SIMEROCK with Apulanta, Haloo Helsinki!, and more

Heinola-born Finnish punk/alt-rock band Apulanta: chart-topping since 1996; hits “Mitä Kuuluu” & “Anna Mulle Piiskaa”; many #1 albums, Singlet comps.

Suomalainen poprock-yhtye Haloo Helsinki! (per. 2006): 8 albumia, yli 300k myytyä, 400M striimiä, 10 Emmaa, 900+ keikkaa. Hitit: Beibi, Gardenia.

Helsinki hip-hop rapper & dancer Elastinen (Ela), Fintelligens with Iso H; guitar-to-breakdance roots; albums Renesanssi & Tän Tahtiin; solo Elaksis Kivi.

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.

Born in Finland, disco-pop diva and feminist-pop pioneer. Broke out with “Cicciolina” & “Syntisten pöytä”; high-energy live shows; “Ruoska” duet with Käärijä; Eurovision 11th.

Portion Boys, Suomen energisin bilepop/iskelmäbändi. Tunnettu hiteistä Kyläbaari, Elämän ABC, Karjala takas, Sierralla Nevadaan; Emma-ehdokkuus Matin ja Tepon kanssa.

Finnish rapper, singer, and songwriter Käärijä, born Jere Pöyhönen in Helsinki and raised in Vantaa, blends pop rap, electronic, and metal. Known for energetic performances and a unique stage persona, his breakthrough was representing Finland at Eurovision 2023 with "Cha Cha Cha," winning the public vote and charting globally. He has released albums like Fantastista and People's Champion, earning multiple Emma Awards and the MTV EMA Best Nordic Act.