Celebrated Netherlands-based producer, composer, and instrumentalist Vincent Rooijers, popularly known as DROELOE, has launched his keenly awaited indie-electronic album titled ‘The Art of Change.’ This release is particularly noteworthy as it marks DROELOE’s debut solo album since he parted ways with his previous artistic collaborator, Hein Hamers. Five singles from this album have already made a splash, garnering over 2.65 million streams since May.
Teaming up with acclaimed artist Funi, the album also presents a visual exploration with fifteen unique 360-degree animated ‘worlds’ complementing each track. DROELOE elucidates, “This album symbolizes ideas pivotal to my evolution. Converting these concepts into songs and symbolic places is an artistic pursuit and my commitment to self-growth.”
Art lovers are in for a treat as ‘The Art of Change’ offers more than just auditory pleasure. The album is available in a deluxe double vinyl format, adorned in yellow and black vinyl within a stylish gatefold jacket. Furthermore, the acoustic journey ‘The Art of Change’ takes listeners on is profoundly personal and transformative. Rooijers uses recorded voice memos as a ‘feedback loop,’ allowing for a poignant dialogue between his past, present, and anticipated future selves. He incorporates fragments from audio tapes and journal entries, creating an evocative soundscape that chronicles his growth over time.
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True to DROELOE’s signature style, ‘The Art of Change’ is an audacious experiment within the indie and electronic genres. It continually seeks fresh perspectives, transcending the known boundaries. Tracks such as ‘Landscape’, ‘Foolish Fish’, ‘Strange Wave’, and ‘Lionheart’ are testament to DROELOE’s ingenious craft, melding diverse elements from pop, future bass, and breakbeat with his emotionally resonant vocals.
Fans have been actively involved in the build-up to this album release, having been invited to partake in a series of activities. They had opportunities to pen down messages to their future selves, access insightful essays by Rooijers that offer a glimpse into the album’s conceptual framework, and indulge in various interactive games, making ‘The Art of Change’ a multi-layered experience.
Building on his previous themes from ‘A Matter of Perspective,’ ‘The Art of Change’ underscores DROELOE’s evolution from an observer to an active participant, guaranteeing it a place among this year’s most riveting album releases.
For those interested in catching DROELOE live, a headlining US tour is set to commence, followed by support for the 2023 San Holo Tour.
US Headlining Tour Dates
22 Sept- Wonder Ballroom, Portland OR
23 Sept- Showbox, Seattle, WA
7 Oct- Ogden, Denver CO
12 Oct- 1015 Folsom, San Francisco CA
14 Oct – Fonda, Los Angeles CA
2023 San Holo Tour Support
15 Oct – Bogart’s, Cincinnati, OH
19 Oct – Agora, Cleveland, OH
21 Oct – Riverworks, Buffalo, NY
22 Oct – Majestic, Detroit, MI
26 Oct – Webster Hall, NYC
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