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

  1. "Teemu Brunila Discography". Discogs. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
  2. Alanko, Tero (2006). Neljäs sukupolvi : suomalainen rock nyt. Helsinki ; Juva: WSOY ; WS Bookwell. pp. 95–104. ISBN 951-0-31764-0.
  3. Tolonen, Arttu. "Teemu Brunila hits his sweet spot as a songwriter". Music Finland. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  4. "Finnish songwriter contributes to album topping the Billboard 200 Chart in the U.S". Helsingin Sanomat. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
  5. "Menestysbändin salattu laulaja tuleekin Suomesta – tunnistatko? – Hymy". Otavamedia Oy. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
  6. "The Crashin Teemu Brunila lehdelle: Ei todellakaan lakimiehen hommiin! – Uutiset – Viihde – MTV3.fi". MTV Media. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
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