Scandinavian Music Group is a Finnish band formed in 2002. All the original members of the band played in a popular Finnish band Ultra Bra (1994-2001). During the last years the band has evolved into a seven piece folk/country group with acoustic overtones. This transition fully manifested itself with Missä olet Laila? (2007) (Where Are You Laila?), which was hailed by critics and audiences alike. Their fifth album was released in April, 2009 entitled Palatkaa Pariisiin! ("Return to Paris!"). SMG released their sixth album called manner (Mainland) in April 2011. SMG had a long break while they found their new .