Up All Night
Music and lyrics by Mia Hafrén
Produced by Oskar Nyman
Mixed & recorded by Oskar Nyman
Mastered by Svante Forsbäck
Musicians Tuukka Aitoaho, Ben Bergman, Oskar Nyman
Backing vocals Mia Hafrén
Photo Ville Tanttu
Designed by Jon Eliason
Executive producer Mia Hafrén
Released by Kuohu Records
I am a singer-songwriter, musician, and actor from Helsinki, Finland. Through my music, I try to understand and reflect on what’s happening in our world—each song a way of making sense of the human experience.
My musical journey as a solo artist began with my debut album Också för dig, released in March 2022 in my mother tongue Swedish. This was followed by For the Brave in March 2024, and continuing this biennial tradition, my third album will arrive in February 2026.
Growing up in a small town in southeast Finland, I eventually made my way to Helsinki to study acting at the Theatre Academy. It was there that I formed the a cappella group Fork with close friends. Fork became recognized as one of the world’s leading professional contemporary a cappella groups, touring internationally with shows that, as one critic wrote, ”fearlessly combine an impressive range of performing arts.” The group disbanded in 2020, marking the end of an incredible chapter.
My background in acting deeply influences my songwriting—for me, the story within each song is paramount. While music is king, lyrics make it matter. I’m fortunate to collaborate with incredibly talented musicians and producers who challenge me creatively. Without them, my music would never reach your ears. Performing live is what I live for.
Every song is an invitation to explore the complexities of being human. Thank you for listening!
February 28th 2026 – Album Release Party at Helsinki G Livelab (tickets available 3.10.)
More tour dates soon!
Previous Concerts
August 1st 2025 – SALTFest, Loviisa
August 23rd 2025 – Wäfvars café Pub, Härkäpää (duo)
February 13th, 2025 (trio) – Vuotalo, Helsinki
October 12th 2024 – Kino Marilyn, Lovisa
August 17th 2024 – Raasepori festival, Ekenäs
July 20th 2024 (duo) – Wäfvars café Pub, Härkäpää
March 22nd 2024 – Karjaa, Kulturhuset Fokus
March 16th 2024 – Porvoo, Grand
March 8th 2024 – Helsinki, Korjaamo
October 6th 2023 – Helsinki G Livelab
April 29th 2023 – Nya Paviljongen, Grankulla
April 15th 2023 – Turku, Åbo Svenska Teater
October 15th 2022 – Vaasa, Ritz
September 22th 2022 – Espoo, Sellosali
September 16th 2022 – Sipoo, Lilla Villan
May 4th 2022 – Ekenäs, Karelia
April 29th 2022 – Loviisa, Kino Marilyn
April 9th 2022 – Porvoo, Taidetehdas
March 4th 2022 – Helsinki G livelab
Book Mia Hafrén band for some extraordinary entertainment at your corporate or private event.
For more information, please email booking@miahafren.fi
February 28th 2026 – Album Release Party at Helsinki G Livelab (tickets available 3.10.)
More tour dates soon!
Previous Concerts
August 1st 2025 – SALTFest, Loviisa
August 23rd 2025 – Wäfvars café Pub, Härkäpää (duo)
February 13th, 2025 (trio) – Vuotalo, Helsinki
October 12th 2024 – Kino Marilyn, Lovisa
August 17th 2024 – Raasepori festival, Ekenäs
July 20th 2024 (duo) – Wäfvars café Pub, Härkäpää
March 22nd 2024 – Karjaa, Kulturhuset Fokus
March 16th 2024 – Porvoo, Grand
March 8th 2024 – Helsinki, Korjaamo
October 6th 2023 – Helsinki G Livelab
April 29th 2023 – Nya Paviljongen, Grankulla
April 15th 2023 – Turku, Åbo Svenska Teater
October 15th 2022 – Vaasa, Ritz
September 22th 2022 – Espoo, Sellosali
September 16th 2022 – Sipoo, Lilla Villan
May 4th 2022 – Ekenäs, Karelia
April 29th 2022 – Loviisa, Kino Marilyn
April 9th 2022 – Porvoo, Taidetehdas
March 4th 2022 – Helsinki G livelab
Book Mia Hafrén band for some extraordinary entertainment at your corporate or private event.
