– garage rock, alternative pop and Nordic folk tones

The Moontwins feat. Håvard Lund (FI/NO)

The Finnish duo The Moontwins combine electric guitar and accordion in a distinctive encounter between alternative rock, garage and folk music. The band consists of PK Keränen, known as vocalist and guitarist in the cult band 22-Pistepirkko, and folk musician and accordionist Leija Lautamaja. Together, they create a sound that is raw, melodic and full of character.

The Moontwins came about when Keränen, after several decades in the rock band 22-Pistepirkko, wanted to explore new musical directions. The result was an unexpected collaboration with Lautamaja, an award-winning folk musician and diatonic accordionist from a younger generation.

Their debut album Night Times was released in 2025 and warmly received in Finland. The music moves freely between garage rock, alternative pop and Nordic folk tones.

An encounter with the north

At the True Northern Arts Festival, the duo will be joined by Northern Norwegian musician Håvard Lund on bass clarinet. Lund brings tonal nuances and improvisational force that open the music in new directions. The collaboration grew out of meetings and musical conversations on the island of Fleinvær, where several of the songs were also written.

Together, the trio creates a soundscape where rock, folk and improvisation meet – raw, playful and energetic.

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