{"id":8,"date":"2026-01-30T11:17:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T11:17:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hostikkaofficial.fi\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2026-03-10T08:54:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T08:54:24","slug":"8-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hostikkaofficial.fi\/","title":{"rendered":"Etusivu"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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is a six-piece band from Finland playing new wave instrumental folk music.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The melodies painting the stories play with the beautiful characteristic of Nordic folk music. As a counterweight the comp section roars with abundant rhythms and harmonies daringly taking influences from different genres.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The band was formed in 2023<\/strong>, and in the same year they released their debut single \u201cMahonki\u201d<\/strong>, along with an internationally awarded music video<\/strong> directed by Jori Gr\u00f6nroos<\/strong>. In 2024<\/strong>, HOSTIKKA was selected as a Kaustinen Folk Music Festival Showcase<\/strong> act, and their second single \u201cL\u00e4ht\u00f6laulu\u201d<\/strong> was released in June 2024 \u2014 featuring actor Antti Peltola<\/strong> in the music video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2025<\/strong>, HOSTIKKA released their debut album \u201caikaa\u201d<\/em><\/strong>, bringing together the band\u2019s signature sound: strong collective musicianship, rhythmic energy, and melodic sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HOSTIKKA\u2019s music is composed by double bassist Saija Hostikka<\/strong> and guitarist-producer Jaakko Penttil\u00e4<\/strong>. The band\u2019s unique voice comes from each musician bringing their own story and color into the songs \u2014 and together transforming them into living, breathing, and beautifully expressive instrumental music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HOSTIKKA\u2019s 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 \u2014 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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