2manydjs
about the artist
Since 1995, David and Stephen Dewaele have consistently pushed the boundaries of music into new and innovative territory by diversfying into many different guises. They are a band (Soulwax), djs (2manydjs), a record label (DEEWEE), a sound system (Despacio) and even created an app and website (Radio Soulwax).
They are also widely renowned as one of the most innovative remix and producer teams around. Recent credits include Cliché by Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul, Bizcochito by Rosalia, freshly Grammy nominated Too Late Now by Wetleg, I Go by Peggy Gou, Sensitive Child By Oliver Sim, You Make Me Feel (Mighty…
MoreSince 1995, David and Stephen Dewaele have consistently pushed the boundaries of music into new and innovative territory by diversfying into many different guises. They are a band (Soulwax), djs (2manydjs), a record label (DEEWEE), a sound system (Despacio) and even created an app and website (Radio Soulwax).
They are also widely renowned as one of the most innovative remix and producer teams around. Recent credits include Cliché by Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul, Bizcochito by Rosalia, freshly Grammy nominated Too Late Now by Wetleg, I Go by Peggy Gou, Sensitive Child By Oliver Sim, You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) by Sylvester, the Grammy nominated "Work It" by Marie Davidson, Fontaines DC, Diplo, Chet Faker, Roisin Murphy, LA Priest, Robyn, SG Lewis featuring Robyn & Channel Trios, Arcade Fire, The Rolling Stones, Tame Impala, Metronomy, Daft Punk, The Gossip, Hot Chip, MGMT and Warpaint, among many others.
Stephen and David Dewaele are familiar to millions as 2manydjs, a project which undoubtedly moved the needle for modern DJing. Alongside like-minded allies such as Erol Alkan, Tiga and Jacques lu Cont, 2manydjs swept international dancefloors into delirium, gifting a rock 'n roll attitude to club culture.
In 2002, after a string of creative broadcasts on radio while still known primarily as a rock band, they released As Heard on Radio Soulwax Pt.2 [AHORS].
For the first time ever, a two-decade strong collection of their innovative, genre-blurring, and groundbreaking live mixes, many recorded at festival and club performances around the world, including Barcelona's Primavera and revered Ghent nightclub Kompass will be inducted onto global platforms to stream on-demand.
As the Dewaele's continue to push their much-loved, unique musical curiosity deep into cutting-edge electronic music and relentlessly forge new benchmarks, the liberation of electronic music history to DSPs and Apple Music subscribers across the globe is sure to spark a new generation of fans.
In November 2022, AHORS released the deluxe reissue treatment, with Richard Young's iconic original photography restored from the depths of legal trouble (thanks to a certain someone for allowing it.)
Their long-awaited DSPs drop, streaming DJ Mixes and 20th anniversary party in London in February 2023 rubber-stamped over two decades' worth of work. As ever, it's Stephen and David Dewaele connecting the past, present, and future like no-one else; as they say, "doing it the hard way since 2002."
In September 2023, David and Stephen were honoured at AIM Awards with their "Outstanding Contribution to Music" for Soulwax, 2manydjs & DEEWEE.
Soulwax won best remix at the Red Bull Elektropedia Awards for their reinvention of Robyn's "Ever Again" and best producers at the MIA's (Music Industry Awards).
December 2020, Soulwax released 'Empty Dancefloor,' a track originally created as a piece of music to score the AirPods Max product video.
In May 2020, Soulwax released "EMS Synthi 100 — DEEWEE Sessions Vol.1." Outside of Soulwax, the brothers continue to produce an eclectic range of recordings at their DEEWEE studio in Ghent, for artists such as Charlotte Adigery, Laima and James Righton, all released on Soulwax's DEEWEE label.
"Essential" their 2018 album was originally made for BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix. They are the first artist to ever submit an entire hour's worth of original material for the show.
In 2017, after a long hiatus, Soulwax released FROM DEEWEE which was recorded in a single day in their DEEWEE studio. The new band consisted of original band member Stefaan Van Leuven plus 3 drummers, Iggor Cavalera (Sepultura), Victoria Smith and Blake Davies (Turbo Wolf) plus Laima Leyton (Mixhell) on synths and backing vocals. They also won Best Album for "FROM DEEWEE" at the MIA Awards.
In 2005 Soulwax released a remix of one of their own albums: 'Any Minute Now' which became 'Nite Versions' which was recently repressed for the 15th year Anniversary.
In 2011 The Radio Soulwax project was another step into unchartered territory, a 'visual radio station,' the ultimate synthesis of sound and vision, producing 24 one hour mixes with accompanying visuals based on the artwork of the original records used within each mix. The app has had to date over 600k downloads. It then went on to become a globe trotting live event.
In 2013 they created the Despacio soundsystem with James Murphy, a revolutionary sonic dance experience unlike no other. It has been described in the music press as "the greatest sound system ever" as anyone who has witnessed it will confirm and it has already sending ripples through the music industry as a benchmark to strive towards.
With their 2002 2manydjs album 'As Heard on Radio Soulwax Pt 2' they created a new remixing style that set the template for imitators ever since.
In the midst of all this they have toured extensively throughout the globe, both as 2manydjs and Soulwax, much to the delight of their legions of fans.