The only thing better than one sexy DJ is two – and light-eyed twins, even more so. The ridiculously good looking and incredibly talented bronze-skinned duo, O'Halley Brothers, are bringing a taste of Brazil meets Russia to Edmonton.

Fabio and Fabiano Mendes were living in their hometown, in Brazil, before embarking on a musical journey to Moscow where they burn up the gay scene with their house music and charisma.

The World Pride 2014 headliners have been hitting the North American gay scene with their international flavour and are now bringing their beats to Canada, including a stop in Edmonton, on January 31^st at Evolution Wonderlounge.

The pair took some time out of their busy schedule to let us know a little more about them.

GayCalgary: Tell our readers about your upbringing and what led you to the music scene.

Fabio: One of us studied advertising and the other one studied dentistry. Nothing about DJing at all, but our passion for music led us to the music, and the fact we could work together on it made it more exciting. We always wanted to live the music, so we made a choice about it.

GC: You moved from Brazil to Russia a few years ago; what is it like performing in a place known for its anti-gay stance?

Fabiano: Being anti-gay does not mean you can’t get a party there. It’s all about the music and the culture. Actually, I almost never think about the anti-gay stance; this does not affect my work or my life at all.

GC: What is the gay party scene like in Russia, and how does it compare to home?

Fabio: We used to live in Moscow, the biggest city in Russian Federation, so there you have a lot of options when you want to party. If you are gay, I don’t think it is any different. But, of course, the Russian people are calmer than Brazilians. Brazilians are more energetic, more emotive and intense. It is easy to see the difference on the dance floor, but I like both. I already can understand both cultures and people. I made both my home place, so it is always a good time to be DJing there.

GC: What do you enjoy about performing in Canada?

Fabiano: The Canadians are very friendly and polite – what could we enjoy more? The people are happy there. They smile all the time. I think that is the way you can inspire someone. That is what moves me; I like to be connected with people as long as they are happy and easy going. That is what I enjoy about performing there, I feel good and excited.

GC: You have established quite a following in the gay scene and as DJs, but what has been the favourite part of your rise to fame?

Fabio: Our favourite part is being everywhere, visiting places around the world, meeting different people with different culture. Learning everywhere we go. Believe me, this is the best part.

GC: You are close as brothers, but do you guys ever have any arguments?

Fabiano: All of the time. Although we are brothers, we are very different. But we always try understanding each other; otherwise it would be not possible to do all of this together. But now it is much easier to find a common sense between us, when it is about work, but for life we will always keep our arguments. This difference makes us grow and show us that even though we are brothers, we are not the same, and we must respect it.

GC: What are your different personalities like?

Fabio: Analyzing this question now, I see that the one who is quieter and less talkative can be more explosive in some situations, and the other who is more talkative can be more patient and calm.

GC: Tell us something about you brothers that our readers might not know.

Fabiano: Although we are DJs and party all the time – and love it – we also enjoy staying at home at Saturdays!

GC: What surprises you most about fame?

Fabio: As everything is ephemeral, I think is a waste of time just thinking about fame. The most important thing is to focus on your work. Fame is a consequence. I prefer to focus on my work than think about fame. The result of a job well done is more fulfilling than just fame.