Finnish rock trio Soundrun return with “Back in My Hood”, a raw, riff-heavy anthem that channels the heart of their sound: unfiltered energy, gritty grooves, and a no-frills rock ‘n’ roll spirit built for the stage.
Formed in 2021, Soundrun—comprised of Hannu Jääskeläinen (lead vocals, guitar), Jouni Juntunen (drums, backing vocals), and Timo Korpela (bass)—have been steadily laying the groundwork for something bigger. With three EPs and two singles already under their belt, “Back in My Hood” marks a bold step toward their debut full-length album. And if this track is any indication, Soundrun is about to make a lot more noise beyond the Finnish rock circuit.
At its core, “Back in My Hood” is an unapologetic homecoming anthem—equal parts punchy groove and swaggering attitude. The track kicks off with a crunchy, detuned riff, originally sparked by a happy accident while experimenting with an acoustic guitar tuned from A to G (earning the song its working title “A to G”). That spirit of experimentation gives the track a signature twist, while the final result is pure, tight-knit rock with just enough edge.
The rhythm section shines here, with Juntunen and Korpela locking into a thunderous, rolling groove that elevates the track’s drive and makes it ideal for live performance—a fact the band themselves fully embrace. “It has the three key components for us: energy, groove and fun to play live,” they explain. That sense of live-readiness pulses through every beat, as the track feels like it was built to erupt from a festival stage under roaring spotlights.
Lyrically, “Back in My Hood” is a bit more elusive. The lyrics, by the band’s own admission, took more effort to land than the music, but they manage to capture a vague nostalgia and restless pride—a tribute to roots, rebellion, and return. It’s not heavy-handed; instead, it lets the music do most of the talking, inviting the listener to feel the message more than decode it.
As Soundrun continues to build momentum toward their debut album, “Back in My Hood” stands as a tight, gritty mission statement. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel—but it doesn’t need to. It’s rock, the way it’s meant to be: loud, live, and full of groove. Keep your eye on Soundrun—because if this is the sound of them getting back to their hood, we can’t wait to hear where they go next.
