Aavikko

by Mike DaRonco
Influenced by a hybrid of '60s psychedelic rock and spaghetti Western soundtracks, the members of the Finland-based Aavikko added their own instrumental edge of free jazz and avant-garde noise. Eventually packaging this sound with the help of Bad Vugum Records, Aavikko's self-titled debut EP was released in 1996. Their follow-up full-length, Derek!, came out the following year.