Feelings and Highlights of the First Half of the Year 2026
1. How would you sum up the first half of the year in three words?
Three words? Challenging, great, and excellent. Maybe those are a bit of an exaggeration, but I can’t think of anything else right now.
Has the year gone according to plan, or have there been any surprises along the way?
The year has gone quite well, and there really haven’t been any major surprises.
The highlight of the first half of the year has been Saara Aalto’s online singing lessons, which I’ve been practicing on my own. Saara is an excellent teacher.
2. Creative Work and Studio Updates
What have you spent the most time working on in the studio over the past few months?
I’ve written a few songs, but I haven’t come up with a real gem just yet. I have the amazing Omnisphere software synthesizer, and it’s a pleasure to make music with it.
Has your sound or your way of making music changed or developed this year?
Yes, I think it keeps improving little by little over time.
Which song (your own or someone else’s) has been playing the most on your playlists lately, and why?
I’ve been listening a lot to the Finnish artist Ressu Redford. Our voices are somewhat similar, and I had the chance to meet him at Valtone Studio in Turku. He was a wonderful guy
3. Live Performances and Fans
How have live performances felt this year? Is there one particular performance that stands out?
Well… I don’t really perform live. I only sing karaoke and occasionally do a very small performance of one or two songs if someone asks me.
Has a fan said or done anything this spring that has stayed with you?
People have been pretty quiet this spring, but once at a karaoke event on a cruise ship, someone told me, “You shouldn’t be here singing with truck drivers—you should be performing somewhere else.” That really stayed with me.
4. Looking Ahead
The year is now halfway through. What can you tell us about what’s coming in the second half of the year?
The rest of the year will bring new songs, along with string and guitar arrangements—although I won’t be playing those instruments myself.
What message would you like to send to your blog readers and fans who are waiting for new music or future performances?
A big thank you to everyone who listens to my music, and please be patient—there are new songs on the way!