About

The band was formed in 2023, and in the same year they released their debut single “Mahonki”, along with an internationally awarded music video directed by Jori Grönroos. In 2024, HOSTIKKA was selected as a Kaustinen Folk Music Festival Showcase act, and their second single “Lähtölaulu” was released in June 2024 — featuring actor Antti Peltola in the music video.

In 2025, HOSTIKKA released their debut album “aikaa”, bringing together the band’s signature sound: strong collective musicianship, rhythmic energy, and melodic sensitivity.

HOSTIKKA’s music is composed by double bassist Saija Hostikka and guitarist-producer Jaakko Penttilä. The band’s unique voice comes from each musician bringing their own story and color into the songs — and together transforming them into living, breathing, and beautifully expressive instrumental music.

HOSTIKKA’s compositions are rooted in Finnish traditional dance styles such as quadrille and waltz, yet the songs push tradition purposefully toward something new. You can also hear influences from bluegrass, americana, jazz, and world music — while the overall sound remains distinctly Finnish and uniquely their own. This is music that moves you, makes you dance, and lingers in the body long after the last note.