“Uppsala artist Maini Sorri’s new single is produced by a real ace – Aubrey Whitfeld, known for his collaboration with, among others, Kelly Clarkson.

The song “Through Teary Eyes” will be released on Thursday 14 May and can be described as a straight and melodic pop song. Maini Sorri is pleased with both the result and the collaboration with Aubrey Whitfeld, who is based in London.
– It’s actually the first time I’ve worked with a female producer, says Maini Sorri.

Although the two have not met, all communication has been via the network. The fact that they found each other is mostly due to chance. Maini had first contact with another producer but felt that he did not really fit. Then he instead talked about Aubrey Whitfeld, who worked with artists like Simon Webbe from the group Blue, Kelly Clarkson, Soul II Soul and more.

– She has the ability to create an energetic, popping and driving sound. It is also noticeable that she is fond of her artists. She coaches and gives tips in an educational way.

The collaboration gave added flavor and Maini Sorri was happy to pick up the thread with Aubrey Whitfeld again. But first, “Through Teary Eyes” will be launched. Already she has received a receipt that it works. Earlier this year, she received an invitation to participate in the international World Songwriting Awards competition. She did not win but got the epithet “top finalist”. In addition, award-winning producer Kutayden from Turkey has made a video for the song.

– This evening, the song premiered at the radio show “Female Fronted Rock and Metal Show” in New York. Then I attended myself and chatted with listeners and the presenter, says Maini Sorri.

Upsala Nya Tidning on May 13th 2020, the original article in Swedish by Göran Sterner. Translated by Google translater and Maini Sorri.

April 6th 2017 Upsala Nya Tidning published the interview “Internet gives her new fans all over the world” about Maini and her music career, at the time for her birthday.

“During her whole life Maini Sorri has composed, sang and played. She co-works with two producers in USA and several lyrics writers around the world. ‘It is a fantastic feeling to hear myself on Radio’. Maini Sorri can nowadays often hear herself on international radio stations.”

Maini says about her interests: “Music, nature, environment and justice. It could be you and I who were forced to leave everything and flee from war, violence and persecution. We must open our doors.” You can read the whole interview in Swedish by Kristina Bate Holmberg here

Maini‘s rock single I Fall To Pieces got excellent reviews. Rick Jamm from London writes in Jamsphere Magazine:

“Like all of Maini recordings, “I Fall To Pieces” proves to be an extremely rewarding listen as its internal complexities unfold…As usual Maini once again shows that she is at the top of her game vocally. The song’s musical and lyrical thoughts are delivered in the clearest manner they could ever be”. Read the whole review here

Brett Stewart, Chicago, Tilting Windmill Studios writes: “Sorri’s vocals are solid, as usual…I’d actually align her vocal style to that of Yoko Ono. I mean that as a compliment, too…Sorri’s typical pop sensibility is infused into ‘I Fall To Pieces’ as well, and it’s a catchy tune.”Read the whole review here

Bree Morcroft, freelance writer from Melbourne, Australia writes: “After a slow-building, atmospheric introduction, ‘I Fall To Pieces’ explodes into a slightly unexpected, but pleasing bright burst of pop goodness the moment the vocal kicks in.” Read the whole review here

Bradley Rust, freelance writer from Sydney, Australia writes: “Maini follows up the impressive collaboration single ‘Second Chance’ with a new single of her own. To start with, my first vibe is a little Nightwish style from the opening 30 seconds before the pace eases a little and her voice takes centre stage”. Read the whole review here

More more sound writes: “I Fall To Pieces” is a truly stunning track with a rock edge that feels emotional and fragile, yet uplifting and direct, highlighting Maini’s strong ability to turn touching personal stories into amazing melodies with a purpose”. Read the whole review here

The rock single Maini Sorri – Awoken Heartbroken (Remixes) contains a Rock Remix and a Metal Remix of Maini’s previous single Awoken Heartbroken. You can listen to Awoken Heartbroken (Remixes) on Spotify here.

You find Maini’s rock single here on Deezer, Google Plus, Amazon, Rdio, 7Digital, Xbox Music, Nokia Music MixRadio, 24-7.

You also find it on Itunes all over the world. Follow any of the iTunes links below. Then switch the country code (in the middle, after apple.com/) to your country code. Awoken Heartbroken (Remixes) on Itunes USA, Itunes UK, Itunes Sweden.

Music is by Maini Sorri, lyrics by Gary Cornman and the rocking remix by Patrik Ragnefors. Label behind the release is Reya music . Cd artwork pic by Johan Zetterlund and cd artwork layout by Marjo-Riitta Oksanen.

A very exciting new single is released on June 9th 2014! Maini and the American rapper Magneto Dayo from Brooklyn, New York have released their first collaboration Blue Song. Dashawn Dayo Williams, better known by his stage name Magneto Dayo, contacted Maini and suggested a collaboration.

Magneto Dayo has written songs for some of today’s top artists in rap/hiphop and r&b and now plans to step from behind the scenes and show his talent.

Maini’s clear voice, Magneto Dayo’s brilliant rap and Gary Cornman‘s great lyrics blend together and create a perfect summer hit.

Maini has, as always, written the music. The remix is by Carsten Lehmann from Germany. The label behind the release is Reya music from Sweden.

