audiences alike.

With each member of the band having an extensive musical background playing and recording with various bands and touring across both sides of the Atlantic, they show no fear in exploring many genres from rock and blues to folk music.

Now they bring us the new single “National Day”, a raucous flurry of anthemic rock released on the eve of Finland’s independence day. Born from anxiety towards anger and hatred spreading around in their native country and the world beyond, “National Day is the band’s anti-violence punk rock wake up call, slamming open a rough window to the current state of their homeland.

Commenting on the context of the song, vocalist and guitarist Pekko Mantzin offers, “Apparently we are ‘the happiest nation in the world’. However, I completely disagree. This ongoing discord happening in the media and social media, with relatively high suicide and crime rates adding to rapidly growing inequality, tells another story. That is what National Day is about.”

Listen to National Day below