Belgian artist / producer Charlotte de Witte has revealed her new single “The Realm“.
The song serves as the first taste from her forthcoming eponymous debut album, out on November 7, via her own imprint KNTXT. Get it here.
Besides the new music, she will be coming to New York from May 21st to May 24th – details to follow. After fifteen years of performances, techno charts and innovative success and a stunning amount of 25 acclaimed EPs, fans of Charlotte can finally enjoy the first taste of the LP with the release of the opening track & acid-drenched, unstoppable lead single “The Realm”, already a staple in her sets, often as a high-impact opener.
“The Realm” is beautifully muscled and put together, skilfully controlled, swift and powerful like a thoroughbred racehorse. The tightly woven techno beats and acid-spiked synth you can feel in your teeth usher in anthemic spoken lyrics packed with promise – “enter the realm of the unknown”.
Commenting on the album and single, Charlotte shares:
“The Realm” is a really special track for me. It marks the beginning of a whole new chapter. It’s the first single from my debut album, and it carries the energy and philosophy that inspired the entire record.
The lyrics capture the essence of what I believe music can do. Techno, and by extension clubbing, has always been about more than just dancing for me. It’s about connection, transcendence and exploration. It’s a way of accessing something unseen, something powerful. There’s a tension and release in the structure that mirrors the feeling of letting go, of stepping into something bigger than yourself.”
“After 15 years of DJing, traveling, and living life through music, releasing my debut album feels surreal. This album is the most personal project I’ve ever worked on. It’s not just a collection of tracks; it’s a reflection of who I am, where I come from, and what continues to drive me: the dancefloor.
Across eleven tracks, this album tells the story of my journey in music so far. Every sound, every transition, is intentional. I followed what felt right, what moved me. And that honesty is what makes this album so special to me. It’s raw. It’s real. It’s emotional. It’s who I am.
“The Realm” as an opening track of the album is an invitation. A doorway into the unknown, into this world I’ve been building through sound. I’m so excited to finally share this first glimpse of the album, and I can’t wait for people to step into this next phase with me.”
Take a listen now.
Through the energy of sound,
We connect with the infinite.
In the silence between the notes,
Enter the realm of the unknown.
Photo credit: Marie Wynants
