Who is Audiotricz? Audiotricz Songs, Music, Discography & Artists Like Audiotricz
Audiotricz are a Dutch hardstyle duo consisting of Kenneth Kroes and Leon Benschop, based out of Nunspeet, Netherlands. Known for driving melodic hardstyle and hard dance productions, they have built a loyal fanbase across Europe and beyond over more than a decade of relentless output. 4D4M has been spinning hardstyle in sets for years, and Audiotricz keep showing up on the playlist. Separately, Adam has covered a lot of the hard dance space, and these guys remain a go-to.
Who Is Audiotricz?
Audiotricz, pronounced “audio tricks,” are Kenneth Kroes and Leon Benschop, two Dutch producers and DJs who have been hammering out hardstyle since the early 2010s. They hail from Nunspeet, a small city in the Gelderland province of the Netherlands, which is basically the epicenter of hard dance culture. Being Dutch in this genre isn’t just a coincidence, it’s practically a prerequisite.
The duo came up through the Q-dance circuit, one of the most prestigious networks in the hardstyle world, building a reputation for technically tight sets and emotionally loaded productions. They found their footing in melodic hardstyle, a subgenre that blends the genre’s signature hard kicks with uplifting chord progressions, euphoric vocals, and cinematic scale. Their sound pulls in listeners who might not identify as hardstyle heads but can’t deny the energy these tracks carry.
Over the years they’ve collaborated with some serious names including Atmozfears, Brennan Heart, Ecstatic, LNY TNZ, and even snagged remix duties for Dimitri Vegas and Steve Aoki. That kind of co-sign in the hard dance world means something. It signals that labels and artists trust Audiotricz to take a track and make it hit harder while keeping it radio-adjacent.
Audiotricz’s Sound Explained
Melodic hardstyle is the core of what Audiotricz do. Their productions use massive, distorted kicks at 150-160 BPM, which is standard for the genre, but the melodic architecture they build on top is what sets them apart. The chords are lush and cinematic, and the leads carry an emotional weight that feels closer to euphoric trance than raw hard dance.
Vocals are central to their approach. Tracks like “Wildest Dreams” with Ecstatic and MERYLL show how they use voice as the emotional centerpiece of a production, with the vocalist carrying the melodic story while the kicks handle the physical impact. Production-wise, they lean into high production value, with clean mixes and wide-stereo synth arrangements built for festival PA systems.
Top Tracks by Audiotricz
World Is Mine (feat. Villain)
This track is a big statement. The lead melody is immediately catchy and the kick pattern is punchy enough to work in any hard dance set. Villain brings an edgy energy to the vocal delivery that keeps the track from feeling too polished. A festival cut through and through.
Reawakening with Atmozfears (Radio Edit)
Atmozfears and Audiotricz are a natural fit, both leaning into the emotional melodic side of hardstyle. Reawakening lives up to its title with a production that feels like a second wind mid-set. The Radio Edit keeps things tight while preserving the main drop’s impact.
What About Us (with Atmozfears)
Another collaboration with Atmozfears, and it shows how well these two acts mesh. The track is longer and more developed than a typical radio edit, giving both the drop and the breakdown room to breathe. One of the more emotionally resonant tracks in their catalog.
Wildest Dreams (with Ecstatic & MERYLL)
MERYLL’s vocals push this one into euphoric territory immediately. The production layers are thick and the drop lands hard after a clean buildup. This is the kind of track that works at 2am when the crowd needs a moment that feels bigger than everything else.
Coming Home (with Brennan Heart & CHRISTON)
Brennan Heart is one of the legends of this genre, so having him on a track is already a statement. CHRISTON’s vocals tie everything together. Coming Home has that classic euphoric hardstyle feeling of the genre at its best, nostalgic and forward-moving at the same time.
Inception (Edit)
A solo cut that shows what Audiotricz sound like without a collaborator as the focal point. Inception is driven by an instrumental melody that’s cinematic and slightly darker than their usual palette, giving it a unique texture in the catalog.
Why 4D4M Vibes With Audiotricz
Hardstyle doesn’t get enough credit in the broader EDM conversation, and Audiotricz are one of the reasons that bothers me. These are high-craft productions from a duo that has been putting in the work for over a decade. The melodic side of what they do is legitimately moving, and the technical execution of their kicks and arrangement is top-tier.
What pulls me toward their catalog specifically is how well they handle collaboration. A lot of producers in any genre struggle to make joint projects feel cohesive, but Audiotricz consistently manage to find the right balance between their sound and whoever they’re working with. The Atmozfears tracks hit different from the Ecstatic tracks, which are different again from what they did with Brennan Heart. That versatility while keeping a recognizable identity is hard to pull off.
