LAURENNE/LOUHIMO - the collaboration between powerhouse Finnish vocalists Noora Louhimo (Battle Beast) and Netta Laurenne (Smackbound) – are pleased to unveil their new single “The Cradle”, taken from their sophomore album 'Falling Through Stars', set for release on April 18th, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl. The sinlge is accompanied by a visualizer, available to view below.
Talking about the new single, Noora Louhimo stated:
“'The Cradle' is a song I really love and relate to. I love the atmosphere and the melody of the song - melancholy and hopeful at the same time. I love how mine and Netta’s voices go so well together in the song, 'like cats in the cradle'.”
Netta Laurenne added:
“'The Cradle' is a lyrical and ethereally melancholic song with musical vibes from the ’80s. It tackles themes of self-doubt and depression. All of us are confronted with sorrow and hardship in this world, and sometimes, we lose sight of what’s good in our lives and fall into the pit of self-pity. I like how Noora and I bring very different tones to the vocals, each reflecting our own cradle of sorrow."
Watch the Visualizer for “The Cradle”
LAURENNE/LOUHIMO is one of the most exciting projects on Frontiers Music Srl and, in this second chapter, deliver a full force metal assaults with the power to blow you away.
LAURENNE/LOUHIMO offers listeners a mix of heavy metal and hard rock tracks that explores the variety of the genre, while maintaining a straightforward, easy-to-enjoy appeal.
'Falling Through Stars' has shades of all eras of Rainbow here and there, as well as Judas Priest and many other 80s icons of the style. All of these influences are expertly filtered into Netta and Noora's way of composing music.
The idea of a possible collaboration between Netta and Noora became a reality once the pandemic started and cleared out calendars for both artists. It felt like a perfect time to start the project and share all the things they have in common, from the same original town to similar idols and influences.
The main highlights of the album are, naturally, the vocal melodies created and shared by Netta Laurenne and Noora Louhimo.
'Falling Through Stars' has been once again produced at the Sonic Pump studio under the guidance of Nino Laurenne (who also played the guitars and contributed to the songwriting). The production is clear and powerful and gives the deserved value to the two stars here.
Songs like “Falling Through Stars”, “Damned”, “Loud And Clear,” or “Wait” are just a few of the highlights of a great album that will please all melodic metal fans!
Commenting on the album, LAURENNE states:
“'Falling Through Stars' is the second collaborative album with Noora, and it gave us the opportunity to step in and out of our comfort zones to meet halfway. We had a great time writing and recording the album, which I co-produced with my husband, Nino Laurenne. This album takes us on a journey through both the past and future of metal. We’ve aimed to incorporate styles, instruments, and emotions spanning from the ’70s to the present day. It’s a dynamic album that showcases both raw power and delicate moments, and we’re excited to share it with everyone.”
LAURENNE/LOUHIMO are:
Netta Laurenne - Lead & Backing Vocals
Noora Louhimo - Lead & Backing Vocals
Sampo Haapaniemi - Drums
Pasi Heikkilä - Bass
Vili Itäpelto - Keyboards & Programming
Mikko Kosonen - Solo/Acoustic/Lead & Additional Guitars
Nino Laurenne - Rhythm & Solo Guitars