Architecture in Helsinki are an indie pop band which formed in Melbourne, A… Read Full Bio ↴Architecture in Helsinki are an indie pop band which formed in Melbourne, Australia in 2000. The band has released four studio albums: "Fingers Crossed" (2003), "In Case We Die" (2005), "Places Like This" (2008) and "Moment Bends" (2011). The band consists of Cameron Bird (vocals, guitar), Gus Franklin (horns, drums, guitar), Kellie Sutherland (vocals, keyboards, melodica, other instruments), Jamie Mildren (multiple instruments) and Sam Perry (multiple instruments).

Architecture in Helsinki rose from the ashes of the High School band of Cameron Bird, Jamie Mildren and Sam Perry. Bird started writing songs at the turn of the century and convinced Perry and Mildren to help him flesh out his first set for live performance. Bird urgently needed a name for the band, so, he circled some words in a copy of The Age newspaper and did some magnetic poetry. In mid 2000, Bird met Kellie Sutherland at a party, she volunteered her musical services to the band at first playing clarinet. By the time Bird met James Cecil, Gus Franklin, Isobel Knowles and Tara Shackell whilst studying at RMIT University later that year, the band was well and truly taking shape.

"Fingers Crossed" (2002-2004):
After many discarded recording sessions and countless shows at North Fitzroy's Empress Hotel, the band locked down in their home studios for the best part of 2002 to make their debut album. The vast majority of the songs were written by Bird the week he returned from an extended holiday in the Pacific Northwest. Arrangements and production were labored over by the band in myriad of locations in and around their home town of Melbourne. Trifekta Records signed the band and released the record in February 2003. It wasn't released in the U.S. until March 2004 on Bar-None Records.

"In Case We Die" (2004-2006):
The band and associates leased a giant garage space in Melbourne's East Brunswick to record their Sophomore record. Work began on the record in June 2004 and Bird and Cecil worked day and night for 5 months on the production, enlisting dozens of guests to play on the record. Songs were primarily composed in the studio with Bird acting as some sort of mad professor with inter-band chemistry. In November, Tony Espie was hired In a bid to tame the record at the mixing desk. The band fell in love with his mixing style and studio demeanor when he worked on 'Do The Whirlwind', the record's lead single. The record was released in February 2005 in Australia on the band's own Tailem Bend imprint. Bar None Records released it in April 2005. It was the bands first release in Europe coming out in July 2005 on Moshi Moshi Records. In mid 2006, the band released a remix album entitled 'We Died, They Remixed' which featured a collection of their friends and contemporaries re-interpreting the songs of 'In Case We Die', This included Hot Chip, YACHT, New Buffalo, Mocky, Dat Politics, DJ Mehdi, Safety Scissors and Qua.

"Places Like This" (2006-2007):
At the end of touring In Case We Die in April 2006, Isobel Knowles and Tara Shackell left the band citing 'creative differences'. Bird decided to move to New York City to write for the third Architecture in Helsinki record. He demoed the songs in an apartment in South Williamsburg and worked on arrangements with the rest of the band via email and instant messaging conversations. In September 2006, the band convened in Los Angeles to play the songs for the first time. After a week of jamming they headed out on tour in support of Brooklyn band, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, to road test the new songs. To coincide with the end of the tour the band booked studio time at Stay Gold in Brooklyn with Engineer Chris Coady. The basic tracks were laid in the Stay Gold sessions in order to capture the energy of the band hot on the heels of the 25 show tour. The session was deemed a success, so Coady flew to Sydney's BJB Studios in December 2006 to finish the record. Bird and Coady put the finishing touches on the record back in New York in January 2007. The first single, Heart It Races, was released in May 2007. The album was released worldwide in July 2007.

"Moment Bends" (2008-2011):
After a few years of relentless touring. The band, now a 5 piece after the departure of Cecil, reconvened in Melbourne and set about the process of making a new record at a pace that was conducive to quality not insanity. They rented a space in East Brunswick which they set about renovating to better resemble a functional recording space. A giant photo mural of Lindsey Buckingham was erected on the studio wall to oversee proceedings and act as an inspiration for the record. The studio was named Buckingham Palace and the project was given the working title 'Vision Revision'. Longtime collaborator Francois Tetaz was brought in as producer, a move that instantly allowed the group to focus more on songwriting and ideas. The first fruits of this new endeavor came in November 2008 in the form of 'That Beep', the band's most accessible and commercially successful release to date. Meanwhile, back at Buckingham Palace, Moment Bends was beginning to take shape. The band had Engineer and Auxiliary member, Haima Marriott, working around the clock for the best part of 18 months between touring and various trips into Inspiration Hiatus. The songs were much more detailed and focused, the band was said to have searched for it's essence. On January 31 2011, It was announced that 'Moment Bends' would finally see the light of day in April 2011, almost 4 years after the release of 'Places Like This'.

