Turenki Records

Turenki Records is a Finnish independent record label based in Janakkala, in the Häme region of southern Finland. It was founded in 2010 by four music professionals: Pekka Tiilikainen, Esa Silvennoinen, Topi Salmi and Harri Koski. The label's name derives from the village of Turenki, which is part of the municipality of Janakkala. Turenki Records operates as a private limited company, Turenki Records Oy, and focuses on Finnish popular music, particularly dance-floor repertoire and instrumental music. The label's first release was the album Matkaa teen by Johnny & The Dodgers. Over the years, Turenki Records has built a catalogue of albums and singles that have received positive attention in Finland. Notable releases include Sanin Aulanko, Niko Ahvonen's Pohjoinen Soul, Kai Hyttinen's Kaihon maa, Eero Raittinen's Live at Suisto, and albums by the band Huojuva Lato. The label has also released singles from nearly a hundred songs, indicating a steady output of new material. Among the founders, Harri Koski is known as the man behind Mad Professor amplifiers and pedals and as the founder of Mad Professor Amplification Oy. Topi Salmi, the label's CEO and a lyricist, is the son of the well-known lyricist and record mogul Vexi Salmi. Pekka Tiilikainen joined the band Pekka Tiilikainen & Beatmakers in January 1998 and has recorded twelve albums with them; their records feature dance-floor standards and instrumental music. Outside of music, Tiilikainen works as an accountant. Turenki Records remains an active independent label in the Finnish music scene. Its catalogue is available for purchase through the Rolling Records record shop and Levykauppa Äx, and the label communicates news via Facebook. The official website, turenki.com, carries the tagline "Siellä on musiikin hyvä olla" ("There music is good to be").

Turenki Records was established in 2010 in Janakkala, a municipality in the Häme region of southern Finland. The label was founded by four individuals with diverse backgrounds in music: Pekka Tiilikainen, Esa Silvennoinen, Topi Salmi and Harri Koski. The name Turenki refers to the village within Janakkala where the label is based. The label's first release was the album Matkaa teen by Johnny & The Dodgers. This was followed by a series of albums that gained critical praise in Finland, including Sanin's Aulanko, Niko Ahvonen's Pohjoinen Soul, Kai Hyttinen's Kaihon maa, Eero Raittinen's Live at Suisto, and albums by the band Huojuva Lato. In addition to albums, Turenki Records has released singles from nearly a hundred songs, demonstrating a consistent release schedule. The founders brought varied expertise to the label. Harri Koski is known for his work with Mad Professor amplifiers and pedals and as the founder of Mad Professor Amplification Oy. Topi Salmi, who serves as CEO and is a lyricist, is the son of Vexi Salmi, a well-known Finnish lyricist and record executive. Pekka Tiilikainen joined the band Pekka Tiilikainen & Beatmakers in January 1998 and has recorded twelve albums with them; their music consists of dance-floor standards and instrumental pieces. Tiilikainen also works as an accountant. Turenki Records continues to operate as an independent label. Its catalogue is distributed through the Rolling Records record shop and Levykauppa Äx, and the label maintains a presence on Facebook. The official website features the slogan "Siellä on musiikin hyvä olla" ("There music is good to be").

• 2010

  Turenki Records founded in Janakkala, Finland.

• 2010

  First release: Matkaa teen by Johnny & The Dodgers.

Independent Finnish record label specializing in dance-floor and instrumental music.

• Matkaa teen

• Aulanko

• Pohjoinen Soul

• Kaihon maa

• Live at Suisto

1. 1Turenki Records official websiteturenki.com
2. 2Turenki Records on Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3Turenki Records on Finnish Wikipediafi.wikipedia.org