Antti Paalanen is a Finnish musician and accordionist known for his work in contemporary folk and experimental music. Active from the early 2000s, he blends traditional Finnish and Nordic folk melodies with modern arrangements, incorporating acoustic accordion alongside electronic textures and loose improvisation. Paalanen's music is characterized by melodic inventiveness, rhythmic variety, and a willingness to reinterpret folk material within a chamber-like, often minimalist framework. He has performed solo and with ensembles, contributing to Finland’s contemporary folk and new acoustic scenes.