Feature image photo credit: Aslak Junttu
Blind Channel is a five-piece nu-metal band out of Helsinki, Finland. The band was formed in 2013, they have released five albums. They were also the national selection to represent Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2021, where they performed their hit “Dark Side”. After announcing a hiatus in 2024 the band is back! On October 30th, 2026, Blind Channel will release their 6th studio album, Painstream, on Century Media.
In this interview, Niko Moilanen tells us about the experience of being a metal band at the Eurovision Song Contest. He talks about the concepts and intent behind Blind Channel’s latest album, Painstream. Niko also addresses the band’s penchant for writing short songs, the influence from Princess Diana, working with Aaron Pauley from Of Mice And Men, and what touring looks like for Blind Channel.
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
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