Finnish melodic metal band Unén return with a new single and video entitled ‘Sky’, out now via Frontiers Music Srl.
Lead singer Stina Girs described what the song was about, commenting:“A dream of a secret door leading to a world where no one judges, there is no concept of time, you can be everything you want and fantasies are real. You dare to let go of reality. This is all what ‘Sky’ is about.”
If you need further explanation, try listening to the video below at RAMzine, and stream/download ‘Sky’ here.
Hailing from Helsinki, Finland, Unén is a modern melodic metal band, whose music also incorporates elements ranging from progressive to pop, blending intensity with sensitivity in its sound.
Originally founded in late 2021, where the foundation for the band’s musical style was established, come 2022 Unén focused on composing and refining production independently, resulting in the release of two self-published tracks. However, after a rollercoaster year, there was a need to change the lineup to accelerate production.
The word “unén” was derived from the band’s original idea that lyrics would be based on the world of dreams. However, due to lineup changes, this concept took a different direction, but the name remained. In the beginning of 2023, a change in lead singer, notably accelerated all activities. The band members coming together was a series of fortunate coincidences and determined searches, including encounters with old acquaintances. The right people had found each other.
Unén released their first single ‘Made of Stone (cover)’ in May 2023 with new lead singer, Stina Girs – She became known during the IDOLS competition in 2011 and subsequently released two albums as a solo artist. The original song by Evanescence inspired this evolved lineup of Unén to showcase their unique sound and overall direction. Following this, the band focused solely on creating their own songs.
Stina Girs (Vocals), Kimmo Pitkänen and Harri Moilanen (Guitars), Petteri Sinervä (Keyboards), Tomi Kallava (Bass) and Saska Ketonen (Drums) each bring their own expertise and input to the band. Every song created is a sum of its creators, and there is no specific leader. The band members are apparently united by their passion for making music, even though their day jobs are completely different.
Unén signed with Frontiers Music in February 2024, thus enabling the band to achieve the channel they sought to release their music to the world.
