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Breathe
(Single)
 
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With her spellbinding vocals spread across this lofty and ethereal production throughout, she is returning to us with one of her more mesmerising efforts to date here.

Lock - An Advocate For Women In Music

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The lyrics speak to the universal experience of feeling overwhelmed and suffocated by life’s difficulties and she sings to these wounds. 

 

Naomi Joan / Illustrate Magazine

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The mantra of “Breathe” that Räisänen repeats throughout the song is effective and elevating, illustrating how important it is to collect oneself, to be grounded and in the here and now. 

 

Derek Miller / Analyze My Lyrics

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It’s a truly enchanting listening experience that puts Jenny Räisänen’s timeless songwriting and exquisite performance on full display

 

TJ Connelly / Plastic Magazine 

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Known for her ability to fuse modern indie-pop sensibilities with the timeless allure of Finnish folklore, Räisänen has a unique sound that resonates with authenticity and emotional depth. 

 

The Indie Grid

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The raw energy and passion in her voice is rare. She's not just singing, but living every word. [...] What sets Räisänen apart is how she makes you feel. It's not just about the music – it's about the experience.

 

The Cage

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A perfect soundtrack for moments of introspection and emotional healing

 

TJPL NEWS

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It’s the kind of song that gives you goosebumps, with each element coming together to create something truly magical.

 

Edgar Allan Poets

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The Rain Is Not Far
(Single)
 
The Rain Is Not Far Album Cover

This track truly showcases Jenny’s talent as a singer-songwriter and vocal coach. Her ability to convey emotion through her music is unmatched.

 

Beach House

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Räisänen’s storytelling shines through the simple yet evocative lyrics. The exemplary line, “Raindrops, friends of mine” weave a powerful connection between the cleansing power of rain and the acceptance of emotional release. The repeated refrain “shine, shine, shine” at the end acts as a beacon of hope that promises a brighter future after the storm.

 

Illustrate Magazine

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Her compositions present intricate stories, leaving listeners enraptured by their beauty, haunting quality and powerful delivery.

 

Plastic Magazine

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The track incorporates orchestral elements like the strings to create emotive impact, and the result is a deep, meaningful listen that captures the mind of the listener — couple that with the basses and the drumming and you have something quite excellent.

 

Lost In The Manner

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Tell Me The Story Again
(Album)
 
Tell Me The Story Again Album Cover

Of course, ‘Tell Me The Story Again’ is not a record for everyone; quite traditional and heavily focused on its lyricism, it will find its core audience into dreamers and philosophers, offering perfect scenarios for deep thoughts and existential reckonings.

 

Mesmerized

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She moulds the songs in ways where you feel like you’re almost involved in its construction. It is light as a feather, yet feels heavier than a sword. It is true that the pen is mightier in this case, for feelings like this only come from the heart.

 

Lost in the Manner

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Räisänen osaa luoda näennäisen vähästä hurjan paljon, pienten painotuksen muutosten johdattaessa tarinoita kuin luonnostaan eteenpäin. Niin kappaleen sisällä kuin kokonaisuudessakin. Hieno uusi alku, joka ei liiaksi itseään selittele.

Mika Roth / Desibeli.net

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As the album was playing, continually rising in gravity and tone, I was wondering how on earth you go about finalising an epic, such as this. Well… there you have it, Jenny Räisänen comes out with the title track and blows all of my expectations out of the water. The song sums up the album; it’s bold, brave, human and full of endless emotion. ‘Tell Me The Story Again’ is unforgettable

TJPL News

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Arctic Fox
(Single)
 
Arctic Fox Album Cover

Listen to the poignant storytelling and melodic charm of “Arctic Fox” by Jenny Räisänen to experience an adventurous narrative infused with Irish folk influences and a North-inspired melody.

Naomi Joan / Illustrate Magazine

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Each listen to “Arctic Fox” unveils new layers of its narrative, drawing listeners into its richly woven fabric.

Kat Lattimore / Plastic Magazine

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Jenny Räisänen is a captivating new artist, creating gorgeous folky pieces of music like latest release, Arctic Fox.

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Jane Howking / York Calling

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As well as being a singer-songwriter, Jenny Räisänen is also a vocal coach, showing exactly how talented she is! Arctic Fox is a gorgeous piece of work, sounding beautiful from the very start. 

 

Jane Howking / York Calling

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The arrangement of low, mid, and high notes showcases her incredible vocal range, highlighting her talent and versatility. What sets Räisänen apart from her contemporaries is not just her vocal prowess, but also her ability to write, compose, record, and produce her music.

Thoughts Words Action

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A Bird
(Single)
 
A Bird Album Cover

In “A Bird,” Jenny showcases her ability to craft evocative soundscapes that transport the audience to a realm where nature and music converge

Kat Lattimore / Plastic Magazine

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The magical aura created by this artist is priceless. I suggest to everyone to try this wonderful experience… for a moment the reality that surrounds you will disappear leaving room for indescribable emotions.

Edgar Allan Poets

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The vocal prowess in this single is astounding. Though mainly consisting of three elements, these elements are so masterful that they form one cohesive sound, made solely to strengthen the vocal. It’s punchy, powerful and full of harmonies that will get your hair standing to attention.

TJPL News

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Sending shivers down my arms, the creepiness of ‘A Bird’ pierces your heart and seeps into your soul. What I find intriguing is how the complexity of the song’s theme and sound falls within a simple acoustic package.

Nicole Mendes / The Otherside Reviews

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Tutta l'ambientazione ci riporta ad un nuovo feeling con la natura, un'esperienza quasi mistica, in cui anche noi, immersi nell'ascolto della voce di Jenny, possiamo sentirci come un uccello che sorvola il male in un pomeriggio malinconico all'imbrunire.

Artisti Online

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In A Whisper
(Single)
 
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Jenny’s music transcends genres and amalgamates cultures to deliver a masterful creation.

 

Tomás Halligan / Limerick Leader

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We adore the thought-provoking lyrics, soulful vocal performances and brilliant instrumentation.

FVMusicBlog

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As for Jenny’s voice, it’s a work of wonder on its own. I’m a sucker for techniques…and Jenny has a lot of them. Jenny begins the song with a (seemingly) easy chest register singing in a low alto range. You can notice a distinctly dark colour in her voice, but she doesn’t overdo the darkness effect, on the contrary actually, she has a lot of open vowels and lightly sung closing notes that make a great transition and add to the emotional delivery.​

Akram Soliman / Sistra

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How she makes the lyrics come to life is a craft that was etched in her, how she is able to sing on such an instrumentation is something that cannot go unsaid.

 

Musicarenagh

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