Lappuliisa
Lappuliisa, real name Andy "Lappis" Väätäinen, is an electronic music producer from Oulu, Finland, and a long-time contributor to the vibrant world of suomisaundi.
Lappuliisa, real name Andy "Lappis" Väätäinen, is an electronic music producer from Oulu, Finland, and a long-time contributor to the vibrant world of suomisaundi.
For over 25 years, he has been crafting a unique sonic blend of freeform, experimental electronic, and quirky Finnish psytrance that defies convention and embraces pure creative chaos.
Although Lappuliisa never took piano lessons as a child—and famously left his only accordion in a sauna over 31 years ago—his musical output is anything but forgotten. His tracks are vivid, bold, and unmistakably his own. His SoundCloud page is filled with original releases, mixes, and live recordings that have gathered thousands of listens from the global underground community.
Lappuliisa is also a key member of the legendary DJ collective Glitterboyz, where he goes by the alias Neurotechnician Lappuliisa. The trio is known for their ultra-rare live appearances—roughly once every five years—making each event a coveted auditory and visual spectacle. Lappuliisa’s precise sound engineering and eccentric energy are central to the Glitterboyz experience.
He’s performed at renowned events like Kosmos Festival, earning praise for his wild, unpredictable sets. He has also been part of the Northern Trancebums project alongside Sumuamuseli and Mayawa, pushing suomisaundi to new heights from the north of Finland.
If you're looking for a true suomisaundi original—part sound wizard, part cultural phenomenon—Lappuliisa is a name to know, and a sound to experience.
