José's Pimeä Puoli ushers in a new era with the single 'Jännä fiilis' ahead of the album 'Mustalla tuss<

José's Pimeä Puoli, a Finnish pop band known for their dynamic ensemble playing and over a decade of artistic renewal, is once again drawing attention with the new single Jännä fiilis. The song, released on August 21, 2026, opens the band's highly anticipated album Mustalla tussilla, which is set to be released on September 25, 2026.

The band's creative engine Jose Mäenpää, also known from jazz circles such as Dalindèo and Ricky-Tick Big Band, now wholeheartedly drives this pop project as singer, pianist, songwriter, and lyricist. Together with Arto Nurmi on bass and backing vocals and Jussi Miettola on drums and background vocals, the group has developed an immediate and spontaneous interplay, further honed on stages of all sizes.

Jännä fiilis was born out of a sudden creative impulse, when Mäenpää unexpectedly found himself left alone in a stranger's home at an old piano, not quite knowing why he was there. From this situation grew a song that, with both lightheartedness and seriousness, depicts life's darker sides—a theme present throughout the upcoming album, where humor, irony, and reflection intermingle.

Mustalla tussilla serves as an artistic link between the debut’s ironic lightness on Ihanasti kyyninen (2018) and the dark narratives of Ohikulkija (2024). The new record promises an organic band sound and showcases the entire ensemble’s chemistry, already evident in the first single.

To celebrate Mustalla tussilla, José's Pimeä Puoli is holding a release concert at the renowned Tavastia in Helsinki on October 2, 2026. Tickets are available via Tiketti. Following that, an autumn tour awaits, where the band will meet fans across the country, further enhancing their reputation as an energetic live band with a strong stage presence.

Autumn Tour 2026

• 02.10.2026 – Helsinki, Tavastia
• 03.10.2026 – Kouvola, Klippans hus
• 10.10.2026 – Turku, Nirvana
• 23.10.2026 – Pori, Kehräämö-Live
• 07.11.2026 – Lahti, Torvi
• 27.11.2026 – Tampere, Klubi
• 11.12.2026 – Jyväskylä, Paviljonki Klubi

The band is continually gaining new listeners through their recordings. The single Marty McFly became a viral hit on TikTok and is approaching two million plays on Spotify, demonstrating their growing digital impact. During the summer of 2026, José's Pimeä Puoli strengthened their presence by appearing at festivals such as Ilosaarirock and Porispere.

With artistic credibility, narrative breadth, and an ability to deliver powerful live experiences, José's Pimeä Puoli stands ready for yet another milestone with Mustalla tussilla. The new single Jännä fiilis is not only a taste of what’s to come but also proof of the band’s spontaneity and emotional depth—hallmarks that have supported them for over ten years and continue to drive their growing popularity.