For more information, please email booking@miahafren.fi
Up All Night
Music and lyrics by Mia Hafrén
Produced by Oskar Nyman
Mixed & recorded by Oskar Nyman
Mastered by Svante Forsbäck
Musicians Tuukka Aitoaho, Ben Bergman, Oskar Nyman
Backing vocals Mia Hafrén
Photo Ville Tanttu
Designed by Jon Eliason
Executive producer Mia Hafrén
Released by Kuohu Records
2 a.m, I’m awake
Somebody is crying
I ignore what’s behind the wall
Somebody is crying
Don’t wanna put my feet on this freezing floor
But there’s someone behind my door
Hello hi,
I’m here to ask
If you’ve been up all night, up all night
Cuz here’s why I’m by your door
I know you’ve been up all night, up all night
And so have I
By my kitchen table, my face gets warmer
There is no denying
You and me stepping out of our corner
Harder than I thought
Half an hour later I close the door
With a promise that we would talk some more,
Hello hi,
I’m here to ask
If you’ve been up all night, up all night
Cuz here’s why I’m by your door
I know you’ve been up all night, up all night
And so have I
I might easily choose silence
But you help me feel something new
Hello hi,
And I don’t want to pry
but I know you’ve been up all night, up all night
And here´s why I´m by your door
I know you’ve been up all night, up all night
And so have I
And so have I
Crying crying
For The Brave
Executive producer Mia Hafrén
Produced by Oona Kapari & Mia Hafrén
Mixed & recorded by Oona Kapari at Kuohu Records
Drums recorded in the deepest darkest woods of Ostrobotnia
Mastered by Daniel Hagström
Musicians Teemu Aitoaho, Tuukka Aitoaho, Kalle Katz, Anssi Växby, Jasmin Afaneh, Oona Kapari, Mia Hafrén
Backing vocals Mia Hafrén, Oona Kapari, Jenina Nyström, Livia Wikström
Lead on track 10 Livia Wikström
Photo Jonas Lundqvist
Cover design Jon Eliason
Music & lyrics Mia Hafrén
I Refuse
Executive producer Mia Hafrén
Produced by Oona Kapari & Mia Hafrén
Mixed & recorded by Oona Kapari at Kuohu Records
Mastered by Daniel Hagström
Musicians Teemu Aitoaho, Tuukka Aitoaho, Kalle Katz, Anssi Växby
Backing vocals Jenina Nyström, Livia Wikström
Photo Ville Tanttu
Cover design Jon Eliason
Music & lyrics Mia Hafrén
There must be a way
For them to hear what we say
no time to delay
Information overload
(I refuse)
To take it all onboard
(I refuse)
Some need more facts some need the lord
(I refuse)
(I refuse)
I do have obligations
There will be no salvation
It’s not about me
It’s the next generation
Chorus
Hey you with the power to change things
We who chose you are tired of waiting
How about instead of delaying
You hear us, you hear us
Won’t hide my head in the sand
I refuse
We´ll fight for everyone’s land
I refuse
Walk with me hand in hand
I refuse
I refuse
There will be no surrender
No grace for the offender
This is no home for our future’s vendor
Chorus
Hey you with the power to change things
We who chose you are tired of waiting
How about instead of delaying
You hear us, you hear us
Goodness (a letter to a dictator)
Executive producer Mia Hafrén
Produced by Oona Kapar, Mia Hafrén
Mixed & recorded by Oona Kapari at Kuohu records
Mastered by Daniel Hagström
Musicians Teemu Aitoaho, Tuukka Aitoaho, Kalle Katz, Anssi Växby
Photo Ville Tanttu
Cover designe Jon Eliason
Music&Lyrics Mia Hafrén
Recorded and mixed at Kuohu records
I have to ask
What´s the plan
You go about
Like you´re the man
I have to ask
What’s this strife
Your ignorance
plays with lives
I have to ask
What´s your game
Do you ever feel
Any kind of shame?