Blue Song is available in web shops around the world. Here is the link to Blue Song at iTunesUSA, iTunesUK, iTunesSweden, iTunesGermany, iTunesFrance, iTunes Canada, iTunesItaly, iTunesFinland, iTunes Norway, iTunesSpain or follow one of the links and switch the little flag top down right on the page to your country’s flag. You can also listen to Blue Song at spotify.

Maini & Magneto Dayo – Blue Song video is about to be released. Video Director is Johan Zetterlund from Sweden. The video is a perfect road movie with pictures from Florida that you can watch over and over.

CD artwork layout is by Marjo-Riitta Oksanen, cd artwork pics are by Johan Zetterlund, Anita Hamilton and Magneto Dayo.

Maini Sorri and Jörgen Hansson’s Moira video continues to triumph in America. Fine reports from the promoter TMG in Hollywood has flowed in since Moira single was released in March. Moira video has been shown in the TV show Brodian’s Basement in Pennsylvania, Virginia and Oregon.

Moira video has been in six episodes of the TV show The Sound Chamber at the Aurora channel 8 in Colorado. Now, the video has been in the PC Music‘s video pool that services commercial and retail outlets throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and South America. Among thousends of  clients are Four Season Hotels, Caesars Palace casino and the Venetian Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

Moira video also rotates in Bowling Music Network that serves 500 bowling centers in the U.S. with music.

Moira video got its first showing on TV6 in the U.S. on May 4.
Moira is also in Pulse TV Network that provides content to major electronic stores, restaurants, hotels, nightclubs and other retail outlets in California and Nevada.

Moira is still in rotation at Top40 HipHop 98,2 the Beat in Los Angeles.

Maini Sorri and Jörgen Hansson ‘s Moira video reels also at KGNGTV in Las Vegas.
“Moira is now available in so many places that I can barely follow all the links,” says Uppsala artist Maini Sorri happily. The video is available, in addition to television stations, on numerous streaming sites like Exposed Vocals, Break and Fanpop.

Maini Sorri and Jörgen Hansson’s single Moira is a success in USA. Moira video is playlisted at RNRTV, that airs in Baltimore City, Maryland and Fall River, Massachusetts and many more places.

Gerry Q’sana from Style City Music Presents in Florida sent Maini a link to season 30 episode 5. This episode features Moira video. Style City Music Presents music video show is aired on more than 100 TV stations in USA and around the world.  You can follow the link and see the show here on Blip TV. Maini Sorri & Jörgen Hansson’s Moira video is aired about 17 minutes from the start of the show. You see a lot of good music and great artists.

Moira video will be added to upcoming episode of “More Music” at WKTV, Wyoming and GRTV, Michigan.  

Moira will also be added to upcoming episode of Unheard TV, seen on WQXT TV-22 in Florida.

Moira video is added to Roxwel in Texas USA. Roxwel has film crews in New York, Nashville, and Atlanta and “is dedicated to bringing exclusive LIVE coverage from the hottest established and up-and-coming Rock, Indie and Metal artists/bands from around the country”.

Moira video is still a recommended video at highly rated Hip Hop station Mixshowblast in Los Angeles, and it is also a featured video at Hip Hop radio station 98,2 The Beat in Los Angeles.

Moira is also added to lots of streaming sites, like ZoominTV, MuzuTV and Buzznet etc etc.

Just A Dream (Trilogy Dreamix) video debuted at #10 on playlist at The Pulse TV Network in USA in January 2014. The Pulse TV Network has 24 hours of commercial free music seen by over 5 million viewers every  month. Just A Dream (Trilogy Dreamix) was also added to Retail Pool that provides music to major electronic stores, restaurants, hotels, nightclubs and other retail outlets in California and Nevada.

Just A Dream (Trilogy Dreamix) video is produced by Johan Zetterlund Sweden. The label is Reya music. Music is written by Maini Sorri, the lyrics are by Gary Cornman, USA. The Remix is by Maria Jhoanna F. Roberto, Hollywood, CA.

Maini Sorri & Jörgen Hansson – Moira is on iTunes worldwide, but also for eg in these global webshops: 7digital, Deezer, Amazon, Play.com, Emusic, Sonyenterteinment, Rdio, Google

You can also listen to Moira on Spotify

Maini Sorri with roots in Vammala makes music internationally

At High school age Maini Sorri lived in her mother’s home town in Vammala. Her music is successfull on the Spanish Top20 chart.

The international radio station Music World Radio compiles the chart there listeners can vote for their favorite track weekly. Maini Sorris techno hit Let Me Do Your Time has remained on the chart for over a year. It was on fifth spot  after 52 weeks on chart.

Maini Sorri will soon release a new single in the United States. Also a music video will be made for Sorris dance single Hold Me.

Maini Sorri was born in Ulvila, from where the family moved to Lempäälä. “When my father died, we moved to my mother’s home town Vammala where I went to the first class at high school. I moved to Sweden at the age of 17, and finished the high school there,” said Maini Sorri, in the summer of 2006 in Alueviestis interview.
Maini Sorri has composed songs from 8 years age. Not only a singer and songwriter, Maini Sorri also has a music teacher education.

Written by Samuli Kinnari April 13th 2013, Kokemäenjokilaakson Uutiset, Finland

Translated into English by Google with a little help by Maini Sorri.

Read the original newspaper article in Finnish here at Kokemäenjokilaakson Uutiset