Lauri Ylönen of The Rasmus Talks New Album “Weirdo,” Ukraine Show, Moving Back to Finland & More

In this exclusive June 2025 Paltrocast interview, Lauri Ylönen — frontman of the iconic Finnish rock band The Rasmus — joins host Darren Paltrowitz to talk about the band’s upcoming album "Weirdo" (out September via Better Noise Music), their return to Ukraine for a special show in Kiev, and how the band continues to evolve creatively and personally. Lauri also opens up about his recent move from Florida back to Finland, reconnecting with his roots, and collaborating with legendary songwriter Desmond Child. With over two decades in the music industry, The Rasmus continues to shape the global rock scene, and this conversation gives rare insight into what’s next for the band. 💿 Pre-save or pre-order "Weirdo" now via Better Noise Music 🎤 Catch The Rasmus live this fall in Finland, Mexico, and Ukraine 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more exclusive artist interviews on the Paltrocast! 0:00 Life across continents and the band's journey 1:22 The secret to keeping a band together for 30 years 4:48 The breakthrough hit that changed everything 8:04 Mentorship and the magic of songwriting 13:59 The rhythm of inspiration and creative cycles #therasmus #finland #rasmus