OOPUS, TMW Folktronica Showcase

OOPUS is a folktronica fourpiece from a country of wild forests, magical bogs, sea and tech innovation. Its members fuse together thousands of years old Estonian runo songs, analog acid synths, movement triggered lights and visuals electrifying the dance floor like no other. Their powerful genre bending performances induce a ritualistic experience that erases the borders between high and pop culture, ancient and modern - a true to the roots ethno rave.
In 2022 OOPUS released a live audiovisual improvisation album “Inventing Lunar Cycle” and their 2nd studio album “Folk On Acid” in addition to several singles and remixes.
The band's sound has been compared to Acid Arab’s or described as Chemical Brothers-style acid techno with raucously played bagpipes.
Notable live shows include Burning Man (USA), Nordischer Klang (GER), LOFTAS (LTU), Tallinn Music Week (EST), Viljandi Folk (EST) and many more.
OOPUS' members believe that folktronica is the future of both folk and club music. Their mission is to make traditional music relevant for contemporary audiences.
OOPUS is in charge of the Folktronica Showcase production at Tallinn Music Week, and actively curates and develops the genre globally through networks and collaborations.
OOPUS was voted among TOP3 and TOP5 export ready artists at Tallinn Music Week in 2021 and 2022. Mari Meentalo, singer and bagpipe player from OOPUS, is participating in Keychange global network 2022. OOPUS is an active member of Estonia’s music export office Music Estonia. OOPUS was awarded with Raadio 2 special prize at Estonian traditional music awards Etnokulp 2022.
Members:
- Mari Meentalo (Estonian bagpipes, vocals, loopers)
- Johannes Ahun (analog synthesizers, live sound)
- Aleksander Sprohgis (light installations, visuals)
- Raho Aadla (choreography, dance)
Genre: folktronica, electronic, live, folk, crossover, techno, acid, trance, audiovisual
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SELECTION OF PRESS REVIEWS

‘OOPUS’ music is highly addictive and best consumed live.’
- Sound-A-Word, 2022


‘OOPUS knows that good techno sound is raw, exactly like traditional music.’
- Postimees, 2019

‘OOPUS is electrifying the dance floor into an evening of catchy, infectious and habitable grooves.’
- Rhythm Passport, 2020

‘This [is an] unexpected but brilliant combination of the traditional and the modern.’
- Access All Areas, 2020


‘The fun [at Tallinn Music Week 2022] peaks with the hard acid nutjobbery of local loons OOPUS.’
- Mojo, 2022

Important links:
https://www.oopus.ee/
https://linktr.ee/oopusmusic
https://www.instagram.com/oopusofficial/
https://www.facebook.com/oopusmusic/
https://oopus.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/oopusmusic
https://soundcloud.com/oopusmusic

www.oopus.ee
@oopusmusic
@oopusofficial