DI-RECT is an alternative rock band from the Netherlands, founded in 1999.
They've played over 2000 shows, recorded 7 studio albums and topped the charts numerous times. With its explosive, energetic live shows and melodic songs, DI-RECT is a highly appreciated act in and outside the Netherlands.
In 2009 Marcel Veenendaal joined the band as the new lead singer. The first single in this new line-up was ‘Times are Changing’, which became the band’s first number 1 hit. A dream start which unleashed a whole new era of creativity. Over the years DIRECT is praised for the capability of frequently reinventing themselves musically, while maintaining a distinctive sound.
In 2015 DI-RECT celebrated their 15 year anniversary with a hometown gig on the beach in The Hague for 12.500 people.
Recently the band released their EP ‘Fired Up’. 4 new tracks on which DI-RECT expresses themselves with a completely new sound. Contagious grooves, hot riffs and a lot of energy. This release sets the tone
Met wat geluk wordt om de tien jaar, een groot zanger ontdekt, Marcel is een parel die je pas om de 30 jaar vind ! De hele band past wonderbaarlijk bij elkaar ! Fantastisch. Toekomst verzekerd ! Nu al legendarisch ! Mag naast "War on Drugs" staan hoor.
Found these guys through their cover of my favorite band The War on Drugs' Red Eyes They are awesome. Far more talented and charismatic than many / most US bands, it's a tragedy that they aren't more well-known over here
Met zulk talent en veelzijdigheid verzameld in ons kleine landje hoeven we toch niet zoveel over de grens te luisteren en te kijken. Wat een talent, wat een vakman/vrouwschap… Ik ben laatst 66 geworden en vierde mijn verjaardag in het ziekenhuis (mild infarcten). Met zo’n muzikale ondersteuning klopt de pomp weer zoals het moet…. Groots!
Helemaal mee eens , met zo'n instrument beheersing heb je 't eigenlijk niet nodig om nog leentje buur te spelen bij Who / Zep / Floyd natuurlijk .. of bedoel je dat niet? Veel beterschap trouwens!
one of the best songs i ever heard produced in the netherlands,hear it in my car,its increadable beauty and powerful,can hear it on n on again,just read its only presented in the nl,how is this possible? its a world song,one of the best i ever heard!!!
