Tuohi Diamonds on the Road (Live 2023) [VINYL]

Some may argue that music is born in the studio, but it comes to life and evolves when performed live on stage - With a live album, there is no safety net - You get one shot at capturing those perfect moments and preserving them forever - With the pandemic now firmly in our rear-view mirror Erja Lyytinen and her band have been touring relentlessly - With the high-flying Finn in top form, the artist decided to capture the magic of their live performances on their new Double album, Diamonds on the Road - Live 2023. Speaking about her new concert album, Lyytinen said: "When playing live, you've got one moment to get it right, and then the moment is gone. There is no correcting stuff later, so it is very raw and exciting to play and sing at the same time. The adrenaline runs through your body, and everything around you affects your performance." The release marks Erja Lyytinen's fourth live album, and follows on from Songs from the Road, Live in London and Lockdown Live. The album is the first concert release from the gifted guitarist to capture the post-Covid live experience. "Diamonds on the Road was recorded towards the end of our Spring tour in March 2023," she says. "We played ten shows in a row, of which eight were sold out.