New wave singer-songwriter helmi marleena brings a fresh breeze to indie folk with her delicate, heartache-infused sound. Singing, songwriting, and piano have been part of her life from an early age, alongside a parallel career in acting. Now 24 years old, helmi marleena is becoming one of the brightest rising stars in Finland’s melancholic music scene.
Through her music, helmi marleena paints intimate portraits of love, longing, and the humanity within them. Rooted in strong lyrical expression, her songs unfold as life-tinged folk ballads delivered with softness and soulful depth.
Released in October 2025, her debut EP sydän sydän sydän features the gold-certified single Syntymämerkit feat. Asla Jo, as well as Kuka kuuntelee sua nyt and sydän sydän sydän, both of which have ranked among Spotify’s 20 most-streamed tracks in Finland. With a fast-growing and deeply engaged fanbase, helmi marleena’s rise is also reflected in her rapidly expanding social media presence and TikTok popularity.
