nuSep 14, 2026, 10:12

Bente to release third album DWARS in November

Singer Bente will release her third album, DWARS, in November featuring fourteen tracks including the new single Parachute. The artist, who gained wider recognition through the show Beste Zangers, will also celebrate the album's launch with a series of Dutch club shows including five sold-out concerts at Amsterdam's Paradiso.

Dutch singer Bente has announced the upcoming release of her third studio album, titled DWARS, which is scheduled for release this November. The fourteen-track record features her latest single, Parachute, as well as previously released tracks like 3.2.1., Hoogtevrees, and a collaboration with BLØF. The album explores themes related to her recent rise in popularity following her notable appearance on the television program Beste Zangers, where she navigated the challenges of balancing her personal life with her burgeoning fame as an artist.

Building on the success of her previous albums, Als Ik Met De Wind Kon Dansen and drift, Bente has maintained a busy touring schedule that included performances at major Dutch festivals like Pinkpop, Concert at SEA, and Zwarte Cross. To support the release of DWARS, the 25-year-old musician will embark on a series of club shows across the Netherlands. This tour includes a significant milestone of five sold-out performances at the Paradiso venue located in Amsterdam.

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