The Art of Change
Studio album by
Droeloe
ReleasedSeptember 15, 2023 (2023-09-15)
Length47:38
ProducerVincent Rooijers
Droeloe chronology
A Promise Is Made
(2019)		 The Art of Change
(2023)

The Art of Change is an studio album by Dutch musical project Droeloe, released on September 15, 2023.

Background and composition

Droeloe was a duo formed by Vincent Rooijers and Hein Hamers. On October 21, 2020, Hamers announced his departure from the project.[1] Rooijers said that, since then, he felt like he became a different artist, "not so much in a musical or creative way, but more so in a holistic sense of who I am as a person and what it means to push a project like this forward". He said this process was a big inspiration for The Art of Change.[2]

The album contains voice memos from young, old, and AI-generated voice actors. Rooijers said that these messages were inspired by the idea that "[e]ngaging in a continuous conversation with myself makes it easier to gain control over the direction I grow in as an individual."[2] Each track was accompanied by 360-degree videos, which were done in collaboration with the artist Funi. Rooijers referred to the videos as "homes" for the songs and explained: "The songs are inspired by ideas I want to emphasize within myself and by attaching the songs to the homes I can revisit them more easily."[2]

Promotion and release

On May 19, 2023, the first single, "Feeble Games", was released, followed by the announcement of an American tour.[3] On June 17, the album was officially announced along with the release of the second single, "Landscape", featuring Banji.[4] It was followed by a live video on June 30.[5] On July 4, a third single was released, "Decision",[6] followed by the fourth single, "Downside Up", featuring Transviolet on August 11.[7] A fifth single, "Foolish Fish", was released on September 8. Before the album's release, Droeloe announced a first listen experience on Bandcamp days prior.[8] The album was released on the 15th.[2]

Reception

Konstantinos Karakolis of EDM.com praised The Art of Change's sound and visuals, saying that it "makes for a reflective adventure through time and space", and that it is "as impressive musically as it is visually, driven by frenetic percussion, vibrant sound design and unpredictable drums all throughout".[9]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Vincent Rooijers, except where noted.

  1. "Spark" – 1:12
  2. "Foolish Fish" (Rooijers, Morris Brandt) – 2:41
  3. "Strange Wave" – 3:54
  4. "Landscape" (Rooijers, Twan de Roo, Jasper Meurs, Gilles van Wees, Rutger van Woudenberg) – 2:41
  5. "Mundane Av." – 3:38
  6. "Kicking Gates" – 2:04
  7. "A Current, A Void" – 3:42
  8. "Feeble Games" – 3:02
  9. "Lion Heart" (Rooijers, Lisa van Nes) – 2:44
  10. "Hermit" (Rooijers, Emilia Ali) – 3:58
  11. "The Wheel" – 1:12
  12. "Decision" – 4:23
  13. "Downside Up" (Rooijers, Sarah McTaggart) – 3:36
  14. "Terminal Velocity" – 3:42
  15. "Counting Ten" – 5:09

References

  1. ↑ Sunkel, Cameron. "Electronic Duo DROELOE Announce Split After Five Years". Edm.com - the Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists. Retrieved 2020-10-24.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "INTERVIEW | DROELOE Speaks On New Album 'The Art Of Change,' His Own Personal & Musical Growth, & More". This Song Is Sick. 2023-09-15. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
  3. ↑ "DROELOE Kickstarts a New Chapter With Lively Solo Single, "Feeble Games"". EDM.com. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
  4. ↑ "DROELOE Releases Exquisite Tune "Landscape" with Banji, Announces New Album". This Song Is Sick. 2023-06-17. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
  5. ↑ Mac, Petey (2023-06-30). "DROELOE Releases Fantastic Live Video To Hit Single "Landscape" With Banji". Your EDM. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
  6. ↑ Mac, Petey (2023-07-14). "DROELOE Shares Compelling New Single "Decision" Off Forthcoming Album". Your EDM. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
  7. ↑ Ng, Kevin (2023-08-11). "DROELOE Releases Enchanting Single 'Downside Up' Feat. Transviolet". EDMTunes. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
  8. ↑ Mac, Petey (2023-09-08). "DROELOE Unveils Surprise Single + Exclusive First Listen To Upcoming Album via Bancamp". Your EDM. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
  9. ↑ "DROELOE Embraces Personal Growth In Adventurous Album, "The Art of Change"". EDM.com. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
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