2014
AIH released the album "Now + 4EVA" on April 1, 2014. the most popular tracks from the album are "Dream a Little Crazy" (written by the band) and "When You Walk in the Room" (the Jackie DeShannon classic).

Tours:
The band have toured heavily throughout Australia, U.S.A., U.K. and Europe playing festivals such as Coachella, Sasquatch, Sound Relief, Big Day Out, SxSW, Primavera, GTM, Pukkelpop and Haldern.
Architecture in Helsinki have toured/played with - David Byrne, Dr Dog, Death Cab For Cutie, YACHT, The Go-Betweens, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Santigold, Glass Candy, The Presets, Black Moth Super Rainbow, Au Revoir Simone, Field Music, Lo Fi Fnk, Yo La Tengo, Polyphonic Spree and múm.

The band have be known to DJ regularly, supporting acts such as YACHT and Hot Chip, also throwing their own party called 'Eye Do' on New Year's Eve 2009 in Melbourne. They also curated a DJ stage at Laneway Festival in Australia in 2011.

Need To Shout
Architecture in Helsinki Lyrics

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There's a sword in your side that you'll ignore it
Until blood shows
And later on, when it's gone, when something's wrong
The violence grows
And it's designed, to spy and try
To poke your eyes, while laying low

Beneath the seven different reasons for satellites

Eleven different reasons for fists and fights
There's never been a reason for shouting where, it's quiet,
But no-ones ever listening

Seven different reasons for satellites
Eleven different reasons for fists and fights
There's never been a reason for shouting where, it's quiet,
But no-ones ever listening

When you need to shout, shout
When you need to shout, shout
When you need to shout, shout
No-ones ever listening
When you need to shout, shout
When you need to shout, shout
When you need to shout, shout
No-ones ever listening

And don't go dragging your name
Through the mud, and the rain
When it dries I know some dust that wants to get in your eyes
Put a stethoscope on, you'll notice the beat is gone
All that's left is hesitations from your previous life
Don't go dragging your name
Through the mud, and the rain
When it dries I know some dust that wants to get in your eyes

Put a stethoscope on, you'll notice the beat is gone
All that's left is hesitations from your previous life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Architecture in Helsinki's "Need To Shout" delve into the idea of repressed emotions and the negative effects they can have over time. The metaphor of a "sword in your side" reveals how people often ignore their problems until they become too big to ignore. The "violence" mentioned in the second verse could be interpreted as an outward expression of the frustration and anger that have been building up inside for too long. The line "there's never been a reason for shouting where it's quiet" suggests that even when people do finally try to express themselves, they may find that no one is really listening.

The chorus encourages people to shout when they need to, even though it may feel like no one is paying attention. The repetition of the phrase "no one's ever listening" drives home the idea that it's not about being heard, but rather about releasing pent-up emotions. The second verse continues this theme, warning listeners not to let their problems fester or they will end up with nothing but hesitation and regret.

Overall, the song is a powerful call to action, urging people to confront their issues head-on rather than bottling them up inside. The lyrics suggest that even if the outcome is not what we hoped for or expected, it's better than suffering in silence.

Line by Line Meaning

There's a sword in your side that you'll ignore it Until blood shows
You are aware of a problem but choose to ignore it until it becomes urgent and causes damage.

And later on, when it's gone, when something's wrong The violence grows And it's designed, to spy and try To poke your eyes, while laying low
When you avoid dealing with an issue, it can escalate and worsen, potentially causing harm. This harm may come from a deceptive source.

Beneath the seven different reasons for satellites Eleven different reasons for fists and fights There's never been a reason for shouting where, it's quiet, But no-ones ever listening
There are many different causes for conflicts, but there is no justification for yelling in a peaceful environment. Despite this, no one seems to be paying attention to the underlying reasons for the tension.

When you need to shout, shout When you need to shout, shout When you need to shout, shout No-ones ever listening
Even when there is a legitimate reason to raise your voice, no one is listening and you may not be heard.

And don't go dragging your name Through the mud, and the rain When it dries I know some dust that wants to get in your eyes Put a stethoscope on, you'll notice the beat is gone All that's left is hesitations from your previous life
You should be cautious about defaming or sullying your reputation, as it may come back to haunt you in the future. This can result in emotional distress, causing a loss of something that was cherished in your past.

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