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TUULIKKI BARTOSIK

Innovative Nordic electroacoustica

BIOGRAPHY

Tuulikki Bartosik, hailing from Sweden and Estonia, is a versatile multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer. Her music has been compared to neoclassical icons like Philip Glass and minimalist artists such as Ólafur Arnalds. She is particularly renowned for her innovative approach to the accordion.

Bartosik's latest album, PLAYSCAPES, created in collaboration with Sander Mölder, has been praised by critics and audiences alike for its groundbreaking compositions, soundscapes, and instrumentation.

“Tuulikki’s signature instrument accordion remains at the centre of things but she has extended its possibilities immensely, while also playing Estonian zither, piano and harmonium and adding ethereally layered vocalizations and field recordings that reflect on echoes from “memory of a memory” ”

— Beehype

Playscapes was shortlisted by Bandcamp and in Songlines Music Awards. Recognized by Swedish music magazine Lira as the folktronica album of the year and Beehype Magazine as one of the best albums in 2023, it also earned a nomination in Swedens Manifestgalan’s experimental music category.

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“Throughout, I’m struck by her huge range of textures and dynamics: Bartosik works like a sculptor, taking her materials back to the studio and listening to and crafting the music. ”

— Fiona Talkington, Songlines

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“The mixing of acoustic folk music with sensitive electronic embellishments is far from obvious. Often, it feels flat and contrived. However, accordionist Tuulikki Bartosik’s latest album is a prime example of how seamlessly two seemingly disparate expressions can blend together into something so natural.”

— Patrik Lindgren, Lira

“The fascinating sonic experience that Tuulikki Bartosik takes you through on this experimental folk pop journey is nothing short of bewitching, a strange mixture and interlude of sounds both traditional and dystopian all at once. It oscillates from robotic to barebones, a confluence that has you perplexed as much as it does grounded and intrigued for more.”

— FindNoEnemy.com

“Bartosik’s beautiful phrasing, accordion, and kantele gracefully cut through the multimedia stream. Movement, interstice, and journey were visible themes of the compositions, intertwining in various directions alongside the music. At times, the sonic landscape evoked memories of Steve Reich’s minimalist masterpiece “Music for 18 Musicians,” while elsewhere, images were guided by the technoprimitivist clang of Kraftwerk’s iconic “Trans-Europe Express.” Nevertheless, a full audience was captivated by the unwavering flow of the uncompromising music.”

— Soundi Magazine

“A musical journey through Europe—that’s what Tuulikki Bartosik & Sander Mölder promise. The Estonian duo, performing on accordion and keyboard, carefully craft sketch-like soundscapes that transform travel impressions from cities like London and Stockholm into music. While visual projections could have completed the experience, their compositions played on the dimly lit stage are vivid enough to inspire daydreams.
The sound is perfectly tuned, ensuring all looped elements connect seamlessly with an attentive audience. Their music draws from traditional tones, particularly evident when the Estonian zither (a string instrument) is played. This adds a layer of mystery and elusiveness. The duo bridges the gap between traditional and modern styles, delivering a highly captivating performance. The journey concludes on an upbeat note, with a rhythm reminiscent of Kraftwerk’s Trans Europa Express.”

— Makeafuzz.com