TOM TIKKA & THE MISSING HUBCAPS – Rock Era Magazine https://rockeramagazine.com The Risa of a New Era! Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:00:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 The Day I Found You by Tom Tikka & the Missing Hubcaps https://rockeramagazine.com/tom-tikka-the-day-i-found-you/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:00:19 +0000 https://rockeramagazine.com/?p=44152

Have thoughts of your lost love been on your mind? Tom Tikka & the Missing Hubcaps are back with their newest single, “The Day I Found You.” Let’s explore this further below.

Tom Tikka is an artist we love to feature in Rock Era Magazine. We always look forward to exploring his latest work and sharing our thoughts. His most recent single and music video, “The Day I Found You,” is sure to captivate your attention with its vibrant grooves. You’ll appreciate his emotive and powerful vocal delivery. As noted in his press kit, the track draws inspiration from Paul McCartney’s iconic basslines, and you can definitely sense this influence. The song exudes amazing vibes from the golden era, while also incorporating a fresh, modern twist.

“The Day I Found You” is one of my better ones, I think. It has a great groove and so much energy. I love the bass. It’s the instrumental hero of the song, inspired by Paul McCartney’s basslines. It’s catchy and it was a lot of fun to record. Also, we had a blast filming the music video for the track in London. That’s it for now. I’m sitting at Amsterdam airport writing these notes, on my way to Florence to work on some new material, and it’s time to board yet another plane. These are once again very exciting times. Can’t wait for you to hear the track.” – Tom Tikka explained.

Tom Tikka, a former songwriter for Sony/BMG and WATANABE, is recognized for crafting some of the most melodic and beautifully composed tunes alongside his bandmates, the Missing Hubcap. “The Day I Found You,” from his forthcoming album “Room Full of Strangers,” is sure to have you singing along with its delightful and catchy riffs.

The music video is truly remarkable. I appreciate its simplicity, as it conveys the essence of the song beautifully. Additionally, I have always admired Tom Tikka‘s expertise; he has a talent for selecting and positioning each element perfectly. Once again, he collaborated with his producer, Janne Saksa. I believe this offers an important lesson for newcomers: choosing the right record producer who understands your strengths and knows how to maximize your musical potential is crucial. I have no critiques to share; now, it’s time to enjoy the video below, and be sure not to miss the solo! Cheers!

]]> Something New by Tom Tikka & The Missing Hubcaps https://rockeramagazine.com/something-new-by-tom-tikka-the-missing-hubcaps/ Sun, 25 Jun 2023 17:45:50 +0000 https://www.rockeramagazine.com/?p=34016 ‘Something New’ is the latest release from Finland’s most unassuming rock star Tom Tikka. Accompanied by his band The Missing Hubcaps, Tom Tikka’s latest is a slow, steady burning pop rock stunner.

Based in Helsinki, Finland, Tom Tikka might look like a late bloomer, having only jumped onto the scene in 2020, but it is worthy to know that he been a part of the Sony-signed band Carmen Gray, and the FBP-signed one The Impersonators. Since Tikka has gone solo, he has released 2 studio albums, with each containing smashing, internationally charting songs like ‘This Is My Happy Face’, and the #2 hit ‘I’m Done With Blues’, so it is clear to see that Tikka knows how to write a chart-topping single. 

But he seems to have outdone himself with ‘Something New’, with the song internationally charting even before its official release. This bonafide single now sits at #4 on the UK TOP 100 Rock Singles Chart. The song is a gorgeously written and recorded pop rock ballad that moves through its multiple sections with grace and fluidity. Tom’s warm and soothing voice is charismatic and his soulful delivery of the song’s challenging lines is an indication of a truly capable singer. The song’s infused cinematic and operatic moments only manage to add so much to its pop grandeur, with sudden staccato string stabs, sonic shifts to include a sizeable choir, and his own abrupt climbs to the heights of his falsetto, next to his healthy vocal belt outs.

It is not a surprise that Tom Tikka’s ‘Something New’ has become a chart topper. The man knows how to write a catchy piece of music that immediately grabs the attention, as well as being musically weighted and intricate. A showstopping piece of modern-sounding pop.

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