Nalle (band)

Nalle (Finnish for a small bear, generally a teddy bear, and named after a childhood toy of vocalist Hanna Tuulikki[1]) are a psychedelic folk trio, based in Glasgow, who were formed in the summer of 2004. They comprise Finnish-English vocalist Hanna Tuulikki (vocals, kantele, flute), Aby Vulliamy (viola) and Chris Hladowski (bouzouki, clarinet) from Bradford.[2][3][4] Nalle combine improvisational song structures with unusual instrumentation, sometimes with a decidedly Celtic influence. Tuulikki's vocals have been compared to those of Joanna Newsom and Björk.

Nalle is also a Finnish nickname for persons named Björn; notables include Björn Wahlroos and Björn Westerlund.
Nalle
OriginGlasgow, Scotland
GenresPsychedelic folk
Years active2004 – present
LabelsPickled Egg Records
Locust Music
WebsitePickled Egg records
MembersHanna Tuulikki
Aby Vulliamy
Chris Hladowski

Nalle have released music on Pickled Egg Records, Locust Music and have also released a track on Singing Knives Records. Their debut album, By Chance Upon Waking has received favourable reviews thus far from publications such as Trouser Press and PopMatters.

Discography

Artwork

All cover illustrations so far have been produced by Hanna Tuulikki, who is also a visual artist. They incorporate many influences from nature, such as "winged polar bears, bees, birds, and plants on a snow-white background" [6]

Collaborations and other projects

All three band members have also been involved with Scatter. Additionally, Aby Vulliamy and Chris Hladowski are members of The One Ensemble Of Daniel Padden, which also shares members with Volcano The Bear.

Downloadable songs

References
  1. J.K Grace, Rachel. "The teddybear sings freakfolk". FREE! Magazine. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-07-05.
  2. "From Kraków to Bradford: A story of two Polish journalists – by Chris Hladowski – Bradford's National Museum". bradfordsnationalmuseum.org. Retrieved 2020-10-24.
  3. "M@BU - Music at Bradford University - Folk Narratives". University of Bradford. 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  4. "Event turns traditional music on its head". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 6 December 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  5. The Siren’s Wave Pitchfork.com
  6. Riley, Jez (April 2006). "Review of 'By chance upon waking'". The Wire (266).


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