Originally hailing from the enchanting landscapes of Lapland in Finland, and now currently based in the city of Edinburgh, Aino Elina is an electronic pop artist who bridges culture and language through her music. Singing fluently in both her native Finnish and English, she crafts an enthralling blend of ethereal melodies filtered through a Nordic pop lens.
Aino Elina’s journey as a songwriter started when she penned her first songs when she was just six, guided by her lifelong fascination with dreams and the mystical experiences that occur between wakefulness and slumber. “I write songs in my dreams. I’ve always had a very vivid imagination and a strong connection to dreams, and an interest in the mystical experiences in between sleep and awake – since I was very young, probably the first memories I have are related to these different states of consciousness and how cool it was to explore that part of life,” she shares.
Since her debut in 2017 with the single “Vankina,” Aino Elina has been on a musical journey marked by creative evolution and well deserved recognition. Her singles have found their way into Spotify editorial playlists, and she’s earned support from national radio stations in both Finland and Scotland while her live performances have taken her to headline gigs and festivals, including appearances at Eden in the UK and Art Goes Kapakka in Finland.
Following last year’s single “Maan laulu,” she returns with year with a brand new single titled “Hold on.” Opened by the fade in of bass synth notes and a snapping beat as playful top line leads flutter above, Aino’s lush vocals usher in the full sound of electronic pop.
Above the punch of lively drums and airy synth tones, her stunning voice weaves alluring melodic leads. Stripping the drums away, warm piano chords float in a sea of sonic texture as her ethereal vocals elegantly hover above before the beat comes back in to craft a danceable energy.
It’s an instantly catchy and memorable track full of grooving rhythm and atmosphere, capped by Aino’s sensational voice which rises to dazzling heights. With “Hold On,” Aino Elina continues to roll out her timeless synth-based pop sound and we can’t wait to see what she’ll share next.
Listen to Hold on below
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