RAIVO JACKSON * TANGLED UP IN ROOTS *

 

Raivo Jackson’s debut album is rooted Nordic noir

Hailing from Finland,  Raivo Jackson has released their roots-driven debut album Tangled Up in Roots. Built on carefully balanced elements of americana, melancholy, and storytelling, the album forms a Nordic noir–inspired whole where wistful beauty and powerful, evocative atmospheres go hand in hand. The band’s musical palette stretches from country and folk to soul, psychedelia, and rock.

The listener is guided through apocalyptic visions, satire, and the rawness of human relationships to reflect on the world and the people within it. The album explores themes such as polarization, social exclusion, pyromania, and drowning.

Tangled Up in Roots is now available on streaming services. All three singles released from the album have attracted attention in music-focused media and have been added to several radio playlists. The vinyl edition of the album will be released on February 13 and is currently available for pre-order at Record Shop X.

On Tangled Up in Roots, the band’s dynamics, arrangements, and interplay rise to a new level. The recording process forged Raivo Jackson into a tightly knit unit, with each member contributing their own distinct personality to the whole. Singer and songwriter Saska engages listeners with a unique approach and a clear, expressive voice. Lap steel guitarist Jussi brings his highly regarded roots expertise to the sound, guitarist Tommi adds precise and expressive accents, while the rhythm section formed by Mikko and Otto plays with intuitive cohesion built on years of shared experience.

Raivo Jackson’s story began 15 years ago as Saska’s one-man project in London. After Saska later moved to Helsinki, the project evolved into a permanent band.

Musically, Tangled Up in Roots marks a significant step forward for Raivo Jackson. At the same time, the album’s creation has been a communal process, with the band’s close circle contributing to visual art, music recording, marketing, and live performances—making years of work tangible and audible

Line-up:

Saska Lammila – vocals, acoustic guitar

Tommi Tuuri – electric guitar

Jussi Linkola – lap steel guitar, backing vocals

Mikko Hänninen – drums

Otto Ruokonen – bass, backing vocals

Info: Juha Juoni