The Johnwaynes journey started in 2005. The Portuguese duo, that is strongly connected to electronic music, is made of a diverse blend of styles, a mixture between acid house, full-on orchestra, disco funk, boogie. They running their own booming club night “Estacao Da Luz” near Porto.
After a package of releases on labels like Brique Rouge, Bloop Recordings, Johnwaynes found their way to Compost Black Label. Massive EP ́s like „Muzzle“ feat Hubert Tubbs (Black Label 32), „The Seaside EP“ (Black Label 38) or „Libertango” (Black Label 47) opened doors to further releases on labels like Japanese Mule Musiq, Endless Flight, Groovement or Optimus Discos. Collaborations with lovely Siri Svegler, Yannah, Stee Downes and Lady Bird, helped the Portuguese duo to enrich their journeys of “colors, textures and sensations”. When they play, whether in live or live/dj, they translate everything that’s in their souls, heads and veins, into a vibrant, harmonious and coherent way. Their uplifting sets are a universe of possibilities with constantly exceeding style barriers and an assured catching energy.
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