Studio Killers, a virtual electro pop band made up of fictional characters (Cherry, Goldie Foxx, DJ Dyna Mink, and manager Bipolar Bear), first appeared in 2011 with their hit single "Ode to the Bouncer". An eponymous, and so far the band's only, album release saw the light of day in 2013, and the next year, Studio Killers performed their first gigs at Ruisrock and Ilosaarirock festivals, in the form of performers in masks and costumes as well as screen projection. Since 2020, the Studio Killers' 2013 smash "Jenny (I Wanna Ruin Our Friendship)" has pretty much remained a massive TikTok hit, garnering hundreds of millions of plays on Spotify.

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For even most Finns, rapper Käärijä (Jere Pöyhönen) was a total newcomer, when his song "Cha Cha Cha" was chosen to represent Finland at the 2023 Eurovision song contest. Overnight, Käärijä became a local sensation with his hit song, explosive energy and neon green bolero. Musically Käärijä walks on a tightrope between rap metal and eurodance – no wonder that Pöyhönen has described Rammstein as his major influence, and even rocks a Rammstein tattoo across his chest!

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The Finnish trio KAJ consists of Kevin Holmström, Axel Åhman, and Jakob Norrgård. The comedy group was formed in Vörå in 2009 and has been creating music and humor together since then. Over the years, the group has released seven albums, written and performed two musicals, and held an arena show. They have toured Swedish-speaking Finland multiple times, and their unique style of humor has spread throughout the entire country. In 2025, KAJ represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest with the earworm-worthy "Bara Bada Bastu", finishing fourth in the competition with 321 points.

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Goldielocks (Ella Mäntynen) rose to prominence in Finland in 2023 with the singles "Electrifying", "Angeline", and "American Wedding", as well as her debut EP "East to South". Goldielocks promises to take the audience to a "dramatic movie world where the past and the future meet". Her sound combines organic band elements of past decades and today's indie-influenced pop, much recommended to Alma's fans, for example. Goldielocks' prominence rose quickly in 2025, when she took part in the UMK competition with her song "Made Of". The debut album "Two of A Kind" followed later the same year.

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EDM pop producer Alex Stonebay relies on big vocal hooks and infectious dance beats. Stonebay's singles, bound together with AI-generated cover art featuring a mysterious man in a red hoodie, started popping up across streaming platforms around 2024.

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Songwriter and artist Anna Timgren is known for her work with major K-pop acts, including TWICE, aespa, and IVE. Timgren has contributed to songs that have reached global audiences, earning multiple Billboard chart placements and accumulating over 2 billion streams across platforms. In her solo music, Timgren collaborates with Swedish producer Middle Milk. The musical style is folk-influenced and focused on personal storytelling, reflecting her interest in exploring her own artistic perspective after years of writing for others.

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Felin is the project of Finnish songwriter and producer Elin Blom, known for combining music and visual concepts. With a background in touring and writing for artists like Adam Lambert, Icona Pop, and Thundermother, Blom draws inspiration from punk and pop icons such as Blondie. Her music blends catchy melodies with rock energy, and she has performed across Europe, including Rockpalast and festivals like The Great Escape and Way Out West. Based between Finland, Sweden, and Los Angeles, FELIN also uses her work to highlight themes of equality.

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Sunrise Avenue frontman Samu Haber started his solo career straight after coming home from the stadium rockers’ farewell tour with the release of his first Finnish sung album, "Pelastetaan maailma". Haber's major language shift has not prevented him from making new music in English, too: “Me Free My Way” his first solo album in English was released in 2024, followed by several major tours in the GSA area.

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ItsLee (Samuel Lee Rönkä) is an American/Finnish music producer and DJ currently based in Berlin, Germany. After playing guitar in a rock band in his pre-teen years, ItsLee grew an interest in electronic music. He started releasing solo music in 2018 and finally found streaming success with his tropical house covers of Tracy Chapman, Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, and Depeche Mode hits, as well as his original songs like "Could've Been Us" and "In My Dreams". ItsLee also produces music for commercials, having his music in campaigns by Zalando, Samsung, and UN Women.

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Alternative rock foursome Cyan Kicks, formed in 2017 in Helsinki and fronted by singer Susanna Aleksandra, combines electronic sounds and massive pop hooks with a modern hard rock sound. Cyan Kicks' debut album "I Don't Love You" was released in 2019 and was followed by the EP "Not Your Kind" in 2021, the same year that they took part in take part in music contest UMK, competing to represent Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest with "Hurricane". Cyan Kicks' 2nd full-length came out in 2023, and in Jan 2024, the band announced that they will again take part in UMK – this time with "Dancing With Demons".

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Rebecca Annan is an independent artist born and raised in Finland, currently making located in the UK. Her work is a prime example of bedroom production, as she handles all aspects herself: writing, recording, producing, mixing, and mastering. Rebecca Annan's music is a blend of all things pop with an R&B influence. Over the last three years, she has released multiple singles, developing her sound while still staying open to new musical influences.

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Singer-songwriter Mayela's dancehall-influenced urban pop rock conveys a message of empowerment and freedom. The singer, who moved from Venezuela to Helsinki, is boldly feminine, sexy and edgy, but at the same time an approachable person whose lyrics many can relate to. Mayela gracefully crosses cultural boundaries, creating Latin music with nods to hip hop, rock and even punk pop.

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Signed to Universal Music, Eetu Rantakokko started releasing music under his Eben moniker in 2017. After his beginnings in wobbly, and bass-heavy dubstep, Eben's music has moved towards euphoric dance music with big pop hooks and house beats. Besides his solo releases, Eben is known as the other half in the popular EDM duo Yes Yes.

