The Dash is a group of four old friends who after years of getting nowhere realized they definitely should play together as a band. And not just as any band, as THE band.
Founded in 2003 by the groups main songwriters, Lauri Koski (vocals, guitar) and Jarkko Hassinen (bass, vocals), The Dash equals outstanding melodies, enormous riffs, modern arrangements, intriguing programming and it's all done with a take-no-prisoners attitude.
Without sounding inconsistent, their songs can turn in a matter of seconds from stunning multilayered, Beach Boys-like vocal harmonies to outrageous metal riffs or groovy industrial beats.
After struggling for a couple of years to find the perfect line-up for The Dash, Koski and Hassinen were glad to find their old friends, Tony Suominen (drums) and Samuli Väänänen (guitar) playing with them and bringing their valuable contribution to the band.
The unique sound of The Dash can't really be compared to any existing band, but their own influences come from bands such as The Beatles, Guns n' Roses, Abba, Nine Inch Nails, Tool and various bands that became famous in the early nineties under the nametag "grunge".
For 4 years The Dash developed their sound by writing tons of songs, keeping only the best ones and discarding the rest. Now, having completed recording in the latest demos with producer Pekka Laine, The Dash is ready to hit the road. You've been warned!
