Antti Paalanen

The Finnish accordion virtuoso Antti Paalanen pushes boundaries – both musically and physically. With an intense stage presence and a sound that fuses electronic dance music, heavy folk, and Siberian throat singing, he has established himself as one of the most innovative artists in the Nordic region.

Rooted in Finnish folk traditions but with his eyes firmly set on the future, Paalanen transforms the accordion into a raw, uncompromising rhythm machine – a living beast that breathes, stomps, growls, and dances. His distinctive sound has brought him to stages all over the world, from Europe and North America to Russia, China, and Japan.

Through albums like Äärelä, Breathbox, Meluta, and Rujo, he has developed a unique sonic universe where minimalism meets techno, and tradition merges seamlessly with the modern and the brutal. Meluta was nominated for the Nordic Council Music Prize in 2016 – a clear testament to his artistic impact.

Live, Antti Paalanen is a force of nature. He growls like a Finnish death metal singer, dances with his instrument as if it were a living creature – and invites the audience into a sonic landscape that feels both ancient and futuristic at once.

This is a concert experience for those who dare to venture beyond the familiar. A night where you might not know whether to dance, scream – or simply let yourself be swept away.

November 20 at Cosmopolite Scene

Website: https://www.anttipaalanen.com/