Joensuu 1685 is a rock trio from Finland, formed in Helsinki 2007 by two brothers Mikko Joensuu, Markus Joensuu and (of same name but not a relative) Risto Joensuu, all in their early twenties. They love to get drowned in overtones, feedbacks and noises, due to paint a soft but sizzling stream of big beauty. Repetitive bass riffs, powerful yet pretty restrained drumming, extensive guitar overtones, pastoral organs and Mikko's singing creates original soundscapes and adds something new to the scenes where they might draw their influences from: bluesy garage psychedelia from the late 60s to the wall of sounds in the 80s and early 90s. The band's self-titled debut album was recorded at 22-Pistepirkko's own Altai studios and co-produced by Asko Keränen.

Debut Single by young Helsinki-based trio.
Big stream of psychedelic guitar rocksounds wrap up those remarkable songs in an extensive flow.
Joensuu 1685 draw their musical influence from the ninetees as well as from bluesy psychedelia, they reach heaven and earth and what is below.
They mix feedback together with lazy beats – beautiful tunes together with trippy atmosphere. The band's debut album will be released during autumn 2008

The hi-res MP3 of titlesong Sick City you will get here is even longer then on the original 7"vinyl single, where we've reached the limit at 6:30 although using the slower 33rpm.