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INTERVIEWS
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REVIEWS
(Album & Single)
HIGHLIGHTS
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INTERVIEWS
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CRASH BANG WALLOP ZINE
“Mauri Dark talks dark folk songs, visual arts and sailing” (Jun 29, 2021)
KAAOSZINE (in Finnish)
“Haastattelussa Mauri Dark” (May 12, 2021)
BEHIND THE SONG
“Thin Line Of Understanding” (May 11, 2021)
YLE NATIONAL NEWS (in Finnish)
– Written Story & Mini TV Documentary (Mar 28, 2021)
MAININKI (in Finnish)
“Mauri Dark pitää taiteilija Kososen erillään musiikista” (Mar 3, 2021)
JAMSPHERE
”20 Questions” (Feb 4, 2021)
MUSIC EXISTENCE
”Exclusive interview” (Jan 21, 2021)
AUTHORITY MAGAZINE
”Rising Music Star” (Jan 26, 2021)
THRIVE GLOBAL
”Rising Music Star” (Jan 27, 2021)
ORIGINAL ROCK
”Dark & Folky” (Jan 4, 2020)
AAMUSET (in Finnish)
“Mauri Kosonen sooloilee Mauri Darkin nimellä”
(Jan 17, 2021)
DESIBELI.NET (in Finnish)
”Varjoja, rakkautta ja toivoa” (Dec 16, 2020)
ANTIMUSIC
”Singled Out”
–”Thin Line Of Understanding” (Dec 15, 2020)
NAS – NEW ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
”10 Questions” (Dec 14, 2020)
GRUBS & GROOVES
”Thirsty Thursday”
– Food, Drinks & Music (Dec 9, 2020)
VENTS MAGAZINE
”Interview” (Nov 25, 2020)
THE MUSIC BUGLE
”Exclusive Q & A” (Nov 20, 2020)
ABOUT INSIDER
“Interview” (Nov 17, 2020)
LISTEN & WATCH INTERVIEWS
MY INDEPENDENCE REPORT
[Listen | Watch] 42 min
w/ Kevin McDonald
HORIZON TALK RADIO
[Listen] 44 min
w/ Andy Peacher (May 27, 2021)
THE SONGWRITER SHOW
[Listen | Listen YouTube] 28 min
w/ Sarantos (May 25, 2021)
MOSTLY JUST STORIES
[Watch] 54 min
w/ Nathan Price (May 20, 2021)
CONVERSATION EX NIHILO
[Listen] 64 min
w/ Billy ex Nihilo (Apr 24,2021)
YLE AREENA – FINNISH NATIONAL NEWS
[Watch] (in Finland only, limited time] 3 min
– Mini TV Doc w/ Jari Pelkonen (Mar 28, 2021)
LIVE AND AMPLIFIED
[Watch Facebook | Watch Youtube | Listen] 27 min
w/ Tom Kwiat (Feb 6, 2021)
AMERICANA RHYTHM MAGAZINE
[Listen] 22 min
w/ Greg Tutwiler (Jan 8, 2021)
WHEN WORDS FAIL MUSIC SPEAKS
[Listen | Watch] 29 min
w/ James Cox (Jan 3, 2021)
SOMEWHERE IN VEGAS
[Listen] 23 min
w/ Seth Green (Dec 15, 2020)
MINDDOG TV
[Watch] 45 min
w/ Matt Nappo (Dec 12, 2020)
502 FALLEN ANGLE RADIO STATION
[Live]
w/ Angela Drake (Dec 1, 2020)
AURAN AALLOT RADIO
[Live]
w/ Marianne Holmström (Nov 12, 2020)
CSB TV
[Watch] 9 min
w/ Casey Bell (Nov 27, 2020)
REVIEWS
ALBUM REVIEWS'Dreams Of A Middle-Aged Man' (Album)
(Dec 18, 2020, EluccaArts)
(Dec 18, 2020, EluccaArts)
“some of the most inspired music we’ve heard in a generation”
–DAILY DOSE
“ten fantastic folk songs…monolithic debut”
–VENTS MAGAZINE
“a deeply affecting sound experience”
–JAMSPHERE
“A handsome start for a solo courier”
“Soolouran komea lähtölaukaus”
–KAAOSZINE 9 of 10 points
“this is far and away one of the most enthralling debuts”
–NEUFUTUR MAGAZINE
“A brilliant artist who is a master of musical storytelling and melodic instrumentation.”
