Hidria Spacefolk
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Finland
- Born: 1999 in Lohja, Uusimaa, Finland
- Active: 1999 - present
Biography
Hidria Spacefolk is a Finnish instrumental space rock band formed in Lohja in 1999 and calling its music Astro-Beat. Guitarists Mikko Happo and Sami Wirkkala, bassist Kimmo Dammert and drummer Teemu Kilponen build long psychedelic grooves coloured by folk instruments and electronics. From 'Symbiosis' (2002) and 'Balansia' (2004) through 'Astronautica' (2012), the band has sustained a cult international following, with comparisons to *Kingston Wall* and *Ozric Tentacles*.
Genres
Hidria Spacefolk Discography
- HDRSF-1 (2001) - EP - rated 3.6/5
- Symbiosis (2002) - Album - rated 3.61/5
- Balansia (2004) - Album - rated 3.6/5
- Symetria (2007) - Album - rated 3.9/5
- Astronautica (2012) - Album - rated 3.59/5
Members
- Mikko Happo - guitars (1999–Present)
- Sami Wirkkala - guitars (1999–Present)
- Kimmo Dammert - bass (1999–Present)
- Teemu Kilponen - drums (1999–Present)
- Janne Lounatvuori - keyboards (1999–2008)
- Veikko Aallonhuippu - keyboards, synthesizers (2008–Present)
- Olli Kari - percussion, xylosynth, mallets (2010–Present)