Teemu Brunila
Teemu William Brunila[1] (born 24 November 1976) is a Finnish singer, songwriter, musician and producer. Brunila became known as the lead vocalist and songwriter for the Turku-based pop group The Crash. During their career, the band released four studio albums and one compilation album.[2]
Later career
After The Crash disbanded, Brunila has concentrated on writing music for other Finnish artists, including Anna Abreu and Jenni Vartiainen. He has also written songs for British acts like Pixie Lott and JLS and American R&B artist Trey Songz.[3] When a song "Never Again" was featured on Songz's album Chapter V, Brunila became the first Finn to have co-written a song for an album at the top of the Billboard 200 album chart.[4]
Studio Killers
In 2011, a new virtual band Studio Killers started to gain success with their single "Ode to the Bouncer" and was said to have members from Finland, Denmark and the United Kingdom. The group has never disclosed the identities of its members, but Brunila is assumed to be the band's singer.[5]
Personal life
Teemu Brunila is a graduate of the University of Turku, majoring in law. He has stated, however, that he has no intentions to start practicing law.[6]
Selected discography
Studio albums by The Crash
| Year | Album | Peak Position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIN | |||
| 1999 | Comfort Deluxe | 26 | |
| 2001 | Wildlife | 3 | |
| 2003 | Melodrama | 2 | |
| 2005 | Selected Songs 1999–2005 | 10 | |
| 2006 | Pony Ride | 2 | |
Songs written or co-written by Brunila
| Artist | Song | Album | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Slow | "(I'm Over You) Pablo" | This Is Now | 2004 |
| Rajaton | "Lunta" | Kevät | 2005 |
| Anna Abreu | "End of Love" | Anna Abreu | 2007 |
| Jenni Vartiainen | "Ihmisten edessä" | Ihmisten edessä | |
| Katri Ylander | "Välitunnilla" | Kaikki nämä sanat | |
| Pete Parkkonen | "Things That Remind Me of You" | First Album | 2009 |
| Johanna Kurkela | "Ainutlaatuinen" | Hyvästi, Dolores Haze | 2010 |
| Pixie Lott | "Catching Snowflakes" | Turn It Up: Louder | |
| Jenni Vartiainen | "Duran Duran" | Seili | |
| "Halvalla" | |||
| "Nettiin" | |||
| JLS | "Innocence" | Jukebox | 2011 |
| Trey Songz | "Never Again" | Chapter V | 2012 |
| Sub Focus | "Twilight" | Torus | 2013 |
| Jenni Vartiainen | "Selvästi päihtynyt" | Terra | |
| "Kaukaa" | |||
| "Tyttövuodet" | |||
| "Tule meille jouluksi" | |||
| David Guetta (featuring Birdy and Jaymes Young) |
"I'll Keep Loving You" | Listen | 2014 |
| Flo Rida (featuring Chris Brown) | "Here It Is" | My House (EP) | 2015 |
| Flo Rida (featuring Fitz) | "That's What I Like" | ||
| Mika | "Last Party" | No Place in Heaven | |
References
- ↑ "Teemu Brunila Discography". Discogs. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
- ↑ Alanko, Tero (2006). Neljäs sukupolvi : suomalainen rock nyt. Helsinki ; Juva: WSOY ; WS Bookwell. pp. 95–104. ISBN 951-0-31764-0.
- ↑ Tolonen, Arttu. "Teemu Brunila hits his sweet spot as a songwriter". Music Finland. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- ↑ "Finnish songwriter contributes to album topping the Billboard 200 Chart in the U.S". Helsingin Sanomat. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
- ↑ "Menestysbändin salattu laulaja tuleekin Suomesta – tunnistatko? – Hymy". Otavamedia Oy. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- ↑ "The Crashin Teemu Brunila lehdelle: Ei todellakaan lakimiehen hommiin! – Uutiset – Viihde – MTV3.fi". MTV Media. Retrieved 28 January 2013.