DYEN ANNOUNCES ‘HERE WE ARE’ A BRAND-NEW ALBUM, KICKING OFF THE SINGLES RUN WITH ‘VIEZE KICK’
DYEN’s lifework is depicted in his brand-new debut album. A concept that has been years in the making, this August he defines what hard techno is all about…
For DYEN, the journey has always been rooted in music. Starting out on bass guitar, drums, and later piano, he played in several bands during his school years and developed an early addiction for performing live. Growing up in Rotterdam, surrounded by its legendary hardcore and gabber scene, his musical taste naturally gravitated toward the harder styles of techno.
Today, DYEN is one of the most recognised artists to come out of the Netherlands, with a worldwide fanbase. His sound is uncompromising, delivering a high-impact effect on every dancefloor. He brings that same intensity to all his productions, blending old-school elements with a more contemporary edge.
On August 28th, he will release his debut album HERE WE ARE on his vital label RECKLESS—a label that has become synonymous with the most modern and cutting-edge hard techno sounds. The album marks his lifework: a story told across 12 tracks, five of which are collaborations with some of the scene’s hottest artists, including Maddix, Mr Polska, Embers, and Vieze Asbak.
The album presents a much wider spectrum of sounds, from more mainstream influences to industrial, bounce, and hardcore, with all vocals recorded by DYEN himself—making this a deeply personal project. As the scene continues its transition from hard to harder, this album captures that evolution.
With a string of singles to come, the first to drop is VIEZE KICK, out now. Its literal translation means “dirty kick,” and the track does exactly what it says on the tin. A bouncy bassline is driven by hard kicks, contrasted with euphoric yet sharp melodies and an instantly recognisable vocal designed for catchiness. This single marks the beginning of what’s to come from DYEN this year: a killer album with a standout selection of collaborations that truly showcases what his creative mind can achieve.
DYEN’s first album single ‘VIEZE KICK’ will be released on RECKLESS on the 8th May. You can discover more of his music through his Spotify