I also respect that they’ve stayed in the hardstyle lane without trying to pivot to whatever’s trending. There’s a whole universe of Dutch hard dance producers who tried to crossover into mainstream EDM and lost what made them interesting in the process. Audiotricz stayed honest to what they do and built a real audience for it. That’s a blueprint worth paying attention to if you’re an artist trying to figure out how to build longevity.
Their festival presence also matters. When you hear a track works at Defqon.1, that means it’s been stress-tested in front of one of the most intense audiences in electronic music. The crowd at those events knows the genre inside out and is not easy to impress. The fact that Audiotricz keep getting booked there and keep delivering says a lot about the quality and consistency of their live output.
If you’re not already deep in the hardstyle rabbit hole, Audiotricz are a solid entry point. They’re melodic enough to not feel intimidating for newcomers while still bringing the full force of the genre for veterans. That’s a rare balance to strike.
Audiotricz Discography
| Release | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| World Is Mine (feat. Villain) | 2024 | Single, hardstyle collab |
| Promise Me (with Ecstatic) | 2024 | Single, emotional melodic hardstyle |
| Wildest Dreams (with Ecstatic & MERYLL) | 2023 | Single, euphoric vocal collab |
| Unstoppable (with Ecstatic) | 2023 | Single |
| Lovefool (with Forester) | 2023 | Single |
| Coming Home (with Brennan Heart & CHRISTON) | 2022 | Single, hardstyle anthem |
| Party Till Midnight (with LNY TNZ) | 2022 | Single |
| Reawakening (with Atmozfears) | 2021 | Single, radio edit |
| What About Us (with Atmozfears) | 2021 | Single |
| Top Of The World (feat. Kye Sones) | 2020 | Single, festival anthem |
| Feel The Energy (feat. Justin J. Moore) | 2019 | Single |
| Inception | 2019 | Solo single, cinematic instrumental |
| Paradise | 2018 | Solo single |
| Hide U (Kosheen, Audiotricz & Ecstatic) | 2018 | Remix/collab of classic Kosheen track |
Live & Touring
Audiotricz have built their live reputation across the hardstyle circuit in Europe, with Q-dance events being their most prominent stages. Defqon.1, the annual flagship hardstyle festival in the Netherlands, has been a key venue. Their DJ sets are known for being high-energy and well-constructed, mixing originals with tracks from the broader hardstyle ecosystem. The Dutch hard dance scene is deeply community-oriented, and Audiotricz have built the kind of loyal following that translates into long careers. For current tour dates, check audiotricz.com or their social media channels.
FAQ
Who are Audiotricz?
Audiotricz are a Dutch hardstyle duo consisting of Kenneth Kroes and Leon Benschop, both from Nunspeet in the Netherlands. They have been producing and performing together for over a decade, establishing themselves as one of the consistent acts in the melodic hardstyle and hard dance space. Their sound blends hard kicks typical of the genre with uplifting melodies and emotionally resonant vocals, making them accessible to a wide range of electronic music listeners while remaining firmly rooted in the hardstyle world.
What genre is Audiotricz?
Audiotricz primarily operate in melodic hardstyle and euphoric hardstyle, which are subgenres of the broader hardstyle category. Hardstyle itself is a form of electronic dance music characterized by hard, distorted kicks and high tempo, typically between 150 and 160 BPM. The melodic variant, which is where Audiotricz primarily work, adds uplifting chord progressions, cinematic arrangements, and emotional vocal performances to that foundation, creating a sound that can feel both aggressive and moving at the same time.
What is Audiotricz’s most popular song?
Based on Spotify streaming data, “World Is Mine” featuring Villain has been performing well as one of their most-streamed tracks, along with “Reawakening” with Atmozfears and “What About Us” also with Atmozfears. In terms of fan reception and live impact, festival anthems like “Coming Home” with Brennan Heart and CHRISTON and “Wildest Dreams” with Ecstatic and MERYLL have earned significant praise for their emotional impact and production quality. Their catalog is deep enough that different tracks resonate with different segments of their audience.
Where are Audiotricz from?
Audiotricz are from Nunspeet, a city in the Gelderland province of the Netherlands. The Netherlands has a long and significant history in the hardstyle genre, with many of the biggest names in the space, including Q-dance itself, originating or being based there. The Dutch hard dance scene has its own ecosystem of festivals, labels, and communities, and Audiotricz are embedded in that world. Their origins in Nunspeet specifically reflect the broader geographic spread of hardstyle beyond just Amsterdam and the major Dutch cities.
Listen to Audiotricz
Audiotricz Online
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | audiotricz.com |
| Spotify | Audiotricz on Spotify |
| YouTube | Audiotricz on YouTube |
| @audiotricz | |
| Audiotricz on Facebook |