Oh its crazy crazy crazy
But I believe in goodness nonetheless
Oh it´s crazy crazy crazy
But I believe in goodness nonetheless
So every day
I wait for a revelation
An understanding
To change this situation
In every way
I hope for a revolution
A way to end your total mad delusion
It’s crazy crazy crazy
But I believe in goodness nonetheless
I wanna know
How you compromise
With yourself
and those who pay the price
I have to ask
You to leave
There´s no one here
Who would really grieve
Oh I’m crazy crazy crazy
But I believe in goodness nonetheless
You think I’m crazy crazy crazy
But I believe in goodness nevertheless
I wanna know what you’re gonna do about it
Exclusively Yours
Executive producer Mia Hafrén
Produced by Oona Kapari, Mia Hafrén
Mixed and recorded by Oona Kapari
Musicians Teemu Aitoaho, Tuukka Aitoaho, Kalle Katz, Anssi Växby
Mastered by Daniel Hagström
Photo Ville Tanttu
Cover design Jon Eliason
Music&lyrics Mia Hafrén
Recorded and mixed at Kuohu records
If there´s a why there´s a how
If there´s a how there´s a way
If there´s a way – stay
When confused, stand still
Hold your breath until
A conclusion, then wait
And stay. Stay.
And I, I am life, yours to take, yours to own
And I am the king and the cause of it all
And you, you are the why
Stay
I´m exclusively yours to have, use and hold
Stay
I´m conclusively yours to shape shake and mould
We have been here before
far beyond this encore
past the gates of the lions and snakes and wild boar
you will take, take my hand and walk with me
Cuz you are the why…
Stay
I´m exclusively yours to have, use and hold
Stay
I´m conclusively yours to shape shake and mould
Easy To Love
Executive producer Mia Hafrén
Produced by Oona Kapari, Mia Hafrén
Mixed and recorded by Oona Kapari
Musicians Teemu Aitoaho, Tuukka Aitoaho, Kalle Katz, Anssi Växby, Mia Hafrén
Mastered by Daniel Hagström
Photo Jonas Lundqvist
Styling Sofia Oksanen
Cover design Jon Eliason
Music & lyrics Mia Hafrén
Recorded and mixed at Kuohu records
It’s what you don’t say
That gives you away
You don’t even try to fake a smile
The way you close the front door when you leave
The very special silence your exit reveals
You’re not easy to love today
Your edges are sharp in every way
You’re not easy to love today
But I do
And throughout the week
I wait for you to speak
And when you find the words to say how you feel
The very special silence when we let ourselves heal
You’re not easy to love today
Your edges are sharp in every way
You’re not easy to love today
But I do
And then one day
When you get home
Not saying that
You brought it on
But just in case
You´ll find a note
I might be gone
You’re not easy to love today
You’re holding a grudge my way
You’re not easy to love to day
But I do
Också för dig
Executive producer Mia Hafrén
Produced and mixed by Oona Kapari
Det är inte idag
Som du knäcks av otillräckliga svar
Det är inte idag
Som ett mörker göra dig oanträffbar
Inte heller idag ger du upp fastän det goda i livet verkar dröja
inte heller idag ber du solen bära sin purpurröd slöja
Jag vet att du inte litar på nån
Du har dina skäl
Jag vet att du vill bort härifrån
Du har dina skäl
Jag vet att du kommer ur det här hel
Jag ger dig ett skäl
Du har Så jävla mycket mod i dig
Så hålls här med mig
Jag behöver dig
Så jävla mycket mod i dig
Så finns kvar med mig
Och jag älskar dig
Det är kanske idag
Som du börjar med att ge dig själv som en möjlighet
kanske idag som du känner att vi bor på samma planet
Det är kanske redan idag som en tanke lockar dig att le
Och kanske är det idag som inte hela världens känns på sned
Jag vet att du vill bort härifrån
Du har dina skäl
Jag vet att du kommer ur det här hel
Jag ger dig ett skäl
Du har så jävla mycket mod i dig
Så hålls här med mig
Jag behöver dig
Så jävla mycket mod i dig
Så finns kvar med mig
Och jag älskar dig
Vi tar en dag i sänder
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