Crashing Down

https://www.encodetalent.com/kevin-de-vries

In the ever-evolving electronic music landscape, Kevin de Vries stands out as a luminary, crafting melodic techno masterpieces that echo through clubs and festivals worldwide. With a unique talent for melding musical intricacies, he has carved out a prominent place in the industry.

Kevin utilises the mesmerising and often transcendent potency of loops to captivate the dance floor. His close affiliation with Afterlife, where he has been a core artist since 2018, has provided a key platform to showcase his creative talent. Since his first release, Kevin has been part of the brand’s story, one which has unfolded to encompass a vast global community and a progressive ethos based on connection. Cuts such as ‘Dance With Me’ and ‘Metro’ have showcased his production abilities and distinctive style.

Kevin’s relationship with the label and event series also inspired the progression of his musical approach. The connection to his audience is the driving force behind his constant evolution. On stage, Kevin is a natural performer, matching the vibrancy of his music with his stage presence. Whether at larger scale productions, or more intimate settings, his aim is to form a symbiotic relationship with the audience - a mutual energy exchange that inspires Kevin, and the dance floor simultaneously.

Elsewhere, Kevin has released with Drumcode, Experts Only and Cocoon. With each release, he injects emotionally charged energy, combined with mesmerising beats and rhythmic arrangements. 

His unique sound has been featured in some of the most notable clubs, including Brooklyn Mirage NYC, Space Miami, and Hï Ibiza, as well as at world renowned festivals like Coachella, EDC Las Vegas, Tomorrowland, Awakenings, and Time Warp.

Kevin’s vision for the future upholds his community focused ethos - to connect with as many people as possible through his music, to keep finding new ways to communicate his message and, ultimately, to stay true to himself.

Techno Melodic is my universe 🎵

New name / New style

Yakoø, originaire du Nord de la France, a commencé sa carrière en explorant des genres comme la house et la deep house, avant de passer à la tech house. Propulsé par des rencontres avec des artistes tels que The Bad’s Brothers, il s’est fait un nom sur la scène avec des sets au Lotus Club et des performances dans des festivals comme le Fuel Injection Festival et la Salitos Beach Party. Aujourd’hui, avec une évolution marquée vers la melodic techno, inspirée par des artistes du label AFTERLIFE, Yakoø continue de captiver son audience grâce à des sets immersifs et émouvants. Ses performances, nourries de son expérience et de ses influences, font de lui un artiste incontournable de la scène électronique, prêt à emmener son public dans des voyages sonores profonds et envoûtants.