Photographer: Ville Niiranen

The long-awaited debut album “Tree Wishes” by the Finnish progrock trio Pujus of Jukra was released last Friday, 17th January.

The album is the result of years of work, with each member of the band leaving their own handprint. The end result sounds a bit heavier, more complex and more “Pujus” than on the band’s eponymous 2018 debut EP. The songs took final shape as a result of jamming and tight collaborative playing.

“It’s hard to categorize the album because the songs are so different from each other. The album has funky grooves, improvised soloing and doomy grooves. There’s a nice amount of chaos and prog in the background. It’s part of our style. I like to write different songs and it shows in this album”, says guitarist-singer Tuomas Riekkinen.

“Tree Wishes” was recorded at Tonehave studio in Lievestuore, Finland and was mixed by Tom Brooke. The mastering was done by Janne Hakanen.

Listen to “Tree Wishes” on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer etc): https://push.fm/fl/pujusofjukra-treewishes

1. Sunbathing with trees – FI3FC2463801
2. Close enough – FI3FC2463802
3. Out of time – FI3FC2463803
4. Loser – FI3FC2463804
5. Femme – FI3FC2463805
6. Two Flamingos – FI3FC2463806
7. Declaration of principles – FI3FC2463807
8. Last breath of a unicorn – FI3FC2463808

Line-up
Tuomas Riekkinen – guitar & vocals
Sasu Tammelin – bass
Jonne Turunen – drums

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Pujus of Jukra‘s second single, “Out of Time,” from their upcoming album “Tree Wishes,” is a song that weaves its theme around the unstoppable flow of time and the struggle to accept its relentless march. Though we may yearn to live in the past, a return is not possible; our only path is forward.

The song represents a more straightforward approach than the previous single “Close Enough,” yet it retains the vibrant and quintessential Pujus of Jukra energy and style.

Listen to “Close enough” on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/pujusofjukra-outoftime

Composers. Tuomas Riekkinen, Sasu Tammelin, Jonne Turunen
Lyrics. Sasu Tammelin

Pujus of Jukra is a progressive rock trio from Jyväskylä, Finland, formed in 2017. The band’s first EP was released in 2018 and their debut album “Tree Wishes” will be released later this year.

Pujus of Jukra:
Tuomas Riekkinen – guitar, vocals
Sasu Tammelin – bass
Jonne Turunen – drums

https://www.instagram.com/pujusofjukra
https://www.facebook.com/pujusofjukra

Pujus of Jukra‘s first single, “Close Enough”, from their upcoming album ”Tree Wishes”, offers a tongue-in-cheek, surrealist narrative about the struggles of songwriting. Departing from traditional rhythms and structures, the track delves into the frustration and agony of creative endeavors, where perfection often remains just out reach. With quirky melodies and gritty guitar riffs, the song encapsulates a chaotic yet compelling journey through the creative process.

Listen to “Close enough” on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/pujusofjukra-closeenough

Composers. Tuomas Riekkinen, Sasu Tammelin, Jonne Turunen
Lyrcs. Tuomas Riekkinen

Pujus of Jukra is a progressive rock trio from Jyväskylä, Finland, formed in 2017. The band’s first EP was released in 2018 and their debut album “Tree Wishes” will be released later this year.

Pujus of Jukra:
Tuomas Riekkinen – guitar, vocals
Sasu Tammelin – bass
Jonne Turunen – drums

https://www.instagram.com/pujusofjukra
https://www.facebook.com/pujusofjukra