The Blanko

Blanko is Pauli Hauta-aho (guitar & vocals), Jakke Saarinen (drums & backing vocals) and Marko Haataja (bass). They are brothers on a mission, aiming to touch and inspire people from all around the world with their music. This young group has existed since the summer of 2006, but the guys have known each other since their high school years, and their previous band connections have given them solid experience in playing, touring and composing. After a few mind-blowing live performances, Blanko decided to record an EP in early 2007. The EP showed people some of their abilities on a disc, got some great reviews in Finland, as well as introduced the band to new fans. Blanko's next goal is to find a home for their forthcoming album: a record company willing to be a part of a musical revolution, sharing the same kind of passion for music as the band does. The band's name Blanko relates to an idea of a blank canvas, onto which the band members — as individuals and musicians — are adding the colours. The EP's cover picture represents the ultimate inspiration for the band: the portrayed woman is the source of genesis as well as a sex symbol. The pyramid on her hand represents Blanko, the three guys who together hold high spiritual energy, converting this pure power into the colours of music. Pauli Hauta-aho is an impulsive guitar hero whose colourful personality can vary from sensitive vocal renditions all the way to crazy guitar solos. He writes the band's songs which the band members arrange together. Jakke Saarinen, the drummer, is the aggressively beating heart of Blanko, challenging the others with his skilful rhythms — a true Keith Moon of Finland. Marko Haataja’s job, in turn, is to glue these elements together with his flinty talent: he's the devil when it comes to playing bass. These boys with their wild and free souls form the holy triangle of music spiced by progressive power pop. The band's energetic and multidimensional performances welcome everyone to the world of modern retro-rock. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.