AIRI’S Release Second Single ‘Pray’ from Upcoming Second Album

AIRI’S is an indie rock band from Finland, founded in 2019. Influenced by brit rock, grunge and prog, the band tells relatable stories about the emotional storms of life, from devastating anxiety and crushing depression to infatuation and love. Now they release the 2nd single ‘Pray’ from their 2nd album ‘Sea of Your Thoughts’ to be released later in September. The single is the wild card on the album, as the band’s keyboard player Silja Silander sings the lead vocal parts.

Listen to ‘Pray’ on music services

Airi’s – Pray

Music & lyrics by Joni Hartikainen & Silja Silander
Arrangement by Joni Hartikainen, Tuomas Hokkanen, Julius Lindberg, Thomas Aura, Silja Silander
Recorded by Joel Kinnunen, V.R. Studio
Mixed by Jori Saloranta, V.R. Studio
Mastered by Jarno Alho, Alho Audio Mastering
Catalog number: VRDIG320
ISRC: FIV2U2400057
Distributor: Playground Music Scandinavia

One of the main themes of the song is self-centeredness. The narrator feels frustration and anger towards being unable to help their loved ones. Sometimes it can be challenging for each person to put themselves in the other person’s position. Every once in a while, it’s important to stop and think about other people’s needs as well. The haunting and oppressive atmosphere of ‘Pray’ presents the darker and more hopeless side of the album.

Airi’s debut album “Kind Little One” was released in August 2022, with singles “Earthquake”, “Headlights” and “Lonely Cloud” getting frequent airplay on indie stations in Finland, the UK and the US. Inspired by the themes of the album, the band organized a charity concert for mental health, which grossed €1500 for Finnish mental health organization Mieli ry.
Airi’s has played over 100 shows, including appearances at Ruisrock 2024 and as a support band on Erja Lyytinen‘s Finnish tour dates. The band has also toured abroad in Sweden and the UK – in Spring 2024 they performed at London’s legendary Dublin Castle in Camden for a packed club, along with three other highly successful shows around London.

Second album Sea of Your Thoughts will be released on September 27th via V.R. Label, distributed by Playground Music.

Airi’s is:
Joni Hartikainen – Lead Vocals & Guitar
Tuomas Hokkanen – Guitar & Vocals
Silja Silander – Keyboards & Vocals
Julius Lindberg – Bass
Thomas Aura – Drums

Find out more on weareairis.com, Facebook and Instagram.