DIØN, the innovative frontman of Rough Material, continues to make waves in the hard dance scene with his latest release, ‘The Moment That Matters’. Following the success of his Hard Rework of ‘Public Enemies’, DIØN reaffirms his status as one of Hard Dance’s standout talents with this dynamic dancefloor weapon.
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Released on 17th May, ‘The Moment That Matters’ highlights DIØN’s knack for blending nostalgic early rave vibes with contemporary elements while paying homage to Hardcore and giving a subtle nod to Jungle for the lovers of the old school and genre-crossers alike. It even features DIØN’s own vocals, adding another layer of creativity to an already fascinating record.
“‘The Moment That Matters’ is important because it’s my melodic side combined with my love for Hardcore. The track contains my own vocal recordings, and it is a dancefloor crusher at its fullest. This track will give you goosebumps with its raw ecstasy. It will stick in your head days after the festival as I experienced.” – Dion.
In an era where hard dance, especially Hard Techno, is evolving rapidly, DIØN shines as a leading figure. Hailed by global techno tastemakers such as Amelie Lens, Sara Landry, and Fatima Haji, DIØN’s tracks have become fixtures on the world’s most electrifying dance floors.
With ‘The Moment That Matters’, DIØN showcases his melodic finesse, taking listeners on a sonic journey that bridges the past and the present. Each beat pulses with energy, each note reflecting DIØN’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of hard dance music.
Adding to the excitement, DIØN is gearing up for two thrilling collaborations. An eagerly anticipated joint release with HI-LO paves the way for DIØN’s official remix of a Tiesto classic, with information about both releases to be announced soon.
As DIØN continues establishing himself as a force in the hard dance realm, ‘The Moment That Matters’ stands as yet another testament to his skill and creativity.
DIØN’s ‘The Moment That Matters’ is available to download/stream on 17th May 2024 via his Rough Material imprint.
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One of the hottest properties in Hard Dance, DIØN’s career launched in 2020 with the landmark single ‘Public Enemies’ via Autektone. In 2022 he set up his Rough Material imprint, now the only place to find his releases, including the four-track Rough Material EP, the Ketting collab ‘Make My P*ssy Rave’, the 2024 ‘Hard Rework’ of ‘Public Enemies’, and upcoming single ‘Moments That Matter’, each release accompanied by a custom fashion line hand-designed by DIØN. Blending early 90s rave with synths, rough kicks and his signature drum sound, DIØN counts support from Amelie Lens, Fatima Hajji and Sarah Landry, the latter getting in the studio with DIØN, as has Oliver Heldens, and Funk Tribu. On the tour circuit, from his explosive breakout set at VERKNIPT 2021 to his sold-out 2024 Rough Material showcase event at Amsterdam’s Paradis, DIØN has carved a fearsome reputation. A certified Dutch headliner and now increasingly overseas, DIØN’s tour diary is stacked, with an incredible 150+ dates in 2023 alone. With major new music to release and an increasingly global tour diary 2024 will take DIØN from bright young thing to a guaranteed A-lister.
DIØN UPCOMING KEY DATES
8 May – Insane Festival, Marseille, FR
11 May – Bolgia Italie @ Bolgia Discoteca, Osio Sopra, IT
25 May – XXL Malta @ UNO Malta, Attard, MT
2 Jun – Thuishaven 10 uur @ Thuishaven Events, Amsterdam, NL
8 Jun – Verknipt Festival @ Strijkviertel, Utrecht, NL
29 Jun – Wonderland Festival Outdoor @ Strand Noord 1, Den Haag, NL
29 Jun – Ploegendienst Festival @ Ploegendienst festival Galderse meren, Breda, NL
1 & 2 Jul – Verknipt Holiday Festival Croatia
5 Jul – EhrenKlub @ Odonien, Köln, DE
20 Jul – Verknipt Amsterdam Arena @ Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam, NL
27 Jul – Monegros Festival @ Monegros Desert, Fraga, ES
28 Jul – Complex Festival @ Complex Maastricht, Maastricht, NL
31 Aug – Mysteryland @ Stelling, Vijfhuizen, NL
6 Sep – Verknipt Duitsland @ Kesselhaus, Augsburg, DE
7 Sep – Rotterdam Rave Festival, Rotterdam NL
21 Sep – Newrave Festival Solar @ Dunkirk Kursaal, Dunkerque, FR