From words to songs

What kind of stories lie behind 21st-century Finnish pop hits?

How do Samu Haber, Anna Puu, Mariska, and Laura Närhi work? Where do Herra Ylppö, Irina, and Mikko Harju get ideas for their lyrics? How have Nelli Matula, Roope Salminen, and Aurora evolved as musicians? What kind of relationship do Tero Vesterinen, Terhi Kokkonen, Johannes Brotherus, and Leo have with their lyrics? How did Happoradio, Maustetytöt, Indica, and Kuningasidea achieve their breakthrough? What makes Uniklubi and Disco continue making music over two decades after their breakthrough?

Each songwriter talks about one lyric that was particularly significant to their career. Each of them has their own unique way of making music. Who tends towards perfectionism? For whom is the atmosphere everything? What kinds of things does a long career teach? How do the ups and downs of a career affect the mind and work? What is ultimately most important?