Johan Blende is a Swedish producer, songwriter, and DJ renowned for blending modern dance music with retro sounds from the '70s and '80s. Throughout the 2010s, he released records on Belgian label Eskimo Recordings, collaborating with artists like Mattie Safer, Gustaph, Kelli-Leigh, Mickael Karkousse, and Rebecca Scheja. Blende also remixed tracks for Lana Del Rey, Ms. Dynamite, DJ Fresh, Korn, Skrillex, Goose, and Klaxons, and produced for bands such as Fenech Soler and Le Galaxie. After a brief hiatus, he returned to music with releases on Studio Barnhus and Live At Robert Johnson, including the "Kosmos EP" in 2025. ([liveatrobertjohnson.bandcamp.com](https://liveatrobertjohnson.bandcamp.com/album/kosmos-ep?utm_source=openai)) Currently based in Athens, Greece, Blende continues to craft eclectic electronic music while reconnecting with his roots in DJing. ([thedjsessions.podbean.com](https://thedjsessions.podbean.com/e/authenticity-over-algorithms-johan-blende-on-music-tech-taking-back-creativity-%E2%80%93-the-dj-sessions-virtual-sessions-8525/?utm_source=openai))