"I'm happy to present the talented The Reason Y from Berlin. After his EP on Pan-Pot's label Second State The Reason Y showcases his diversity with straight dark techno but also a warm melodic tune 'Almathea'. On top the man of the moment - Kevin de Vries - made a wonderful remix of Almathea. I hope you love this release as much as I do." (Monika Kruse)

The Reason Y - Amalthea (Kevin De Vries Version)

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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.

I'm born 1984 in East Germany. After the Fall of the Berlin Wall, my Parents moved with me and grow up in Bavaria. My passion for electronic Music began early. On my daily walk to School, Tracks by Faithless - Insomnia, U96 - Das Boot, and The Prodigy - Firestarter played blaringly on my Walkman and Discman. When I was 15, I bzw. We went to the Love Parade for the first time. Of course, there were Consequences ...as if that had bothered us. I, or rather we, grew older and celebrated Techno in Clubs like Ultraschall / Munich, Alcartraz / Landau, Treibhaus / Meilenhofen, Airport / Würzburg, Rakete und Hirsch / Nuremberg, and Ohrakel in Ingolstadt. We celebrate excessive and surreal Partys with Sound from DJs like Sven Väth, Dave Clarke, Jay Denham, Chris Liebing, DJ Rush, DJ Hell, Monika Kruse, Ben Sims, Gary Beck, Richie Hawtin, Mark Reeve, Tapesh, Pig and Dan, Gaiser, Pan Pot,James Ruskin, Karotte, Adam Beyer, Josh Wink, Frank Lorber, Luke Slater, Steve Rachmad, Marco Bailey and many more.... In the early 2000s, I finished my apprenticeship as a Baker and went on a Journey abroad for work. Started with Shanghai, Hurghada, Las Vegas, and London. I've been to many Clubs all over the World, but London, especially at the End of 2000, was an incredible Time of my Life. The Fabric Sound system and weekly Line up from WYS with top Headliners and DJs like Cormac, Peter Pixzel, and Jacob Husley was a Mecca of Techno every Sunday. The years abroad made me who I am today. I saw and learned a lot about different Cultures, People, and the World as it once was. The rest is History...