–EUROPEAN INDIE MUSIC NETWORK
“Gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous and impressive.”
“Upeaa, kerrassaan upeaa ja vakuuttavaa.
–DESIBELI.NET 4 of 5 stars
“A true diamond in the rough.”
[“Album of the year” -nomination]
–INDIE SHARK 4 of 5 stars
“If there’s only one debut you hear this year, it needs to be Mauri Dark’s Dreams of a Middle-Aged Man.”
–DAILY POP NEWS
“that low growl gave me shivers for the entire runtime, wow”
–THE HOLLYWOOD DIGEST
“this singer/songwriter is in for a lot of success”
–INDIE BAND GURU
“introspective masterwork…Mauri Dark belongs to that exceedingly small group of artists who maintain their originality…immersive listening experience”
–SOUNDLOOKS
“The classic sound produced by Mauri Dark will indeed leave you wanting more, and more of him.”
–MUSIC EXISTENCE
“masterpiece”
–SHEWOLF.EU
“You don’t need fluff when you’re being this real.
–GASHOUSE RADIO
“The album is exactly that – a document of his significant period of strife, bookended, bound, and placed on the shelf to last the ages.”
–INDIE-MUSIC.COM
“…American lyricists could learn a thing or two from the poetry on display within Dark’s work.”
–ENTERTAINMENT EYES
“The way that Mauri Dark can sing about a variety of subjects, from heartbreak and loss to the miracle of new life and a reconstructed heart, and all within the confines of a single album that feels far more nuanced in its expertise than any solo debut has any right to be, will leave listeners speechless.”
–THE SPOTTED CAT MAGAZINE
“a crucial piece of music”
–BALLYHOOMAGAZINE
“Straight and impressive, with pictographic language.”
–STATE OF GUITARS
“The album discusses intimately with the listener.”
“Levy käy intiimiin keskusteluun kuulijansa kanssa.”
–TURUN SANOMAT
SiNGLE REVIEWS
"Love Will Prevail" (Single)
(Apr 1, 2021, EluccaArts)
“he taps into the very essence of good folk”
–SKOPEMAG
“a beautiful ambient acoustic ballad. The Lyrics are full of important meaning.”
–INDIE X MUSIC
“Mauri Dark delivers something quite heartfelt”
–BEACH SLOT
“Amazing things can happen in music when you combine lyrical honesty, creativity and great production.”
–THE BAND CAMP DIARIES
“The lyricism, the soothing guitar, and the rhyming style used in Love Will Prevail all make the song a wonderful listen”
–CRASH BANG WALLOP ZINE
“a heartfelt ballad that is quite possibly the most honest and wonderful sentiment of a life well-lived.”
– CURRENT MUSIC THOUGHTS
“a song of hope”
–INDIE PULSE MUSIC
"Poison Woman" (Single)
(Dec 18, 2020, EluccaArts)
“a truly heartfelt experience”
–THE BAND CAMP DIARIES
“Despite the upbeat thrust of the lyrical content, the music inhabits a delicate, dreamlike soundscape.”
–CAMDEN MONTHLY
“It’s as immersive as any Tarantino film but easily eclipses them on an emotional level”
–ANR FACTORY
“Everything circles around the sheer magnitude of his voice from the ominous melody to the careful arrangement.”
–SKOPEMAG
“Poison Woman” shows off Mauri Dark’s incredible storytelling with a sense of poetry that possesses an intensity to it.
–BEACH SLOT
“unusually rich tones, memorable story and haunting production will keep you on the edge of your seats”
–INDIE PULSE MUSIC
“Mauri Dark offers an emotional oscillation through the sublime lyrical illustration of the track employing powerful metaphors and verbal imageries.”
–DAILY MUSIC ROLL
"Thin Line Of Understanding" (Single)
(Nov 19, 2020, EluccaArts)
“Mauri Dark’s interpretation has almost devout fire of emotion coming from the heart. The mysteries of life blend into dark folky tones. A gorgeous song that is able to rise the authors already high expectations for the full-length even higher.”
