VE/RA is an emerging talent from the Netherlands. She’s captivating audiences on the dance floor with her electrifying tracks like ‘Mind & Brain,’ ‘Love & Peace,’ and ‘Timeless’. In a remarkably short time, she has delivered unforgettable performances at prestigious events such as Tomorrowland, EDC Mexico, Free Your Mind, Bootshaus, Thuishaven, and WiSH Outdoor. She has shared the stage with acclaimed artists like Reinier Zonneveld, Nina Kraviz, Alignment, I Hate Models, 999999999, and T78. VE/RA has established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the electronic music scene. We’re thrilled to sit down with VE/RA to discuss her highly anticipated new release on Drumcode, ‘Can’t Get Enough’, and to explore her inspiring musical journey thus far. Listen to her new single and let us know what you think.
Can you give us an introduction on how you got into dance music? Did you know from the start you were going to use your own name / did you toy with using an alias of sorts?
The music industry has always been a source of inspiration for me. After graduating from my studies in Food Technology, the Covid pandemic hit. During this period, I had the time to invest in playing and producing music. To get myself into the market during this time, I performed at house parties and hosted livestreams. I experimented with various genres, including tech house (Vera Vera) and hard techno (Technovlinder), but my passion for techno stood out the most. From that moment on, playing and producing techno as VE/RA became my primary focus.
Congratulations on your debut on Drumcode, ‘Can’t Get Enough’. Tell us more about your creative journey on this new single.
Having my first release on Drumcode felt like a dream come true. With my track ‘Can’t Get Enough’, I aimed to define my sound and incorporate everything I love into one track. I combined a catchy vocal with trance-inspired melodies, acid elements, and powerful drums. Interestingly, I produced this track very quickly, everything fell perfectly into place.
You have had a great career so far, and big successes since your 2023 release ‘Love & Peace’. How does this latest single work towards your signature sound?
With ‘Love & Peace’ I believe we created something unique by blending a rap vocal with a techno foundation. I always try to stand out in my productions by experimenting with combinations of catchy vocals, trancey melodies, hard kicks, rolling basslines, and acid elements. At the same time, I aim to maintain my identity as a techno artist, which can be challenging but is also incredibly exciting!
Who are artists on your radar that you’d like to collaborate with?
Too many to mention, haha! But to mention some: Charlotte de Witte, Amelie Lens, Reinier Zonneveld, Adam Beyer, Space 92, Eli Brown, HI-LO, Kiki Solvej and Joyhauser.
I know you have a new single ‘Fusion’ set to be released on Filth On Acid, tell us about it and what else can we expect in 2025?
I’m super happy to be back on the Filth On Acid compilation, especially after contributing my track ‘Timeless’ last year. With ‘Fusion’, I aimed to create a high-energy techno track that combines acid drops with a dreamy break and tension-filled textures. I believe this track offers a truly unique listening experience. I hope listeners can feel its energy, particularly in the atmosphere of a dark techno club. Looking ahead to 2025, I already have a lot of new music lined up on incredible labels! Some major festivals are also on the horizon, but I can’t reveal anything just yet. Stay tuned on my socials to keep up to date!
VE/RA will be ending the year in Rotterdam at the Grotesque Indoor Festival on the 28th of December. Keep up with her 2025 tour dates and more here. We had a great time chatting with VE/RA, stay tuned to EDMTunes as we wrap up the year with all our exciting Year In Tunes features.