Riot-pop artist Elsi Sloan is a concerned citizen and the embodiment of queer joy, capturing life and euphoria at the tipping point of crises through her music.

Sloan’s music exudes freedom, a communal lifestyle and the sacred power of being a lesbian. It creates a space for both sensitivity and insightful observations about the world.

“I make music because I want to understand myself and where I want to be in this world – writing it down as a song is the most holistic way to deal with this,” says Sloan.

As a performer, Sloan’s intense presence and stripped-down honesty are captivating.

“On stage, I want to create moments that make the listener think about their lives and their connections with people from a new perspective. What we can achieve together!”, wonders Sloan, who is also known as an actress.

Year 2026 is the artist’s 10th anniversary: ​​Sloan performed her first gigs at the age of 16, after realizing that instead of dreaming of becoming a singer-songwriter, she could start making her dream come true. Sloan released her debut album, Pakko muuttua, in 2023. She composed her first song, Etanan aamujumppa, for her acrobatics performance at the age of 7.

“I don’t know how I would have survived or what kind of person I would have become if I hadn’t been able to channel my emotions through music and dance from a young age,” says Sloan.

“Thank you, and once again, thank you. The best ever.”

“The multitasking on drums and keyboards just leaves you staring in awe with your mouth open, because no one can fail to appreciate that kind of skill. Absolutely amazing music and performance from the whole group, all around!”

“Today is the day I saw a gig where there wasn’t a single dull moment, and I’d want to see it again right after it ended.”

“It was absolutely insane. That kind of intensity is rare.”