“Sydämestä kumpuavassa tulkinnassa on miltei hartaaksi kasvavaa tunteen paloa, elämän mysteerien hämmentäessä tummasävyistä, folkinkin sukuista ilmaisua. Upea biisi, jonka myötä odotukset pitkäsoittoa kohtaan lähtivät entistäkin jyrkempään nousuun.”
—DESIBELI.NET
“The song brings to mind the work of the legendary Leonard Cohen.”
–THE STATIC DIVE
“Dark’s voice is so prominent and close you can feel the emotions in every word. The songs feeling and atmosphere stick with you long after the song is over.”
–THE MUSIC BUTCHER
"Dreams Of A Middle-Aged Man" (Single)
(Nov 6, 2020, EluccaArts)
“It’s hard not to get pulled into this track and get stuck floating in its atmosphere as it swells with strings and paints pictures with words with such a precise and inciting style. “Dreams Of A Middle-Aged Man” beckons the rawness of Johnny Cash and the grace of Elliot Smith.”
–RAG/ RECORDING ARTISTS GUILD
“We know that an 8 minute track can be a bit intimidating on the surface, but once you’ve pressed play and dug in, you’re truly in for a ride that is near impossible to get off of.”
–WE WRITE ABOUT MUSIC
HIGHLIGHTS
ISSA AWARDS 2021
FINALIST & NOMINEE – RESULTS TBA on Aug 7, 2021
TRACKS MUSIC AWARDS WINNER
“Dreams Of A Middle-Aged Man”
Best Folk/Acoustic Song
LIVE ON US TV FOX7
“Love Will Prevail” for “Good Day Austin” (Jun 24,2021) [Watch on FOX7] | [Watch on Youtube]
“X-Renegade” for “Good Day Austin” (Jan 21, 2021) [Watch on FOX7] | [Watch Full Song on Youtube]
120.000 SPOTIFY LISTENS
on Jul 3, 2021 “Dreams Of A Middle-Aged Man” (album)
[Listen & View Album Info]
85.000 YOUTUBE VIDEO VIEWS
9 OF 10 ALBUM REVIEW ON FINLAND’S
BIGGEST MUSICZINE KAAOSZINE
[SEE ALL Review Highlights]
“ALBUM OF THE YEAR”
NOMINATION INDIESHARK
#8 ON ITUNES
SINGER/SONGWRITER CHART UK
w/ “Thin Line Of Understanding”
#1 ON ITUNES
#1 SINGER/SONGWRITER CHART SOUTH AFRICA
#11 ALL GENRES CHART SOUTH AFRICA
w/ “Love Will Prevail”
#8 ON US NATIONAL INDIE RADIO
BEST SONGS OF 2020
w/ “Thin Line Of Understanding”
#6 ON BANKS RADIO AUSTRALIA Chart 1
w/ “Thin Line Of Understanding”
#9 ON VALLEY FM RADIO
AUSTRALIA CHARTS
w/ “Poison Woman”
ON SPOTIFY EDITORIAL PLAYLIST wITH 2 SONGS
“NEW MUSIC FRIDAY”
ON 99 SPOTIFY LISTENER PLAYLISTS
ON DITTYTV WITH MUSIC VIDEO
“Love Will Prevail”
(Cinematographer: Vesa Ranta
Editor: Mauri Dark)
ON FILM FESTIVALS
WITH MUSIC VIDEO
“Love Will Prevail”
(Cinematographer: Vesa Ranta
Editor: Mauri Dark)
ON FILM FESTIVALS
WITH MUSIC VIDEO
“Dreams Of A Middle-Aged Man”
(Director Vesa Ranta)
APPERARING ON MAJOR MEDIAS
YLE – FINNISH NATIONAL TV AND WEB NEWS
LIVE PERFORMANCES ON FOX 7 AUSTIN
SOUNDI – FINLAND’S BIGGEST MUSIC MAGAZINE
KAAOSZINE – FINLAND’S BIGGEST MUSIC WEBZINE
JAMSPHERE (48 K FACEBOOK LIKES)
VENTS MAGAZINE (28 K FACEBOOK LIKES)
SKOPEMAG (12 K FACEBOOK LIKES)
AMERICANA RHYTHM MAGAZINE
