Jari Salmikivi - Illusions of Truth


Jari Salmikivi is a Swedish-Finnish guitarist, composer, and producer. His latest work, the single "Illusions of Truth," was released on October 4, 2024. 

The artist wrote about the song: “The lyrics address disinformation, propaganda, ‘alternative facts,’ and sometimes blatant lies presented to us on social media and other media platforms. An example would be the current U.S. presidential election and the war in Ukraine, where facts are constantly distorted. Be very careful about what you read and see on social media and in the news. Some people may have a hidden agenda. Make sure to fact-check and don’t always take what you see/read at face value.”

I love the pace and the mood of the song. The sound, the arrangement and the production is powerful and rich (Alessandro Del Vecchio mixed the song, apart from playing bass and keyboards) and the vocals are inspired and catchy (the chorus will get stuck in your head). The song also features a a very cool solo section, amazingly performed, and I find it overall very interesting from start to finish thanks to lots of quality details and a stunning performance. 

"Illusions of Truth" is quality song, give it a go by clicking on the Spotify player below and remember to follow Jari Salmikivi on social media.


Guitars and Keyboards: Jari Salmikivi
Vocals: Scott Foster Harris
Bass, Keyboards, Mixing, and Mastering: Alessandro Del Vecchio
Drums: Mirko De Maio