Finnish pop vocalist Jenni Vartiainen first gained fame winning the TV show Popstars, leading to the 2002 formation of the successful band Gimmel. After the group disbanded in 2004, she launched a solo career, releasing her hit debut album Ihmisten Edessä in 2007.
Grammy-nominated Swedish pop star Zara Larsson is known for hits like Lush Life and Midnight Sun, and her collaboration Stateside with PinkPantheress. Following her fourth album, Midnight Sun, she released the global remix album Midnight Sun: Girls Trip featuring artists like Shakira, Robyn, and Tyla.
Haloo Helsinki! is a Finnish pop rock band formed in 2006. They have released eight albums with over 300,000 sales and earned ten Emma awards. Known for hits like Maailman toisella puolen and Beibi, the group has performed over 900 shows.
Vladislav Heponen, known as Cledos, is a Finnish rapper from East Helsinki, blending trap and modern pop. He gained recognition with "Töis" and achieved number one hits with "Kysymys" and the "Samma gamla vanliga" remix. His albums "Ceissi" (Platinum) and "Euro Musik" topped charts. Cledos has Emma-gaala nominations and collaborations with artists like William and A36. Known for his charismatic delivery and unique slang, his discography includes singles like "Nene" and "Ajaton."
KUUMAA is a Finnish pop band from Helsinki, formed in 2016. Known for their energetic live shows and infectious melodies, they blend electropop and soul. Popular songs include "Tulipalo" and "Ylivoimainen," both multi-platinum. They released albums like "Hyvikset ja pahikset" and "Pisara meressä," both topping Finnish charts. KUUMAA has won multiple Emma Gaala "Band of the Year" awards. They have amassed over 250 million streams.
Arppa, a Finnish singer-songwriter, blends folk-influenced pop-rock with heartfelt lyrics and dynamic live performances, gaining fame after his debut album "Laavalamppuja" in 2020.
Formed in Sweden, metal band Amaranthe blends melodic futurism and electronic elements. Known for selling out venues across Europe and the US, they released the acclaimed album Manifest, which hit international top 20 charts and amassed over 130 million streams.
Finnish rock band Lauri Tähkä & Elonkerjuu, known for folk-rock style, hails from western Finland. Famous for hits like "Maailma on Renki," they topped charts in the mid-2000s and received significant acclaim.
ABREU, a top Finnish pop star, is celebrated for hits breaking gold and platinum records and an energetic world-class stage show. Her music reflects her Portuguese roots. Notable releases include the platinum single "Eilisen mä" and the gold single "Sisko" with Pihlaja. The double-platinum album "Teipillä tai rakkaudella" showcased her as a bold songwriter. Her songs were the most streamed during the 2021 Vain Elämää season, with "Levoton tyttö" hitting radio's top charts.
Qstock is an annual two-day music festival held at the end of July in Oulu, Finland. Established in 2003 as a successor to the former Kuusrock festival, it has grown into the largest summer event in Northern Finland, attracting around 40,000 visitors to its venue on the islands of Kuusisaari and Raatti. The festival features a diverse, genre-fluid lineup of over 60 domestic and international artists performing across six stages, alongside vivid side activities and a dedicated local online channel called QTV.
Jami Faltin, born in Sweden, is a Finnish indie rapper known for "reality rap". His hits include the platinum-streamed "Kertoimia Vastaan". Won national poetry competition in 2017. Known for blending rap with melodic choruses. Creator of trapskelmä genre.
Aleksi Lehikoinen, known professionally as Gettomasa, is a Canadian-born Finnish rapper who rose to prominence after winning the Finnish battle rap championship in 2012. Born in Montreal and raised in Jyväskylä, Finland, he is recognized for his distinctive sound, sharp wordplay, and narrative-driven lyrics. He released his debut album, Vellamo LP, in 2014 alongside producer Ruuben, followed by his solo debut, Chosen One, in 2016. His commercial breakthrough came with his acclaimed 2019 album, Diplomaatti, and his 2022 release, Vastustamaton, became the best-selling album of the year in Finland and won multiple Emma Awards, solidifying his status as a leading figure in Finnish hip-hop.
Finnish metal band Mokoma, founded in 1999, has 11 albums, many hitting #1 and going Gold or Platinum. Known for evolving styles and hits like "Takatalvi," they founded Sakara Records to stay true to their vision. Their acclaimed album "Elävien kirjoihin" (2015), mixed by Jens Bogren, topped charts, delving into themes of depression.
