Paavoharju, a Finnish musical collective from Savonlinna formed in 2000 by Lauri Ainala, initially featured experiments with various sounds and rhythms created using tracker programs. The band gained attention in 2005 when their debut album Yhä Hämärää was highlighted as "Album of the Week" by Stylus Magazine. Their second album, Laulu Laakson Kukista, released in 2008, was ranked number 18 on Metacritic's list of the 30 best-reviewed albums of that year. The band toured the United Kingdom in mid-2007 and collaborated with artists such as Leena Uotila and Ville Leinonen. Paavoharju released their third album, Joko Sinä Tulet Tänne Alas Tai Minä Nousen Sinne, in 2013, which featured vocals from Paperi T and Anniina Saksa. The band's final album, Yön Mustia Kukkia, was released in 2023. Paavoharju announced their decision to disband on October 1, 2023.
