Ursus Factory is a Helsinki-based rock duo formed in 2013 by singer-guitarist Jussi Pelkonen and drummer-singer Aleksi Ripatti. Known for their explosive live shows, the band has been praised as one of Finland’s best live acts, driven by the duo’s seamless connection and raw rock’n’roll energy. Their signature “neo-garage rock” sound fuses raucous riffs with strong melodies and witty, tongue-in-cheek lyrics. Over the years, Ursus Factory has released five albums, sold out venues across Finland and earned multiple Emma Award nominations.
In 2023, the band released their ambitious double album IO and played their biggest headline show to date at Helsinki’s Kaapelitehdas to a sold-out crowd of over 2,000 fans. With their upcoming album Itua out in November, Ursus Factory is set to embark on a major Finnish tour
