Viitasen Piia is an indie-folk band led by songwriter Piia Viitanen, known for its dark, evocative sound. The group has won acclaim from critics and live audiences alike with their four albums, establishing Viitasen Piia as a prominent storyteller in Finland. The band’s music, rooted in acoustic folk and Americana, has evolved over the years to incorporate new shades and textures, blending acoustic and electronic elements to create a rich, distinctive soundscape. At its core are Viitanen’s powerful compositions and lyrics, which delve deeply into the essence of human existence.
All four of Viitasen Piia’s albums have been met with excellent reviews and have expanded the band’s live presence across Finland. Their debut album, Viitasen Piia, released in fall 2012, garnered numerous positive reviews and notable radio play despite being a self-released effort. The second album, Uni onnesta, released by Texicalli Records, earned the band an Emma nomination and a spot among the best albums of 2014 in Helsingin Sanomat. The third album, Laulumaa, released in late 2016, continued the upward trajectory, receiving five-star ratings from Helsingin Sanomat, Keskisuomalainen, Ilkka, and Pohjalainen, and was named the best domestic album of the year by MTV.fi. The fourth album, Meidän jälkeemme hiljaisuus, released in September 2019, brought further accolades, including an Emma nomination, Aux ry’s awards for Best Album and Best Single, several five-star reviews, and a place among Helsingin Sanomat’s best albums of 2019.
Viitasen Piia’s fifth album, Ihmisen aika, was released on March 15, 2024.