Jani Matti Juhani (b. 1982) is a Finnish singer-songwriter and music producer whose work drifts between genres — from glam rock to krautrock, from 60s pop to minimalist art music. Since 2004, he has released over a dozen albums, either solo or as the frontman of various bands, first under the pseudonym Jann Wilde and, since 2014, under his given names.

His early career brought national attention through Finland’s Eurovision selection, where Jann Wilde & Rose Avenue placed among the top three in the public vote. Later, he began writing and recording in Finnish, often at home in true DIY fashion. His lyrics explore themes of love, melancholy, political unease, and surreal humor.

Jani Matti Juhani’s recent work includes experimental spoken-word compositions (Harhapyörä, 2024), Elvis covers in Finnish (Jani Matti Juhani laulaa Elvistä suomeksi, Volumes 1–3), and the Britpop-inspired Maailma palaa raiteilleen (2022). His collaborators have included Anna Kuoppamäki, Knipi, Pekka Laine, Henna Emilia Hietamäki, and Ville Leinonen.

Plagued by an ongoing battle with social anxiety, Jani rarely performs live — instead preferring solitude, tape hiss, and the beauty of imperfection. Following his idols — Scott Walker, Brian Wilson, and David Bowie — his songs are diaries, detours, and echoes of a world slightly out of step, or perhaps just tuned to a different frequency.

Education

Bachelor of Culture and Arts (Media and Arts / Interactive Media), 2024.
TAMK – Tampere University of Applied Sciences

In addition to interactive media (UX design, web design), the studies included courses in film production, sound design, music production, and songwriting.

Artistic Work

Recording artist and songwriter since 2006
14 full-length albums (2007–2025) under various names and groups:

• Jann Wilde (2004–2010)
• Jann Wilde & Rose Avenue (2005–2007)
• Jann Wilde & The Neon Comets (2007–2010)
• The Saturnettes (2011–2013)
• Volter (2003–present)
• Jani Matti Juhani / Jani Matti Juhani & Mustat Käärmeet (2014–)

Notable achievements:

• 5th place – Eurovision Finland Pre-Selection Finalist (2007)
  Song: “Rock’n’Roll Dreams” (Top 3 in public vote)
  Song: “Cinnamon”
• 1st place – Okkultismia ja erotiikkaa Songwriting Contest (2016)
• Collabration with ALL-YOUTH project research publication (2020)
  Song: “Laulu kaipuusta”
• 2nd Place – Uusi työväenlaulu Songwriting Contest (2023)
  Song: “Muurahainen”

Other Credits

• Lead vocals – Too Much Love Will Kill You by Negative feat. Dead by Gun & Jann Wilde (2007)
• Lead Vocals –  I Saved the World Today by Various Artists (2008)
• Lead Vocals – Glorious Game by Luxury Toys (2021)
• Producer, musician – Feathers by Johannes Laitila (2010)
• Mixing, recording – Trains by Johannes Laitila (2013)
• Producer – Kaiden levy by Kaide Luukkonen (2014)
• Bass guitar – s/t by Janne Tapio (2015)
• Bass guitar – s/t by Janne Tapion Sisäinen Avaruus (2017)

Journalist Antti Lähde wrote an in-depth article about Jani Matti Juhani’s career for Kulttuuritoimitus (in Finnish)

“Mitä jos rock’n’roll-unelma osoittautuukin painajaiseksi? Kun Jann Wilde kuoli, syntyi Jani Matti Juhani” (March 30, 2020)