Biography
Pihka Is My Name are a Berlin/Oulu-based electronic duo who combine analogue synthesizers, hypnotic piano patterns and crunchy drum machines. Band members are composer-pianist Henna Helasvuo and producer-sound designer Lasse Turunen.
Pihka Is My Name self-released their debut album ‘Everything Is In Between’ to very positive reviews in March 2021. It was followed up ‘Dance Forbidden EP’, released via Taiwan-based Mettāsonic label in January 2022. The Sophomore album ‘Caller Unknown’ was released in September 22nd, 2023, and celebrated with a European Tour with US band Princess Goes.
The duo released their third album ‘Lost in Encryption’ on April 1, 2026. Their live performances have impressed viewers with their frantic energy, visuals and dual vocals.
In May 15, 2026 Pihka Is My Name performed at The Great Escape Festival and announced a new collaboration with Brighton-based artist IanGX with a song 'Too Much Noise'. Their next collab single, double a-side 'In a Breath' / 'Spiritual' will be released in 10th of July and celebrated with a UK tour.
Photographer Anais Vacariu
LATEST RELEASE
Pihka Is My Name x Ian GX - In a Breath / Spiritual
New collab between Berlin, Brighton and Oulu
Albums and EP:s
2026
Lost in Encryption
2023
Caller Unknown
2022
Dance Forbidden EP
2021
Everything is in Between
Remixes
Princess Goes – Ketamine (Pihka Is My Name Remix) /// Tia Gostelow – PSYCHO (Pihka Is My Name Remix) /// Amongst Liars – All Over Now (Pihka Is My Name Remix) /// Palindrones – Anima (Pihka Is My Name Remix) /// Hennessey – 8 Men (Still Have All The Money) Remix /// Rebecca Downes – Take Me Higher (Pihka Is My Name Remix)
Upcoming Live Shows
Date | Venue | City | Ticket Link |
|---|---|---|---|
22/07/2026 | Aatma | Manchester, UK | https://www.fatsoma.com/e/neyvwu6p/phika-is-my-name-at-aatma |
23/07/2026 | Royal Park Cellars | Leeds, UK | https://www.fatsoma.com/e/koyg8e0u/phika-is-my-name-at-royal-park-cellars |
Past Live Shows
Date | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|
18/07/2026 | Poco Loco | Chatham, UK |
11/07/2026 | Chislehurst Caves | London, UK |
15/05/2026 | DUST, The Great Escape Festival | Brighton, UK |
21/06/2025 | Erlebnis Europa | Berlin, Germany |
04/04/2025 | Cassiopeia | Berlin, Germany |
06/07/2024 | Ravintola Käpygrilli | Helsinki, Finland |
08/06/2024 | Ravintola Umpitunneli | Tornio, Finland |
03/05/2024 | Playhouse Bar | Helsinki, Finland |
13/04/2024 | Joensuu Areena | Joensuu, Finland |
27/03/2024 | Playhouse Bar | Helsinki, Finland |
17/11/2023 | Ambra | Helsinki, Finland |
24/10/2023 | Koko Theater | Helsinki, Finland |
05/10/2023 | JunkYard | Dortmund, Germany |
04/10/2023 | Frannz Club | Berlin, Germany |
02/10/2023 | Tivoli Vredenburg | Utrecht, The Netherlands |
01/10/2023 | Badaboum | Paris, France |
15/09/2023 | Koolmat | Helsinki, Finland |
09/09/2023 | Lounaispuisto | Jyväskylä, Finland |
29/12/2022 | Haave Helsinki | Helsinki, Finland |
03/12/2022 | UG klubi | Turku, Finland |
19/11/2022 | Taidesaari | Jyväskylä, Finland |
30/09/2022 | Musiikkitalon klubi | Helsinki, Finland |
10/09/2022 | Freetime | Jyväskylä, Finland |
10/09/2022 | Lounaispuisto | Jyväskylä, Finland |
18/08/2022 | Solo Sokos Hotel Torni | Helsinki, Finland |
13/08/2022 | Gumnäsin juhlapaikka | Raasepori, Finland |
29/06/2022 | Paper Dress Vintage | London, UK |
26/06/2022 | Dublin Castle | London, UK |
25/06/2022 | The Old Blue Last | London, UK |
12/06/2022 | Savelanpuisto | Helsinki, Finland |
31/05/2022 | Roasberg | Helsinki, Finland |
19/05/2022 | Olutravintola Villi Wäinö | Helsinki, Finland |
