DIY x WTF Showcase introduces four great acts in London
Words by
Music Finland
Published
21.10.2025
This November, Music Finland’s showcase event, "DIY x WTF Showcase", introduces four exciting Finnish acts in London: Maustetytöt, Bobby Oroza, Louie Blue, and Grande Mahogany.
London’s DIY Magazine is teaming up with WTF – aka Music Finland's Welcome to Finland initiative – to shine a spotlight on the country's vibrant, ever-growing music scene.
Taking place on 26th November, The Old Blue Last (28 Great Eastern St, London EC2A 3ES) will play host to four of Finland's most distinctive emerging artists. Here's where you can get your tickets!
Meet the acts at "WTF – Welcome to Finland" London showcase
Headlining the event are Maustetytöt, the cult pop duo whose bittersweet lyrics and deadpan delivery have made them icons of Finnish melancholy. Sharing the bill with the duo are Bobby Oroza, the Helsinki artist beloved for his smooth vintage sound; Louie Blue, the rising R&B-pop artist blending slick production with introspective charm; and Grande Mahogany, a band steeped in bluesy warmth and cinematic groove. Scroll down to learn more about the artists!
Maustetytöt
Maustetytöt's music is an irresistible combination of catchy melodies and hyper-realistic
lyrics that one can really relate to. Maustetytöt released their debut single "Tein kai
lottorivini väärin" in early 2019. The song immediately became a modern classic and has
been streamed over 10 million times. Maustetytöt have released three albums so far. All
the albums can be found at the top of the best-selling albums charts in Finland every year. Awards, gold records, and hundreds of sold-out concerts have solidified Maustetytöt's
position as one of Finland's most popular bands. Their recent collaboration with iconic
director and auteur Aki Kaurismäki in his acclaimed movie Fallen Leaves has
opened doors internationally for the band. Since 2023, Maustetytöt have been touring in
France, Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Spain, the Netherlands, Greece, Poland, Sweden,
Norway, Denmark, Iceland, and Estonia. Maustetytöt has been featured in international media like The New York Times, The
Guardian, Vogue, and Rolling Stone.
In 2026 Maustetytöt will release their fourth album and continue touring in addition to
Finland also in the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands, and different parts of Scandinavia.
Bobby Oroza’s sensual, soft, and mellow music paints a dreamy fantasy of intimate, cozy club sceneries somewhere far away – and has a dreamy, vintage atmosphere that could flow right out of an old transistor radio on a careless sunny afternoon at the beach. His visual aesthetic is something you could find in a David Lynch film: vintage cars from the late 1950s, dark suits, long trench coats, and red curtains. Despite being a contemporary artist, Bobby Oroza’s single This Love has been sampled by rapper Earl Sweatshirt, and his music has been placed in Netflix shows as well as feature films. Bobby Oroza is finalizing his next album with El Michels Affair and plays songs from the upcoming release. His sonic path with El Michels Affair has led deep into early Latin psyche-scene and trippy folk vibes that are laid down on the soulful foundation that the pair is known for. Read Music Finland's spotlight article on Bobby Oroza
"Heartbreak has never felt so smooth and comforting" – Spill Magazine
Louie Blue is a Finnish artist known for his distinctive blend of alternative pop, R&B, and rock—a sound that merges soulful emotion with sleek, self-crafted production. First emerging at just 17 with his breakout single “Confused”, Louie quickly captured attention across Finland’s music scene, drawing interest from major labels and international promoters alike. After the success of his Notes EP and debut album Division 8, Louie stepped back from releasing music to redefine his creative direction. Over the following years, he built his own studio and immersed himself in developing a sound that fully reflects his artistic vision. Now, after a four-year hiatus, Louie Blue returns with Blood & Bones—an album entirely composed, written, arranged, produced, and mixed by the artist himself, with mastering by Aleksis Raivio. Blending alternative pop sensibilities with 80s-inspired textures and introspective lyricism, Blood & Bones marks a confident and deeply personal new chapter for Louie Blue.
Grande Mahogany reflects the spirit of musical pioneers, breaking boundaries and conjuring a sound pulsing with the vitality of funk, the grit of alt-rock, and a touch of psychedelia. Born in Finland, the musician absorbed global rhythms early on, and a move to Manchester at the age of 11 deepened the rich, multilayered tapestry of their music, also influenced by the forward-thinking spirit of UK genres like grime. / difficult to define UK producers. Now based back in Helsinki, Grande Mahogany began 2024 by releasing his debut album “As Grande As” via Laundry Music, an incredible first body of work from an artist who embodies ‘DIY’. Grande exhibited the multifaceted nature of his craft, writing and producing almost all of the record by himself, directing music videos and artwork, designing outfits… using any avenue to express his creative vision. The album received critical acclaim not only from music critics but also from internationally respected voices like Anthony Fantano of The Needle Drop (who ranked it in his top 50 albums of 2024) and esteemed music platforms such as Colours, Sleeping on Gems and Line of Best Fit. More recently, the album has received a nomination for the Critics Choice award at the Finnish Grammys. The record was also warmly received on radio stations such as BBC 6 and BBC 1, as well as U.S.-based platforms like KCRW. In the summer of 2024, a busy festival season culminated in a packed performance, closing out the Balloon Stage of Flow Festival. The set was hailed as the standout performance by a Finnish artist at the festival. YleX reported how long queues of curious listeners stretched outside the venue during the show, unable to enter due to the stage reaching capacity. Meanwhile, inside, an electrifying atmosphere prevailed as Grande Mahogany and his band showed why they are an unmissable live experience. You can read more about Grande Mahogany in our spotlight article.
"...a dizzying combination of stream-of-consciousness elements from pop history, reinvented guitar-driven 1970s sounds, crushingly psychedelic funk and the playful upending of sample culture." – Anthony Fantano / The Needle Drop
