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. Currently the duo are preparing for their 3rd album, to be released in early 2026.
Photographer Anais Vacariu
Latest Release; Connecting
Single release on Bandcamp 17.10.2025
Music and lyrics by Henna Helasvuo & Lasse Turunen
Produced by Henna Helasvuo & Lasse Turunen
Engineered and mixed by Lasse Turunen
Mastered by Ilpo Kärkkäinen/Resound
Cover art by Rami Mursula
Promo pictures by Anais Vacariu
Albums and EP:s
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)
Career Highs So Far
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European Tour with US band Princess Goes in October 2023
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Gigs in London 2022
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Remixes for artists around the world, including Princess Goes, Tia Gostelow, Hennessey, Amongst Liars
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Major syncs for Finnish TV (YLE Uutiset, Urheilu, Ylen aamu, A-studio, MTV AVA)
Reviews
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Tuonela Magazine
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Magnetic Magazine
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Electronic Groove
Photographer Anais Vacariu
