Amelie Lens Drops Immense Techno Tunes on Debut Album, ‘AURA’

Belgian techno star Amelie Lens draws on moments from her journey to create the raw, uplifting, and emotion-fueled soundscapes on her debut album, AURA. DJ, producer, labelhead, and mother Amelie Lens one of the biggest forces in the techno scene today. Each passing year has seen the Belgian artist expand her offerings to the delight of her fervent fanbase, and now she’s reached another milestone with the release of her debut album, AURA, which is out now via EXHALE. Amelie Lens shared that, to her, AURA is more than just a collection of tunes. The album represents her connection to the crowds she plays to around the world, where she provides an escape for those looking for connection and freedom. To accomplish this, she drew on her own journey for inspiration — from the early days of her career playing small clubs to headlining major festivals while balancing life as an artist, label owner, and mother. I wanted ‘AURA’ to feel emotional but still powerful, uplifting but raw. From big festival tracks to the trippy tracks I’d play at 4am at RSO. Although making this album is one of the biggest things I have ever done in my life, I wanted to keep it light and somehow playful. Because ...