Hailing from Estonia, Tartu Popi Ja Roki Instituut make layered and arty yet still propulsively rock-informed pop that touches upon such vintage influences as '60s psych pop and '70s Krautrock. Formed around 2004, the group, whose name translates into English as the Tartu Pop and Rock Institute, is a large ensemble featuring the talents of Pille Vilgota (guitar), Kristiina Reidolf (vocals, keyboards), Kaspar Aus (keyboards), Liina Leemet (vocals), Lauri Randveer (bass), Siim Randveer (guitar), and Lauri Kulpsoo (drums). They recorded several EPs and singles before releasing their full-length debut with Madis's Stamp Collection in 2006. Their sophomore album, Biidermeier-Psühhedeelia, followed on Seksound in 2012. The group also recorded a version sung in English, Biedermeier-Psychedelia, for the U.S. label Minty Fresh, who released it in 2013. In 2015, Tartu Popi Ja Roki Instituut returned with their third full-length album, Marienbad. ~ Matt Collar