Artist
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. 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, with poet Keijo Ågren), Elvis covers in Finnish (Jani Matti Juhani laulaa Elvistä suomeksi, Volumes 1–3), and the Britpop-inspired Maailma palaa raiteilleen (2022).
Over the years, he has collaborated with a diverse range of artists, including Anna Kuoppamäki, Knipi, Pekka Laine, Henna Emilia Hietamäki, and Ville Leinonen.
Jani Matti Juhani as Jann Wilde in 2008. Neon City Rockers music video shooting. Photo by Mauri Pennanen.
CV
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, 2025-present)
The Saturnettes (2011–2013)
Volter (2003–present)
Jani Matti Juhani (2014–present)
Notable achievements as a songwriter/performer
“Rock’n’Roll Dreams / Cinnamon”
Eurovision Finland Pre-Selection (2007)
Role: Performer, songwriter
“Rakkautta kuoleman kanssa”
Okkultismia ja erotiikkaa Songwriting Contest (2016)
1st place
Role: Performer, songwriter, producer
“Laulu kaipuusta”
Collabration with ALL-YOUTH project research publication (2020)
Role: Performer, songwriter, producer
“Muurahainen”
Uusi työväenlaulu Songwriting Contest (2023)
2nd place
Role: Performer, songwriter, producer
Other credits / collabrations
“Too Much Love Will Kill You”
by Negative feat. Dead by Gun & Jann Wilde (2007)
Role: Lead vocals
“I Saved the World Today”
by Various Artists (2008)
Role: Vocals
“Glorious Game”
by Luxury Toys (2021)
Role: Lead vocals
“Feathers”
by Johannes Laitila (2010)
Role: Producer, musician
“Trains”
by Johannes Laitila (2013)
Role: Mixing, recording
“Kaiden levy”
by Kaide Luukkonen (2014)
Role: Producer
“Janne Tapio”
by Janne Tapio (2015)
Role: Bass guitar
“Janne Tapion Sisäinen Avaruus”
by Janne Tapion Sisäinen Avaruus (2017)
Role: Bass guitar