Shameless bimbo energy, roaring electric guitars, and honey-sweet vocal melodies — in these times of dark headlines, the world needs the positive energy of Thee Ultra Bimboos more than ever! This all-women four-piece carved their path from the rock’n’roll underground of 1990s Helsinki all the way to stages across Europe, at a time when the scene was heavily male-dominated. They were pioneers, cult favorites, and a live band guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
Formed in the summer of 1994, Thee Ultra Bimboos first captivated audiences on March 15, 1995, at Helsinki’s Semifinal, performing at the 30th birthday party of The Flaming Sideburns guitarist Jukka Suksi. Nothing kicks off a party better than irresistible garage riffs blasted at full volume!
Thee Ultra Bimboos began their recording career with the EP Absolutely Fabulous (1995), which quickly spawned live favorites like “Hypnotized” and “Who Stole My Underwear?”. With their delightfully off-kilter, comic-book-inspired ’60s trash-pop aesthetic, their cult reputation grew when the German label Twang! released the compilation We Can Stop Whenever We Want (1997), featuring their singles and EP tracks. Their albums Supermess (1997), Four Fans Can’t Be Wrong (2000), and Bimboo Wizard (2003) expanded their sound from primitive garage rock into touches of Motown and even country, ultimately creating a universe entirely of their own — the Bimbooverse. This unique sound also caught the attention of Micke Lohse of Sweden’s Atomic Swing, who produced what would become Thee Ultra Bimboos’ final album.
The band made a triumphant comeback at the Jytäkesä Go-Go Festival in Helsinki in the summer of 2025, celebrating their 30th anniversary. In November that same year, the band played a club tour in Finland with The Flaming Sideburns. A rare gem live and a true treat, Thee Ultra Bimboos are set to play a handful of select shows in 2026. When they’re in town, it’s a party you don´t want to miss!
Thee Ultra Bimboos:
Suffeli (Susanna Rapinoja) – voc, gtr
Maria (Maria Laiho) – gtr, voc
Salla (Salla Mattila) – bass, voc
Milla (Milla Palovaara) – drums, voc
