After you have finished the album you will surely spot the connections to universal life cycle in its full diversity from depression and death to the beauty of rebirth and personal growth. The current state and challenges in our world, environment and society are inherently present as well. For a listener, the charm and beauty of Aleksi Myllykoski’s music can be found in experiencing the moods he created. Aleksi says that he is usually most interested about sound and its ability to stir up feelings in human brains. Color of sound is the way to achieve a certain mood in the music, then comes the rhythm. Melody is not as much in centre of his works. This is quite cinematic approach.

Besides the outro track of the album, all songs on Dark Days feature the famous Finnish musician Tapani Rinne. He is best known for his experimental and innovative style with the clarinet and saxophone for the legendary electro jazz group RinneRadio. On Dark Days, Tapani Rinne adds impressive warmth, depth and a hint of positive light to the electronic wistful soundscapes Aleksi Myllykoski has created. They have been working together for more than a decade, and you can easily hear how smoothly and balanced everything mixes in Dark Days.

Musically you could describe Dark Days as a doom/dark/noir jazz-spirited drone/ambient album with influences ranging all the way from trip hop and dub techno to jungle and experimental electronica aesthetics.