Romanian artist Gojnea76 is carving out a space that’s distinctly his own. With a deep connection to analog textures and emotional resonance, his work blends intuition with precision—balancing minimal house grooves with reflective moments shaped by lived experience.
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Fresh off a US tour and the release of his latest single ‘Tornada’, Gojnea76 is also developing his label and party concept, FUEL (Future Electronics), as both a sonic platform and a community hub. Driven by a DIY ethos and a commitment to authenticity, his approach is less about spectacle and more about connection.
In this conversation, Gojnea76 opens up about the story behind ‘Tornada’, the influence of American dancefloors, and his vision for FUEL as a new kind of artistic space.
EG: Hi, Florin! Welcome to EG. It’s a pleasure to have you here with us. How have you been? Where are you right now?
Gojnea76: Hello. Thanks for having me. Everything’s fine, lots of work in the process. Just got home last night after a two-week tour in the US, pretty jetlagged.
EG: First of all, thank you for your recent contribution to your EG Podcast Series. Tell us, what can fans of the series expect to find on this mix? How do you usually go about planning recorded sets? Is there a concept or thread?
Gojnea76: My pleasure. I rarely do this kind of thing. I don’t usually record podcasts—most of the sets I share are from parties. So this felt fresh and a bit more personal. I didn’t plan it too much, just hit record and went with what felt good in the moment. The energy leans more towards a daytime flow rather than something built for the dancefloor.
EG: Now, congratulations on the recent drop of your latest single, ‘Tornada’! You must be amped to have this one out. What has the initial reception been like so far?
Gojnea76: Thank you. I never really planned to drop ‘Tornada’ even though every time I played it in my sets, the feedback was amazing. But during the last edition of Sunwaves Festival in Romania, I realized only at the very end that this was actually my final track there. The moment wasn’t prepared or anything, but I knew that break always hit me emotionally every time I heard it, and there you go—the rest turned into a moment I’ll never forget. It was so beautiful I didn’t want to keep it just for myself, so I released it the next day so people could relive that feeling.
EG: So, what’s ‘Tornada’ all about? What was the creative process for this one like?
Gojnea76: I actually have a video from the studio, from last summer, when I made the track. That main synth comes from the Waldorf Q, and the melody is written in a minor pentatonic scale. The rhythm had something hidden in it from the start. It moved me every time I played those notes while digging through the Waldorf Q’s sound bank. If only I had known it would become my last track at Sunwaves one year later.
“It’s not always comfortable to work for years to find your place and then have to reinvent yourself again, but I see it as a challenge and accept it as part of the creative process”
EG: By the way, you’re in the midst of your US tour. How are things going? On a personal level, what would you like to take away from this experience?
Gojnea76: Just got back, but I really love what’s happening in the US. The dynamic of the parties and the overall vibe feel different from Europe, and I think that’s the beauty of it. I go twice a year, and every time I’m back, I see how the community grows. It’s amazing to witness that, and it’s really special to see people there knowing my tracks, wearing my merch, and most of all, going crazy on the dancefloor to my music. Every time I return home, I feel like working more, but more efficiently. The US teaches you how to make complicated things feel simple.
EG: And now you are behind FUEL. Can you explain to our readers what FUEL is and its purpose?
Gojnea76: FUEL stands for Future Electronics, which is my label. This party series called FUEL came out of a need to express myself more freely through my work. I feel like every artist has a lot to say, but the platforms are often limited. FUEL gives me the space to be even more direct with my music and with the way I want a party to unfold.
EG: What are your plans for FUEL? Where do you envision FUEL in the next couple of years?
Gojnea76: I want to work with artists who share the same vision of the dancefloor. The goal is to make it feel like someone’s birthday party, whether it’s daytime or nighttime—that part doesn’t matter as much. It’s all about the direction and the vibe. I’ve already shared my plans for 2025 with my community, but for 2026 and 2027, I’ll keep my mouth shut.
EG: Discussing a broader picture… what do you see as the biggest challenge for artists in the near future?
Gojnea76: Some artists see difficulties where others find advantages. It’s hard to pinpoint a single big challenge, but I strongly feel that it all comes down to perception and constant adaptation. The world moves fast, or at least that’s how it feels. It’s not always comfortable to work for years to find your place and then have to reinvent yourself again, but I see it as a challenge and accept it as part of the creative process. I feel like the very meaning of creation is also shifting.
“It all comes down to perception and constant adaptation”
EG: Looking forward, what can we expect from Gojnea76? Where can your fans catch you next? What are your next scheduled shows?
Gojnea76: FUEL showcases!
EG: Thank you so much for your time, Florin! We wish you all the best in the future. Take care!
Gojnea76: Thank you as well for this interview.
Gojnea76’s ‘Tornada’ is out now on DistroKid. Stream and download here.
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