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“Sicky/Sticky” the track features big, bold brass The musician starts 2020 off with two brand new re-
sound, along with soulful vocals and funky guitars, leases, both of which incorporate elements of JANOS’
creates the ultimate groove-fuelled track. ‘Sicky/ new found love for jazz and soul. The infectious
Sticky’ narrates trying to hide from your worries with ‘Sicky/Sticky’ which has been a huge crowd pleaser
drugs and alcohol, while still hoping it’s not too late at live performances for it’s uplifting feel good vibe,
to reach your dreams. is the first track to be recorded with a horn section.
The big, bold brass sound, along with soulful vocals
JANOS have received acclaim from the likes of and funky guitars, creates the ultimate groove-fuelled
Earmilk, Variance Magazine and BBC Introducing to track. ‘Sicky/Sticky’ narrates trying to hide from your
name a few. worries with drugs and alcohol, while still hoping it’s
not too late to reach your dreams.
Swedish born artist JANOS spends his time between
the streets and pubs of Oslo and London. Fusing Then there is ‘Sweet 16’, a vibrant track which de-
beautiful pop melodies, soulful vocals and explosive spite its upbeat dance worthy melodies, was initially
energy, the pop-punk soul artist delivers listeners written from a very sad place. Reminiscent of Bruno
with a fresh, contemporary sound. From fragile, Mars meets The 1975, ‘Sweet 16’ details the journey
heartfelt ballads to funky upbeat anthems, JANOS of growing up and struggling when tough times get
tells a story relating to the highs and lows of our you down. Sonically the song shimmers brightly with
generation. Kygo inspired synths, adding a tropical flavour and
highlighting JANOS’s ability to craft music which
JANOS’ message is one of strength and self-empow- results in an undeniable earworm.
erment. After years of performing with other bands,
the Swedish artist finally took the leap to go it alone, JANOS has been applauded by fans and critics across
setting him free to create the music that is true to the globe, receiving notoriety from prestigious pub-
who he is. With the desire to mix organic sounds lications and renowned radio stations including the
with elements of R&B, pop and rock, JANOS was BBC. 2020 is set to be an exciting year for this artist
able to create an entirely unique sound. Inspired on the rise.
by the likes of Daft Punk, Bruno Mars and An-
derson Paak, JANOS has crafted an infectious and https://www.facebook.com/JanosMusicofficial/
dance-worthy sound, rich with colour and oozing https://twitter.com/JanosBAndersson
with euphoric surges. https://www.instagram.com/janosmusic/

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