Carla Aakre Unveils New Single, “These Hours”
La cantante-songwriter di Helsinki Carla Aakre torna con il suo ultimo singolo, "These Hours,", un'esplorazione colpevole dell'amore che nasce. Ambientato per il 20 dicembre 2024, sotto Kieku Records, questo brano profondamente emotivo cattura l'eccitazione e la vulnerabilità delle nuove relazioni. Carla tende temi di infatuazione, paura e incertezza in una narrazione intima e relazionabile, ricordando agli ascoltatori la genuina e bella fragilità di questi momenti. Carla dice: “La canzone 'These Hours' racconta la storia dell’amore che nasce. Come in molte relazioni romantiche, l’affetto è ombreggiato dalla paura di essere feriti e dall’incertezza. Tuttavia, c'è qualcosa di genuino, umano e bello in questi sentimenti."
Carla’s music has gained significant traction across international markets, receiving airplay on major radio stations including: BBC6 Music (UK) Amazing Radio (UK & USA) Radio Helsinki (Finland) YLE X3M (Finland) KRUI (USA) Her previous singles, "watercolour" e "whrough," have drawn praise from prominent outlets like Glamglare, Mystic Sons, She Makes Music, and Backseat Mafia, with descriptions of her music highlighting its emotional depth and meticulous craftsmanship.
Playlist Success Carla’s tracks have been featured on high-profile playlists, including: alexrainbirdMusic compilation (1.6M followers) Grrrl Music’s "Nuova musica del venerdì" Music Observer’s "MO Playlist" Amazing Radio’s "Indie Picks" Ones To Watch's "#NowWatching" This robust support has led to significant audience growth, with Carla’s social media following and streaming metrics seeing a steady rise.
"these hours" is part of Carla’s upcoming debut album, Things I Forgot to Tell You, scheduled for release on 7 febbraio 2025. The album, recorded in Carla’s Helsinki studio flat and her family’s cottage, combines personal and universal themes with intricate string and horn arrangements by producer Roni Ylhäinen and Carla’s sister Milla Käyhty. For Fans Of: Regina Spektor, Fiona Apple
In Finland, Kieku ja Kaiku is a popular cartoon from the 1950s, starring two chickens sowing mischief across their forrest land. Their names are onomatopoeias for the rooster’s crow—cock-a-doodle-doo, loud, brash, and eye-opening. Finland’s KIEKU RECORDS takes its name from these unofficial mascots, borrowing from childhood nostalgia but also carrying an important message. It’s time for the music industry to wake up.
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