Lapko

Finnish alternative rock band
Lapko
Ville Malja at Ruisrock in 2007.
Ville Malja at Ruisrock in 2007.
Background information
OriginFinland
GenresAlternative rock
Years active1996–present
LabelsFullsteam Records
Websitewww.lapko.com
Musical artist

Lapko is a Finnish alternative rock band from Harjavalta, formed in 1996. Lapko is notable for its popularity in Finland, with "radio play, explosive concerts, and voluminous critical accolades" even before releasing its debut on a well-known label, according to Allmusic.

Their first EP, Your Special K.O. (2003) was self-released. Their debut album The Arms (2004) was released by Jukeboss, but then they were signed to Fullsteam Records and albums Scandal (2006) and Young Desire (2007) saw them gain fame in Finland, reaching the national albums chart.

Members

  • Ville Malja – vocals, guitar
  • Anssi Nordberg – bass guitar
  • Janne Heikkonen – guitar
  • Jussi Matikainen - drums

Discography

Albums

  • The Arms (2004)
  • Scandal (2006)
  • Young Desire (2007)
  • A New Bohemia (2010)
  • ΓΟΛΕ (2012)
  • Freedom (2015)

EPs

  • Your Special K.O. (2003)
  • Horse And Crow (2011)

Singles

  • "Stacy" (2004)
  • "All the Best Girls" (2006)
  • "Barrel of the Past" (2006)
  • "Killer Whales" (2007)
  • "Hugging the Phone" (2007)
  • "I Shot the Sheriff" (2009)
  • "Summer Nights" (2010)
  • "Love Is Sick And Wrong" (2012)
  • "River Venom" (2012)
  • "Money for Nothing" (2015)

External links

  • Official site
  • Lapko at Allmusic.


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