Progressive Finnish folk band, Auri, have just released their latest single, “Museum Of Childhood,” with a music video. This is the second track to come from their upcoming album, III – Candles & Beginnings, due out on August 15, 2025, via Nuclear Blast records. Head into the article below to watch the new video and find out more.
Stream “Museum Of Childhood” here: https://auri.bfan.link/museum-of-childhood
Pre-order the album here: https://auri.bfan.link/iii-candles-beginnings
Johanna Kurkela comments: “As we venture deeper into the enchanting realm of our new album Candles & Beginnings, we take flight on the wings of imagination, across the safe havens of our hearts, into the “Museum of Childhood.””
“Museum Of Childhood” is a vibrantly beautiful composition, stirring emotion and sending shivers down the spine. It is a shining example of Auri’s ability to transport listeners away from the noise of reality into a dreamlike realm of serenity and wonder. Accompanying the single is a stunning music video that immerses viewers in Auri’s enchanted world—where light and shadow dance with emotion and imagination. Open your heart and ears. Let Auri be the beacon of light that guides you through the dreamscape.
The album comes in following formats:
CD Jewelcase, 20-page booklet
CD Earbook, 36-pages booklet – limited edition!
2 LP Gold, 16-page booklet
2 LP Green/White/Dark Green Splatter, 16-page booklet
Having been a studio endeavour in the past, Auri is finally going on tour with their first- ever live European trek kicking off in August 2025. Check out the dates:
Auri – A Trail Of Candles & Beginnings
Augst:
13 FI Kitee, Kiteesali
14 FI Kitee, Kiteesali
16 FI Tampere, Tampere-talo
20 FI Oulu, Madetojan Sali
22 FI Vaasa, Ritz
23 FI Helsinki, Helsinki Festival / Huvilateltta (+ Eye Of Melian)
September:
12 UK Manchester, RNCM Theatre
13 UK Edinburgh, Queen ́s Hall
15 UK London, Union Chapel
16 BE Gent, Theaterzaal Vooruit
17 FR Paris, La Cigale (+ Eye Of Melian)
18 NL Utrecht, Tivoli Vredenburg (+ Eye Of Melian)
20 CH Zürich, Volkshaus
21 DE Stuttgart, Liederhalle
22 DE Cologne Theater am Tanzbrunnen (+ Eye Of Melian)
23 DE Essen, Lichtburg
25 DE Mannheim, Capitol
26 DE Munich, St. Matthäuskirche
27 AT Vienna, Simm City
29 HU Budapest, MOM Kult
30 CZ Prague, Hybernia
October:
01 DE Berlin, Passionskirche
02 DE Leipzig, Kupfersaal
04 PL Warsaw ,Palladium
06 DE Hamburg Laeiszhalle
07 DK Copenhagen, Amager Bio
08 SE Stockholm, Nya Cirkus
09 NO Oslo Sentrum Scene
10 NO Bergen Grieghallen
Get tickets here: linktr.ee/auri.band
Line-up:
Johanna Kurkela – Voices, violin, viola, keys
Tuomas Holopainen – Keys & backing voices
Troy Donockley – Guitars, bouzouki, mandola, uilleann pipes, low whistles, aerophone, bodhran, keys, voices
Follow Auri:
https://linktr.ee/auri.band
https://www.backstagerockshop.com/collections/auri