Apteekkari Pre-Xmas: Dog Hustlers & Pihlaja

APTEEKKARI Live: Pre-Xmas Dog Hustlers & Pihlaja, 20 November. Pre-Xmas by Electric Sunsets. Live performances by Dog Hustlers and Pihlaja. Showtime: Dog Hustlers at 22:30 and Pihlaja at 00:30. TICKETS: €15 in advance / €17 at the door. Tickets do not include the cloakroom fee (€3). 18+.

DOG HUSTLERS are an electronic music DJ duo on the rise. Inspired by the latest EDM trends in Europe, the duo consists of Daniel Helenius and Pietu Harvilahti. DOG HUSTLERS are especially known for their bold, danceable reinterpretations of legendary Finnish schlager classics. The result is a collection of ultimate bangers that fill clubs and dance floors throughout Finland. DOG HUSTLERS are sure to get the party started at their shows, which are known for their exceptional energy and unabashed party atmosphere.

Singer-songwriter Pihlaja skillfully and distinctively combines R&B and pop. Her lyrics delve into lived experience, reflecting on sometimes difficult subjects. Pihlaja’s first albums, Kirjoitettu tähtiin (2020) and Paha Barbi (2022), have both gone gold and received Emma Award nominations. As is typical of the artist, the albums explore relationships, gender roles and womanhood.