Welcome to the minimalist and psychedelic world of KIILA. From the icy-white northern European country of Finland, KIILA produces electronic-textured, dark and fun freak-folk, complete with some of the craziest equipment that would make a technophile blush and combined with woodwinds, acoustic guitar, and more.

"Heartcore" was originally recorded and released in 2001 when the band was still a duo. It features the compositions of Fonal Records founder Sami Sanpakkila, who has released records under the moniker Es, and Niko-Matti Ahti. The language of the songs moves from English to Finnish, and the human voices rest on a warm texture of sounds from an array of acoustic and electronic instruments. Carefully arranged songs alternate with those improvised on the spot, all bearing the mark of a handcrafted article. "Heatcore" embodies Fonal's self-described motto," small and warm."

Previously available only as an import, Say Hey Records has licensed both Kiila records from the formidable and growing free folk collective that is under the umbrella of Fonal Records. "Heartcore" marks the first official release for Kiila in the United States and will be followed shortly with the re-issue of Kiila's second album, "Silmat Sulkaset".