Jääportit

Self-titled album “Jääportit” was released by Epidemie Records as CD, limited edition of 300 copies in hand numbered 6 panels digipacks, at February 8th 2018.

Jääportit music composed, created & produced and album covers designed by T. M. Mäkelä in Northern Finland 2016-2018.

JÄÄPORTIT

Jääportit - Jääportit - album
 Title in FinnishTitle in English 
01.Taivaltaja tuntematonUnknown Wanderer03:27
02.Synkkien aikojen partaallaOn the Brink of Dismal Times04:05
03.Jäävuori ajelehtiiDrifting Iceberg05:03
04.Olematta olemassaWithout Existing03:49
05.Kalmiston kangastusMirage of Ancient Cemetery06:22
06.PaskiaisetBastards04:27
07.MaailmanpuuWorld Tree04:44
08.AaveinenGhostly05:33
09.SamentumaDispirited04:16
10.Kuulaana kipunaTransparent Discomfort04:00
11.PoiesAway04:14
Track list

Welcome to the world of Jääportit, an ambient project hailing from the frostbitten landscapes of Northern Finland. Led by the Finnish composer T. M. Mäkelä, Jääportit has been crafting dark and melancholic music since its inception in 1997. Embracing a unique blend of electronics and ambient guitar composition, Jääportit album transport listeners to a dreamlike realm, evoking the atmosphere of abandoned freezing Nordic landscapes.

Over the years, musical expression of Jääportit has evolved, incorporating elements from various styles, including post-rock and subtle Nordic electronics. The result is a mesmerizing fusion of soundscapes that captivate and immerse the listener in a world of ethereal beauty and haunting melancholy. Each track tells its own story, painting vivid sonic landscapes that resonate with the vastness and solitude of the Nordic wilderness.

Listen to the full album on Spotify

Download digital album from Bandcamp

Album reviews

“Finnish solo artist Jääportit has been bringing us meticulously crafted atmospheric music since 1997. His fifth full-length album, which is self-titled, may not be brutal or in your face, but it sure as hell will freeze your tits off.”

KAYLA, Metalsucks.net

“Vokaaleja, tai oikeammin laulettuja sanoja, ei kuulla, eikä niitä myöskään kaivata. Tunnelmat ja tunteet välittyvät kyllä muutenkin, enkä voi kuin ihailla Mäkelän kykyä löytää kulloiseenkin tilanteeseen juuri sopivinta soundia, ratkaisua ja äänikuvaa.”

Mika Roth / Desibeli.net, 29.03.2018.