Jumping the gun for 2014

Hello everyone.

We said we wouldn't play any more shows this year, but it seems like the urge to get back on stage is getting way too big to handle for all of us, so.. This is what's going to happen:

On December the 7th we're playing this crossover-show at our hometown Jyväskylä. It will be the afterparty for a skateboarding competition that will happen at the local indoor skatepark earlier the same day. The bill has the heshers of Baltimor, a bunch of rappers, a DJ, us and maybe something else too on stage. If you're interested in knowing what the next album is gonna sound like, you should attend, since our setlist will focus on the new material. If you're a skater, take part in the competition and you'll have free entrance for the show.

For more info about the show and the venue, visit Jelmu.net.

7.12.2013 LUTAKKO, JYVÄSKYLÄ
DJ POLARSOUL x JODAROK x AMEEBA, TOTAL RECALL, BALTIMOR
6/0e, ALL AGES
Tickets: http://www.jelmu.net/keikat/427

So yeah, after this we're back in business. If you'd like to have us play at your town, party or venue, get in touch. We would like to get to places and cities we haven't been before - if you think you could help us with that, please do.

The LP is in the works and our goal is to get it out before summer. If you have a label and would be interested in releasing it, contact us. We're still broke as fuck.


Stay tuned,
Juska

This is not a "we're breaking up" -statement

Time for some news. A few weeks ago we played at Lepakkomies and had a killer time. Thanks to everyone who showed up and especially the organizer Manu and the ones who attended the pit and bought some merch. We're really broke so every euro meant a lot (a liner note: we do ship our merch outside Finland as well, in case you didn't know, haha) - thanks a million! I heard someone shot some video footage of the show, maybe it'll end up somewhere in the internet, I don't know. Hope so.

As for shows in general: we decided to take a break from doing them. At least till the end of this year. Today our drummer Aki started his personal journey on "becoming a man" in the finnish military service and it will naturally take a lot of time away from him during these next 6-12 months.

That alone isn't the reason though. Since we live in two different cities nowadays, getting into rehearsals isn't as easy as it used to be - now we're lucky if we get there even once a month - so we are forced to move forward slower than before. Right now it's more important for us to get new material done, since we're all pretty tired of our old songs. I'm pretty sure everyone who's been in the same band long enough has experienced this state of mind. You know what I'm talking about, right?

I also believe that as a group, we're at the point of make or break: to either find that red line, that spark, the connection that will keep us together - or to simply realize that we've grown too far apart to keep this thing as fun, entertaining and inspiring as it was when we started out. That being said, these next 12 months will be very crucial. Let's see how they turn out and what's to become. One thing is for sure though: we will get back on stage, when the time is right for it.

In the meantime you can keep an eye on our other projects: Temsu will continue making grind and noise in his other bands Hävitys, Synti and Flash Gordon & the Masters of the Universe. Santeri's new band SATAMA is about to release their first release some time soon. I heard their stuff is pretty heavily influenced by some Dischord-bands from the 90's, so I bet it'll be interesting. At least I'm looking forward to it! As for me, I try to get my personal shit together and keep myself busy with writing. I'm currently in the middle of this bigger project that will hopefully see daylight some time next year and then I have this blog, where I write some shorter stuff, like poems and such, whenever I feel like it.

So, like the title says: this is not a "we're breaking up" -statement. This is the exact opposite of that. We're still friends, we still hang out and we are writing new songs. We're just gonna stay underground for a while now, but when we get back up, we're gonna get back up stronger than ever.

Stay inspired, stay mad.
Juska / Total Recall

Back home

So, the tour is now over. It was great and I would like to thank everyone involved in it. Special thanks to the Lighthouse Project guys and our driver Aapo. You guys were awesome! To everyone we met during the trip: it was great getting to know you all and I hope we get so see you again some other time.

Here's a video from our show at Copenhagen's Ungdomshuset. Kudos to Piia, who shot and uploaded the whole thing.

Now we're about to get into writing some more new songs. We'll keep you updated. Until then, make sure you get yourself a copy of the new Lighthouse Project 7". We also have a lot of t-shirts and records left, so if you haven't got any and would like some, take a look at our merch -section. We're all broke and in debt, so we really need the money at the moment, haha!