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Despite the band's title, these guys have almost nothing to do with the blonde-mulleted 1980's heartthrob who played James "Sonny" Crockett in Miami Vice. Finland's DJBB is a popular live hip hop quintet with a long history (founded in 1997), wide crossover potential (their musical style ranges from sure-fire rap to pure pop to funk and even 80s soft rock) and a charismatic, fast-tongued MC in Father Metro (a.k.a. Tommy Lindgren, also an important cultural and political figure in Helsinki).

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Producer and songwriter Janji (Jani Oikarinen), born in 1993 in Helsinki, scored a massive streaming hit with his EDM pop anthem "Heroes Tonight" in 2015, which featured Swedish singer Johnning. The song has over 40 million streams on Spotify since it has been playlisted in numerous gaming playlists. In the past couple of years, Janji has released nearly a dozen singles as an independent artist on his own label.

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Misha is a beatmaker and producer with a strong musical background in melodic soul-based hip-hop. Misha was born in Moscow, Russia, but moved to his current home town Helsinki as a child. He first found success rapping in Finnish under the artist name Haamu, releasing his rap debut in 2006, but soon started also producing beats. Misha has put out his modern r&b-leaning tracks on labels such as Chillhop, Sundae Sauce, and Melting Pot, but mainly releases independently on his own label.

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DeejaVu alias Leevi Lehtisyrjä is a young producer and DJ from Lappeenranta, Finland. Deejavu produces electronic dance music and has been active since 2018. The extremely prolific music producer released his first single "Bouncin’ Bitches" in 2019, which has been since followed by dozens more singles. Meanwhile, his early, bass-heavy sound has made room for pop vocal hooks and more traditional song structures.

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Singer, songwriter and artist Janely brings back the Y2K flavor with her big pop songs that nod to the time when Britney Spears, P!nk, Shakira, Christina Aguilera, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry were everywhere – even if that means doing covers of "Get the Party Started". Janely started releasing singles in 2020, and in 2023 she came out with tracks such as "Crown", "Flavor You Like" and "I Won't".

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Panamanian-born Astrid Nicole has been a resident in Finland since 2018, where she has gained a following based on her successful appearances in local television shows The Voice and All together Now, along with her covers of iconic hits such as “Moving On Up”, “How Will I Know” and “I’m Coming Out”. With her musical collaborations with international DJ's, Astrid Nicole’s fanbase expanded to other countries in Europe. Her vocal versatility, along with her native Spanish skills allow Astrid Nicole to fuse her pop sound with genres such as latin pop, r&b and dance music.

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Neea River is an accomplished songwriter in her home country, whose tunes draw their influence unashamedly from the "golden era of big pop" – 2000s and 2010s – and artists such as Katy Perry, Lady Gaga or Ellie Goulding. This means that the tempos and energy is high and Neea's soprano vocal hooks and synths are big – just like in the good old days. For further visibility, Neea River entered UMK 2025 – a.k.a. the Finnish Eurovision semi-finals – with her song "Nightmares" in January 2025. With a good amount of TikTok fame helping her out, this river may just be flowing into big oceans.

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Singer-songwriter Joel Sundkvist started releasing his music independently in 2021, slowly building a fanbase single by single. His music is contemporary, melodic, and acoustic-based pop music, not much unlike Shawn Mendes, Ed Sheeran, or Charlie Puth. Sundkvist's 2024 singles were collected to the EP "Carry Me Home" in September.

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King Yanz is a Finnish-born Congolese artist shaped by the UK rap scene. His music blends elements of old-school hip-hop, drill, grime, and conscious rap, reflecting his diverse background. Known for honest lyrics and emotional depth, Yanz explores personal experiences through his work. He often performs with a live band, bringing added energy to his shows. With a focus on authenticity, his music offers a form of self-expression that crosses cultural boundaries.

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Independent rapper Nick-E Maggz has been making waves in his current home country Finland since he started releasing music in 2016, hopping on tracks and remixes by many local major artists. After two ep's and more than two dozen singles, in 2020 Nick-E Maggz released the catchy club anthem "Fatty" his biggest solo hit thus far. In 2021 he released a full-length album called "5IVE 2O 9INE".

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R&b singer and songwriter Verahmaria (Verah Mariah Forsberg, formerly Verah M) first appeared in the Finnish scene around 2019, when she started releasing independent tracks and took part in Music Finland's export artist accelerator program. Her major debut, the single "She Ain't Me" was released in October 2022 by Sony/Fountain Productions. Her producers include heavy hitters from the Fountain Productions team: MD$, Fractious Frank, and Ruuben.

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Devinity is a production project by Joel Pirinen. Under the name Devinity, Pirinen makes electronic dance music with plenty of pop hooks and foot stomping beats. He released his debut single “Crystals” in 2016 and has since followed it with dozens more! Devinity has worked with multiple vocalists and other collaborators including Panamanian singer Astrid Nicole and many others.

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Singer, songwriter, and producer Lia Kin emerged in the Finnish music scene with her electro pop debut single "Play" in 2025. Lia Kin is signed to Christel and Jori Roosberg's record label 11 Ones.

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Konna (Roope Halonen) relies on a tried and tested style: hooky and anthemic pop songs with light EDM beats and an escapistic atmosphere. This formula has proved successful for Konna since his first releases in 2021. Often working with fellow Finns such as Danel and Kaita, Konna keeps releasing new music on a monthly basis.

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After two decades of experience in the music industry and after 14 years as guitarist of Sunrise Avenue, Riku Rajamaa started his solo career in 2021. With a multi-instrumentalist background, Rajamaa’s music creates a vast sonic landscape.

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Young producer Kuokka popped up in the Finnish EDM scene in 2022 with a continuous string of singles, released both independently and on various dance labels. Kuokka's sound varies from energetic pop house tracks to catchy EDM tunes with big emphasis on vocal melodies.

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