The Solar Expedition

"Relentlessly time is marching forward wasting everything on it's way..."

Combining diverse influences and experimental mindset of progressive rock with the melancholic nature of their finnish roots, The Solar Expedition pushes the boundaries of modern rock expression. Organic, vintage-tinted soundscapes meet deeply thoughtful lyrics, painting pictures of human experience and insights on life and the world.

The band released their debut album Now in december 2023 and are working on new music, set to be released in 2026.

"Now is a study of time. How we perceive it and how the concept of time changes through different phases in the human life.

All and all it's a very humane album..."

The Solar Expedition is (from left to right):

Vili Kallonen, drums

Severi Soisalo, guitar

Ari Kauppinen, vocals, guitar

Atte Kivimäki, keys

Sakari Soisalo, bass

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NOW

(2023)

1. Now
2. Marching Forward
3. Ephemerality
4. When You Learn to Run
5. Time

Ari Kauppinen, vocals, guitars, programming, additional keys | Leevi Pukki, bass | Atte Kivimäki, keyboards | Vili Kallonen, drums

Music and lyrics Ari Kauppinen | Arrangement The Solar Expedition

Recording Ari Kauppinen | Mixing Janne Korpela | Mastering Teemu Liekkala

Album artwork Tiina Rikala | Photography Esa Pitkälä & Tiina Rikala

Choir on 2 and 5, Kipinät-kuoro, conductor Kaisa Halmemies | Female vocals on 2, Suvi Uura | Clarinet on 4, Panu Ukkonen | Male voice on 5, Finn Bowden

"Overall, the album is a prime specimen of atmospheric and progressive rock and it features a lot of elements you don’t usually come across with independent releases."

Jani Lehtinen, Tuonela Magazine

"The Solar Expeditionin debyyttijulkaisu on rohkean näyttävä pelinavaus... Now on kunnianhimoinen ja ilahduttavan tasainen biisiviisikko, jolta puuttuvat suurimmat debytanttien ongelmat."

Mika Roth, Desibeli.net

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NOW

(2023)

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