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Mikko, Lasse, Jussi & Miikka Photo: Jussi Puikkonen
"They look like homeless people!" (Audience member, Nottingham, UK)

"This is thrilling, edgy post-hardcore with huge choruses and colossal vats of energy. Fucking awesome!" (Kerrang KKKKK)

"These Finns plough a furious furrow of post-hardcore riffery and staccato punk rock tightness You really should not miss this band." (Drowned In Sound)

Since the release of their sophomore album "First Aid Kit" in 2005, Finland's Disco Ensemble have been a busy bunch. They have shown their acclaimed live energy on numerous festivals (Roskilde, Rock am Ring/Park, Glastonbury etc.), toured clubs relentlessly all over Europe with bands such as Gogol Bordello, Danko Jones, 65daysofstatic and Linkin Park to name a few, signing a deal with Vertigo/Universal and creating a buzz all around, these explosive geeks are ready to become the next Premiere Rock Act of Europe.

When not touring, the boys wake up in their Helsinki- homes, drink 4 cups of coffee and take the bus to rehearsals. There they drink 3 more cups of coffee, grab their instruments and try to create as powerful music as possible. Mikko Hakila (Drums), Lasse Lindfors (Bass), Miikka Koivisto (voc, keys) and Jussi Ylikoski (guitar) share a passion for hard work, sleeveless shirts and sleeping disorders.

Disco Ensemble's genre-defying sound builds from a wide scale of influences, combining their early day punk/metal influences with almost anything from movie scores to new wave and electro. The truly unique guitar wizardry of Ylikoski combined with the inventive battering of the Hakila & Lindfors- rhythm section construct tight packages of modern rock, varying from full-on punk blasts to epic indie ballads. Topped off with the powerful vocals and inimitable lyrics of Koivisto, Disco Ensemble's song craft and live act are incomparable to anything else.

In the spring of 2008 D.E. set to release their third full-length album titled "Magic Recoveries". Produced by Pelle Gunnerfeldt (The Hives, Refused, Breach, The Robocop Kraus), the record shows the band flourishing, stretching their abilities as song writers and performers. Finding a perfect balance between fury and grace, Magic Recoveries is a jaw-dropping assortment of innovative rock'n'roll, celebrating primal inspiration as the ultimate outlet in a confusing world.

With hairy heads and heavy hearts, Disco Ensemble kick in the door, buy you a drink, knock you down and at the end of the night, carry you safely home.

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Member Since: 5/7/2005
Band Website: discoensemble.com/
Band Members:

Mikko Hakila - drums

Miikka Koivisto - vocals, keys

Lasse Lindfors - bass

Jussi Ylikoski - guitar



24.07.2008 USA Darien Center, NY Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
25.07.2008 USA Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center
26.07.2008 USA Uniondale, NY Nassau Coliseum
27.07.2008 USA Scranton, PA Toyota Pavilion
28.07.2008USA Englishtown, NJ Raceway Park
29.07.2008USA Pittsburgh, PA Post Gazette Pavilion
30.07.2008 USACincinnati, OH Riverbend Amphitheater
02.08.2008 FINKokkola Kokkola Rock
03.08.2008 FINVantaa Ankkarock
08.08.2008 FIN MikkeliJurassic Rock
09.08.2008 FIN Jyväskylä Jyväskylä Rock
14.08.2008 BEL Hasselt Pukkelpop
23.08.2008 GER Horb A.n Mini-Rock Festival
29.08.2008 AUT Wiesen Two Days A Week
22.-25.10.2008 FIN Tampere Lost in Music festival
Influences: Everything everything everything.

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Sounds Like: Disco Ensemble Headphones

Video Vortex - DVD Trailer

Disco Ensemble Bad Luck Charm

Disco Ensemble Video Diary 5 / 2008

Disco Ensemble Video Diary 4 / 2008
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Studio Diary Part 7.
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'Black Euro' Video (First Aid Kit 2005)

'Drop Dead, Casanova' Video (First Aid Kit 2005)
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Record Label: Fullsteam / Vertigo
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

MAGIC RECOVERIES AVAILABLE ON ITUNES

Magic Recoveries is also available on ITunes. Click here to go to ITunes US....
Posted by Disco Ensemble on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:22:00 PST

MAGIC RECOVERIES OUT IN RUSSIA NOW!

That's pretty much it :) Yay!
Posted by Disco Ensemble on Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:36:00 PST

AUGUSTIBULLER UPDATE

As you might have heard already, the whole Swedish Augustibuller festival has sadly been cancelled which naturally means that we won't be playing there after all.
Posted by Disco Ensemble on Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:42:00 PST

WARPED UPDATE

We are happy to inform you that our working visas have finally been issued and we will be joining the tour next week in Mansfield, Massachusetts on July 23rd. Apologies for missing the first part of t...
Posted by Disco Ensemble on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:21:00 PST

HEADPHONES VIDEO

Check out the brand new video for Headphones!
Posted by Disco Ensemble on Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:43:00 PST

NEW DATE ADDED

We're gonna play Sweden's Augustibuller on Aug 1st - see you there!
Posted by Disco Ensemble on Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:33:00 PST

SAD WARPED TOUR NEWS

We're sorry to inform you that due to a delay in our working permit process, we have to cancel our first shows on the Warped Tour this week. We will be joining the tour as soon as our working visas ha...
Posted by Disco Ensemble on Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:36:00 PST

INTERVIEW IN TOKYO

Check out our interview in Tokyo here. Fun stuff!...
Posted by Disco Ensemble on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:41:00 PST

VIDEO DIARY PART 5

Check out the new Video Diary part! Yay!...
Posted by Disco Ensemble on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:02:00 PST

ALBUM RELEASE NEWS

Magic Recoveries is now available at least in the following countries:AustriaBelgiumBosniaCroatiaCzech RepublicDenmarkFinlandGermanyGreeceJapanNetherlandsSerbia and Montenegro  SwedenSwitzerlandG...
Posted by Disco Ensemble on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:07:00 PST