Amelie Lens celebrates a decade of releases with landmark new single, ‘Falling Into Acid Dreams’

Out 27th February via her own EXHALE imprint.

‘Falling Into Acid Dreams’ sees Lens return to the nucleus of her sound: fast, precise, high-impact techno built for full-body immersion. Driven by a tightly wound 303 line that gradually intensifies, the track locks into a rolling, hypnotic groove before her instantly recognisable vocal cuts through the mix. Crisp percussion and razor-sharp low-end control make this a focused, peak-time weapon engineered for dark rooms and main stages alike.

Crisp, punchy synths & backbeats couple with energetic arpeggios – perfect for lovers of high velocity, peak-time/driving techno

The milestone marks a full-circle moment. By 2016 Lens had already built a growing reputation as one of the most formidable selectors on the underground. That year she introduced her debut three-track EP, Exhale, on Italian imprint Lyase Recordings – an early statement that captured the intensity of Belgium’s underground scene. Ten years later, that name has evolved into EXHALE: a globally recognised label, event series and community platform that now stands at the forefront of contemporary techno. Now, her tenth anniversary release lands on the very imprint that grew from that first spark.

Amelie says:

I can’t believe it’s been 10 years of releasing music. Ten years of learning, falling, rising, believing and dreaming with you guys on the dance floor. I hope you feel the energy you’ve given me through all these years when you listen to ‘Falling into Acid Dreams’.

Proud and happy to share this moment with the world on my home base EXHALE. Thank you for dancing with me all this time. This is for you. ????”

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Lens’ journey began far from the festival main stages she now commands. Shaped by early exposure to artists like Underworld, Boys Noize and Nine Inch Nails, she immersed herself in Belgium’s club culture as a teenager. By 2013 she had secured a residency in one of Belgium’s most popular techno clubs, where marathon sets and sweat-soaked dancefloors forged her understanding of techno at its most visceral.

It was here that the first EXHALE nights were born: intimate, DIY-spirited parties built around intensity, connection and community. What started as a local concept has since grown into one of techno’s most influential global brands. EXHALE has hosted sold-out showcases across Europe and the US, alongside festival takeovers at Awakenings ADE, Creamfields and Tomorrowland. The brand has delivered headline nights at fabric, Drumsheds London, RSO Berlin and Shelter Amsterdam, as well as two landmark summer-long Ibiza residencies at DC-10 – making Lens the first female artist to helm her own residency on the island.

A decade at the top

Over the past ten years, Amelie Lens has become one of techno’s most recognisable and respected figures. From headline slots at Awakenings, Sonar, Time Warp and Tomorrowland to an historic four-hour BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix and a Radio 1 residency, her trajectory has balanced underground credibility with global scale.

Her catalogue, including era-defining releases ‘Stay With Me’, ‘Higher’, ‘Drift’, ‘Breathe’ and recent output ‘Falling For You’, the Serenity EP and high-impact single Activate, has amassed millions of streams worldwide. Along the way, whether through studio collaborations like the One Mind EP with Charlotte de Witte, the Voices In My Head remix for Anyma or standout performances on the world’s biggest stages, Lens has cemented her position as one of the defining figures in modern techno.

With a string of international cover features, including Vogue, DJ Mag and Mixmag, alongside consistent placement among the world’s top-ranked DJs, Lens has risen from a DIY club resident to one of techno’s most enduring and influential artists.

EXHALE – founded with intention

Founded with the intention of nurturing the next generation of underground talent, EXHALE Records has become a trusted launchpad for emerging producers while maintaining a no-compromise sonic identity. Its acclaimed VA compilations have introduced a new wave of artists to global audiences, with several going on to establish major international careers.

Alongside her Lenske imprint, EXHALE reflects Lens’ commitment to building infrastructure and opportunity within techno, not just personal success. The label has championed a new generation of producers, including Novah, Airod, Trym, Sara Landry, Klangkuenstler, and Nico Moreno, just to name a few, many of whom have since grown into major international names. Beyond the dancefloor, her monthly Amelie Lens Radio Show reaches millions of listeners worldwide, extending the platform’s global footprint. Last year marked EXHALE’s five-year anniversary, underscoring its evolution from club night concept to fully realised ecosystem.

‘Falling Into Acid Dreams’ stands as a celebration of ten years of evolution, from the underground dancefloors of Hasselt to the world’s biggest techno arenas and crossover festival stages alike, and a reminder that at the heart of it all she remains what she has always been: a raver first.

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