At this year's Reeperbahn Festival, Music Finland organises a showcase afternoon with four amazing acts on the bill: Cyan Kicks, Goldielocks, Jesse Markin and Polymoon. The name of the event is "WTF – Welcome to Finland showcase", and it takes place at the Grüner Jäger venue on September 20.

Reeperbahn Festival is the one of the largest showcase and professional music event taking place in Germany. The event gathers pop, rock, indie and electronic music professionals to Hamburg.

On Friday September 20th (between 13–17), Music Finland organises the showcase event "WTF – Welcome to Finland showcase" at Grüner Jäger (Neuer Pferdemarkt 36, Hamburg), where you can discover Finland’s hottest new sounds from psychedelic rock to pop fusion! The WTF showcase concept was first introduced at this year's South by Southwest. At Reeperbahn, the performers will be Cyan Kicks, Goldielocks, Jesse Markin and Polymoon. Scroll down to learn more about the acts!

WTF – Welcome to Finland showcase

WTF is Finland? Perhaps the happiest country in the world—or so they say. Despite the long winters, deep dark forests (read: alcohol), and Santa Claus, Finland has also carved out a unique place in the global music scene. It's a country with the highest number of metal bands per capita, and it’s home to not only some of the world’s finest classical music talents but also incredible pop artists, songwriters, and world-class producers. The WTF Showcase introduces four of Finland’s freshest artists.

Goldielocks is a rising star blending modern pop with retro band vibes. Polymoon offers a psychedelic rock experience with elements of shoegaze and progressive rock. Jesse Markin fuses rap, indie, pop, soul, R&B, progressive rock, and African rhythms into his unique sound. Cyan Kicks, meanwhile, combines heavy music, pop melodies, and electronic elements for a powerful blend.

Cyan Kicks

Cyan Kicks, formed in 2016, captivates global audiences with their explosive live performances and unique dream-rock sound. Lead songwriters Susanna Alexandra and Niila Perkkiö, along with bassist Leevi Erkkilä and drummer Pietari Reijonen, have built a dedicated fanbase through headline tours and major festivals like SXSW and Eurosonic. Their album "I Never Said 4ever" explores personal themes of growth and resilience, embodying the Finnish "Sisu" spirit. Their 2024 UMK entry, "Dancing With Demons," co-written by Dan Lancaster, delves into a darker, unpredictable side of their music.

Read our "What's Cooking" Q&A session with Cyan Kicks' Susanna Alexandra here!

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Goldielocks

Goldielocks is a rising Finnish artist whose music blends retro band sounds with modern indie-pop influences. Her career took off in 2023 with international performances at showcases like Iceland Airwaves and Milano Music Week, and her tracks have gained global recognition on Spotify. Nominated as one of YLE's (Finnish broadcasting company) Breakthrough Artists of the Year, she then performed at major Finnish festivals like Flow and Ruisrock. Goldielocks’ storytelling-driven music creates a cinematic experience, with her debut EP "East to South" and singles like “Live Again” showcasing her artistic ambition. Her second EP is set to release in late 2024.

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Jesse Markin

Jesse Markin is one of Finland's most intriguing artists, blending rap, indie, pop, soul, R&B, progressive rock, and African rhythms. His music explores themes like love, xenophobia, hope, and brotherhood with an honest, personal approach. His career took off with the 2019 album FOLK, earning him multiple awards, followed by NOIR in 2021, which continued his success. International media have also recognized him, and his third album, PUMP, is set for release in September 2024. Born in Liberia, Markin moved to Finland at age six, where he found inspiration in American rap music and began writing songs at 13.

Read our "What's Cooking" Q&A session with Jesse Markin here!

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Polymoon

Polymoon, a rock band from Tampere, Finland, formed in 2018, blends psychedelic rock, progressive rock, and shoegaze. Their debut album Caterpillars of Creation (2020) received critical acclaim. In 2021, they signed with Robotor Records. Polymoon aims to elevate listeners through a mix of euphoria and melancholia. Their second album, Chrysalis, released on February 17, 2023, marks a new phase for the band, breaking old conventions and revealing a more open and exposed sound.

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