From a duo born out of sheer luck at a dark time in Tom Tikka’s life, things could not look sunnier. Tom Tikka and Antti Autio’s unlikely partnership, popularly known as The Impersonators, has welcomed 2021 with their debut full album release, Life of Grant. The Impersonators was a duo …
Read More »Power Pop Duo From Finland Release Rock Opera This Friday
Tom Tikka and Antti Autio will release the Rock Opera concept album, “Life Of Grant” on Friday, March 26th, 2021. “Scarlet Hell’ is an incredibly groovy pop-rock song, with rhythms that can only be described as “suave” (or perhaps sexy?)” – Indie-Music “One of Finland’s finest rock bands” – Camden Monthly Since …
Read More »Finland’s Tom Tikka & The Missing Hubcaps Release Their First EP Of 2021
The singer-songwriter from Finland has released a 6-song collection featuring 3 older songs and 3 newly written ones, including first single, “Jaded Mind.” “Brilliant and Inspired” – Neufutur Magazine “Addictive Hooks…the amount of love that’s gone into these songs is undeniable.” – The Hollywood Digest In a year that saw …
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Finnish Folk Artist Mauri Dark
Mauri Dark is basking in the light right now…His debut solo album, “Dreams Of a Middle Aged Man” has been somewhat of a surprise hit for the Finnish folk singer-songwriter. It spawned a #1 iTunes hit in South Africa, and, as of this writing, 2 of his Spotify tracks have …
Read More »Single Review: Uuchie – “Yummy Yummy (Deluxe Mix)”
Uuchie is a Finnish musician and entrepreneur. Having earned a degree in classical music from Helsinki’s Sibelius-Akatemia, Uuchie currently resides in the United States, where she writes, records, produces and releases music independently. Similarly, her new single, “Yummy Yummy” aims to inspire young women everywhere to own their independence, and …
Read More »Mauri Dark Releases Debut Album
On December 18th, the iTunes Folk Song chart-topper from Finland releases his debut album, along with the 3rd single and lyric video for “Poison Woman.” On December 18th, 2020, Turku-Finland based singer/songwriter and iTunes chart-topper Mauri Dark releases his debut album, “Dreams Of A Middle-Aged Man.” Dark is also releasing “Poison Woman,” …
Read More »Inspired By Lennon And Lost Love: Tom Tikka Releases “Just Like Xmas”
Finnish singer-songwriter Tom Tikka releases “Just Like Xmas (Love Is War.) The Beatlesque harmonies and horns help tell the true story. When one thinks of Scandinavia, images of snow-capped mountains and cold temperatures immediately come to mind…the perfect setting for a Christmas song, right? For Finnish singer-songwriter Tom Tikka, the inspiration …
Read More »Josie Award-Nominated Duo Ride Again With New Single And Video “Rodeo”
Finnish pop rock duo The Impersonators will release “Rodeo” on Friday, October 2nd, 2020. The duo are 2020 Josie Music Awards nominees. It’s been 6 months since the release of Finnish duo The Impersonators’ last single and video for “Cloud Nine.” Since then, lead singer Tom Tikka has found himself leading The …
Read More »Interview: Tom Tikka Of The Impersonators
Tom Tikka is living two lives these days. Three, if you count his personal life. The husband and father of six also fronts the chart-topping band, The Impersonators. When he’s not doing that, he’s also got his own solo project, Tom Tikka & The Missing Hubcaps…another chart-topper. With a couple …
Read More »Single Review: Tom Tikka & The Missing Hubcaps “You Drive Me Insane”
Formerly of the Finnish band Carmen Grey, Tom Tikka is no stranger to accolades. Having signed to Sony/BMG with his previous act, and inking a deal with a German label for his side project The Impersonators, Tikka is reinventing himself and releasing new work under the moniker Tom Tikka & …
Read More »Tom Tikka & The Missing Hubcaps Follow iTunes Chart Success With New Power Pop EP
The prolific Finnish singer-songwriter digs into his vault of songs for “Insane,” a 5 song EP out on July 31st. “irrepressible passion and inspiration” – Vents Magazine “among the most compelling recording acts working in modern music” – IndieShark As a member of Sony/BMG Recording Act, Carmen Gray, and more recently, The …
Read More »Former Sony/BMG Songwriter Turns Family Folklore Into New Project, EP And Video
Finnish singer-songwriter Tom Tikka has released his new EP “Working Class Voodoo” under the name Tom Tikka & The Missing Hubcaps. “Tom Tikka creates waves with his strong writing and valuable rock music in ‘Working Class Voodoo” – Daily Music Roll Finnish singer-songwriter Tom Tikka knows melody and pop sensibilities like many know …
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