Mitch Dodge
The two tracks capture where Youth Control are heading next. You hear deep minimal ideas, clean grooves and melodic touches that feel rooted in both Finland and Berlin. ‘Leikki’ keeps things tight with a pulsing rhythm and a low rolling groove. ‘Herään’ moves into smoother territory with soft vocals, warm textures and a deep flow that sits naturally in the mix. Together, they show a producer stepping into her own lane with confidence and clarity.
Hellänelli brings long-standing experience to this new project. She has performed hundreds of gigs, written for leading Finnish artists including Bess and Robin Packalen and earned gold records and an Emma nomination with Bämä. This release reflects her shift into the electronic underground, shaped by her time in Berlin and her background as both producer and vocalist.
For Youth Control, this is a meaningful moment. After a short pause spent developing new ideas at the intersection of music and digital innovation, the label returns with renewed focus on discovering and amplifying Finnish electronic talent.
‘Leikki / Herään‘ is out now!