Seinäjoki-based Memoremains has had a fantastic year with a new gig sales deal, notable warm-up shows and catchy singles, and now the pop metal band’s long-awaited third album “Toxic Devotion” has been released!
“Toxic Devotion was born in a fairly unpressured environment, researching and living on the terms of the songs. We did what felt good at the time, and we didn’t take too much stress out of the release. The album deals with a wide range of emotions related to human life, from frustration to anger and from passion to sadness. In order not to be too serious, the heavier topics are also accompanied by that famous twinkle in the eye that is typical of Memoremains’ music. The album’s title is based on a reflection on how devotion to the objects of passion can sometimes turn toxic. Whether it’s working at the expense of one’s own well-being or mistreating relationships while promoting one’s own goals, there is a fine line between when good intentions turn into poison,” says singer Johanna Ahonen.
“Breakdown”, the album’s official lead single, will also be the focus track.
“Breakdown is a fun song because it starts with a fairly traditional rock energy, but when the chorus hits, your dancing feet start to move – the disco beat is surprising, but it feels just right! While doing this, I had the feeling many times that ‘can this be done?’ and then I just said, of course it can. This is exactly the kind of song where surprising combinations work better than you could even imagine. I hope the gang gets excited about this as much as we did in the studio,” Mikko Kujanpää, who composed the song, says.
Memoremains live:
10.5 Brother Firetribe + Memoremains Rytmikorjaamo, Seinäjoki
24.5 Brother Firetribe + Memoremains Olympia, Tampere
Memoremains is:
Johanna Ahonen – vocals
Mikko Kujanpää – keyboards
Aleksi Mäkelä – guitar
Aapo Timonen – bass
Eemeli Timonen – drums