Vicetone is a Dutch electronic duo working in the genres of progressive house, electro house, and melodic EDM. The project was founded in 2012 and, over more than a decade, has become a notable name on the global dance scene, combining festival energy with strong melodic song structures.
Line-up and Early Years
The members of the duo are Ruben den Boer (born January 22, 1992) and Victor Pool (born July 9, 1992). Both are from Groningen, the Netherlands. They became interested in music during their teenage years and began producing tracks together even before officially launching the project. Their early productions quickly gained support within the EDM community thanks to high-quality arrangements and emotional delivery.
Career Beginnings and First Success (2012–2014)
Vicetone officially launched in 2012. Their first releases attracted the attention of major labels and DJs. As early as 2013, the duo entered the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs ranking, a significant achievement for emerging artists.
During this period, the duo активно released original tracks and remixes. One of their standout collaborations was “Let Me Feel” with Nicky Romero, which strengthened their position in electronic music charts and on the festival circuit.
Signature Sound Development
Vicetone’s style developed at the intersection of progressive house and melodic EDM. Their tracks are characterized by:
- clear harmonic structure,
- expressive synthesizer leads,
- memorable vocal hooks,
- powerful yet melodic drops.
Unlike the more aggressive strands of EDM popular in the mid-2010s, Vicetone focused on emotional depth and sonic versatility, allowing their music to work equally well at major festivals and in digital playlists.
International Recognition and Streaming Success
Among the duo’s most well-known releases:
- “Nevada” (feat. Cozi Zuehlsdorff) — one of Vicetone’s most popular tracks, with hundreds of millions of streams.
- “Astronomia” — a 2014 remix of a track by Russian producer Tony Igy. In 2020, the track went globally viral thanks to the Coffin Dance meme and re-entered international charts.
- “Something Strange” (feat. Haley Reinhart) — a crossover release incorporating elements of pop music, supported by radio airplay.
The total number of streams across Vicetone’s catalog exceeds one billion, making them one of the most commercially successful Dutch EDM duos of their generation.
Album and Further Development
In 2021, Vicetone released their debut studio album Legacy, summarizing years of artistic development and showcasing stylistic expansion — from festival progressive house to more atmospheric and pop-oriented productions.
In subsequent years, the duo continued extensive touring and studio work, performing at major international electronic music festivals, including Ultra Music Festival and Electric Zoo.
Vicetone — Detailed Discography
Below is a structured discography of the duo, divided into studio albums, EPs, key singles, and notable remixes.
Studio Albums
2021 — Legacy
The duo’s debut full-length album, combining previously released hits with new material. The record reflects an evolution from festival progressive house toward melodic pop-EDM and future house.
Extended Plays (EPs)
2012 — Harmony EP
An early release that established the duo’s presence in the EDM scene.
2013 — Stars EP
Includes one of their first major festival tracks — “Stars.”
2013 — Tremble EP
Features the track “Tremble,” which gained recognition in the progressive house scene.
2014 — What I’ve Waited For EP
One of the most recognizable releases of their early period.
2016 — Aurora EP
Marked a shift toward a softer and more atmospheric sound.
Key Singles (by Year)
2012
- “Harmony”
- “United We Dance” (with Tony Igy)
- “Hope”
2013
- “Stars”
- “Tremble”
- “Chasing Time”
- “Let Me Feel” (with Nicky Romero)
2014
- “What I’ve Waited For”
- “Heartbeat”
- “Ensemble”
- “Astronomia” (remix of Tony Igy)
2015
- “No Way Out”
- “Catch Me”
- “Pitch Black” (feat. Rico & Miella)
2016
- “Nevada” (feat. Cozi Zuehlsdorff) — one of the duo’s most commercially successful tracks
- “Bright Side”
- “I Hear You”
2017
- “Anywhere I Go”
- “Collide” (feat. Rosi Golan)
- “Way Back”
- “Fix You”
2018
- “Walk Thru Fire”
- “South Beach”
- “Home”
- “Something Strange” (feat. Haley Reinhart)
2019
- “Fences”
- “Ran Out of Reasons”
- “Feels Like”
2020
- “Animal”
- “Shadow”
- “Tomorrow Never Comes”
(In 2020, the remix “Astronomia” gained viral popularity due to the Coffin Dance meme.)
2021
- Releases supporting the album Legacy
2022–2026
The duo continues to release digital singles and collaborations, further developing melodic house and pop-EDM. Recent releases include “Dive In,” “Opposites,” and several independent projects.
Current Stage
Vicetone continues to release new music, experimenting with future house, pop-EDM, and lighter radio-friendly formats. They also focus on independent catalog management and developing their own label direction.
Summary
Vicetone represents a sustainable career model in electronic music, built not on short-term hype but on consistent sound development, strong melodic identity, and adaptability to evolving industry trends. Over the years, the duo has grown from young producers in Groningen into internationally recognized artists with a global audience and long-term streaming success.
