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Lodger
Alternative / Rock / Indie

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Member Since	4/18/2005
Band Website	lodger.tv
Band Members	T. Merilä - vocals, acoustic guitar P. Riikonen - guitars H. Häyhä - bass A. Laari - drums
Record Label	Onomato Pop & Recall Records
Type of Label	Major

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Lodger is a product of cigarette industry and does not really exist. Music has been composed by Nickelback and the biggest advertising agencies in the UK have been hired to create the viral buzz along the animations that can be seen on the bands website. Do avoid this scam

-story about Lodger in a brazilian webzine in 2004

Well, Lodger was formed in the latter part of 2002 around singer/songwriter Teemu Meriläs music. He wanted to record a three song demo (including Doorsteps) basically for his own amusement and Jyri Riikonen, one of the most wanted young producers in Finland, who was hired to produce and record the demo, spotted the unique talent and well rest is history. Sort of.

Only weeks after Hannes Häyhä the bands lyricist and one of Europes most controversial movie animators joined forces to play bass, Antti Laari took over the drums and London-based Richard Anderson picked up guitar Lodger was born.

Being very productive as Teemu can be, already during summer 2003 band felt ready to record their self-financed debut album Hi-Fi High Lights Down Low. Recording took place on a deserted island outside of Helsinki quite obviously, lots of beer was consumed the productive spirit was kept high all month combining a break from daily routines and their love for music started showing off.

Soon after the end of the recording sessions a video of Doorsteps was produced under Hannes discreet direction. The video won Finlands biggest music video contest was also invited to be viewed at BAF awards in the UK where it gained the best flash animation title.

In the beginning of 2004 Richard returned to London and was replaced by a talented guitarist Panu Riikonen who apparently is an old friend of the guys from their school days.

In March Hi-fiwas distributed as a promo to key media in Finland to get official feedback Not surprisingly the reactions from critics both in press and radio were flattering.

Hannes directed a new animated video I Love Death which got included in various international film festivals and caused an explosion at the bands website only within a period of 3 months the site attracted over 2 million unique visitors around the world. Sex, drugs and violence seem to be what punters need these days. at least in an animation.

The official release of the debut album is now set at September 2005 in various countries thru Capitol Music, first single I Love Death will be released in July.

