Puppe Magnetik - The Labyrinth
Puppe Magnetik, the project of Finnish artist Aina Virtanen, has today released her next single, "The Labyrinth", providing a further taste of the diverse and twisted atmospheres set to feature on her debut album, "Laudans Deum", due out on 21st June 2025.
Watch the video for "The Labyrinth" here:
"The Labyrinth" showcases a different facet of Puppe Magnetik's artistry. Virtanen describes the track as a "song born as a joke. I wanted to prove to myself that I could write a catchy song, which I tried to dirty in some way. I thought it would be fun to insert in such a dark and nocturnal album." The single offers a compelling contrast to previously released material, hinting at the eclectic nature of "Laudans Deum".
This new offering follows the release of "Act. XXII", the classically inspired opening track of the album, which introduced listeners to Puppe Magnetik's haunting vocal scales and a reverberating sense of spiralling horror.
"Laudans Deum" is an eclectic and haunting collection, drawing from a rich tapestry of influences that span neofolk, dark ambient, death-industrial, and the avant-garde. The album will be released via Rune Serpent Europa with worldwide distribution through The Circle Music.
"Laudans Deum" is currently available for pre-save on digital platforms.
Pre-order via The Circle Music.
Puppe Magnetik is the vision of Finnish artist Aina Virtanen, a classically trained musician who studied singing, violin, and piano at the prestigious Hanns Eisler Conservatory in Berlin. After a period of personal struggle and a hiatus, Virtanen found solace and inspiration in the remote landscapes of Northern Finland, leading to the birth of Puppe Magnetik in 2022. Her work showcases exceptional vocal and technical abilities, creating a disturbing yet beautiful blend of experimental soundscapes and structured song formats.
The album will be available as a limited edition vinyl LP, featuring a standard cover, a 30x30 insert, and a numbered sticker. The pressing will consist of 100 copies on Black Vinyl and 200 copies on Red Vinyl.
