“The kickoff in Ghent, with Modul’air on August 30th, has to be mentioned here as one of the greatest shows. That feeling we had there cannot be put into words. You had to be there to feel the energy on the dancefloor. The interaction between DYEN and audience was electric during the All- Day-Long show. That moment when everything comes together and clicks, that feeling is the best feeling in the world. With many more shows to come, we are more than excited to see the out- come mid-February next year when we close our first world tour”.
While the highs of the tour have been exhilara- ting, the challenges of bringing the RECKLESS vibe to life in different settings have not been lost on DYEN.
“We think the biggest challenge was coming up with something unique and bringing across the ‘RECKLESS’ vibe as it is now, but in real-life events. We are big fans of 360 stages where the ravers are as close to us as possible, so we can feel them dance and move, and we get the first reaction from the crowd when we play a track. Of course, it’s difficult because that’s not possible everywhere, especially not in places on the other side of the world where we go. But with the REC- KLESS parties as they are now, and the hard, rou- gh branding that RECKLESS represents, people already know what to expect”.
In terms of his own music, DYEN’s upcoming al- bum showcases his evolution as an artist. This project has been a labor of love, years in the ma- king, and it promises to encapsulate his experien- ces and emotions as he navigates the world of hard techno.
“This album has been a long creative process for me. Some tracks on the album I’ve been wor- king on for 2-3 years and am only now releasing. Other tracks I finished within a week and was so happy with that I released them right away. For a long time, I didn’t release much music because everything exploded, and I was so busy traveling, focusing on my sets, and smashing all the venues that I kind of forgot where it all started for me and what my outlet is—making music, of course.
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In recent months, I’ve drawn a lot of inspiration from all the events I’ve played at and from picking up different party cultures and styles, especially from the hard style scene, which is harder than ever and completely in my wheelhouse. I like to think in projects. I released the first RECKLESS EP three years ago, which was more of a melodic EP. The previous project was a Rotterdam EP based on the Rotterdam sound, and this album is DYEN, which stands for blowing you away and tearing up the venue. I try to convey this in my tracks, not just by creating something hard and destructive, but by bringing emotion into my closing, reflecting everything I’ve experienced in recent years. That’s why it’s called ‘Here We Are.’
His summer tour further solidified DYEN’s position within the electronic music community, allowing him to fulfill lifelong dreams by performing at some of the biggest festivals in the world.
“My summer has been incredible so far—like a dream come true from when I was a kid! I made a list of big festivals I always wanted to play, and this year, I actually ticked off a few of them. Glas- tonbury was an unforgettable experience! I grew up watching videos of that festival every year, and being there in person felt surreal. And of course, my double Tomorrowland closing was absolute- ly insane. Just being at Tomorrowland is a dream, but closing both Fridays was something I never thought would happen. On a more personal note, some special moments came from events closer to home. The Ghent All Day Long event, which marked the start of my RECKLESS World Tour, was remarkable. I did a 7-hour set with a 360-de- gree stage during the day. The vibe in that place was indescribable; everyone was feeling the mu- sic. Every move I made elicited a reaction from the crowd, and we just kept pushing harder and har- der. It’s not something that happens every time, but having that connection for 7 hours was truly special”.
As the summer came to a close, DYEN reflected on the meaningful connections forged with his fans.
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