From Upcoming Album III – Candles & Beginnings (Out August 15, 2025)
Music possesses a rare magic—its ability to evoke memories, awaken the imagination, and cradle the spirit. Finnish cinematic folk trio AURI tap directly into that essence with their newly released single, ‘Museum Of Childhood,’ the second offering from their forthcoming album, III – Candles & Beginnings, set for release on August 15 via Nuclear Blast.
A musical journey through the mind’s memory halls, ‘Museum Of Childhood’ is a vibrant, emotionally charged piece that stirs deep nostalgia and gentle wonder. The track radiates with AURI’s signature blend of ethereal vocals, cinematic soundscapes, and dream-folk textures—transporting listeners to a realm where childhood dreams echo and innocence lingers.
🎥 Watch the official music video:
🎧 Stream or Download ‘Museum Of Childhood’:
👉 https://auri.bfan.link/museum-of-childhood
Accompanying the release is a gorgeously crafted visual that mirrors the emotional and fantastical tones of the track. Like much of AURI’s work, it’s a world where light dances with shadow, and dreams are only a melody away.
💬 Vocalist Johanna Kurkela shares:
“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’.”
🕯️ III – Candles & Beginnings
Available August 15, 2025
The third full-length from AURI promises a breathtaking journey into inner landscapes and celestial atmospheres. Formed by Johanna Kurkela, Tuomas Holopainen (Nightwish), and Troy Donockley (Nightwish), AURI continues to transcend genre and expectation—offering music that’s both timeless and otherworldly.
💿 Pre-order the album now:
👉 https://auri.bfan.link/iii-candles-beginnings
Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to their celestial sound, AURI invites you to pause, breathe, and remember what it felt like to dream without boundaries. ‘Museum Of Childhood’ is more than a song—it’s a return to wonder.
Stay tuned to Crannk.com for updates, interviews, and more magic from AURI and the world of progressive, ethereal, and cinematic music.
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
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