Motelli Skronkle
Motelli Skronkle (col)
Motelli Skronkle was a Finnish post-punk/art-rock band principally active between 1983 and 1994. Formed by theatre director Hannu Raatikainen, theatre actor Esko Varonen and film actor Markku Peltola, the band was strongly influenced by performance art and incorporated European theatrical traditions alongside aesthetics influenced by Australian Aboriginal music. Following the three original members, Peter Rajanti and Jakke Kivel joined the band in 1987 and 1990 respectively. Writer Saku Heinonen summed the band up with the description, "Theatre, music, performance, blasphemy," but mused that 20 years on the band had become "a Finnish cultural institution". Originally released in 1990, now reissued in a limited edition of 150 copies on clear vinyl.