Distant Stares - Distant Stares

Distant Stares is a Finnish gothic rock band founded in 2022 by singer-songwriter Lassi Salminen, whose music channels personal solitude and emotional intensity into a soundscape of brooding beauty. Raised on British goth by his parents—while his peers were steeped in schlager—Lassi blends elements from across the dark music spectrum, from black metal’s ferocity to shoegaze’s haze. The result is a haunting exploration of longing, loss, and fleeting connection, wrapped in rain-drenched atmospheres that offer both elegance and unease. Through collaborations, live performances, and steady single releases, Distant Stares has carved out a distinct presence in the modern goth scene.