As a father of five kids, four boys and one girl, the artist writes this song as both a letter to his younger self as well as a wish and a fatherly advice to his beloved kids. It is no secret that most of us, if not all, probably have made some stupid mistakes and made some rash decisions which we are not precisely so proud of right now. We were curiously young and bravely exploratory back in the days, and there is nothing wrong about that because this is how we all learn and mature. Not so much of a glorious ride, but it is a must. 

This release is an absolute honest lyrical exposition provided by the artist. Urging us all to finally acknowledge our youthful follies and simply make peace with them, because one: the past is gone and there is nothing we can really do about it; and two: it is, in fact, the reason for our wisdom today. We are shaped by both our good and bad experiences; and what is most important in our lives are not the experiences themselves as much as how we react and learn from them.

The initial piano riff of this song was recorded in 2013. Ten years later, the artist revisits it and inspiration just flows! It is as if the song was maturing throughout that time to finally bloom into this truly authentic anthem of self-love and forgiveness.

Influenced by artists such as Bruce Springsteen, MacGyver, Bob Dylan, and David Bowie; Lauri Jarvilehto, the musician, author, and philosopher manages to bring out his own musical sound and style where his metaphysical life questions are beautifully and wittingly streamlined into beautiful and relatable melodies and harmonies. Hey Kid! Is now available for streaming, so don’t miss out on such a good and sincere release!   

Since a young age, Finland has been a significant source of musical inspiration for me. It all started in high school when I discovered a tape featuring the iconic metal band Stratovarius. This led me to explore other bands like HIM, Nightwish, and Children of Bodom, among many more. Lauri Jarvilehto, a renowned musician and a father of five, not only excels in music but also dabbles in writing and philosophy. His ability to juggle multiple roles is truly impressive! I was captivated by the storytelling rock style with experimental influences in the track ‘Typhoon’ by Typhoon. The idea for this track was conceived during a plane journey to Lagos, Nigeria, armed with an OP-1 and an SP404mk2. Overcoming challenges with programmed drums, Lauri Jarvilehto performed live on drums, bass, and guitar in the studio. The song was mixed internally and mastered at Abbey Road Studios by Christian Wright.

The energetic indie rock tones mixed with electro-pop influences convey the message of the song, which focuses on “Typhoon is a song about overcoming your difficulties in life,” as described by Lauri Jarvilehto. This track serves as the lead single from his upcoming album Songs About Sadness, set for release later this year. Be sure to give it a listen and experience its amazing vibes!