Every now and then, an artist comes along whose sound fits a label so perfectly that the signing feels inevitable. That is exactly what happened with Unload and Acid Reign.
We are proud to officially welcome Unload to the Acid Reign family.
Who Is Unload?
Unload is a Dutch raw hardstyle producer who has been turning heads across the hard dance scene since emerging in 2023. Known for his signature gated kicks, high energy arrangements, and a production style that blends raw aggression with an undeniable party spirit, Unload has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting rising talents in the harder styles.
His Spotify bio sums it up perfectly: “catchy, weird hard dance music.” And that is exactly what makes him special. In a scene where raw hardstyle can sometimes take itself too seriously, Unload brings a playful, irreverent energy that is impossible to ignore. Track titles like “Party Bastards” and “Funky Shit” tell you everything you need to know about his approach.
The Rise
Unload’s journey started with early releases on Unfold Music Records. Tracks like “Insanity” (a collaboration with Infliction) and “The Trinity” caught the attention of the raw hardstyle community and put him on the radar of promoters across the Netherlands.
What followed was a rapid ascent through the festival circuit. In 2024 and 2025, Unload appeared at some of the biggest events in hard dance: REBiRTH Festival, Intents Festival, Dominator, Decibel Outdoor, WiSH Outdoor, Dreamfields, and Supersized KingsDay. For an artist barely two years into his career, that festival roster speaks volumes about the impact his music has been making on dancefloors.
His collaboration with Infliction has been particularly notable. The two Dutch producers share a creative chemistry that has resulted in tracks like “Insanity” and “Get F#cked” (released on Ravage Records), and they have performed electrifying back to back sets at events like Get Wrecked.
The Sound
If there is one thing that defines Unload’s production, it is the gated kick. While many raw hardstyle producers focus on distortion and weight, Unload’s kicks have a rhythmic, stuttering quality that creates a groove unlike anything else in the scene. It is technical, it is distinctive, and it moves crowds in a way that is uniquely his own.
Beyond the kicks, Unload’s tracks are built for the festival experience. Big builds, explosive drops, and an energy level that never lets up. Whether you are in the front row at one of his sets or listening on your headphones during a workout, the intensity translates.
Why Acid Reign
Acid Reign has always been about one thing: the darker, harder, more uncompromising side of hard dance. It is the sublabel where raw energy takes priority, where the kicks hit harder, and where artists who push boundaries find their home.
Unload fits that vision perfectly. His releases on Acid Reign, including “Party Bastards” and the recently released “Funky Shit,” showcase an artist who is ready to compete at the highest level while staying true to the raw, unapologetic sound that got him here.
Moving from self releases and smaller labels to the Dirty Workz ecosystem is a significant step, and one that reflects the trajectory Unload has been on. The festival bookings, the growing fanbase, the increasingly polished productions: everything points to an artist on the verge of something big.
What Comes Next
With Acid Reign behind him, Unload has the platform to reach an even wider audience. Expect more music, more festival appearances, and more of those signature gated kicks that have become his calling card.
The raw hardstyle scene moves fast. New talent emerges constantly. But every once in a while, someone comes along who feels like more than just the next name on a lineup. Unload is one of those artists.
Welcome to Acid Reign, Unload. Let’s get to work.
Stream Unload’s latest releases on Acid Reign now on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major platforms.
