Mikaela Finne released her first full length record earlier this month. This record is the result of a close collaboration with producer Oscar Harryson, and recorded at his studio SoundHabits Studios in Stockholm.
Finne is from Sundom outside of Vasa, Finland. Her unique voice is highly praised and in 2019 she’s been mentioned as “one of the hottest up and coming country acts from Scandinavia” by West Coast Country Festival.
Growing up, which artists would you say represent the history of country music in Finland?
Honestly, I don’t know. The country music I grew up listening to was Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Shania Twain etc.
How have these artists influenced your music?
Dolly Parton especially influenced me from the start because her music led me to so many other fantastic female country artists, such as Loretta Lynn, Linda Ronstadt, Tammy Wynette, Tanya Tucker and most importantly (to me) my No. 1 inspiration Emmylou Harris. But also so many more artists and bands, of course.
Can you tell us about the current country music scene in Stockholm?