Have a great springtime, everyone. The streets are getting dry here in Jyväskylä, it's finally possible to skateboard outside. I'm loving it.

Until next time,
Juska

THE 3 QUEENS

New t-shirts coming to a show near you! 

10 euros a piece, sizes S-XL. 

Come get some.

GET IN THE VAN

Only a few weeks and we get in the van with Lighthouse Project. First for four shows in Finland as the supporting bands for Sweden's AC4, then off to Europe. I hope we see you guys at the shows!

AC4, Lighthouse Project, Total Recall

 27.3. Tampere, Klubi

 28.3. Turku, Klubi

 29.3. Helsinki, Bar Loose

 30.3. Jyväskylä, Lutakko

Tickets: Tiketti

Lighthouse Project, Total Recall

4.4. Zoro, Leipzig (GER)

5.4. Germany, TBA

6.4. Koma F, Berlin (GER)

7.4. Adk Berz, Ruda Slaska (POL)

8.4. Raciborz (POL)

9.4. Zle Mieso, Wroclaw (POL)

10.4. Cafe na pul Cesty, Prague (CZE)

11.4. Germany, TBA

12.4. Ungdomshuset, Copenhagen (DEN)

13.4. 128A (ex-Härden), Gothenburg (SWE)

If you would like to help us with the two open shows on 5.4. and 11.4. , send email to totalrecallhc@gmail.com.

Upcoming shows for 2013

We're happy to announce that on the last week of March Total Recall and Lighthouse Project will be supporting Sweden's AC4 during their tour in Finland. After that we will head out to our own European tour. Here's what the dates look like at the moment:

wed 27.3.2013 - Tampere, Klubi

thu 28.3.2013 - Turku, Klubi, Ilta

fri 29.3.2013 - Helsinki, Bar Loose

sat 30.3.2013 - Jyväskylä, Lutakko

tue 2.4. - Sweden, TBA

wed 3.4. - TBA

thu 4.4. - Leipzig, Zoro (GER)

fri 5.4. - Germany, TBA

sat 6.4. - Berlin, Koma F (GER)

sun 7.4. - Poland, TBA

mon 8.4. - Poland, TBA

tue 9.4. - Poland, TBA

wed 10.4. - Prague, Cafe Na Pul Cesty (CZE)

thu 11.4. - TBA

fri 12.4. - Copenhagen, Ungdomshuset (DEN)

sat 13.4. - Gothenburg, Härden (SWE)

If you can help me out with the dates that have TBA on them, hit me up with an email! On some dates I have shows on the works, but not yet confirmed. Help is still very much needed. I will put the final European dates up later, when I know more about the local bands etc.

And, of course, if you want us to play somewhere outside these dates (especially in Finland), don't hesitate to ask.

See you on the road!

- Juska

2012 revisited

Okay, so, the year is coming to an end and I thought I should write some thoughts down about this year and tell you a little bit of the plans we have for 2013.

This year we had lots of things happening. Recorded and released What I've Seen, had a bunch of shows and got to play outside Finland for the first time. This year truly had some positive surprises - for example, the show we got to play with the Adolescents or the incredible response we had at our shows during our first European tour - and I'm really grateful for all of them. For me, personally, this year has been pretty much the worst year I have ever had in my life and words can't describe the importance this band and all the things related to it has for me. Thanks for keeping me alive. Especially you, Aki, Santeri and Temsu. Love you guys.

Next year our drummer Aki will start his military service, so I guess we're gonna be pretty quiet for a while when that happens, but during the first six months of 2013 we're gonna play some shows and possibly record some new songs too. We were supposed to do a weekend tour with Pigeon Hunt and Iron Boris in the middle of January, but Pigeon Hunt had to cancel, so we're only gonna do the show we have with Iron Boris in Helsinki on Thursday the 17th. During March/April we're gonna do a bunch of shows with Lighthouse Project. Right now we have shows booked to Finland, Denmark and Germany but there's still plenty of open dates left. If you want us to play somewhere near you, email me.

I hope you all had a fun Christmas and wish you all the best for 2013. See you next year!

- Juska