DYEN

One of hard techno's most standout and uncompromising artists, DYEN continues to redefine the scene with his raw, high-voltage sound. His sets are designed to shock and destroy, powered by pounding kicks, trance-driven synths, and explosive drops that push crowds into pure chaos. At the hardest edge of the electronic spectrum, DYEN is a driving force behind hard techno’s new era. Since breaking through in 2017, he has mastered the art of intensity while still weaving in narrative and contrast, building relentless journeys that take dancers to the brink and back. On stage, he commands mainstages worldwide, moving seamlessly from 150 bpm to full-throttle mayhem, with his much-loved DYEN edits turning rare classics into modern-day weapons. That same energy defines his productions. With releases such as the hometown-inspired Rotterdam EP and his forthcoming debut album, DYEN mixes the roots of the classic Rotterdam sound with contemporary hard techno, layering emotion and melody into his trademark brutality. The result is a style that’s both devastating and lasting. At the center of it all is RECKLESS, the label he founded in 2021. It has quickly become a benchmark for high-intensity techno, a platform for boundary-pushing talent, and a globally recognised event series with showcases at ADE and beyond. Closely collaborating with peers like Fantasm, Paul Elstak, and Nico Moreno through explosive b2b sets and label releases, DYEN is shaping the future of the harder styles while staying fiercely true to his roots. With his first full-length album on the horizon and a relentless touring schedule, DYEN and RECKLESS stand as undisputed leaders of the modern hard techno movement.