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Blueintheface	Jun 28 2008 11:26 AM Katso BLUEINTHEFACE dokumentti Yle TV2 maanantaina 30.6. klo 23.40!!! Äänestä Blueintheface finaaliin Ylen Demoklubi bändikisassa. Lähetä tekstiviesti DK välilyönti 4 numeroon 17176 (hinta 0,60€/viesti). KIITOS!!!
Diarmaid O Meara - new trax up!!	Jun 24 2008 8:49 AM SPACE Djz NEW RELEASE After almost 15 years of releasing some of the biggest techno tracks, ten years Djing on the world circuit and a short break to chase solo projects, the Space djz Ben Long and Jamie Blissmire have returned with a bang and with a cracking release on Gobsmacked Records in the form of the raucous “Force Majeure”. Four tracks of rolling, bass heavy and unforgiving techno, created in true ‘Space djz’ style and ready to rock any dancefloor. Already released successfully as a digital download, the 12"s are just hitting shops now for those die hard vinyl addicts. Hit the image to visit the site, hear this release and more www.gobsmackedrecords.com
Indie♪·♫Chris «FotF»(SFL)	Jun 15 2008 12:23 AM I want you all to know. that one of my goals in life is to see you all fo' realziez in concert.
furball	Jun 15 2008 6:56 PM I LOVE your music. I have Hi-Fi High but can't find How Vulgar in the USA. Whatever shall I do? Sigh. Your music is wonderful!
Pop-Mortem	Jun 5 2008 2:52 AM Great Music and videos! :D!!
Dr Tseu	Jun 4 2008 7:01 AM Hey ! J'adore votre musique et vos videos, continuez comme ça et venez en France. Bye !
Miona	May 23 2008 1:00 AM Terve, halusin vaan pistäytyä kiittämässä ystävyydestä ja toivottaa hyvää kesän alkua =) Joten kiitos Love Miona
popup-records / onomato pop	May 30 2008 3:23 AM Hi friends, allow us to inform you that the second album of our finnish pop sensation Lodger "How Vulgar" is released by onomato pop/ cargo today. In view of the occasion everyone of you can download the new Lodger song "Floozy With An Uzi" from our myspace player in the next 24 hours. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do. So stop by and leave us a comment !!! Cheers, your popup/onomato pop team
cH4rd0G	Jun 2 2008 3:41 PM your guys music should be more well known.your music fukin rocks
Clacky's Hut	May 13 2008 5:22 AM boogie; Thanks for the add! boogie; www.clackyshut.com
M_Star	May 10 2008 11:01 AM genial video and great music!!
Jenny the Gypsy	May 8 2008 10:13 PM <a href='http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=361263053'><img src='http://static-lb-2.slicezero.com/oyf_prod/images/ffs_money4_myspace.gif' border='0' /></a><br/><span style='font-size:20px; font-weight:bold'>Hey Lodger, I just bought you as my PET! <a href='http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=361263053'>Click here</a> to find out how much I think you're $$WORTH$$!</span> <br /><br /> -------------------------------<br /> <i>This comment was sent by your friend via the <a href="http://www.myspace.com/361263053">Own Your Friends!</a> application. To block comments sent via Apps. click <a href="http://profileedit.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=accountSettings.applicationSettings">here</a>.</i> <br />
2SICKBASTARDS	May 5 2008 6:40 AM BUY 2SB TEES HERE
bojan	Apr 25 2008 4:25 AM Ha ha. You tried to thanks me on Serbian. Nice try... Should wrote, "hvala puno". Thanks for add
Downtown Crashers	Apr 28 2008 2:35 AM Tervetuloa DC:n levyjulkkarikeikalle Helsingin Liberteen (kolmas linja 34) pe 9.5. Sisään vaivaiset 5€ ja menossa mukana myös Roihu, Vauva ja DJ Vantaa.
Un4given	May 4 2008 8:06 PM <a href='http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=361263053'><img src='http://static-lb-2.slicezero.com/oyf_prod/images/ffs_money4_myspace.gif' border='0' /></a><br/><span style='font-size:20px; font-weight:bold'>Hey Lodger, I just bought you as my PET! <a href='http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=361263053'><span style='font-size:larger;'>Click here</span></a> to find out how much I think you're worth!</span> <br /><br /> -------------------------------<br /> <i>This comment was sent by your friend via the <a href="http://www.myspace.com/361263053">Own Your Friends!</a> application. To block comments sent via Apps. click <a href="http://profileedit.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=accountSettings.applicationSettings">here</a>.</i> <br />
Chris	Apr 7 2008 7:42 AM Thanks for the add! :-)
MONSTERISER (new album out now)	Apr 8 2008 2:38 PM Monsteriserin "Slowly we die" -video on tänään 8.4. ensiesityksessä Yle tv2:n Musiikki tv -ohjelmassa, jossa Miitri ja Tommi ovat myös haastateltavana! Ohjelma alkaa klo 00:45 (keskiviikon puolella).
Helvetin16	Mar 12 2008 6:05 AM Rock.
SAMMY L!	Mar 10 2008 6:53 PM LEGENDS
(A dog barks)	Feb 12 2008 8:53 AM Hey there, We have a great line up for our screening for 21st Feb for (A dog barks) at Roxy. Please check it out on our myspace page and website. We would love to show 'I LOVE DEATH' at the next one, please get in touch.
Darko	Feb 2 2008 7:15 AM Hi!!! I hope all is well! I hope you enjoy the drum solo I just recently posted on my page! Peace be with you! Love your work!
SABA7ART	Jan 29 2008 6:27 PM Im happy to meet you all!!! Your italian fan sAbA7
BLACK MAGIC SIX	Jan 29 2008 2:27 AM Howdy! Check out some tunes out of our debut album over there: <-------- Should be on stores 6th of February!
Schnuffeljugend Hamburg	Jan 17 2008 12:03 PM Thank you!
Karoshi Lovers	Jan 16 2008 12:26 PM The Revolution Is Over single is online now - check it out on our profile. The Revolution Is Over album will be released on January 30.
SeNiorMaD	Jan 14 2008 5:19 AM we live in ironic life...
Mr.Crepa	Jan 14 2008 12:50 AM You're great!! Greetings form Bologna (Italy) ..
The Browns	Dec 25 2007 11:58 AM Hello and merry xmas: We have new songs, if you have some time, please visit our space and let us know what you think. Cheers The Browns.
Monster Guts	Dec 25 2007 9:22 AM Thanks for the add. Lodger rocks!
Apocalypse, Please ® » Alex	Dec 25 2007 8:15 AM thanks for the add and congratulations for your funny videos! ;)
Downtown Crashers	Dec 20 2007 12:03 AM DC 20.12. Semifinal, Helsinki! 5€ / K18 w/ Lame Duck & Twenty Bucks.
Beige	Dec 17 2007 3:14 AM Hello!! Nyt olisi kuunneltavissa 2007 sävellettyjä Beige kappaleita 6 kpl...kipin kapin kuuntelemaan Suomi poppista :) T:J/Beige
ART GIRL CHINA	Dec 15 2007 8:39 PM interesting stuff, so as mine
Mason K. G ツ	Dec 1 2007 9:55 PM America loves you!
A.E.R	Nov 30 2007 3:06 AM Hey! Lettin ye know that we've decided to give out free demos......all u have to do is send a blank cd to Feargus Murphy at: 17 Ebrington Park, Limavady Road, Waterside, Derry Northern Ireland, BT476JE and we'll make one for u!! Make sure to include ur name, email, address and a stamp so we can send it back!! The demo will include 6 tracks......the 4 on our page + 2 bonus tracks u havent heard yet!! Cheers for the support! Feargus A.E.R
rich amino	Nov 29 2007 1:58 PM Hello Lodger Long time no hear, here. I have a new thing out - check www.soundsasleep.co.uk Hope you're all still as handsome. r.a.x
Monz	Nov 28 2007 4:53 AM thanks 4 the add!! cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeers from milan ;)
Mike	Nov 28 2007 2:06 AM good music heard it while back. keep up the good work and come to the us.
Harreh.	Nov 9 2007 9:01 AM I finally bought your new album from itunes. Its rather sexually awesome, keep them coming :)
Teddy Fett	Nov 8 2007 12:35 PM Hey ^^ Thanks for accepting add! I just love your music and the one eyed films are great! Continu on this way

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