DYENhas officially announced his debut album, HERE WE ARE, marking a major milestone for one of the Netherlands’ fastest-rising hard techno artists. Set for release on August 28 via his label RECKLESS, the 12-track project arrives after years of development and will feature a range of collaborations across the harder side of electronic music.

Alongside the announcement, DYEN has released the album’s first single, ‘VIEZE KICK,’ kicking off the rollout for what he describes as a deeply personal project.

A Lifelong Connection to Music

Before becoming known for his high-intensity hard techno sound, DYEN‘s musical background began with live instrumentation. Growing up in Rotterdam, he played bass guitar, drums, and piano while performing in bands during his school years. Surrounded by the city’s influential hardcore and gabber culture, his sound eventually evolved toward the harder styles of techno.

Today, DYEN has built an international following through his uncompromising productions and energetic performances, combining old-school hardcore influences with modern hard techno elements.

Inside HERE WE ARE

According to the announcement, HERE WE ARE represents DYEN’s “lifework,” spanning 12 tracks and featuring collaborations with artists including Maddix, Mr Polska, Embers, and Vieze Asbak.

The album is expected to explore a broader range of sounds, moving between industrial hard techno, hardcore, bounce, and more melodic moments. DYEN also revealed that all vocals throughout the project were recorded by himself, adding another personal layer to the release.

The project will arrive through RECKLESS, the label DYEN founded that has become closely associated with modern hard techno and harder underground sounds.

‘VIEZE KICK’ Launches the Album Era

The album’s lead single, ‘VIEZE KICK,’ officially released on May 8. Translating loosely to “dirty kick,” the track leans into hard-hitting percussion, euphoric melodies, and an energetic vocal hook designed for peak-time dancefloors.

The release marks the beginning of a larger singles rollout leading into the full album later this summer.

Listen to DYEN – ‘VIEZE KICK,’ below.