Stinako: Visions of Future (LP-vinyl)

Visions of Future by Stinako is the third solo album from Teosto Prize-winning singer-songwriter Stina Koistinen. Released by the label Soliti as a limited-edition vinyl, the album is an ambitious collaborative project. It combines songs composed by Koistinen with the gritty, jazz-infused horn arrangements of the mini-big band Njet Njet 9, alongside the bright, clear vocals of the Sibelius Upper Secondary School girls' choir. Thematically, the work moves away from dystopia, reaching instead toward a hopeful, utopian future—celebrating friendship, empathy, and respect for the planet and other species. Musically, the record spans a range from delicate piano ballads and soulful, light-hearted tracks to pieces that explore ecological themes. Critics have praised the release for its colorful, multi-layered soundscape and its genuinely radiant energy - a quality also experienced live during the launch concert held at Korjaamo in Helsinki.